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get a toyota if you want reliable transportation. i may not like the looks of the new avalon but performance-wise it's top notch.
and i wouldn't call the baby x-type exactly 'luxurious' -- for that i'd get a *real* adult-sized jag. if you're bitching about maintenance problems on a jag then you probably shouldn't have one.
Thanks for responding. I decided to wait for the '06 X-Type to come out, so I have some time to do more research. Now that I have been reading more, it appears the X-Type isn't going to be around too much longer. I keep my cars for 4 yrs., but what kind of trade in will I get in 2009? Have you decided definitely to get the X-Type? I love mine and haven't had all the problems other readers have experienced. The problems I have had hasn't discouraged me from purchasing another one, but I don't like the reasons for why it is being discontinued in 2009.
I think the interior is beautiful and so does everyone else I know who has seen or been in mine. It's disappointing to know it will eventually be discontinued.
"lovemyjag"
Does anyone know how this can be done ?
Thanks gandb7
Jaguar powertrains were also rated the highest quality powertrains of any manufacturer in the world by the 2005 JD power survey.
Jaguar was rated #2 in overall quality of all brands in the 2005 JDPower survey.
Both cars were extensively modified internally after their initial introduction. If it was me, I would go for a 2003 of either brand. The Lincoln in particular had many changes in 2003. The 2003 Jag addressed many of the problems that the early build cars had. The LS will handle just as well as the Jag and you don't need the
AWD of the XType in Scottsdale. Still, there is something about a Jag.....
So, bottom line, I would go for a 2003 and buy the one that you will enjoy most. It is a subjective decision only you can make.
Has anyone else experienced front-end alignment problems with their X-Types. The only other problem we've experienced is headlights going out. That was 6 months after purchasing the car.
hum coming from the heat/air conditioner vent just aboue the emergency flasher
button. Is this normal? What could this be?
Very concerned.. Chicagofred
I got an "05" X-Type VDP a few weeks ago I so far so good. I also own
a "04" highlander. My wife wanted a Camery of Avalon I talked her into
the Jaguar. The jag has a personality all it's own and my wife and I love it. I
wanted the X-Type because of the AWD. I wanted the Jag because its a Jag. Every
car has it's problems. My Highlander came with a remote start and sometimes the
car just starts on its own and no one knows why; but I wont bash Toyota or the
Highlander for that.
Congrats on your new car! We are pretty much looking for the exact same vehicle (X-TYPE VDP with navigation-we are looking for a metallic platinum with ebony interior) Could you give me an idea on how much we should be paying, how the negotiation of the car went, and how the whole experience was. We are in New Jersey. Thanks again in advance. We have not been able to get much information for this particular car from anyone.
All the best,
Matt
Also, I noticed that my 2.5 engine does not always idle smoothly. It will sometimes, especially soon after stopping, drop rpm to 500, then bring it back up to 900 to finally settle on 700 or so. It almost feels like it is ready to stall, although it never did actually stall. Any ideas?
I just found on auto.consumerguide.com a listed problem which may be the answer. It says that the 2002 X-type had a problem with noise from the power steering system. It requires the system to be flushed and a revised fluid to be added. So I am going back to the Jag dealer to have it looked at.
a Ford
Two questions:
1. Has anyone else had this experience?
2. Does anyone have any ideas about what to do with a loaded 2002 X-Type (premium sound, nav system, standard transmission) where everything is in excellent condition except the engine/transfer case?
The car is located in Colorado Springs, CO.
Good luck and let us know what you decide to do.
