Should you buy a V6 Jaguar X-Type (buyer's guide and walkaround)

Hi everyone, here is a buyers guide for the V6 X-Type I've been working on. A lot of the points also cover off the same ailments the Diesel models would suffer from since the trim options don't differ between the two fuel variants.
Hopefully this gives you an opportunity to view a car with your eyes open and understand some of the things to check.
Let me know if you need a version 2 of this guide with more things to cover or if a modification video would be of interest.
thanks as always for your support in helping this channel grow.
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[@tonykent59]

I have been driving a 2008 X-Type 2.0D for the past 13 years and it has been the most reliable and economical car I have ever owned.

[@xlyte_performance]

The internet needs more positivity like this 👍

[@JXR-MUSIC]

isnt there only like 410 of the 2008?

[@Peakren]

This might just be the best straight to the point X-Type guide. Very appreciated !

[@xlyte_performance]

Thank you that's very kind. -Anthony

[@stevestone4346]

Thoroughly enjoyable and informative video. Keep the x type stuff coming please. These cars are criminally underrated!

[@xlyte_performance]

A genuine thank you from me Steve. I totally agree with you these cars are underrated. I fear that will never change but as long as there is a fan base present, the argument will continue to be heard!

[@colinwhite5355]

What a refreshingly adult, informative review.

[@scottweir6799]

As a retired person. I Bought my first X-type 2021 Its a damn good car. I still enjoy the 2.1 "Baby" X-type. :-}

[@xlyte_performance]

You're in good company here 👍

[@ks3304]

As a 2.1 v6 auto owner, always nice to see a video about the v6 models, whilst ofc it aint as powerful as the 2.5/3.0, it still sounds pretty damn good!

[@xlyte_performance]

Thank you! There's also less to go wrong on the 2.1 and it has a prettier inlet manifold. The model will be in demand in years to come I'm sure.

[@edoardo6839]

Great video Anthony! Cheers

[@L33KDK]

Really good this mate, not the usual KZbin video I love it great work 👏🏻

[@thetechlibrarian]

Good video my friend I always liked these cars. It’s funny how the press was negative on these cars at the time but 15 years later a good sounding naturally aspirated V6 with decent power in an all-wheel-drive car is practically a unicorn these days.

[@thefearofaflatplanet]

What an excellent video. Thanks for sharing. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Lazarusart]

Fantastic guide thank you so much for taking the time and effort to make this video.

[@eatsblades]

Good informative video. I love these old cars. So Nice to drive

[@SnakeRac3r]

Amazing guide.

[@DJWenlowe]

That was an excellent deep dive into the X type, many thanks. I have always thought they're incredibly handsome cars and your example looks fantastic, really, really smart 👍👍

[@rhodaborrocks-dy3fb]

Helpful point about the headlight levelling switch - I’ve seen a couple advertised as having self-levelling xenons, yet when you look at the pictures they have this switch. Thanks for the tip

[@dima.english]

Thank you very much!

[@matthewjackson3034]

Really good review bud. Yours looks great. Really kept it decent. I have a 2.0D, 100k miles on it now. My boot don't open less using the fob, no idea why. Also in the garage to source a rear end banging noise, new rear struts hasn't cured it.😢

[@AntoekneeDetaecho]

