Should You Buy a JAGUAR X-TYPE? (Test Drive & Review 2008 2.0D)

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[@thx54]

Who is watching his videos and instantly starts an online search of the car he was just talking about? 😄

[@marcuscopley131]

All of us. Lol He should be sponsored by Autotrader

[@leprechaunshelper]

I do every time ! 😂😂😂

[@christophernewman5027]

Yep, same here! 😆

[@mikees60]

Not this week.

[@phillipevans9414]

Usually I do. No need today, I just looked at a 2009 sport 2.2 diesel auto, as I am in the market for a mid size, economical, comfortable sedan/wagon on a limited budget, to do regular long trips in and hadn't considered an X Type before. Great timing for this video, but now I'm a little concerned about the diesel reliability and rear seat room/access. P.S I'll probably just end up getting a VW Passat.

[@tca246]

Really appreciate you take time off your busy Star Wars filming schedule to give us this content. Top bloke.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha thanks

[@JimHanner]

Lovely car. I bought a 2.1 V6 17 years ago and still run it. Had a Mondeo before, worked for Ford at the time and got a good deal on this new Jag. They both drive well, but you feel you're in the Jag and on the Ford. Funnily watching this review has made me appreciate just how good a car it is. Mine's held out well at 140K but a bit of sill and rear axle rust on the advisories last MoT. 24MPG around town FML. Ulez compliant though, which is a major purchase consideration for us in and around London. Love this channel, thanks for all you do!

[@richardautenzio8117]

Good to hear from a likewise owner of a 2.1ltr X type. You are one of lucky ones who got the most practical model. Too many people go for speed and performance, thanks to "Top Gear" This car Could have been a better car with a 2.5ltr 4 cylinder engine. But the buyer wanted the V 6 and the result was they got a over cramped engine bay.

[@markthompson50]

I used to own a 3 litre V6 AWD. Smooth, well equipped & reliable. Average 28 MPG. Only got rid when I decided to save some cash on daily drive expenses.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I had a 3.0 S Type. I could get 35MPG on a run if driven sensibly

[@stephenhadfield7715]

Must admit I was surprised to see it was a manual but then heard your comment that "Jags should be automatic"! Totally agree. When I was growing up, my Dad always had a mk2, & he always went for the automatic. Having said that, the car looks to be in good nick for a 59 reg.

[@nicholasbabeaux2052]

It was the first and only manual jaguar ever produced, I assume that the UK got a lot more manuals than the US, they are so hard to find. I have been looking for a 3.0 X type sport five-speed for years just like the one I had back in the day and I’ve only found several 2.5 L manuals, it wasn’t the best clutch but it was much more reliable than the automatic, and the 0 to 60 time with a 3.0 manual was under seven seconds where the automatic was like 7.5.

[@OsellaSquadraCorse]

@@nicholasbabeaux2052 Jaguar produced many, many manual cars. Perhaps they didn't sell them in the US, but the XK120, the Mark II, the XJ-S, the XJ220; all manual gearboxes.

[@paultaylor9652]

A car reviewer that talks sense, lovely jubbly.

[@fasthracing]

just a point. If a car comes with something fitted as standard it is not an optional extra. You have to specify optional extra's hence the optional tag. Just saying.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Yes good point

[@grahams6357]

Great review Matt, totally agree with your comments.👌

[@gregorcameron8638]

You are a grafter - another great review ! Thank you

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching

[@johndorenski4127]

Hi just watched your video about dealing with the public (well some of them)and it reminded me of when I had my hackney carriage business and brought back some FOND memories. ....like the one that on the meter the fare said £3.10 and before I could say just call it £3 he said to me "you'll be okay with £3",I hate it when people say that.I calmly replied that if he did not want to pay the metered fare then to keep his money and that I would see him in court because the minute they refuse to pay they have committed a crime of theft and I had the full backing of the law,this went on for about 15 min when he then produced £5 and told me to keep the change!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! what a muppet anyway enjoying your vids and you seem to get a nice variation of stock.......oh and can I bid you £1000 less with full warranty,tank of fuel,lifetime guarantee on any car lol 😂😁😆

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha I hate that. That would wind me up too. People eh

[@anthonylittler1701]

Had a 2.0d for 13 years enough said

[@stuartday1876]

That switchgear is shocking! Only ever wanted a Jag with those rotating air vents when you turn the ignition on, not the best reason to buy a car!

