Classics left to die/rotting pics - Vol 2
Discussion
Turbobanana said:
Bluevanman said:
This thread is titled classics,the Jag ain't a classic car by any stretch of the imagination
Do tell us what is. 
I think most would agree that the Jag X type is not a classic, however, I could see maybe the XS becoming collectable at some point.
Dapster said:
shakotan said:
Classic? Probably the worst example ever to bear a Jaguar badge.
I always thought that the X Type was unfairly maligned. I had a rental 2.5 V6 Sport when they first came out for about 3 months - I thought it was a great drive. Decent handling, sound built quality and engine sounded good. Only the rear space was a disappointment but most cars in the class were cramped in the back and comedy fuel consumption (4wd and V6). Lack of development meant that it outstayed it's welcome and was past it compared to the latest German big 3 by the end though.
The seats were really uncomfortable and had naff all adjustment, it was hopelessly slow but as thirsty as a supercharged V8 XJ, the autobox was dim witted and sluggish, it was so noisy it was like being outside, and did I mention it was hopelessly slow? It just about managed to get away from a 1.4 Mini One my friend was driving so I thought it was broken and tried another, but no they're all that bad.
Only nice thing I can say about it is that the engine was very smooth. MAYBE a manual 3.0 is a much better steer but it's never going to get away from the cramped interior and tiny little chairs.
The whole retro thing was also really, really naff and cheesy, that entire generation of Jaguars were like a Disney version of what some mouth breathing American thought a Jaguar should be.
As others have mentioned the expectations from a Mondeo are much, much lower than from a Jaguar (as they should be) hence the difference in reception. It was a cynical product and a well deserved commercial failure.
CharlieAlphaMike said:
I always regarded my XJR (X308) as cosy and cosseting. Boot space, for such a big car, was a joke though.
A proper XJ wraps around you and has a wonderful legs out in front proper driving position, an X-Type has that dopey transverse FWD "sitting on the toilet" seating position and was just cramped and pokey. Not even slightly comparable.Edited by GeniusOfLove on Thursday 9th May 14:59
Ronaro said:
Given the forums unending love of the standing Jag X-Type, how does it feel about this similar Rover 75?
Barring the inevitable Kettle jokes they're decent enough cars if you can look past the National Trust cosmetics. Some parts are problematic but not surprising given they went pop 20 years ago.DickyC said:
loughran said:
That's very sad. Not everyone's cup of tea but it saw AML through a very lean time. 
Ronaro said:
Given the forums unending love of the standing Jag X-Type, how does it feel about this similar Rover 75?
Those things are not compatible with leaves.If you park one in sight of a tree, leaves will block the heater air intake plenum drain.
Unfortunately, the 'body computer' lives in there, and it can't swim.
A mate had one.
It was a nice quiet car on the motorway at 70-something, but every journey, a different bit of plastic fell off.
It wasn't very old at the time, but spares were already a problem.
Simon_GH said:
DickyC said:
loughran said:
That's very sad. Not everyone's cup of tea but it saw AML through a very lean time. -20180320113859.jpg)
The owner is an "artist" who lives with the wierdo Anglo-Kazakh couple who own the pile, flying their Q-flag from the top on occasion. If you are a middle aged lady, the artist will give you a personal tour of his dungeon/art exhibit, while trying to sell you some rather poor quality art featuring somewhere a single eye. Oh, and they are Scientologists, though I'm sure a totally innocent pursuit. The Aston Martin is normally parked on the unused helicopter pad built for a former US President to use during a golfing holiday. He never came, but they visited him.
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