This is a really fair assessment which is great. Only a few pedant points: - Later cars have the same torque split as early ones as this is achieved through gearing, the key difference is the viscous coupling which transfers torque when axle speeds differ was changed to an open diff, and instead the stability control took over as the centre diff active control transferring torque by individual wheel braking. - Main issue with the case is oil leaks. The leak path is via the output flange; it seeps down the thread and past the nut and sits within the void as the flange is actually sealed to the prop lightly, and the external sign of a leak is spray from the end of the prop all over the heat shielding and steering rack. It’s also a pain to refill on an auto, which I’ve done before, tipping the car right over. On my current manual though I had the space to fit a motorsport valve making it much easier for topping up - Although Cosworth were involved in the wider engine programme and specifically converting it into Aston’s V12, AFAIK the Jag heads were by Jag Powertrain. They definitely make glorious music. I’ve currently got a 2.5 on LPG; in the past I thought it was pointless as the 3.0 has significantly more power and similar efficiency; there’s probably a case for avoiding it with a power sapping auto but I don’t find myself feeling short changed with a 2.5 manual, specially as my 3.0 many years earlier had been the Jatco. The other big surprise was that on a return trip from Cornwall to the Midlands, the manual estate managed 35-36mpg! The best I ever saw from my 3.0 manual was 31 in ideal conditions commuting on the motorway in perfect weather over a tank. - The infotainment was also uniquely Jag, the gen 1 unit being fitted solely to X400, X202 and X350. Gen 2 came in with X150 XK and updated 2.1 came in around 10MY and ended up in everything JLR for a generation. In gen 1, what made Jag unique was using a fibre optic network called D2B; Merc and Saab also had a play but the industry adopted a protocol called MOST instead which was what JLR switched to for Gen2 - the infotainment was groundbreaking in 2001 but that was before USB sticks, iPods and Bluetooth. If you want to keep the factory infotainment but add USB, iPod or Aux-in, you can source a Jaguar Audio Connectivity Module which is actually a Dension Gateway 500D2B module but needs to be the Jag version. It works by fitting onto the fibre optic between the headunit and the CD changer if fitted and tricks the car into thinking that’s what it is. It’s a bit messy though, changing albums on USB is achieved by using CD discs 1-6 to skip through folders they you can’t see. Now that most double DIN are without CD players, the units have decreased in size. After my second GPS DVD unit failed and my phone system packed up, I reverted to the separate climate control panel and fitted an X-trons unit which does everything including CarPlay but on a much higher performance screen than the original. - as X-lyte surely will attest, the standard halogen lamps are useless, more luck with a candle on the bonnet. If you put a higher performance bulb in it will just die faster in the small lamp units. I’m currently running a better quality HID kit which isn’t legal, but with the lamps being that bad, it only really gets you to the same level as everyone else! I made the mistake of buying a refurbed lamp from someone who took way too long and the inside lens has gone crusty in a matter of months, as that’s before HID before anybody suggests it! - despite being a Jag (and it is, it has very few carryover parts), parts costs aren’t usually prohibitive or any worse than anything else on the road. I’ve often found Jag and BMW spares more reasonably priced than higher volume mainstream cars if I’m honest… - Rear legroom is poor today, our current gen Focus has more and is also wider, but it’s better than the Audi A4 (B5) of the same age I owned and BMW 3er (e46), one of the few benefits of the engine being the wrong way round!! - I think in all there were 3 rear calliper set ups over the cars life, but yes the early car needs different rear pads along with the supplier changeover. Front brakes can be pretty weak, especially with age and the cheap nasty parts many people and garages will use, so it’s worth buying the good stuff. If you seriously want better brakes, you can make use of shared Ford ancestry and retrofit Focus 225 brakes but I’ve never found anybody to confirm if they’d fit under 17s as well as the 18s

[@gerlandkent6377]

[nice, looking jaguar]👍

[@gerlandkent6377]

[NICE, LOOKING JAGUAR] 👍

[@joobie1000]

I had a 2008 x.type sports premium with the 2.2 litre diesel engine, it was a nice car. Quilted black leather, heated seats, electric seats etc kept it about 2 years.

[@ronaldhamblin4615]

Yes great car I have the 2'1 v 6 bit prone to rust mine is 03 same colour sercon blue

[@du7ch384]

Great quick guide for anyone considering an X, I have the xs body kit as standard and a speed bump smashed the centre support to the bottom front splitter to bits, direct line were gonna right off the car for a splitter? Until I got a supervisor on the case and told them how ridiculous that was and they changed it out for the last remaining one that jaguar had in stock. Had my 2.2 now for 8 years and still makes me turn my head around to look at her every time I see her on the drive. Always wished the 2.7 twin turbo diesel would've been fitted to the X with the 4wd, kinda my dream car but shame it never got made.

[@xlyte_performance]

Thanks for the support 👍👍. I agree the X-Type could have done with a powerhouse engine to lead the lineup. Having seen the drivetrain and worked on it I'm pretty sure it can't take more than 450nm without breaking lots of bits so undoubtedly that was the reason. It was a shortsighted decision in my opinion. They'd have built a superb saloon to easily compete with German rivals.