[@CarsofGlasgow]

Cool video! Nice new logo too!!

[@qrs3658]

This Jag would have been a good one to lust over if they had make it with a 400HP engine

[@Ari-bx9cs]

Oh most definitely, they probably didn't make one as regular models didn't sell as well as expected.

[@UnionAlley]

Nice to see a positive review of the X type. I've got a 2002 2.5 petrol AWD X -Type and I love it. I did a lot of research before I bought it which I think is a must before you buy any motor. I paid less than a grand for it 18 months ago and all I've had to replace is 1 worn tyre! I've probably been very lucky but there are bargains out there. For anyone wanting that feeling of luxury on a relatively low budget, I would highly recommend trying out an X-Type for size. You could do much worse!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Good choice!

[@stevestone4346]

Couldnt agree more. Just bought a 56 reg 2.5 manual and it drives superb and looks so much classier than the ubiquitous euroboxes.

[@saitamaegggames604]

How is it on fuel if you're driving in urban areas? I heard they burn through fuel unless you're doing longer distance motorway driving if it's petrol.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Well, this is a coincidence

[@borisyurinov4822]

Haha 😸 nice to see a comment from you on a colleagues page

[@j.chiari4222]

Could we get to see some Jag colab challenges, huh?

[@themanipulator1]

Omg you watch high peak as well, incredible

[@golders99]

I knew JayEmm had taste

[@andysautomotiveadventures9587]

Have you done an x type video @JayEmm

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

Late models are actually looking very smart now.

[@jamesk1806]

The right spec and wheels they are a looker.

[@s_tyrer6005]

The Late Black/blue Sovereigns or Sport Premiums with factory BBS wheels are beautiful.

[@jamesk1806]

@@s_tyrer6005 and the estate better looking than the saloon.

[@royfontaine5526]

Always did Paulie

[@MaxiTech]

May be diesel one is good, i had really bad experience with v6 petrol awd auto, broken down twice on and then i got rid of it. Headgasket and then transfer box werenthe cause. Ford Duratec engines!

[@GeordsYouTube]

That’s one nice looking Mondeo, joking aside I think everyone arrives at a point in their lives when they want a jag

[@metigame1450]

Is it better than mondeo? I have one mondeo but I got bored of it

[@stevec6427]

@@metigame1450 I had both the Mondeo and X Type. The Mondeo was the better car in almost every way, it was much better put together, more reliable and better to drive. The X Type didn't actually have a lot of Mondeo in it and to be honest, I think they threw out some of the good bits and replaced them with something worse. The 3.0 V6 engine in the X Type is very good but barely any more economical than my current 5.0 Jag! Save an extra couple grand and pick up an early XF instead or even just find a good S Type

[@timbutton4990]

@@stevec6427 I would agree with that Mondeo 2.3 DTI or what ever it was called got me to Davenport from Bristol 7 back on a tank. Petrol Jag? had to fill it up 3 times! I did wring it's neck mind. Fit & finish was rubbish too.

[@arunas2627]

@@timbutton4990 How much km is that

[@timbutton4990]

@@arunas2627 That's about 300 miles, thirsty thing, or 480 Km.

[@timothygeorge5806]

I used to own an X-Type - and the one thing that always made me laugh was telling people I drove a jag. Ears would always perk up when I said that - and I've never seen a car brand get that kind of reaction again.

[@wahidsiddique1480]

Hey, please need help, I just bought car and now I can not find the isofix in the car for my baby’s car seat, please help

[@chrissaltaur1254]

Until the bar stard London mayor introduced ULEZ I've owned three jags - two X types and one S type, all diesels. These are beautiful cars to drive including the cheap x type. Pity jaguar didn't continue manufacturing these beautiful cars as I'd still own one.

