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[@matthewgodwin3050]

You're looking at it the wrong way round Matt. For less than £5000, you now have a gorgeous X-Type in a lovely colour combo, with fully sorted mechanicals. You also have full jaguar service history, and a modern classic that will climb in value over time. It's a bit like a fine wine. You might have to lay it down for a while, but it will travel really nicely. It was a good decision in my book. Well worth saving.

[@SoulTouchMusic93]

as someone who's first car was an 04 x-type 2L diesel manual 5 speed, that's a whole 2 weeks of care free motoring!

[@M1PTA]

😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😊

[@sgt.miningdrill2680]

well yeah but x type is just not good

[@Marc-Mcloud]

@@SoulTouchMusic93was that more to do with it being your first car and not knowing much about how to look after it rather than the car itself.

[@LeeArmstrong-g4h]

It's nowhere near worth that though

[@brucemay5409]

Not grey mate PLEASE, or black or white or bloody silver! There are far too many faceless cars on the road in those colours today so good to see you purchase a car with character!

[@Cheers22283]

Tinted the rear windows for the sake of the 🐕 to keep it a bit cooler in summer

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thought so

[@Sternmayer]

That's pretty smart actually

[@Jpmckay22]

I bought one of these with 56k on it for £700. I had it for a year, loved it and wished I never sold it. Fabulous car!

[@neilriley4912]

Matt...😮 What a guy😂❤

[@GTIracerr]

The best video's are the ones where you haven't seen the car yet. And take us on a first discovery around it and the service history. At least in my opinion! Keep up the good work!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks, will do!

[@paulgilliatt7829]

​@@HighPeakAutosl agree. Wasn't that keen on your hyundai shortage review. You need to guard your independence.

[@norsegolf76]

Agreed!

[@matthewdaly6920]

@@paulgilliatt7829*Kia

[@craigsketo]

I love my 2.0D X, I've had XJ's previously and wouldn't swap what I have now, the X feels great to drive and I went for the diesel purely because of the cheap road tax and 50mpg fuel economy, I think the look and feel of these cars has stood the test of time and they have very sexy curves in all the right places, its each to their own as I prefer the saloon visually which is opposite of lots of people but I think both look fantastic, just look at the BMW's or Merc's from the same era and they look dated now in my humble opinion, well done for saving another future classic

[@monkeychops1585]

As a person who generally lives 20 years in the past, I think it’s a beauty. Well done Matt 👍

[@Georg_Murmann]

I drive X-Type estate since 2011 till now, Matt. And I like it so much. How it drives, the optimal visibility, the space inside and practicality. Besides above pointed arguments, it's a beautiful vehicle.

[@chazboyle9456]

i have owned 7 jaguars to date , love them

[@Dawid698]

Cheap parts is well

[@triptychlux]

jaguar isn't used in my country what brand can you compare it to when it comes to maintenance and price? I really like them

[@AWMJoeyjoejoe]

​@@triptychluxVolvo maybe? Both were owned by ford at the time this X-Type was designed so they share a lot of parts and maintenance is comparable.

[@davidashley4386]

Yup, I’ve been sucked in again, straight onto autotrader looking for an x-type estate. Matt you have a lot to answer for !!🤣🤣

[@danielearley5062]

I did as well, it's up there. One of the few 3.0l

[@banditbaker1675]

At 71, I'm the correct age profile for this car and if I had dogs, a Barber jacket & tweed cap, Hunter boots and delusions about being in the Cheshire County set I would defo be in for this Baby👍👍 But luckily, as I don't have any of the aforementioned articles I will leave it for someone else. Nice work though and I LOVE that V6 engine👍👍

[@Rossbott1964]

Still a good looking car and even at £5000 I think it it’s money well spent ! Always preferred the look of the estate over the saloon and after all the work you had done it will serve its next owner well….I suppose one benefit of the masoooof overspend is the new owner gets masoooof boot space 😁

[@akirantanen2944]

Sooo true

[@georgebarnes8163]

Worth at most 600 quid, rot buckets

[@crouger92]

​@@georgebarnes8163not if you look after them properly.

