Viewing tomorrow: 2005 X-type 2.5 manual

[V88Dicky]

Hi folks. I'll be calling in to a garage on my way home from work tomorrow to view an X-type that I like the look of, and thought I'd ask the knowledgeable folks amongst you on what to look out for.

From speaking to the dealer I've gleaned that;

It's been in the local area since new.
It has a FJSH.
2 owners.
Full leather, 18" Aruba alloys.
A rather fetching mid blue.
Manual
'05 plate, 42k miles.

Oh, and it's screen price is £4990.

Aside from the usual generic checks, is there anything in particular to look out for?

Thanks in advance

ETA

Some pics and advert;




http://autotrader.mobi/used-cars/advert/2012214723...

Edited by V88Dicky on Monday 10th September 22:16

[Six Fiend]

Get underneath it and make sure the transfer box is not leaking! If it whines from there or the prop it'll need money spent.

Check under the sill covers for rust - some of them turn to lace.

Other than that, as you say it's just the usual suspects for bushes etc.

[spudgun GB]

Looks nice. Do what six fiend has suggested and have a good look underneath if you can.

[Domf]

Check tyre wear on inner fronts, X types love front inners, turn wheels full lock.
As mentioned transfer box and prop whine, bushes. Check door locking mechanism, if a door activator is dodgy the car will set the alarm off and open itself!. At 42k see if any paperwork for a replacement transfer box, I have an 06 2.5 Sport and the transfer box went at 48k, you are looking at more than 1k to fix.
If you can, get a jaguar diagnostic box on the car to show up any previous errors.
I've had 2 X type 2.5 sports from new great cars, engines,gearbox, interiors fine, transfer box is the weak spot on another wise fine car.
That car should retail between 4-4.5k, room to negotiate

Edited by Domf on Tuesday 11th September 12:38