[@Aperegrine90]

My x-type was the best car I’ve ever owned. Absolutely adored it. For an entry level car it had presence. I preferred it to the S type. Handled beautifully on winding country roads. It’s still in the family, being driven around the mountains of Scotland, I missed it the moment I passed it on.

[@wahidsiddique1480]

Hey, please need help, I just bought car and now I can not find the isofix in the car for my baby’s car seat, please help

[@eatsblades]

I love these. There are some good ones... ie can't hear a thing but the wind and tyres. I've had 15 years of these. It's a mini XJ6 thats quicker with nice awd

[@jwillk42]

It wasn't an entry level car. A skoda is an entry level car.

[@Matt-go7ss]

People knock the Jag for being based on the Mondeo platform whereas no-one knocks Audi for being based on a Skoda platform for instance

[@user-zt1er1uj6i]

Or mock the S type (transit van chassis)

[@callumhardy5098]

The Mondeo was a fantastic car anyway

[@jimbarwise2809]

@@callumhardy5098 so true, I had two and I couldn’t fault them.

[@iwantmycountrybackkg4482]

@@user-zt1er1uj6i transit van? Lincoln L. S. American chassis.

[@philnox7734]

Vw is audi skoda seat bentley is vw pheation lambo is audi r royice is bmw renault is dacia all cars with duel mass fly wheels cost a lot of money to put wright

[@chrislecouteur2360]

I had estate for 5 years brilliant car ..... never went wrong

[@garybrown4854]

Had my 2ltr D estate for 11 years now and apart from service items ( clutch GULP ) and a little bit of welding not had any problems .

[@edmundscycles1]

I got the x type 2005 estate . Previous owne thought turbo had gone . Just needed a clean out . Need to do it again . Just cleaned out the EGR valve and now need to change the ball joint .

[@jedw]

I always thought they actually did a good job making a compact saloon which had an xj styling vibe. I know I'd choose this over a Mondeo ever single time. Would have to be petrol for me though.

[@alanfeeney8224]

Had a 2001 2.5 v6 awd x type 10 years ago and what a great car it was brilliant in the snow. And a pleasure to own and drive. Your spot on they never got the praise they deserved 💯👏.

[@steveegginton535]

Great video thanks Matt. My first Jag was an X Type 2.1 V6 and probably the most reliable car I've owned I loved it! I had mine for nearly 12 years and sold it with 195K on the clock - still going strong' only issues I had was a fuel pump and a couple of o2 sensors other than that just routine service items. Being a 2.1 it wasn't the quickest but a great long distance cruiser. The Mondeo jokes become very tedious particularly as the X Type only had about 20% Ford components mainly suspension and brakes. Why don't Audi's get the same stick as many share a lot of components with VW's and even Skoda's ?!!! I think there is an event at the British Motor Museum Gaydon this summer to celebrate the X Type's 20th anniversary - hoping to go although sadly no longer an owner!

[@ZanderKaneUK]

I really liked the older green simple logo had understated class about it, ok the empty green bit under the lettering could be resized/cropped. The new one might be a grower or marmite.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Fair enough. I wanted to look more professional

[@uk7866]

@@HighPeakAutos same preferred the older logo

[@jamj59]

@@HighPeakAutos i quite like it!

[@jonstevens5962]

It’s the ‘High Peaks’, not the Himalayas. Only commenting because this is my line of work and I love Matt’s channel. The old logo could have been evolved and made a little more ownable, it’s a classy design and in a timeless colour. The overall presentation fitted Matt’s relaxed presentation. Contrast that with this brash new version which looks like a computer game logo. Disappointed, but I’ll get used to it and regardless… I’m a big fan of the channel.

[@ZanderKaneUK]

I am still hoping it will be a grower, was my initial gut feeling.

[@nabilm2941]

Been waiting for this video for a long while! I own a 2004 2.1 V6.

[@highpeakautos961]

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[@stevebishop4926]

I had one of the last as a company car 2 litre diesel, one of the best cars I have had, could drive for 8 hours in comfort at 50 mpg, handling was excellent for 2009, 130K miles no problems just a clutch and regular servicing, replaced with an XF as Jaguar stopped production.

