2005 Jaguar X-Type 3.0L review from North America
"Pedigree"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Issues with a serious propshaft whine & wobble - unknown possible transmission failure - still waiting to take it to the dealership until a complete tranny flush can be done.
Tires have been balanced and aligned twice in 4 months - the smallest bump in the road may cause the steering to jump outta whack.
For the price of the car used, it's a great deal, but beware of headaches and higher-than-normal bills when replacing/repairing it.
General comments?
With all its faults - it's still a solid car with eye catching appeal - it stands out against the drab backdrop of other executive sedans such as Audi's & BMW's.
Gas consumption could be improved, but is normal for an AWD platform - the 3.0L engine delivers excellent power when needed, but the kitty purrs even at lower speeds - if only Jaguar could fix some of their reliability issues, this would be an amazing car.
For the price you pay used, and what people think you paid for it - it is worth it. It's a Jaguar after all.
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| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 42000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 52000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Focus |
| Date of Entry | 5th January, 2009 |