Overview & Reviews

Although the exterior styling may look familiar, Jaguar's historic sales leader, the XJ, has been completely redesigned for 2004.

• Supple ride quality, powerful V8 engines, roomier interior.

• Fussy interior controls, clumsy transmission shifter, CD changer is still in the trunk.

User Reviews:

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  Be careful with what you are expecting here - 2004 Jaguar XJ-Series
  By mr_dearborn - November 5 - 1:49 pm

  The car is pretty to look at, has a fantastic engine, and rides like a dream. These were the things I was looking for in a car. I was hoping that Fords $3 billion investment several years before this car would resolve reliability issues. Nope. This car had a number of advancements that didnt quite work and are expensive to fix: 1) electric parking break, 2) air suspension, 3) aluminum unibody (rust), 4) transmission leaks. Ive dropped $11K on my $18K car thus far. It has 50K miles. Also, the handling isnt quite on par with the German cars; it doest love curves and corners. In short, be careful with your expectations on this one.

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  A Premier Product - 2004 Jaguar XJ-Series
  By F. R. Eliason - November 4 - 2:00 am

  This is my first Jaguar and I am totally impressed. Unlike prior models this is superb with respect to interior leg room and head room and the quality is readily apparent. The six speed automatic transmission is seamless. At lower speeds the engine does its task with no apparent effort-- and very quietly. When acceleration is required it is awesome--most likely a consequence of having much less body weight. The exterior and interior color choices are much better than other luxury sedans. In the overall the XJ is a great leap forward for Jaguar.

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  3 time owner - 2004 Jaguar XJ-Series
  By Vivian Whitehead - September 22 - 2:00 am

  This is our third Jaq. and it is by far the best.

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  No regrets - 2004 Jaguar XJ-Series
  By Paul - August 30 - 6:10 pm

  I bought my 2004 Jaguar XJ8 in May, 2008. It had 35,000 miles on it and, yet, it has taken me an additional 50,000 trouble-free, breathtakingly quick miles. The car is a beauty, British racing green with sand interior. The normally aspirated engine responds well and the ZF transmission translates that power to the road immediately. The XJ handles like a much smaller car, dancing over the road rather than crushing it as its German stablemates tend to do. This is the best, most responsive car Ive ever owned. A true joy to behold and to drive.

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  xj8 greatest car - 2004 Jaguar XJ-Series
  By geowel - July 31 - 10:00 am

  the car is perfect in every way!

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  Happy customer - 2004 Jaguar XJ-Series
  By uclatico - July 25 - 10:00 am

  The car has pick-up and speed that match its styling. I love the car. I love how, unlike most other cars in this category, it doesnt look like a MB clone.

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  Let Jaguar Work the Kinks Out - 2004 Jaguar XJ-Series
  By Esteban - July 5 - 10:00 am

  A beauty, quick, fun to drive. Easily fits my 63" frame. But, at 100 miles an emergency brake warning came on. Took 3 weeks waiting for parts and an overnight in the shop before problem was solved with a new brake from England. I had to keep calling for latest updates; Jag customer Relations was no help. Also, 1-touch up for all windows are erratic, and dont work at all after visit to shop. Service manager observed this problem on several new XJs, but does not yet know the solution.

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  one dentists second jaguaar - 2004 Jaguar XJ-Series
  By wm hodgson - June 23 - 2:00 am

  This is the most relaxing car I have ever driven. It also is such an inconspicuous luxury car that you feel incognito. Powerful sedan, smooth power delivery. Beautiful inside and out. Could not wish for a more complete package.

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  My 3rd Jag - 2004 Jaguar XJ-Series
  By draman - June 23 - 2:00 am

  Have an xk8 and traded an 1999 xj8 on this new design xj8. It drives better than an audi a8 I was considering...and better than BMW...besides the Brits always support us.

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  shaguar - 2004 Jaguar XJ-Series
  By becks - June 12 - 10:00 am

  Sexiest car I will ever own, drives like a dream! I would recommend this car to anyone. Driven German cars for a few years now and I will never look back, I fancy an XJR one day!