[@G58]

Nah. Dog stink. Nasty. You can never get rid of it. That’s only of two main questions: dogs and smoking (filthy disgusting habits). I pass on both every time.

[@clivethompson6728]

Problem in the UK was older Jaguar owners just downsized to the X Type. Plus there was no halo car when the supercharged V6 got cancelled.

[@drewb8r]

This is one of my favourite 'I have massively overspent' side look to camera vids. A masterpiece of a car. You could park this in the national gallery and it wouldn't look out place. They say head over heart but sometimes. just sometimes, a heart over head is what makes us who we are. And that is why I love this channel.

[@flowergarden8776]

Matt never lose your enthusiasm & happiness about a car no matter how old, you are luckier than most that you are exposed to beautiful and not so beautiful cars, due to your work, enjoy what comes your way and if you have to spend think how much you are making a great car for the next owner. Really enjoy your videos and how boring if would be if you didn't overspend now and again. Thankyou

[@colechapman6976]

One of the prettiest wagons made. Really classy, yet powerful and strong-looking. It is not overdone, or too boring. It strikes the perfect balance and for a car that old, it still looks really crisp and modern

[@MrButler13]

I think if you raffled that car you would more than make your money back. You have done a brilliant job with that. Well done

[@bloodshark124_]

Love the "I’ve massively overspent" phase😂 keep up the videos man😊

[@sturoe7361]

When you have a passion it isn't an overspend ,it is bringing joy to the soul .

[@damilolaakanni]

Unpopular opinion (probably), but I think the X-Type is better looking than the S-Type, with its large oval shaped grille that looks out of place on that front end. I get that Jaguar was trying to modernise their old-school design, or keep up with the retro trend of the late 90's and early 2000's, but they messed it up on the S-Type.

[@notesonwheels]

i do agree with you mate

[@uhm175]

Disagree, the S-type looks better

[@cosmic-tiger]

Totally agree. The x type looks like a modern classic that’s aged really well. The S type is a car that looks like it’s been designed by committee, half of whom are stuck in the past (the grille) & the other half that wanted to compete with the German executive cars of the day. Some heritage grilles transitioned well like BMW’s & Alfa Romeo’s, Jag’s really didn’t.

[@TescoRoadman]

S type with the body kits look miles better. But the X type looks better than the base model S type without the body kits

[@fredrickpalosky8997]

A very lovely underrated high end ride ❤

[@seanbarry7378]

I love a man who is not afraid to self deprecate 😁

[@Yusuf-cb7pl]

You know that the intro was filmed a good while back if he was in the broken Westminster and he was speaking about the 300k volvo

[@HighPeakAutos]

That’s right

[@TheUkuleleMan]

I had a 2004 Jag Three Litre Estate and reckon it was one of the best cars I've ever owned. I saw it for sale at a local dealership with a very low mileage. I knew the sales guy so asked him for more info. He said it had belonged to "a titled gent". He checked the log book for me and revealed the previous owner was Lord Carrington, who was Foreign Secretary at the time of the Falklands invasion and resigned because of it. After a couple of happy years, I decided to move the Jag on as I also had a Lexus LS460 and a Lexus SC430. Instantly regretted it as the Jag drove better than either of those two. In fact, the next year, I moved them both on and went back to a Jag XJ Sport - a car with soul.

[@iainmacleod4007]

I owned three X Types all bought new over an eight year period of my life. Lovely cars with a classy interior especially the SE and Sovereign models. Unfortunately this model was incredibly rust prone particularly in the sills and because of the plastic sill covers very poor examples can still look cosmetically good. Numbers on the road are rapidly diminishing as they fail their MOT over structural issues. Glad you saved it, another owner would have run it into the ground and then scrapped it which would have been a travesty.

[@John_Wood_]

Mine bleed my dry over 10 years and the rusty sill (despite being fixed one already) spelled the end. The headlights were also a pain.

[@thomaslovelock8641]

When working for Jaguar in Doha, Qatar had an identical car for a while,drove it from Doha to Petra in Jordan,2000 plus kilomeres across Saudi,car was perfect driving on desert highwats Led Zepplin booming on stereo.