[@DiscoFang]

S'funny, the Mondeos were known for the exact same thing. Not a bad thing.

[@christurner3857]

Which do you prefer, the X type or the XF, and how did they compare for reliability?

[@stevebishop4926]

@@christurner3857 I always longed for an XF but looking back I think I prefer the X type, far more reliable, stylish and fast enough even after the last 10 years with XF's.

[@Jahmed5635]

The new logo reminds me of a clothing brand for some reason 😂 old jags are just too cool 😎, luxurious and slightly reliable

[@HighPeakAutos]

They're nowhere near as unreliable as people would have you believe. They're decent cars

[@wildbillharding]

@@HighPeakAutos I know that to be true after owning eight of them. The problem is the relentless flak from the Merkel Mettal brigade, who would never, ever criticise a German car of any model, but never, ever stop mud-slinging against Jags. I watched a BMW with 200 miles on the clock being towed away after the engine seized. If that had been a Jag there'd have been an item on the TV news and in the gutter press!

[@cactus3796]

new logo ? nice !

[@HighPeakAutos]

Cheers!

[@acorndogs904]

Only here for the wit

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks

[@johnbates606]

If you need to fix creeky dash boards etc. go to a material store and get some self adhesive felt it works a treat. You don’t need much and it really helps. Trick is finding the rattle in the first place.

[@briananthony4044]

As someone in his 60s, I would have been quite happy with a 3L awd back in the day. It looked like a smaller version of the XJ6/8 of the time. With a diesel, a retune would be first on the list. Ok, first retune I looked at boosts the engine from 96Kw to 128Kw, or 128 to 158 Hp. Torque from 330Nm to 380+. That would make it a lot more fun. I currently drive a c220cdi with 125Kw, and it is great at that level.

[@notsocc]

I've had my 2007 2.5 x type for 7 years now and it's the best car I've owned in many years. Inexpensive to buy and keep and a great drive too. Great review.

[@agoogle6454]

Easily my favourite car channel! Please never change anything 😂

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks

[@BrandinooWOW]

You and JayEmm putting out X Type vids on the same day? This is a fix

[@HighPeakAutos]

Purely a coincidence

[@BrandinooWOW]

@@HighPeakAutos exactly what someone involved in a conspiracy would say 👀

[@Birmingham_racing]

Yeah his video is on my watch later list to

[@bonzobanana1]

Based on a Ford Mondeo would be a huge plus for me, loved my Mondeo estate and was a solid car and this Jaguar looks much nicer with more toys. I assume you also benefit from some spares available at Ford prices.

[@muathisied7532]

I own a 2002 2.5 automatic since 5 years now, same colour as yours. It is by far the best car i ever drove and everytime I want to sell it I hesitate and don't! Beside regular maintenance and i once replaced the transfer box, it is so smooth but i feel your thoughts on the cheap edges!

[@brianiswrong]

Nice to see some sponsors stepping up👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! It helps

[@mrmoralman1]

Spot on re Estate looking good

[@robinj5]

The MK3 Mondeo it was based on was a damn good car!

[@mikes5637]

Still got my 20 yr old Zetec auto. Passed the last 3 consecutive MOTs first time.

[@AndyK.1]

The voice recognition was very accurate on the high spec models

[@NGT4LIFE]

You can get a updated head unit or cd player from jagdroid.

[@scorcha100]

Ive been thinking for a while about getting a cheap V6 and i think an X type ticks all the boxes but like you said, a Jag MUST have an auto box 👍🏾

[@thomasgray5406]

Why must it have an auto? I've got a mint 55 plate 2.0d SE, just 60K on the clock, one reason I avoided the 2.2d is that I don't like autos (or at least not that era which sap torque from what is already a modest output in diesel guise), apart from not wanting a dpf. I like the extra controllability of a manual. Overall, X Types aren't quite up there with Beamers and Audis of the same era but they aren't far behind.

[@varg11]

About a month I was considering changing job and would be needing a car. Being a strange petrolhead I was looking at a x-type with documented 150kkms (100kmiles) and everyone said bad things about them. Didn’t understand why! Reliable Ford engine! Most parts are known and tested!

