2002 Jaguar X-Type 2.5 review from North America
"A bargain luxury car. Can't find another like it in its class, well, at least not for the same $"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Broke rear axle while trying to "peel out." I should have known better.
Rear passenger window regulator went out at 30000 miles.
Rear right-side shock needs replacement.
Constant squeaking in cabin. Can't figure it out.
Brake light began to come on and off at about 42000 miles.
Gas mileage per gallon dropped noticeably at around 6000 miles.
Leather surrounding gear shift began to wear and tear at around 10000 miles.
Manual tranny isn't very smooth.
General comments?
Even with all of the problems, I have become very satisfied with this car. I've put close to 50000 miles on it in about two years and haven't had any performance problems.
The manual tranny is definitely faster than the automatic.
This car would be a great buy if bought at its original MSRP ($31,000). All I had to add to it was a CD changer. If you had spent any more on this car, then you probably just wasted your money.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5L Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 31 miles |
| Most recent distance | 46000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 3 Series |
| Date of Entry | 16th June, 2004 |