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I want her to have something she's always dreamed of having. But I can't help but worry that it's going to turn into a money pit with repairs, be unreliable, and skyrocket her insurance rates. Any suggestions?
A 2003 is better than the first year 2002 but even newer would be better. My 2002 was virtually trouble free but I was in the minority. My 2005 was also pretty much trouble free. It could be an expensive dream for your mother.
all that extra oxygen!! A trip to AutoZone for
free CEL read and clear after about four or five
starts she learned to like the O2 boost.
I just installed a CAI as well, The check engine light has come on and the display says " Cruise Not Available ; But the cruise does work, The first 30 mins or so it want get over 3000 rpm, But after that is runs like a strick of lighting !! Going to do what you suggested in the forum any more word on how to clear up please let me know
Thanks guys
Darren :confuse:
Anyway, I have a pretty bad vibration above 55MPH. It seems to be coming from the drivetrain rather than the tires. I think that because is seems to be at a higher frequency (faster speed) than the tires. I had the tires re-balanced, and they balance fine, and it had no change. Of course I took it to the dealer and they did nothing, saying they feel it but didn't do anything to fix it. (Service writer said to bring it in again NOT on a Friday!)
My question is...What could it be? I read that some of you had drive shafts or bearings replaced. Does that sound like a possible fix?
Thanks in advance. Other than this, I love my X, but it really needs to get fixed. It's driving me nuts!
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Oldengineer
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Oldengineer
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OldCEM
1. 2.5 litre vs. 3.0 litre - does either have more problems.
2. Transmission - Automatic vs. Standard... is either more reliable? Ive heard of some drivetrain issues with these... does this happen alot or does the XType have about the same reliability of other cars. Are tranny issues do largely to clutches or much more indepth issues.
3. High mileage ok? - Im looking for something with 50-80K miles on it. BMWs are usually pretty solid for high mileage... do xtypes compare? are there any 200K mile jags out there?
4. Years - any years I should stay away from? I heard 02 and 03 were not very good years with those cars having problems that were worked out in years 2004-2007 models.
5. Cold weather reliability - I live in Canada so this is essential. I have a 98 Ford Escort that always starts in subzero temps... can I expect this from an Xtype or is it made for Mild weather. I love the fact it is AWD so this is a big plus over a RWD 740i.
6. Alternatives - If you cant recommend the Xtype, can anyone recommend an alternative mid size luxury car. Ive heard alot of horror stories about BMWs as of late and Audis... can anyone recommend anything else? Are any other Jag models better?
Is yours a sport package 3.0?
queenb1
My Xtype is 2003 with 21k mi (i call mysel pampering it) I keeps it garaged at nights but anyway I...
Replace the battery, myself I changed it while the car was on running so I wouldn't throw off the computer but anyway a day or two later one of the HID headlamp turned pink and dim for a week, then a dim blue then only a flicker when I turn on the lamps then out.
I puts only 92 octane gas in it and use full synthetic oil. ...93 is unavailable in this area.
on below freezing days the washer solution don't work at all, the blades will wipe, but not even the pump motor makes a sound.
Lastly the engine light came on yesterday night, and hasn't went off. remember this is a 5 yr old car with only 21,000 miles.
I've got an '03 X-type, 2.5l V6 non-sport edition and I've been looking to do a suspension drop 1-1.4" using the Eibach Pro-Kit springs, but I can't seem to locate any information regarding the proper shocks/struts I should replace my existing stock ones with in order to acommodate the Eibach springs. Info on this topic seems to be awfully scarce. Bilstein tells me to call Eibach and Eibach tells me to call Bilstein, etc. I just need to know if anyone in this forum has done this to their X-Type and what your recommendations are. Thanks.
I know a few have installed the lowering springs and discussed it on those pages.
please reply asap
thanks for your time
Rory west mids 07779635040 rjcbuilders@msn.com
1. Run good premium gas - not the blended stuff.
2. Run your tire air pressure at the high speed levels - 38 psi fronts and 35 for the rears.
3. Make sure the engine is not overfilled with oil - They don't hold 7 quarts, but, several times the dealer overfilled my car.
The 2.5 I had would deliver low 20's MPG in town and 26 - 28 MPG on interstate runs.
Hope this helps:
Oldengineer
..(2002 by the way)
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Oldengineer
I'll try thr dry gas fix.. It's a rare occurance, 3x in my three years with it. great car, as you probably already appreciate.
Thanks
Suggestions?
I'm thinking of removing it and get it made of leather at a local amish shop. Anyone know how to remove it?
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Oldengineer
Thanks
03 X-Type 3.0