[@Zippokovich]

I got into Jags at 19 with a 2.5 manual, when the engine on that went I got a 3.0 auto in BRG. Loved both of those cars, seriously underrated for what they are (and what they cost). I'll admit to having fit a leaper on the 3.0 though :D After that moved on to XJs and XFs but those X-types were both awesome little cars.

[@janrajniak8612]

I have 2.5 V6 4x4 estate 2007 auto... low mileage and it is absolutely great car... a bit hungry 😄 it is the difference on the road at this plastic 1.2l engine cars time

[@paulc8778]

I had a 2007 2L D SE for two years and it never lost a beat. A great runner with a robust and tested Diesel engine. I actually had it mapped a bit and it gave great performance. No complaints at all.

[@richardgroke7390]

So the Mondeo was also a great car but everything that's wrong with the X-Type is the cheap, flimsy Ford parts? (which is true - I did own a X-Type for 3 years...)

[@ShanePleasance]

Look at you with your flash intros!

[@chuckbradley1]

Becoming sought after nowadays

[@kb9072]

Always loved the facelifted X-Type. I also loved the last of the old school XJ's (X358). There's something about them de-cromed. Automatic with a black leather interior is a must also. All other colours look like OAP spec. I am probably in the minority as neither sold well but prefer the styling to the Ian Callum XJ's. Always watch a new vid from you, love the channel and style of presenting.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching!

[@theuktoday4233]

I owned a 2ltr diesel and a 3tr AWD saloon. Both great cars. I really enjoyed driving both of them.

[@georgesimpson1354]

Do love the X type, I’ve had nearly every variation other then the 3.0, do fancy a facelift diesel auto as a good but yet affordable mile muncher to commute around in

[@strictlyyoutube6881]

I used to have this car 10 years ago. Very beautiful looking car, the lines and proportions were spot on. Had the engine and chassis been purpose built and not pig with lip stick it could have been a classic, especially the 4x4 estate.

[@AR-iu9jv]

Had my 2.0 d SE for just over 2 years absolutely love it .The classic style , 65 mpg on the motorway 44 mpg around town....my 600 mile drive to Germany is all stress free and I feel very relaxed when I arrive because the seats are supremely comfortable

[@wahidsiddique1480]

Hey, please need help, I just bought car and now I can not find the isofix in the car for my baby’s car seat, please help

[@martinpower9593]

Always sneakily liked the look of these and I think they have been forgotten as the new XF/XE rolled out. Drove a diesel and they are steady and as long as everything works they are mint as a daily runaround - Love the videos

[@archechme]

The new logo & colour scheme look great. Also I've always appreciated the X type but the only thing about it is that if you want the full and proper Jag experience, you need to have the auto with the V6. If you drive a manual with a diesel engine, you may as well be driving the Mondeo.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I agree. I would go for a 3.0V6 AWD Auto but there are lots of people out there who want the economy of a diesel

[@thomas316]

I liked the cars being produced by Jaguar in this period, Ford did a lot of work on product quality and reliability. Unfortunately, for one reason or another, the new look Jaguars (XF onwards) have never sold as well and JLR have fallen on hard times. I've always wondered if Ford realised they made an error by changing design direction because just a couple of years later they sold to Tata? Luckily Land Rover have been more successful. 🙂

[@stevie007]

Total respect ( As always ) 👌👌👌👌

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@alextoft9199]

Derek fitted himself! Lol, that is too true in the place I live and the sort of people who park these old rough Jaguars on double yellows, while they pop into the chippy! 😅 I think they are nice cars. Any A4 is just a Volkswagen with an Audi badge and people buy those in mass. Only thing that let's it down is the Ford diesel. Even for the time it was noisey. A Jaguar should not be mistaken for a Transit! 😄

[@1962lp2h]

2001 I buy myself a new 3 series = pleased with myself, less than 3 months later Jag introduce this = I kick myself - always wanted one but never got round to it!!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha oh well. The E46 is still great

[@nicholasbabeaux2052]

Both are great cars, back in that time I was just hitting my senior year of high school and I was working hard and I bought a X type 3.0 sport five speed, with the Aruba 18 inch rims it was so unique, but you had a lot of choices back then, and both the three series and the B6 Audi A4 were beautiful, I think that the A4 aged the best but they are all great looking cars to this day.