[@TheMarkmoffat]

I had an x-type estate. The jaguar engineers really sorted the suspension on this car, one of the surest, smoothest cars I have ever had.

[@ResilientFreedom]

The wood in the car is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for saving it. At the price you are asking for it, it is a steal! I had a 2002 blue and it was a joy to drive.

[@anthonybrand6137]

I was convinced that by the way you so enthusiastically talked about this car at the start, you would do the necessary repairs & keep it for yourself. How wrong I was........I guess you had too much money tied up in the repairs & needed to recoup some of your losses! Nevertheless, this Jaguar X type AWD estate now looks stunning, & quite rare too. If I was living in the UK, I would seriously consider this car as my daily driver ...... a great colour, luxurious & practical. Keep up the great work! 👍👍

[@rickyfoofighter4926]

I had one of the last x-types and it was one of the best cars i owned. People at work used to say 'it's crap, it's a mondeo' etc...but i always used to say 'the mondeo was a fantastic car wasn't it!?' Always shut them up 😂

[@andrewroberts4736]

I love these cars so it's worth every penny. Sovereign was such a good spec. Great video.

[@johnette6697]

That yellow barrier closing around 1:17 nearly gave me a heart attack! I thought the Rangey was going to get hit.

[@josephcullen2512]

The shot of it from the front parked up on the roadside with the sunshine and backdrop of rolling green hills complementing the bonnet curves and creases is epic. Super nice example

[@williamwood9011]

Long time watcher first time commenter. That is an absolutely stunning car and well worth it. It'll be worth a fortune in years to come, so think of it as an investment rather than overspending.

[@jollyrob]

The editing and photography have gone to the next level. Looking so much more professional suddenly 👍👍

[@iandoxav]

Got the xf and X type love them both that car will last for years now.

[@LuisSilva-xi7qq]

what a nice car. it looks even better after all the work done. I am 36 years old and never drove a Jag, but I always loved this Model!!

[@Nigel_Pugh]

I have been thinking about getting a classic Jaguar and showing it, so this would be perfect!!!

[@hannchris2762]

The moment this video started I thought here we go he's going to spend a shed load of money on this not as good as it seems Jag but I'm pleased you did what a great car it is now well done that man

[@billwild673]

You are rapidly becoming my secret guilty pleasure! I've just spent 25 minutes watching a middle-aged man describing how he massively overspent on a 20 year old Jaaaag. Love it. Who needs Top Gear when we have HPA!

[@philtowle4683]

If I hadn't have seen him I would have sworn he was getting on for pensionable age liking this car so much. Plenty of room for the golf clubs now he can play more in his retirement.

[@geoffmarriott2493]

Loved my 2.0d SE X-Type estate, still a great looking car now. Replaced with a 3.0D XF-S Sportbrake, which is fantastic. There is just something about how they look and drive that you can't get elsewhere.

[@logiclee1]

I had the 3.0V6 Mondeo. The Jag 3.0's had more advanced heads for more power.

[@akaDavidWebb]

Possibly one of your best buys in recent memory despite the repairs. Great spec and cool car. Rare and everyone cares.. so should sell easily when/if it comes to that! Love your channel mate. My guilty pleasure.

[@gileswelham2619]

I never tire of that V8 diesel sound 😍

[@gileswelham2619]

I laugh when anyone says these were rubbish. I say "you're obviously not a car person or you'd know better" I owned an X-type 2.2d Sport Estate which I paid 850 quid for with 150k on the clock. It was no trouble other than needing a new battery and a service. Fast, practical and economical. The dealer gave me 500 quid for it when I bought my Range Rover Westminster (Same as Matt's in this video) Good cars these jags, I'd have another, but a petrol awd one.

