X Type 60k service
Discussion
993rsr said:
Does a 51 plate 2.5V6 Sport Auto sound like a good deal at £6.5k?
Seems a bargin, but what is the condition of it and the spec and colour? The deal sounds like a great price, whats the catch..........................
A 2.5ltr V6 Sport is around about £7-9k, so is not far off book.
G
A 51 plate falls under the launch year production, the X was revised in 2003 with emphasis on sorting out initial launch problems. You should check the car's dealer history for the following known early x problems and see if they were resolved:-
1. weeping washers
2. Windnoise, front door surrounds
3. Rear boot connection, this was revised 2003 onwards as early models had a tendancy for the boot to be shut but the boot interior light to stay on and hey presto flat battery next morning.
4. Door locks, check both sets of keys and all doors unlock/lock correctly
5. Diff whine from rear, many owners complained of this between 50-70mph and this was revised and replaced under warranty on many early cars.
6. Front wheel settings, they use to be set toe in, now set toe out, otherwise severe wear on inside of tyres, check by full lock both ways on front tyres, outsides can appear perfect insides shot
7. Pads and discs, x is a heavy car in AWD auto model and braking system borrowed from Mondeo, expect new pads every 20 and discs go at front as well, mine replaced at 20k, common thread from many x type owners
That's about it, don't expect more than early 20's mpg, a fully loaded 3.0 AWD auto X weighs in at the same weight as the new ali XJ
Price sounds correct, 2.5 & 3.0 models are out of favour and post 2003 facelift are seen as a better car, wanted are the diesels but they don't come in auto or awd.
If above sorted you might well have a bargain
1. weeping washers
2. Windnoise, front door surrounds
3. Rear boot connection, this was revised 2003 onwards as early models had a tendancy for the boot to be shut but the boot interior light to stay on and hey presto flat battery next morning.
4. Door locks, check both sets of keys and all doors unlock/lock correctly
5. Diff whine from rear, many owners complained of this between 50-70mph and this was revised and replaced under warranty on many early cars.
6. Front wheel settings, they use to be set toe in, now set toe out, otherwise severe wear on inside of tyres, check by full lock both ways on front tyres, outsides can appear perfect insides shot
7. Pads and discs, x is a heavy car in AWD auto model and braking system borrowed from Mondeo, expect new pads every 20 and discs go at front as well, mine replaced at 20k, common thread from many x type owners
That's about it, don't expect more than early 20's mpg, a fully loaded 3.0 AWD auto X weighs in at the same weight as the new ali XJ
Price sounds correct, 2.5 & 3.0 models are out of favour and post 2003 facelift are seen as a better car, wanted are the diesels but they don't come in auto or awd.
If above sorted you might well have a bargain
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