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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    That I am happy with my choice of car.

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    Think I have more money than I have.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes but would need to be an estate due to change in my circumstances.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Large hatch back or estate.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £14,000

    When did you buy the car?

    October 2003

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Bought with 12k miles at a time when the 2.2d was fetching a premium.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Always loved the XJ have owned a few in the past but struggled with the running costs. The X type seemed an obvious choice for me with it retaining a similar classic shape of the XJ.

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Excellent to drive. having drove a 2.5 petrol I wouldn't even considering buying a petrol model and I prefer the performance of the diesel.

    What's it like to park?

    With the rear park sensors parking couldn't be easier.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Only issue I have had is down to fuel contamination (all down to the fuel station).

    What's most practical about your car?

    Fuel consumption.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    The car as a whole.