[@simonmoody8129]

Hi Matt, I had the first sovereign estate delivered out Jaguar Cardiff in 2004, I’ve always regretted selling it, very similar to this except the exterior was Silver, but the interior was identical, I went a bit mad on the spec and added nearly £12k’s worth of extras, I know people knock them but I did 65k in it in 20 months and it never let me down and I always felt special every time I drove it, since then, I’ve had XF’s and an F-Type, but I have a real soft spot for it as it was my first Jag. If I had the space I would bite your hand off, but I’m looking for a CLK convertible, another car we wish we didn’t sell. You have done an amazing job, someone will snap it up I’m sure. It’s definitely a car worth saving.. thank you, as you created one of nicest x-types still on the road. Let me know if come across a CLK though … lol

[@Garffey]

Have to say that would be my 'Holy grail' of X-Types Matt! 👍👍I had a 04 3.0 AWD saloon for a while and loved it, so much more than a Mondeo in a posh frock!...(you can tell by the comments who's never owned one!)....But as soon as you started looking around I found myself shouting 'Get underneath Matt check the cills!'....Oh well some you win, I looked at an Estate not long back, in Didsbury until I put my finger into some gigantic rust hole!... A lovely car to save so well done, just hope you haven't added another 'ornament' to your forecourt!

[@superchargedxjr]

I am a Jaguar XJ man ( on my 5th) but I have a secret admiration for the x-type estate. I just think it looks good. My Jaguar Specialist has provided me with various loan cars over the years of all Jaguar types. Driven several x-types, both diesel & petrol. I quite like the 2.2 diesel engined versions. Yesterday had my 2002 X308 4 Litre LWB Sovereign in for an oil change and f/r brake pads. Loaned a 2006 X-type 2.5 litre petrol estate. Not bad. Observations-crisp throttle, changes through autobox constantly at urban speeds. Narrow front seats. Timber trim looks plastic. Very stable cornering (car on Bridgestones plus 4 wheel drive). Similar performance to MG ZT 190s that I had some years ago. Engine bay seems tight compared to XJ. After 70 miles in x-type yesterday I was not particularly relaxed. Petrol consumption a bit juicy for a 2.5 litre! Have seen underside of many x-types on a 4-post lift in Jaguar Specialist workshop and in common with many s-type cars they often have horrendous rust! I'll stick with my 2002 XJ as long as possible. The X308 is the last of the sleek low Jaguar saloons. From 2002 to 2009 the XJ was "jacked-up" and became more complex. A friend has a 2006 Daimler Super V8 which is a rare car. Endless suspension and electrical issues. Then replaced by the XJ "hatchback" which is technically brilliant but does not look like a Jaguar. The Jaguar Specialist had an XJL autobiography model in yesterday and a very frustrated mechanic undertaking a "string of jobs" and a big bill for the customer! If I did choose an X-type Sovereign estate then it would be a 2.2 diesel (economy) or the 3 litre. If you are purchasing take a good look underneath the vehicle!!

[@lewis72]

The 3.0V6 in these is almost the same as the Mondeo ST220 engine but not quite. These have variable valve lift, timing and inlet tract length and so get another 10-20bhp. I think the pistons & cams are different too. (I used to know the exact details of the differences back in the day)

[@front2427]

was it a 16 valve?

[@LA63003]

They did a 3.0 v6 Non St Mondeo with this same engine I believe.

[@Robert-y8l9r]

​​@@LA63003 It was the 2.5 v6 for the non St version taken from the MK2 ST end of line and put into the MK3. I had one for a year and found it to be a great car with plenty of poke. The ST220 is the only Ford with the Durtek v6 3.0 Cosworth designed the heads. A bit of useless info for ya 👍

[@Robert-y8l9r]

​@@front242724

[@lewis72]

@@front2427 No. Both the Ford & the Jag units were/are 24v.

[@nicklyne184]

you are a gent! good man for doing that! I live in Spain and 2 years ago bought a 2004 x type 3 litre awd sportwagon (british racing green) for 3k euros - one owner from new. then spent 2.5 k on new tyres, full valet, shocks, full service, mats, and then the aircon compressor. She runs like a dream, occasional oversensitive skid control system warning light, which i will get looked at, and would like to put a new bonnet lining in at next service. these were beautifully made cars even has a motorola carphone). mine is same interior as yours, i call it a symphony in beige!

