Ok, I am 100% biased I'll say it straight away but here's a few facts, like the video but just to clarify, all the dash and door wood is real (even on the piano black versions) the only thing that may not be is the ashtray cover. Steering wheel is real leather, as are the door arm rests and the centre arm rest although both the handbrake and gearstick is faux leather. The car shares approximately 19% of parts with a mondeo (unlike the Audi a4 which is 70%+ shared with a VW passat!). The CD132 platform that the x-type uses has been heavily modified for the Jaguar including major upgrades to the suspension (the rear is entirely different to a Mondeo for improved handling. The X-type has passive rear wheel steering and not a single mondeo was ever built that had 4 wheel or AWD. Although it had the nickname 'the baby jag' it is actually only 150mm shorter than the S-Type before it and its actually 44mm shorter than a Mondeo whilst being 45mm wider, improving the handling further and meaning you simply can't bolt a mondeo chassis to an X-Type. It was also the stiffest chassis in its class at the time, in fact over 30% more, again improved handling and safety and in ideal conditions the x-type is capable of powering down from 60-0 in just 2.5 seconds. When the x-type came to the market it had touch screen capabilities on the better spec models, most other cars didn't get this kind of equipment until the end of the decade. Yes sure there are some cheaper plastics in the earlier cars, but with over 500 modifications changed from the original model to the newer the facelift version introduced in 2008, the latter still go for less than a couple of grand for a really good one, and an average one for around £500-£700. I personally own the 2.0D front wheel drive only version which gives 47mpg driving normally, not like a grandad lol. These are one of the most under-rated cars out there, mines a facelift 2008 version and it has more torque than any of the V6 petrol versions, you didn't mention if you've ever driven the diesel, but I'll tell you now if you drive a good one they are unbelievably good, just as smooth (ok they don't sound as nice!) but I'd rather have the £180 a year road tax and 47mpg any day of the week. Did enjoy your review though, mostly because I just like to still see them on the roads, but if you want to find out the full low down on these often overlooked jewels then try this link www.aronline.co.uk/cars/jaguar/x-type/ It gives the whole story of 'the baby jag'
I picked up a 2010 2.2D model for under €2,000 a few days ago. Needs a good service, but only has 50,000 miles on it. It had a "grarbox fault" which I already sorted. I'd been looking at 2010 Mondeos, Skodas and Passats for the last few weeks for twice the price with 3-4 times the mileage, so when I saw the Jag I snapped it up!
Thoroughly enjoyed your review, like yourself l have owned a number of Jaguars over the years and enjoyed everyone of them. Twelve months ago l wanted a project and bought a 2003 X Type ( petrol ) I would congratulate the previous owner and with some further attention on my part l have what l think would be one of the most enjoyable drive vehicles l have had the pleasure to drive. Fortunately where l live in Perth Western Australia we don’t have the weather conditions found in the UK and my vehicle was always garaged which has no rust. Given the cost at point of buying and the cost to satisfy me totally l am more than pleased.
So I bought a 3.0 awd x type in croatia for 4500€..went to germany put another 4000€ in it. Made a full leather interior rework, full body work, new paint, and rebuilt the engine with custom intake manifolds, and dual exhaust, and a remap. Most of the wires, and bolts replaced, and plastic bits replaced with genuine carbon fiber. Painted in ferrari red with all chrome peaces replaced( done that back home) and now after 3 years, imo its a real Jag
@@CARTALKUK yes I have, and I know what a "real jag" is.. i own 2 x types, and an s type at the moment, and my brother owns a xj xyr...and with all that im saying that IMO the x type is a real jag no matter what people say...ofc if you dont maintain it can become crap like any other car for that matter
I have got the same (2002 2.5L auto) since 15 years. The only problem I had : one O² sensor to change. But I am doing the maintenance by myself... In France the Jaguars-garages does not likes X-type (fake jaguar)... Never mind, I love that car.
I’m a delivery driver, need awd, would prefer a V6, this is looking like the only affordable option, do you think it would hold up and not leave me stranded on the road. Idc about minor issues. (I have a Ford Focus with a major issue, the transmission is a POS)
It’s a jag for sure no matter what you think it’s say jag so it is jag… I have one that’s why I’m defending it…. Bought it with 66k miles and it’s drives real nice.
I just brought a 2.5,awd to replace a bmw 320 d and iam actually really happy with it 74 thousand miles and one or two faults like window problems and radio reception and CD player but iam very happy with it
Nice review !! It looks like a Jag !! And they are not too expensive these days !! My grandfather in Cheshire had an XJ6 and other Jags before that, the one thing I remember about them was that they were so quiet and comfortable . Great cars they left a lasting impression on me . I live in Queensland these day we can travel quite long distances and spend a lot of time in the car ,it would be nice to be in a comfortable smooth car as I get older .
It's a decent car my dad had jags and I instantly fell in love with them .... im 30 now and I have been lucky to have an xj6 sport at 18 ( it was cheap insurance im from a council estate and didn't have anything handed to me) then I had an xj8.. 3 of them 😂😂 s-types and a few x types but I'm a huge jaguar fan ... I feel proud when I'm in a jaguar as you can look on my channel I have drove a fair few fast elegant cars over the last 13 years most arnt on my channel unfortunately but I'm a big jaguar fan
Well consider what your getting. I just bought a 2002 x type. Probably the most pleasurable car I've ever driven. In reality i have a honda and Toyota that are my daily drivers.