[@ReyGosten]

I got 58 plates X-type from Copart for £600 two months ago, The drive belt tensioner needed fixing, 185,000 miles. Getting 40mpg in town and a sweet 56.6Mpg cruising from London to Manchester at 65mph. I love the Jag ride, but DIY fixes are a money-saver - repairs can hit the wallet hard if you're not handy.

[@jackieharcourt4800]

Great video,I love these cars and am currently on my third ,a 3.0 V6 sovereign in the same blue as the one in the video with a black leather interior. It's got the manual box which I think is quite rare in the 3.0 especially in sovereign trim.I also had a XK 8 and the X type is not far behind in performance.and it certainly feels like a real Jag to drive despite some of the unwarranted criiticism about borrowing some Ford parts.The interior is a lovely place to be with all the "Bells and whistles" you could need and the beautiful traditional lines are unmistakably Jaguar.I also have had a couple of Diesel versions which ,although not as fun to drive as the petrol,were certainly good on fuel for somebody doing high miles.

[@xlyte_performance]

Thank you for the positivity Jackie, I think you nailed it there and yes a 3.0 manual sovereign would be extremely rare. Absolutely the diesels have their place. Any high milers ought to be using diesel or perhaps the 2.1 V6 but the smallest petrol was never designed for economy else it would have been a 1.8 petrol...

[@barryyoung5576]

Enjoyed the overview and agree with most of the comments. Mine is a Y reg - 2.5 SE adriatic blue /ivory leather - bought in 2005 from Riders Falmouth. It was one of the first of the production line. Even then it had quite serious corrosion underneath due to its early life in a saline environment. Very surprisingly still on existing sills but had two transfer boxes fitted under warranty. Now on 92K miles and no new transfer box but driven very gently. The split rear folding seat has proven to be very useful and one of the main reasons I have kept the car so long. Not spent too much on the car other than new radiator and rear wishbones and the usual servicing parts. A key comment however is that the Jaguar numpties did not fit inspection plates under the rear seat to easily facilitate the removal of the fuel pump/sender units - totally inexcusable - so most people now have to cut holes in the body under the rear seat to replace these parts when they fail. Finally I think I recognise that you are on the A22 near East Grinstead - I am local to you in Godstone. A great handling car and super engine and will keep until either corrosion devours it or me expires first!

[@xlyte_performance]

I know your car and have seen it a couple of times remarking on it being one of the earliest reg cars I've seen. Indeed I'm in Blindley Heath! If you're heading to the Denbeys show in May, let me know as I'm heading there. - Anthony

[@medium95]

I guess an obstructive fuel filter could cause problems in fuel pumps, if you didn't change the fuel filter, it is highly recommended to change the fuel filter with a new genuine filter. I 've been driving the X-types since 2002( 4 X-types AWDs) and I'm enjoying their ride and handling.

[@rkphotography557]

Awesome and well balanced video, I have a plan for a "Should you buy' but it's going to be more biased 😂 there will be truths but the rose tinted glasses will be on.

[@xlyte_performance]

KZbin definitely needs biased video to sway potential X-Type buyers towards the model so I support you 100% 😀

[@williamwinn1215]

Thanks for the informative video. Not sure why you felt a need for the very distracting background noise.

[@abutorab1004]

Best on the net

[@n3m3sys30]

hello, im looking to fit the frontal,lateral and back lips, but i can't find them on internet. Can u tell where can we bought it? and the front grill, can u replace for the restyling? or should i make a homemade custom grill? thank you man!

[@BillClinton936]

My brother bought one for 1,000. I looked thru it and found in the glove box that the original owner sold it in 2017 and bought it in 2009. I know this because of all the auto repair notes it has in the glove box. Brother had it for 2 -3 year and now is gonna give it to me for 1000

[@hologram1954]

Whilst im an X type owner and love the x type it would have been helpful to strongly suggest people check for rust on sills and mounting areas,x types are notorious for rust and not many will avoid it,the plastic sill covers dont help as they hide rust that can end up with the car being scrapped.

[@justecv7996]

what do u do abt that rust

[@elrincondejordan]

Hello! Where i can buy the lips front and rear? Thank u!!

