X-Types- talk to me?
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I'm pretty tempted too, I actually want an Impreza for winter but it's the one car I can't get over the image/perception hurdle of.
Ultimately it's a £2k Jag and a complete lottery. If you're brave and want one enough go down and hand over the cash. If you're unsure it's probably not for you. You could spend hours researching it nd checking it over only for the gearbox to fall out.
Ultimately it's a £2k Jag and a complete lottery. If you're brave and want one enough go down and hand over the cash. If you're unsure it's probably not for you. You could spend hours researching it nd checking it over only for the gearbox to fall out.
Edited by Northernchimp on Tuesday 31st December 15:43
I've ran a 2006 3.0 manual since March and it's been excellent. Consumables aside, it's only cost an O2 sensor so far (£80).
Make sure there's no whining from the transfer box and that it's not weeping, as these are a relatively weak item. The auto gearboxes are dim-witted and unreliable, odd as they're from Japan (JATCO).
The Sovereign spec on mine is lovely, heated seats, voice command and built-in sat-nav are great to have.
Oh, they're sensitive to steering geometry set-up which can wear front tyres badly if not done correctly, and earlier ones can rust under the sill covers. The only way of telling is to remove the covers.
Anyway, if buying, get the best possible, lowest mileage one for your money, IMHO.
Generally good cars, lovely noise, and a decent RWD biased steer. Happy hunting!
Make sure there's no whining from the transfer box and that it's not weeping, as these are a relatively weak item. The auto gearboxes are dim-witted and unreliable, odd as they're from Japan (JATCO).
The Sovereign spec on mine is lovely, heated seats, voice command and built-in sat-nav are great to have.
Oh, they're sensitive to steering geometry set-up which can wear front tyres badly if not done correctly, and earlier ones can rust under the sill covers. The only way of telling is to remove the covers.
Anyway, if buying, get the best possible, lowest mileage one for your money, IMHO.
Generally good cars, lovely noise, and a decent RWD biased steer. Happy hunting!
Had a 2003 2.5 V6 from 35k to 70k miles until 3 years ago. Lovely comfortable car, great noise and entertaining enough. No real faults in general except rear ARB bushes and eventually my gearbox was indeed falling out when I part-ex'd it. Probably due to my enthusiastic hooning on rutted Irish roads though.
A manual box is by far the better option.
As above if it looks leaky underneath (transfer box) and makes any untoward noises walk away (or spend about a £1k getting it fixed when it lunches itself shortly).
Again as above the plastic sill covers can hide lacework if they've not been cleaned out and the sill drainage holes cleaned.
Apart from those issues everything else is much of a muchness like any car. Service parts are cheap (all Ford) and loads is easy DIY.
2.5 lacks the go of the 3.0 and drinks about the same - I get between 18 (traffic jams with air-con) and nearly 40 (65mph cruise over long distance motorway).
£2k will get a very good spec - cruise, heated seats, pdc, leather electric seats, heated front screen.
My 3.0se manual goes well enough, is a bit soft but I like that and on Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance tyres gives a good ride.
Boot is a good useful size (only slightly smaller than my E34 540 was).
Over all very pleased after 3 and a half years.
iirc 75k is about time for plug change isn't it? If so it's inlet manifold off to reach the rear set. At that point I'd change the O2 sensors as they'll go soon enough
As above if it looks leaky underneath (transfer box) and makes any untoward noises walk away (or spend about a £1k getting it fixed when it lunches itself shortly).
Again as above the plastic sill covers can hide lacework if they've not been cleaned out and the sill drainage holes cleaned.
Apart from those issues everything else is much of a muchness like any car. Service parts are cheap (all Ford) and loads is easy DIY.
2.5 lacks the go of the 3.0 and drinks about the same - I get between 18 (traffic jams with air-con) and nearly 40 (65mph cruise over long distance motorway).
£2k will get a very good spec - cruise, heated seats, pdc, leather electric seats, heated front screen.
My 3.0se manual goes well enough, is a bit soft but I like that and on Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance tyres gives a good ride.
Boot is a good useful size (only slightly smaller than my E34 540 was).
Over all very pleased after 3 and a half years.
iirc 75k is about time for plug change isn't it? If so it's inlet manifold off to reach the rear set. At that point I'd change the O2 sensors as they'll go soon enough
Edited by Six Fiend on Tuesday 31st December 15:49
Not saying that it's not a good car, but don't think your buying a Jaguar. It's a MK3 Mondeo but not as well built or finished as the Ford. I know - I had MK3 Mondeo and an XJ at the same time had various X-Types as courtesy cars, and they were all the same - just give that centre console a waggle a feel the quality, not!
getaway said:
Not saying that it's not a good car, but don't think your buying a Jaguar. It's a MK3 Mondeo but not as well built or finished as the Ford. I know - I had MK3 Mondeo and an XJ at the same time had various X-Types as courtesy cars, and they were all the same - just give that centre console a waggle a feel the quality, not!
wait, the rear wheel drive XJ is exactly the same as a front wheel drive only Mondeo? and the 4WD X-type is also the same???The 4wd x-type feels nothing like a Mondeo to drive or sit in, no matter what the 'it's just a ford with a badge on' crowd claim. Lot of car for the money so long as you watch for the problems already mentioned.
A leaky transfer box is 'f
k, run' issue though, unless you're spanner handy.
A leaky transfer box is 'f
k, run' issue though, unless you're spanner handy.getaway said:
Not saying that it's not a good car, but don't think your buying a Jaguar. It's a MK3 Mondeo but not as well built or finished as the Ford. I know - I had MK3 Mondeo and an XJ at the same time had various X-Types as courtesy cars, and they were all the same - just give that centre console a waggle a feel the quality, not!
What a load of bks.I had a 2.5 auto a few years ago and it rates as the most uncomfortable, gutless, thirsty piece of crap I have ever had the misfortune to own.
Fast forward to a few months ago, I borrowed my neighbours 2.5 for a week or so and all the bad memories came flooding back. They are truly horrible.
However, I drove a 3.0 manual for a few days a couple of months back and it was a massive improvement.
Fast forward to a few months ago, I borrowed my neighbours 2.5 for a week or so and all the bad memories came flooding back. They are truly horrible.
However, I drove a 3.0 manual for a few days a couple of months back and it was a massive improvement.
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