Jaguar 2008 X-Type Saloon

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A lot of car for the money

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Getting expensive with horrendous depreciation for the private buyer

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    When new, a great driving experience as you would expect from a lively V6

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not breath taking, but more than adequate

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Lots of niggles, loose interior trim, numerous recalls, transmission faults, air con faults, suspension faults,

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Looks the part let down by build quality

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Covers the miles with great ease

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Never tested, boot lock unreliable from new

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    When it goes wrong you are looked after. Until the warranty runs out!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Cooling system

    Other

    Rear suspension replaced at 20Kmiles, rev counter faulty could not be replaced without putting mileage to zero. Interior trim problems unresolved and getting worse.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No