[@skodakatie7341]

This is one beautiful car, it can instantly be recognised as a very prestige vehicle. Overspending is a given lol, that said, you have made this car an exceptional example, well done Matt.

[@martinblackbird543]

Hahahahaha I absolutely howled at the date passing/clips part, absolute GOLD 😂😂😂 then your face at the cut, tremendous 😂😂😂😂😂

[@HighPeakAutos]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@UKAbandonedMineExplores]

Nothing sad about an X-Type, I actually prefer them to the modern, souless Jags :)

[@zsb707]

Which one is soulless? XF (X250, LCI) is gorgeous and considered to be one of the most beautiful Jaguars ever. The modern XJ is uniquely mesmerizing. So where is the soullessness?

[@shezajewell2098]

If I was in the market, I'd buy a car off you without reservation just because you're so conscientious about getting all that is needed done! Thanks for an enjoyable channel!

[@stephenjones3415]

I quote “It’s really tested my patience this, and my chèque book” said Matt sitting in a 17 year old, gold estate made famous by a very old woman similar to what Matt is becoming.Where did it go so wrong. In fairness I had a 2.2D x type sport saloon and loved it.

[@michaelg4411]

Lovely car. Well worth the money spent on saving it, in my opinion. I was looking on autotrader for a half-decent X or S Type to replace my 4 year old Octavia. However, with 2 kids and finding out there’s another one on the way, and now with the need to fit both a booster seat and baby seat in the back with enough room left over for a teenager to sit at least moderately comfortably, I think my dream to own a Jaguar will have to wait a few years. Still, a man can watch these videos and keep dreaming. On second thoughts, maybe I can go ahead and massively overspend on an XF Sportbrake… Anyway, great video. Much Thanks from a new subscriber!

[@mikemyers7721]

I know how you feel Matt, I have an 05 XJ Sovereign 3.0 V6 and I have spent over 5k on it getting back up together. I feel it is worth it because as you say, these engines go on for forever if you look after them. Gearbox oil has been done too and as I have 76k miles on it with Jaguar FSH it is worth it., Ok I wont get my money back if I sold it tomorrow but I have no intention of selling it. It is a Beautiful car in black with ivory interior and I love it

[@wendywatson6525]

Wheels are 18 inch Arubas,standard on the Sovereign, that's what I had on mine

[@robmurg]

I liked my X-Type estate, only a two litre diesel though. Rust killed it eventually when the sills went for the second time. I wish Jaguar had done an estate version of the XE.

[@chrisgreenwood271]

Had the same motor, no rusty sills in my ownership which was seven years, it was four years old when I brought it.

[@damiantuttle1348]

Not entirely convinced with this one.. drinks loads of fuel...over complicated 4x4...too much to tax & insure...body corrosion is endemic ... Limited re sale appeal.. glad you have a sense of humour mate 😂😂😂

[@fredonline]

If the back windows were tinted, it might look like a van!

[@Theoriginalbigbrillo]

Matt , for a second i thought that closing barrier was gonna broadside yer Rangy their Budd 🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭 P.S. @ 16:07 missed opportunity to plug the business Budd 🤔🤔🤔

[@Xerialstraz]

I used to have an x-type 3.0 V6 and was one of the best cars I ever owned.. unfortunately it did rust away underneath and I had to get rid.. aside from that it was totally perfect. At the same time my brother had a 330i and had no end of issues with it. If I still lived in the uk I'd love to buy it from you

[@z1ga]

knew exactly where this was going when I realized the first part was filmed months ago...

[@adrianflower3230]

Amazing outcome 👍👍 Whoever buys that will have the best sorted Jag in the UK. Nice work.

[@MemskiBobSki]

Restored a modern classic. The baby Jag of its time is so far removed from the Mondeo it's based on (I think Ford missed a market not offering a AWD Mondeo). Somebody getting a rare motor that will cruise the motorway and carry 4 adults and their luggage with ease. Well done on the restoration Matt🎉

[@huwdavies287]

That'll be me :)

[@alansorbie4038]

Back in 2001 when these first came out I decided it was the car for me. I test drove a 2.5v6 manual but it had horrific driveline shunt due to the 4wd and manual box. A few months later I bought a 4 month old ex demo 2.1 V6 auto. It was ok but went wrong so many times I traded it for a new Passat after 3 weeks. It’s put me off Jaguar for life! Although I still want a Jaaaag…..