[@garethduckworth9896]

I had an x-type, your comment about "bitter people" are spot on

[@NebRevel]

My wife was telling me she’s mentally exhausted and feels like we haven’t ‘connected’ in months. We sat down on the sofa after we finished pizza and chips then I get the notification that this video is out. Instantly turn it on and she kicks off. Can’t win can I lads...

[@Bob007]

I am into my second x type, as it happens 2008 silver 2.0 diesel and I love them and before you ask yes I am old, in my 70s. The normal things that go wrong as with any car but I will stick with them until they or I are no longer here.😂

[@Ari-bx9cs]

I've been waiting for this one ever since I subscribed. One of my favourite cars. Will definitely buy one once my insurance premium goes down.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching!

[@5ynthesizerpatel]

I was talking about the X-Type with a petrol head mate the other day - and his thought was that you shouldn't think of it as a low rent Jag - but a top of the line Ford, with an almost unbreakable engine, and with the trim and styling done by Jaguar. Seen in that light it's a bit of a no brainer - especially if you see the prices they go for

[@automotivania]

Never even knew there was an estate version 😂. Love the car, love the video and love the channel. This channel and your business are really gonna go places i reckon. Bravo Matt!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@sandersson2813]

The estate was the one to have.

[@automotivania]

@@sandersson2813 I’ve been looking on autotrader and I do prefer the estate now. Don’t normally like estate versions of saloons.

[@sandersson2813]

@@automotivania I'm the opposite. I think that estates are usually always better looking than the saloon. For example the BMW 3/5, Audi A4/A6, Merc C class/E class, Volvo V60/V90 all look better as estate cars to me than they do as Saloons. Saloons have had their day I think. The XF also looks very good as an estate but do think as a saloon that's maybe the best looking one.

[@automotivania]

@@sandersson2813 Fair enough, I agree practicality wise (and looks for CLA and SLA shooting brake and XF estate) but in my opinion the 3 series, s60 and s90 saloons are some of the best looking normal cars on the road. I do like the 3 series touring though, especially in M Sport trim and an RS6 and a E63 AMG.

[@jaggass]

I can't understand where Jaguar went wrong with the X-type especially with the Ford Duratorq diesel engine. It's much louder than it is in the Mondeo and Jaguar claimed to have fitted anti vibration posts to make it quiter.

[@me-us1lw]

Had a 2.2 diesel sports 2008 facelift . Magnificent engine, Very reliable, Only issues I had was wear and tear. Handled very well . I ran it for 100k over 4 years. Good solid car

[@dbulmannz]

I had. The first one had auto gearbox issues and the 2007 had issues where it would lose power and click into safe mode. It went to the mechanics and the thought it was a fuel issue. My xf is a significant improvement over the x types.

[@ianday5583]

Gorgeous motor with a fantastic chassis.

[@vfrbore1728]

Another decent car plagued by brand/badge snobbery. The same 'Mondeo with a Jag badge' was also thrown at the S-Type of course and still hung around with the XF. Personally, my Mondeo was one of the best cars I ever owned so to be compared with one is no bad thing is it.

[@Bootneck-RMC]

High Peak Autos pops up with an X-Type. You have to watch. 👍 Thanks for this one Matt. 👏🏻

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@Karl_Burton]

Very true

[@kevinmcadam1158]

I bought an ‘06 plated estate that was used as an airport taxi, with 625,000 miles on it. I loved it. Sadly it wasn’t worth spending the money getting it through the next MOT! Paid £100.00 for it and got that back from the local scrap yard 12 months later. A year of pretty much free motoring. Comfortable, economical and cheap to keep on the road, if you buy Ford parts over Jaguar! I’d have another one tomorrow, if I can find a good one.

