2005 JAGUAR XJ VANDEN PLAS

KEY FACTS

• A smart luxury saloon in comfort-focused ‘Vanden Plas’ specification, presented in very good condition.
• It is powered by the 294hp 4.0-litre AJ-V8 engine, coupled to a five-speed ZF automatic transmission driving the rear wheels.
• The car has been in the same family ownership for 15 years.
• Previously body damage recorded, but professionally repaired to a high standard with OEM parts.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• In Jaguar’s Vanden Plas specification, this XJ is equipped with softer suspension and has a slatted radiator grille. It also features a ‘Leaper’ mascot on the hood.
• The car rides on original 18-inch alloy wheels, fitted with Nitto NT850 tires on the front axle (date-coded to 2013) and Michelin Pilot Sport tires at the rear (date-coded to 2015).
• Factory-fitted features include dual-zone climate control, front and rear heated seats, cruise control, DVD navigation, CD changer, fold-down tables for the rear seats, front and rear parking sensors, heated rear screen, and a sliding sunroof.
• There are premium wood veneers across the dashboard, doors, centre console, and for the steering wheel rim.
• A partial service history accompanies the car.

CONDITION

• Today, the car presents in very good cosmetic condition. However, the Carfax report shows front end damage recorded in 2005 following an impact with a stationary object, and further damage in 2015 to the left side of the vehicle.
• Its Seafrost paintwork is reported to be in good condition, with minor marks on the lower front bumper, and a few small paint chips on the front right side above the headlight.
• The interior is in excellent condition, with no damage to any of the seats, and minimal wear. The Ivory leather is accented by smart brown piping throughout.
• There are no known mechanical or electrical faults.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The last record maintenance on Carfax was in 2016 at Prestige Jaguar Land Rover in Paramus, NJ, which included a new air filter and spark plugs, as well as a service of the fuel injection system.
• Since then, it has had its registration renewed annually in New Jersey, and its most recent emissions inspection was in February 2020 at 76,211 miles.

SUMMARY

This Jaguar XJ Vanden Plas is a sophisticated luxury sedan, with a particularly refined factory specification, and equipped with all the comfort and convenience features you could hope for. It could be a great daily driver, or simply saved for road trips at the weekend, where it can take its next owner and their family or friends anywhere in style.

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All US-registered cars and motorbikes on Collecting Cars that were manufactured after 1981 are run through a CARFAX check. On the CARFAX report, this vehicle shows no record of theft. In 2005, front damage was recorded after the car hit a stationary object. In 2015, damage was reported to the left side of the vehicle.