I did have the services performed at other then the Jag dealer. Those services were oil and filter changes, a light bulb or two and state inspections. This same service station services all of my companies’ cars. In addition I have a degree in Automotive Technology from a local Long Island university. Aside for the services being performed at the service station, I changed the oil and filter in my garage myself. I certainly think my AAS Degree qualifies me to do so. Besides, lets face it, is an oil and filter change all that hard? There was a precedence set in the courts in the late 90's that the vehicle did not have to be returned to the dealer for this type of maintenance to maintain the warranty. The case was won and awarded to the consumer. That case was also a sludge condition in the engine. I faxed the articles to the dealer ands to Jaguar North America concern the precedence and the Car & Driver reports on engine sludge. The service director, a fancy name for a guy who we all know as a service manger at any other dealership, claims he was shocked at reading the articles, the precedence and are rep, Bill MacKiegans, decision. The lesson to be learned here folks is that Jaguar is not the consumer friendly corporation they let you believe. I fully intend to get my pound of flesh out of them. Saturday I have arranged to picket the dealer and will be doing so for the next few Saturdays. I intend to make sure that as many people know about the underhanded practices of Jaguar. Further, I am going to do a press release on the same matter. Jaguar is not going to get away with disallowing the warranty on this car. I am also working with a web designer to put up a rather attractive site about Jaguars Bill MacKiegan, the area rep. Here is a guy who does not talk to the public according to the dealer staff. Yet, he is making the decision on my car not being covered by the terms of the warranty. The warranty is a joke. The attorney general office has also been contacted as I have filed a complaint with them. You can be certain that when it is all said and done, Jaguar will have spent much more money then they would have spent to simply repair my vehicle. I would like to think, that their legal department will recognize that and advise that the vehicle be repaired. Often decisions are made by the likes of this guy MacKiegan and overturned because they have no legal basis. Again as far as the lesson to be learned, well think about the fact that Jaguar put out a car that the engine failed in 44,600 miles, their area rep, who does not talk to the general public, disallowed the warranty claim, will be responsible for the picketers at the dealership on Saturdays their most busy sales day, and they will be dragged through the courts and more then likely wind up fixing my car anyway. I have learned that their warranty is worthless. I have learned that their quality is considerably less then my wives 1993 Plymoth Sundance with 192,454 miles on it, which is still running as strong as can be with the same engine and transmission. (Serviced by myself and the same service station I have been taking my Jag to) There was something inherently wrong with my vehicle for it to ha sludge in the engine and I will not be held responsible for the premature failure. It may look pretty, in fact sitting there now with a blown engine it looks pretty. But that is it. It is worthless just like the warranty it was sold with. DO NOT BUY A JAGUAR unless you enjoy being raped.
Jag's are not wotrth the metal they are made of, trust me everyone I com in contact with will get an earfull about Jaguar from me.
But you didn't answer the question: did the oil used meet Jaguar specifications?
I have a VW Passat. It is almost impossible to find the required synthetic oil except at a VW dealer.
I wish you luck in your campaign.
Jaguar should drop the X-Type and stick with the aluminum XJ, new aluminum XK, and make an aluminum S-Type. They wanted to make over 200,000 cars, but they are now going to scale back production. Three cars (S-Type, XJ, XK) using one aluminum chassis (XJ) is a great idea.
It's been interesting to listen to the complaints and as I'm sure everyone knows, there is always something to complain about, large and small, no matter what you drive. No one makes a vehicle that doesn't produce a "lemon" or two or three. I can only hope for the best.
Anyway, I do like the our new Jag for the most part. However, after 180 miles, I had to bring it in because the "Check Engine" light came on. The engine began running a little rough as I was coming to a stop. It seemed to clear up in a few seconds but light stayed on. Couldn't tell you what the mechanic said it was (something about a pressure valve that controls air/fuel mixture) but he reset and time will tell if I'll be back.
Also noted after I purchased and got it out on more open highway (test drive was at slow speeds and on very smooth streets) the road noise is a bit more than I expected (Wife had a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am that seemed quieter!). Anyone else notice this?
Last question...I thought 2002 was the first year for the X-Type, but I read something that mentioned 2000 as the first year. Which is correct??
Thanks. Tom S.
Thanks for the info.
Regards:
Oldengineer