Hi Lee, l agree with your comments. I am financially in a position to have and buy what ever car takes my fancy, but l chose the X Type to play with and l love it. It may not have the same prestige has the early Jags but it will tick all the boxes for me. I do hope you enjoy yours happy motoring. Cliff
the plastics only rattle when you touch them, they don't rattle at speed like my XF does. They may feel cheap, but they are pretty durable and tend not to break.My dad has a 2006 Xtype and nothing has broken on the interior. In contrast the speaker grille on my XF has broken, as has the key fob. In my opinion the Xtype interior is far more durable than the XF. The only thing that's gone wrong with the Xtype in 5 years is a windscreen wiper and a cracked radiator hose.
La più "Bella" macchina che ho avuto anzi c'è lho ancora mi hanno rotto il fascione anteriore e sono disperoto. Poi il motore è qualcosa di superbo. Non fa rumore canta. Pronta nella fretta con le gomme adatte,occhio. Accelerata straordinaria. Consumi e qui devo dire che ho dovuto abbandonare qualche vizio. Aperitivi. Spumanti i prima della cena sigarette . E ho risolto il problema guadagnando in salute. Compri jaguard 2,5 6 v e guadagni in salute e salvi la tua personalità VIP. Ciao
All the switches are ford all the running gear is ford thay also use Volvo V40 parts on it to mine is a bottom Les monny pit see you got a emi . Light on thay are nice cars all the best with yours kind regards ron
In Brittany I have had a 3 liter, 234 hp, 5 gear manual for 2 years,... Great for me. Other good cars have been mgf 1.8 120 hp. Both blue Tahiti. 206 cc, silver, 1.6 l. BMW 735i, 218 hp, silver, 1988. Mazda mx5, silver, nb, 140 hp. 1999. Mazda mx5, Braun, NC, 160 hp. 2006. BMW 320d touring 2012., 184 hp. Well I have to admit that both British cars are the ones I prefer.!!
I will soon have my drivers license and I'm still thinking about whether this is the right car for short city trips and sometimes a weekend trip. The price is crucial and it looks really good but it should also be reliable. I usually prefer German car quality, but why not take a look at something like that? What do you think? Should I seriously think about it? A good video by the way! Keep it up.
For the money I can't complain mine will be in parts soon as I have bought a few more cars as summer arrives the question is would I buy another 🤔 HELL YES I WOULD! hope this helps you in your decision
It was never a mondeo ,some so called television car guru branded it a mondeo..Far from it. X Type is not a mondeo..ITS THE CHASSIS nothing else.Posh Mondeo? No its not..Built on a mondeo chassis nothing else.
There are people who use cars for transport, then there are, 'drivers.' No driver will entertain a diesel, with their narrow power band, inability to rev, and noise. Driver's generally don't care about MPG, it's not a priority. Petrol engines are more responsive, rev far more freely, and they have a wider power/torque curve- which makes them more pleasant to drive.
Thank you, great video, why would you avoid the diesel though? I've read in various sources that the 2.2 Auto of the 2009 facelift is the best engine you can get on the x-type. Fuel consumption is absolutely amazing (47mpg!).
I've got the 2.0D and its very reliable if its serviced properly, like anything its how its looked after and if you don't change the oil every 10k then yes they can gunge up and the turbo vanes can become sticky, but a can of wynns turbo cleaner at every service will keep it running nicely ;-)
Engine wise they don't really go wrong im always cautious with automatic transmission as in the uk the majority of cars are manual if in doubt alway get a mechanic to check it over, but as a car I bought it for the wife to use over winter and I use it more and I will be buying another in better condition and possibly the 3l with a manual gearbox the 60/40 split is fun in the ice very controlled and good for drifting. Id recommend an x type
@@CARTALKUK appreciate you I just learned a year ago to drive manual transmissions 🤦🏽♂️and I agree there more reliable. .I've always been a chevy guy and wanted to try a Jag since they say it not foriegn..and wanted to ask a owner of one
@@classicmann1199 im 29 my first jaguar was when I was 18 i had an xj6 1997 as the insurance was cheaper then a vauxhall corsa my dad had jags so I went jaguar im assuming your not from the uk ?
@@CARTALKUK No sir the us and here the 90s jags get most of the thumbs up..lot of people had the x type but mostly the S type..I have a buddy with a 2018 F type and I know that's a whole new world of jags so I know he wouldn't know the difference..lol..
@@classicmann1199 the 80s and 90s jaguar was proper jaguar it got to the 2000s and they lost the charm but thats not a bad thing I have never broken down in a jaguar and as you can see from my other videos I drive cars hard in the uk being 18 we pay £3000 to insure a 1.2l small car but the jaguar was less as not many young people have them is the x type a proper jag .... no 👎 but its it good .... yes 👍 I love it
Done a lot of research into these. The diesels can give classic big budget high mileage problems. A colleague has a transit van with the 2.2 engine in. Carefully driven, well maintained. 150k..............a litany of egr dpf and other probs which cost ove 1200 quid to fix.
@@CARTALKUK Dammit I lived in Sheffield too. Just up from the Owls and the upt posh end near t'peak district. Safer? Has tha seen this? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WZlBXG9aVGU.html
A jaguar shouldn't be diesel and chug it should be a smooth petrol.... van you imagine if ferrari brought a diesel out ... but mechanically I hear a mixed response as the injectors fail pumps go down and if your after fuel economy buy a kia 1.6 diesel.... a diesel jaguar is a crime against the car world but to be fair it probably did save jaguar
