Jaguar X-Type Saloon (2001 - 2010) 2.5 V6 SE (02/01-06/07) 4d Auto (2001/Y) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Im an idiot for buying on...even though low milage and stacked service history.

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

Like shape...

Would you buy this car again and why?

Nope poor build quality...

What are you likely to buy next?

Mondeo 2ltr diesel.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£1,500

When did you buy the car?

December 2012

Did you get a good deal and why?

I got an average deal.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I purchased after an uncle told me of his good experiences owning jags in the 80s xjs and a xk240.

What was the dealer like?

The dealer was friendly and helpful.

What's it like to drive?

Its fast, but a gas guzzler. the road holding is sharp, BUT not upto the engines capabilities which spoils the drive. Brakes are very very bad..new pads disc's made no difference (a known flaw on this car) the equivalent Mondeo handles much better The boot is very very small.

What's it like to park?

Easy to park as the steering is nicely weighted at slow speeds.

Have you had any problems with the car?

There has been a catalog of electrical fualts cruise stopped , gearbox control unit, lights electric mirrors..anything electrical has gone the car is economical as its spends most of the time in limp home mode..

What's most practical about your car?

Awd was handy in the snow. but otherwise no standout features.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The radio. it works. the boot release is ideally placed.