[@johnennis4586]

It's a ford mondeo in asda clothes

[@HighPeakAutos]

No. More like a Mondeo in John Lewis gear

[@gregsmith1070]

@@HighPeakAutos ummm "this John Lewis nightmare "?

[@stringer-ik1pc]

Put a 'P' on your name. 😃😃😃😃

[@stevec6427]

There's a simple answer to the question "should you buy an X Type" and that answer is hell no. Having owned an X Type and the Mondeo it was loosely based on, the Mondeo drove better, was more reliable, more economical, more comfortable and didn't rust.

[@markcross6864]

I had a 2.2 d sport estate in jet black way back in 2004 . Loved it...great family car with a bit of grunt. Problems with electrics especially rear sensors but overall a lovely looking car.

[@lisachrister9990]

Back in ''13 bought one of these. Yes, I'd heard all the Mondeo jokes. Looked 2 cars an '07 X-Type SE and an '06 E90 SE. (Same price) . The BMW I thought looked far more modern but the Jag had all the kit. Swayed I was by leather, sat-nav (was a thing in cars then), electric seats and xenons (was a thing in cars then). Immediately regereted it after I bought it because it looked so damn old. Was behind one the other day and thought, they look really good and far better looking than the sea of tattered ( they are all tattered now) E90's that are about.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Fair enough. You probably got more value for money with the Jag

[@jamessheehy4895]

Do a V90! Recently swapped my w211 e63 for a B7 rs4 Avant in grey so happy

[@kaaylaaski]

I have 3.0 awd x type my late father gifted it to me I’m in love it I don’t see myself replacing it. I don’t know what more to say. It’s entry level jag that is enough but leaves you wanting more

[@HighPeakAutos]

I agree. The 3.0 V6 AWD is the one i would have too

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Estate 👍🏻 cracking But always preferred the S type from this era. Over the X type.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Me too. I'd have an S Type too

[@markobozovic]

Only car that left me stranded...not once, but 6 times in 7 months, all different problems. I was happy the day I bought it, and I was happy the day I sold it...period between is what I want to forget.

[@gupta1610]

what were the issues ?

[@markobozovic]

@@gupta1610 Injectors (most common issue), starter, high pressure fuel pump, back brake calipers locked, lifter got stuck, battery. Edit: Forgot clogged EGR.

[@nigelmattravers5913]

I liked my diesel X-Type very much. I got it new having looked at Audi and BMW alternatives and found it better equipped as standard. I then moved on to the XF following my experience with the X-Type and realised that was a step above. Downsides - it ate front wheel tyres and being front wheel drive struggled up ramps which were slightly icy. PS, I am a Freemason!

[@Podheroes247]

I'm 23 years old and I own a 2009 Jag x type silver 2.0 manual. I bought it just after my 21st birthday. I love the car, it has cream interiour. The only thing I dont like about it is that it feels a bit sluggish when you accelerate below 50mph. Once I get it on the motorway it has plenty of overtaking power in fifth gear and you can then feel its torque, but when just pottering around at lower speeds I find it to be underpowered.

[@meandmyvelo6380]

Do what I did. Spend two weeks in Spain driving a 0.9 litre Fiat 500. The Jag will never feel sluggish again.

[@Podheroes247]

@@meandmyvelo6380 haha lol. That sounds like something nightmares are made of

[@dsummers8191]

Well worth seeking out a petrol engined AWD estate. A lovely car for the money. Thank you.

[@leylandlynxvlog]

I just exchanged a Mk (V Mondeo 2.0 Petrol for an X-Type 2.0D just like the one in the video and I am very happy with it, though the clutch took a bit of getting used to. I've wanted a Jag for a long time, since I was a child, but since becoming of age to drive I never got one as the XJs I wanted were and still are not really suitable for me to use as a daily, and I never really liked the X-type until recently, prefering the S-type but I'm glad I gave the X-type a chance as it is a very comfortable car and I find it very stylish.

[@michieljohnson6707]

Will you recommend anyone buying it? Can you please give any tips on things to expect in time of difficulties with the x-type 2.0

[@golders99]

Lovely cars for little money

[@jacknuttall13]

What’s with the new logo

[@jonmorris1999]

when's the merch coming out?