[@R04drunner1]

My first Jag was a 2004 3 litre V6 AWD manual X-Type saloon. Loved that car but the DMF disintegrated one day. Replaced under warranty, thankfully. After that I had it for a couple of years hassle free driving. I traded it in at 90k miles against a Jaguar S-Type, which was a definite step up in luxury. Don't be put off by a poor experience with an older Jaguar at the bottom budget. I am currently on Jaguar number 6 (a 2016 XF S V6 Supercharged in BRG) and loving it.

[@Turleyswheels]

I like it and you saved a great car that will be on the road for years to come don’t know if you made a £1 but if you did was worth it ❤

[@cafe405]

I really like the look of the x type. Nothing wrong with a mondeo and the jaaaaagness of the changes to the underpinnings lift it. Thats a really nice looking example. Nice one for keeping it on the road even if it was an eyewateringly expensive task.

[@theBusManiac]

I had the 2.5 v6 auto saloon for a while and loved it. Worst thing about it was everyone saying "oh you bought a mondeo then"!

[@theCybershot123]

Hi Matt great car plus a good video . Thought it was to good a bargain for that price. I always wonder if the garage said anything to the customer about any of the faults that you found

[@68404]

Thank you for calling it an '06 car instead of 'P reg' etc. Your international viewers immediately understand what year the car is.

[@oumaniac]

The Estate looks SO much better than the sedan.

[@Sternmayer]

Not gold though! XD

[@jonathansmith5850]

I love the fact your a sucker for saving an old motor. We all need a hobby where our heart rules our head cause we enjoy it……..🤣 it does counter the current world where we throw things away so easily…….refreshing

[@derekgibson9834]

Beautiful car for £5k. Well done Matt. Future Jag collectors item ?!

[@MrRedfreds]

Always keep a folder in my vehicles with every receipt, even a light bulb receipt, also full service history, I own my work van and being a diesel, oil change every 6 months, I was told by a landrover it would extend the engine life

[@MrRedfreds]

Landrover engineer BTW

[@kdri155]

I enjoyed driving our X type, 2.2 Diesel manual in blue with beige leather, sadly those plastic sill covers hid a lot and eventually it met its fate due to needing inner and outer sills.

[@Paulruk]

When Matt says he had a transporter pick the car up and he hasn’t seen it yet made me think hmm what if someone sneaky just sent him a little tykes cozy coupe. Chaps I’ve seriously overspent on this one.

[@Barbarapape]

I owned the same spec estate but made a mistake with the engine size. It was the 2.5 which drank the same as the 3.0 but was down on tourqe and it always felt lacking in power. It rattled and creaked from day one and i spent many days curing them. The later facelifted samples were far better, but petrol versions are almost impossible to find. The X-Type was criticised for offering a taste of Jaguar but was spoiled by too many ford parts, this i think was cruel but fairly accurate. I sold mine at a massive loss, the lemon car stigma had hit values hard and no one wanted them. Good luck with selling this one.

[@cucurezenita]

When I heard "I want to sell my old Volvo" I knew you sold that months ago, and I was thinking: Oh, this one is gonna hurt for Matt

[@davidbillberg2203]

Well that color suits the car really nicely.

[@ianb9729]

I reckon with that car, it's not what it's worth in a guide somewhere, it's what it's worth to you. You can't get them any longer and in years to come you'll see this in a local car show (the sort of thing you see at a steam fair). The people who own those cars don't work to a budget beyond what they want to do and whether they have the funds to do it. It's going to be bought for love and not to drive into the ground. It's great seeing the cars that make good content for viewing and not just the ones that keep you in business.