[@ericsummers6254]

1 have a 2.5 estate 2905 owned for 12 years. Sills recently been replaced. Need to replace the exhoust but struggling to find a local garage avke or willing to do it.Quick Fit not able cos they are tied to using only one supplier ??

[@xlyte_performance]

Get a long life or similar stainless system. My preference is MIJ in Walsall.

[@Mrwinecontreras]

I love this cars only thing I don’t love it’s the transmission I had 2 x type and both cars tranny went out, don’t know if it’s bad luck on my end or this is a common thing on this cars

[@xlyte_performance]

Depends on a lot of factors but the forward solenoid failed in this car and began leaking so wouldn't select forward gears when warm.

[@Mrwinecontreras]

@@xlyte_performance sounds like it is a common problem!! Thanks for the reply!!!

[@xlyte_performance]

@@Mrwinecontreras as sir Tom Jones sang "it's not unusual"...

[@gerlandkent6377]

(I, keep my jaguar parked inside a client control garage with a car cover on it)

[@vincentwaterson2141]

I bought a new x type in 2007 with the xs body kit fitted so it ran past 2005

[@007JHS]

I've had both 2.5 and 3.0 awd x types... very little difference between them in terms of performance..

[@xlyte_performance]

Or economy for that matter. The biggest difference is down the pub chatting with your mates. If you've got a 3.0 you're instantly Mr moneybags.

[@007JHS]

@@xlyte_performance My 2.5 sedan I could get upto 34.5mpg on long runs.... my 3.0 station wagon (er... estate... I was brought up in Australia) upto 32.5mpg... the station wagon is heavier.... both go like the clappers... Oh... I had a musician stop me once as I was looking for a parking spot to tell me it had a really good exhaust note... heh heh heh.... I've had two sedans... my first got wrecked in a road rage incident... not me raging, but I had to protect some witnesses... then an SE 2.5 wagon which I changed for a sovereign 3.0 wagon.

[@richardautenzio8117]

What a great review. I have had a few X Types. I love this cars compact size and design, but I hate the mechanics. My first was a 3ltr AWD and it went like a rocketing but sounded more like a spots car than the Jaguar XJ6.that I also have. Noisy cars are not what I call luxury. I finished up trying a couple of 2.1ltr models and have stuck with them. However I personally think that a 4cylinder 2ltr engine would have been a better practical and economical engine for this small car.. I am not a fan of V6's. Lots of guys would disagree with me but then they are probably richer than me. Just try and work on one of these V6's crammed under the hood, and you will know what I mean. However, all said and done, this is probably one of the last Jaguar cars that has the traditional Jaguar looks about it, and especially on the interior.

[@xlyte_performance]

Thank you very much for the positive feedback here. I do accept your criticism of the V6 choice despite my love of V6 motors. Considering the time it was launched, it made sense to do so and compete with other marques but in hindsight there were better engines available that's very true. The Volvo 5 cylinder 2.5 would have been good but I think the 1999 acquisition of Volvo made it too late.

[@richardautenzio8117]

@@xlyte_performance Most of the car makers today including the the German makers, know that the four cylinder and straight six engines are much more practical engines, and many even consider the V6 old fashion now, because the four cylinder engines today are very efficient and very practical. However many car buyers today have been educated or groomed by "Top Gear" who are not very practical when it comes to cars. They just entertain. So the car makers give the ignornat buy what they want rather than what they need.

[@xlyte_performance]

@@richardautenzio8117 that's a very good point about 4 cyl engines. Balancing the luxury brand position and a 4 cylinder engine offer isn't the easiest of marketing things due to their prevalence in smaller cars but it wouldn't have taken much work to offer a low cost, reliable, more compact engine. Would it be "Jaguar brand loyal"? Maybe not, but certainly now the majority of jaguar internal combustion engines are 4 cylinder and probably diesel.

[@richardautenzio8117]

@@xlyte_performance I forgot to mention that Jaguar put a four cylinder 2ltr engine in the F Type, and it was a very well balanced with the cars performance. I don't think it was very successfull though because most people just have to have the V6 or V8. If they had put a V12 in the F Type that would have been very popular. However the V12 would still not have been big enough for some, unless it had twin turbo chargers. And it would not really matter if the V12 was out of balance with the car, as very few driver today have the ability to drive a car fast anyway. I am not embarressed to say I can't even use the power I have in my 2.1 V6 without breaking the law.

