Jaguar X-Type Saloon (2001 - 2010) 2.0d SE (09/03-12/04) 4d (2004/54) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
You're an old man!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They love the look of it. Seems to look more expensive than it actually is.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No. Not well built, poor dealers and the clutch is real pain.
What are you likely to buy next?
Possibly a Vauxhall Insignia when the prices are right
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
May 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
Fair price - seemed to compete with independent dealer prices
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Always wanted a Jag
What was the dealer like?
Ok during sales process.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
I find the motorway ride very fidgity, and the unpleasantly heavy clutch action make traffic jams a real pain. Reasonable performance though and nice overtaking power.
What's it like to park?
OK, its not really that big a car
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
New clutch and flywheel required. Goes into limp-home mode sometimes. Chucks a load of black smoke out every so often
What's most practical about your car?
Rear parking sensors
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Heated front screen very useful
