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Alexander B.
2005 Jaguar XJ
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07/17/2019
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2005 Jaguar XJL review

Great design & interior features. VERY expensive to maintain. Poor mechanical quality. Would not recommend to buy. I think the dealer network is lacking and repairs are slow in getting accomplished and corporate ownership is questionable.!
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Bruce M.
2005 Jaguar XJ
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
03/07/2016

great touring car with good gas mileage

Car has great touring ability. Good gas mileage for a 4500 lb car. Car has some miscues by Ford since they took it over long before this 2005 model was built. Headlights are a problem, hard to change bulbs and very expensive. Shocks are air assist and became a problem so switched to manual shocks now not an issue. Parts are expensive and wiper blades only fit original oem.
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Alexander B.
2005 Jaguar XJ
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
11/09/2017
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Jaguar XJL 2005

Nice car but VERY expensive to maintain
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Alexander B.
2005 Jaguar XJ
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08/06/2017
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2005 Jaguar XJL

Car is very comfortable and performs well. However, is has been quite expensive to maintain after the warranty expired. (between 2,000 and $3,000/year).
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Mark C.
2005 Jaguar XJ
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06/20/2015

2005 Jaguar XJR. Too bad Jaguar changed it!

About 6 months ago I purchased a 2005 Jaguar XJR with about 85K on the clock. Although I was reluctant to buy a Jaguar with this kind of mileage, I knew that this car had been built during the time that Ford owned Jaguar (another unfortunate thing...the sale of Jaguar by Ford). Since buying the car, with the exception of a somewhat droopy headliner (poor adhesive choice), the car has been fantastic. For the average layperson, this car looks like a true luxury road car sleeper. But whenever you need that extra punch, the Supercharger kicks in and provides a lot of controlled acceleration. The ride is superb, but not too soft. The handling is tight for such a large car and the braking is outstanding. Seat comfort is also at the top of the list. Now, for those of you who want a highway floater, this is not your car. You will feel some of the road, responsive steering and a minimal body roll for a luxury cruiser. Let's talk about amenities; first the Ford influence really helps with serviceability and reliability. Since owning the car I have done nothing but routine service. Most of which I will perform myself, but there are plenty of good Jaguar technicians at both independent shops and Jaguar dealers around the country who are a brotherhood and understand the nature of typical Jaguar owners. That being said, these cars require maintenance, but will last a very long time if you give them proper care. This particular car is equipped with many standard features like a rear power window shade, heated seats and steering wheel, navigation, adaptive cruise control (my personal favorite), CD changer, great Alpine sound system, leather and wood galore and some of the best fitting seats found standard in any car I have ever owned. Jags are a great looking car as well and the XJR just looks that much better with the color coded nose, tasteful badges and limited chrome accents. This is by far the best used car value I've ever experienced. Buyer beware; I always look for service history. Carfax does not do an adequate job. If you are going to buy a pre-owned car of any kind, get the service history or keep looking!
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LOVESTER A.
2005 Jaguar XJ
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
07/22/2017
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Jaquar XJ8

Great vehicle to own, to drive!
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ERIC Z.
2005 Jaguar XJ
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10/25/2018
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Jag

I love the car!! See my comments below. Not more can be said. I've owned the car since 2005. Since then, I have taken care of the vehicle when service is due and the car has been trouble free. I do not hesitate to take a long trip
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JEANNE F.
2005 Jaguar XJ
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09/05/2019
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2005 Jaguar XJ8L

Best car I’ve ever owned! Solid, beautiful, amazing acceleration, stable in turns, a fast car with interior luxury, huge rear seat and enormous trunk. Classic, recognizable profile. Plus, there’s that cat on the hood. :-)
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JEANNE F.
2005 Jaguar XJ
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10/01/2020
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Best car I’ve ever owned ...

This car has been a gem. At age 15, she is still below 150k miles and I do take care of her. Never had a major problem. At this age, things wear out but they get replaced. She still drives and rides like no other car, and still looks beautiful!
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