[@martinjames6838]

I had one of the early 2.5V6 SE with all the extras back in 2001, ran it for four years and I absolutely loved it. Probably my favourite car I had, but did get sick of the Mondeo jokes.

[@taylorbyrne570]

Hi would you suggest buying one in 2024 I’m looking at a Jaguar X-Type 2.0D SE Saloon 4dr Diesel Manual (149 g/km, 128 bhp) it’s done 95K miles… it would be my first car

[@mattdavis8034]

Funny you should mention the 'leaper'....I pass one of these nearly every day and he has one on his bonnet, don't like to see them on the x type 😏

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha me neither. It seems like a rite of passage for OAP Jag owners

[@mattdavis8034]

@@HighPeakAutos Don't get me wrong, I'm a 48yr old Grave Digger and owned a 97 Daimler for quite some time and loved it!! I do quite like the 'leaper' on the xj models 😆 you still got your jags Matt??

[@TheVintageApplianceEmporium]

I bought a December '06 2.0D Classic last week. It sounds like a tractor and needs new driveshafts, but for £800 I'm not complaining. I'll drive it until it explodes XD

[@richardcaulker1017]

I've had my 2003 2.1 litre petrol sport x-type automatic since 2009. It's done 120,000 miles, and my biggest repair cost has been replacing the radiator. The engine runs so smooth that it feels like it's made of lube oil, and the suspension is as sure-footed as the South American jungle cat that gave the car its name. One night, I missed my exit off a motorway, and the next one was too far away as I was already running late. No car was in sight in my rear view mirror, and their was no railing visible on the slip road that I should have taken, so I slowed down to about 25 mph and drove up the steepish, rough, stone embankment to get on the slip road. The car's suspension took the climb effortlessly.

[@c11yan]

To be fair the x300 and x308 xk8 and S type have equally disappointing (Ford) switches and buttons

[@kristianspencer1978]

Iv just made the change, iv gone for a 2004 2.5v6 sport in a lovely blue colour and optional alloys, 125.000 miles, rediculous value at £1600, only thing is it needs a new headlining, gear nob, and the lumber on the drivers seat neads repairing. Might treat her to a wheel refurb, I reckon i need to spend £1 k but even so.. at £2600 that’s still a hell of a lot of car for very little money. I can’t wait to pick her up.

[@jimcraig6523]

the B5 Audi A4 was based Volkswagen’s Passat and shared far more than the X-Type did with the Mondeo. The Mondeo was the class leader, not Passat, yet being Mondeo related was somehow seen as undesirable. The Mondeo platform was heavily modified by Jaguar being 44mm shorter and 45mm wider. The body was the stiffest in its class by some 30% and the original suspension system on the AWD models bore little resemblance to the Mondeo. It's a bit like saying Saab cars were rebodied GM platforms. Technically speaking they were but were so heavily modified by Saab that eventually GM had had enough and called a halt to Saab production.

[@richarddiddler3380]

Buy an older XJ, these Mondeos rot from the inside out. The back end will cause you no end of problems with rusty arches. Front wheel drive Jaaaag 🤦‍♂️🥴🤣🤣🤣🤣 I have a 23 yr old XJ8 Sport. Passes mots like passing a cyclist. No problem, stick to the real thing.

[@mariopizzamanmario8563]

Yes you could do worse - how about the X-type indeed. Get a "Mondeo"(which it isn't) for half the price, with leather, and a fat V6 plus 4WD. Ford never got further than 220 horses with the V6. Jag sent it off to Yamaha (again) and got 238. It is the same V6 that you find in the S-type and the XJ. Minus the variable air intake, which wouldn't fit under the bonnet. I'd go for a 3.0 4wd estate... but much too happy with my S-type. Sooner or later I'll stick one of those V6s in my Ford Capri though, and really blow the doors off.

[@grsciekahn4718]

I'm on hear as I'm looking to buy my first Jaguar X type. It's a used 2008 estate and looks great. Any advice from ex or current owners would be highly appreciated. Thanks