[@samsanders1649]

Has it been lowered? If so using what springs/coil overs

[@xlyte_performance]

Lowered 30-35mm on Arden springs with new Bilstein B4 sport dampers and all new bushes and top mounts.

[@11oscarjj34]

Would you say with it’s age it’s suitable for long motorway journeys? 70 miles + a journey

[@xlyte_performance]

Sure. I took mine to Cosford which was a 400 mile round trip and taken it to Manchester and back a couple of times which is nearly 550 miles return journey.

[@darelljones669]

What size are the wheel and tires

[@xlyte_performance]

19" x 9J and tyres are 235/35.

[@joedalton5395]

Taille des jantes s’il vous plaît ???

[@gerlandkent6377]

[I, OWN A 2004, X TYPE JAGUAR. 3.O BRITISH RACING GREEN. TAN LEATHER INTERIOR. AWD.🙏

[@TheD999]

Where can I find the body kit?

[@xlyte_performance]

Factory XS kit I am afraid

[@streetraveentertainment6836]

What size rims are those???

[@xlyte_performance]

Those are 19" Bola B17s.

[@laurentquesnel7195]

Ces jantes lui vont bien ! La mienne n a que du 16 pouces et c est moche je trouve ... il faudrait du 17 ou 18 pouces des cales et la baisser un peu avec des suspensions plus sport plus ferme cette voiture prend trop de roulis dommage parcequ en awd elle tient tres bien la route chez moi en montagne même sur la neige ..

[@Grandpaneedsblood]

I had one and every single part needed to be replaced lol so i got the better xj8

[@xlyte_performance]

When new, the XJ8 was around £13000 more than the X-Type comparing trim for trim which is 50% more. You really shouldn't compare them as they are two totally different cars.

[@Grandpaneedsblood]

@@xlyte_performance yea

[@Grandpaneedsblood]

@@xlyte_performance my xtype caught on fire and I had to pull into McDonald's and wait 6 hours for triple A

[@xlyte_performance]

@@Grandpaneedsblood I'll be honest that's very unfortunate. I've heard of it happening but very rarely. Certainly not as common as many of the cars which have had fire safety recalls. Hope the XJ8 treated you better.

[@Grandpaneedsblood]

@@xlyte_performance yea it wasn't fun and my xj8 is in the shop getting two new fuel pumps

[@vive2637]

Nice Willst du ein Eis?

[@martinreed5964]

looked at a few...all rot boxes...so bought a Merc instead

[@hologram1954]

I looked at mercs too till I found out their rear sub frames rot out.

[@xlyte_performance]

Your experience of the X-Type will undoubtedly be influenced by your spend. A cheap car will rarely be fault free.

[@martinreed5964]

@@xlyte_performance I would not call £4.5k cheap

[@xlyte_performance]

@@martinreed5964 with the greatest of respect then I would say you've been very unlucky or found a few dodgy sellers. Those prices sound like dealer prices so maybe an £800 trade in marked up for resale

[@martinreed5964]

@@xlyte_performance I live in the north east where cars suffer badly because of the climate, the trend towards calling used cars "modern classics" is prevalent here and prices seem to reflect that, despite the cars conditions. I can only go by my own experiences. I have also been looking at Rover 75s, which was my first choice, and sadly, they are exactly the same. I urge anyone looking to buy either to be vigilant and look around their prospective purchase very carefully and not take the word of someone who has a vested interest that these cars are the best thing on the road and a sure-fire safe bet

[@rhodaborrocks-dy3fb]

Car tax £675

[@xlyte_performance]

Post March 2006, VED on the V6s rises to that yes. Mine is a 2003 so is £330ish a year.

[@rhodaborrocks-dy3fb]

@@xlyte_performance any idea why? Car tax on the DPF is more expensive than the non-DPF too. Was thinking of buying the latest model year I could, but the car tax has put me off a bit

[@xlyte_performance]

@@rhodaborrocks-dy3fb who are we mere mortals to question government taxation strategies 😉

[@stevelinwood4397]

Hi what are the rear exhaust boxes. Nice car great video. Thanks 👍

[@mikerittmanreborn4955]

JUST A MONDEO