[@georgebarnes8163]

Keep the Volvo and dump the TRASH

[@darrengraves5230]

Love the car glad you are softer than ice cream on a hot day and saved her

[@leetaylor9714]

Personally Matt, I think rescuing a very well kept PETROL engined estate car with a rare spec is probably a very wise move, although you probably won’t see it that way right now as a trader with the ultimate end goal of making a profit…..however, as the ULEZ/CAZ/LEZ schemes get more extensive I think these types of cars will become increasingly sought after. I’ve currently got an Audi A4 Avant S Line Special Edition (B7) with the 2.0 TFSI engine and it’s pretty much the perfect all-rounder for those reasons. Okay, it’s not the quickest thing on the road, or the most economical, OR the most reliable etc, but as more people are shifting away from diesels I think it makes a lot of sense (to me anyway ha).

[@leebarrett9581]

The second you see a jag badge where it shouldn’t be says “just buy it” as the elderly owner has nothing better to do.

[@taxus750]

This is a prime example of why I and many others follow your channel: about 300 quid profit at the end of a long list of bills to resuscitate a car that only a car nerd would understand. Carry on.

[@yamahamusicians]

You should set up a charitable foundation for saving old cars😂Great job though. I think someone will want it even at the asking price. It is a true classic and, as long as it is not legislated off the road will keep going for many years to come.

[@petersmitham8273]

Love the old ‘Randall handle’ gear shifter! 😂❤😂❤

[@thewolverine1913]

My neighbour had a maroon X-Type, was maintained and looked after very well, it was in immaculate condition loved how it used to glisten in the sun. Used to take it out on the odd occasion. Sadly he passed away, a so called friend of his from down the street offered his wife £500 which she accepted (crazy deal) however he went back the next day and showed her an Xtype on Autotrader for £300 so gave her that amount! When she told me this afterwards I was baffled as it was worth a lot more, it was just unfortunate that she had been duped in more ways than one.

[@gamersquadlifestyle]

That Jaguar is very nice spec, but that facelift L322 Range Rover is definitely a dream spec for me🔥

[@mariopizzamanmario8563]

Yeah that would be my car as well... if I did not have a perfect S-type already. And oh yes they are XF wheels, and they fit perfectly - I have the very same on my S-type.

[@alexwalker5423]

Your Family should sit down and have a word with you buddy 😂😂😂😂 you’ve got serious issues Matt 😂😂 love your channel mate hopefully at some point you’re going to make it onto out TV screen’s your a very talented guy.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks

[@houseofabba]

King thank you. I believe this is the car I saw in Seattle WA. I thought it was a truck. I have to verify some information. Thank u the one I saw was Light tan. Yours is Gold

[@houseofabba]

King this one Nice u looking good 💯

[@DoItWithDave]

I would've been fine if you had the Jag placed in the middle of the parking lot and just circled around it in your range talking about everything you noticed about it. I'm going to look at a 2004 AWD 2.5 manual tomorrow.

[@joeyontheblock]

'Wooden Wheel! God I'm such a loser'😄 Me too Matt - I had one with a wooden wheel, such a beautiful car, and now when I walk past one the first thing I check is its steering wheel. No wood - no further interest!

[@mobilrz]

Tinted rear section as owner had a dog so kept the area cool. Get me, Columbo.

[@hydorah]

Funny that, styling and mechanical layout-wise It's a lot like a Rover 75, excepting James May didn't do an assassination job on these. It's a nice car for the money that's for sure

[@skimmingstoness]

We had a 2003 X-Type from 2014-2018, 70,000 miles over that time and all for the princely sum of. £950. They are underrated but finding a well cared for example amongst the snotters is key.

[@TedReimann]

Worth every penny you spent on it. Well rescued Matt!

[@UFA-jc8gu]

The dog would explain the privacy glass in the rear only🐕🐕🐕

[@glennob7663]

I had a 2.2d estate for 8 years and 120000 miles. I rate that as one of my best ever cars. Did everything a family needed.

[@ReyGosten]

I purchased a Jaguar X-Type 2.0d from Copart and need to repair the air conditioning compressor. I drove it from Manchester to Maidenhead, and it drives beautifully. I achieved 53.7 mpg on the trip, and I am considering keeping the car.

[@nokneedownian8521]

You've made a brand new car matt😂. But we enjoy watching you and your addiction, keep up the expensive work