2002 Jaguar X-Type 3.0 Sport from North America - Comments

No problems at this point.

I have obtained the complete service record from the dealership and see a couple recurring issues I'll be watching for including driver seat frame "loosening" and some minor trim issues. The dealership did all the service on the car as it was a lease return and there is nothing indicating huge issues in the record.

My car is a 2002 Jaguar 3.0 Sport with some Arden extras (Arden is an aftermarket parts manufacturer from Germany). The car has full monochromatic paint and trim which really 100% improves the chrome look of the base model.

I've wanted a Jaguar since I was 12 and saw my neighbors E-Type. I'm now 40 and finally took the dive.

Purchased this car a month ago from a Jaguar dealership here in Phoenix. Car is a "Certified Preowned Jaguar" meaning its covered by a 6yr 100,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty. Best used car warranty available anywhere. That was a big selling point with me.

This car is a daily driver covering 44 miles one way each day (88 miles round trip).

Very comfortable to drive, the sport seats offer good support, but I'm having them fixed by a coachbuilder as I'm a big person and the side bolsters are a tad uncomfortable.

The wood and leather are hypnotizing. I've owned a Lexus and a Mercedes before and there is just no comparing the cars with the Jaguar. Short of a Bentley or Maybach I can't think of a more luxurious interior then the Jag.

Fuel mileage is 26mpg freeway commuting and 21mpg in city driving.

Standard stereo is a bit weak on sound. I'll be upgrading the speakers and adding a CD Changer. How can any car made in 2002 only have a cassette player???

Climate control system is excellent. I've noticed the fan varies in speed as I start out. At first I thought it was a problem, but another Jag owner told me it doesn't blow heavily until the air is at the temperature you set on the digital readout. A nice feature if you ask me especially here in the Arizona heat!

A lot of work to keep clean. Its British Racing Green, but the big issue is black brake dust on the nice 17" sport rims.

It'll be interesting to see how the reliability holds up. I've read both good and bad about the X-Type and hope I've gotten one of the "good ones". If not I'll know quick! At least with the 100k warranty I'm covered.

While a "baby" it's still a Jaguar. I've had people come up to me and say "can I please look inside your car... I love these cars...". The wood and leather just do something no other car can. When people hear I paid $19k for it they about faint!!!

Like I said I paid $19k for this car. The depreciation is huge so I'm planning on keeping it 5 years until its paid off (and out of warranty) then trading it in. Hopefully on another Jag if this one stays reliable.

I'm planning to buy an early 90's XJ-S next for fun and weekends. I'm still in love with Jaguars and one isn't enough!

An update on my review above. Its the middle of January and I've put about 8,000 on the X-Type. Its up around 43k miles. I've had two trips to the shop for repairs.

1. The cassette player stopped working. The radio was fine just the cassette was broken. They replaced the whole "module" including the radio in about two hours (was in stock item).

2. Last month noticed a groaning sound from left rear of car. Suspected it was a sticky brake caliper because I'd tap breaks and it would stop. Took it in, they couldn't duplicate it (of course), so they replaced all four pads, rotors and calipers and it went away (under warranty).

Otherwise the car has been fine and I'm still very happy with it. I've had two services on it (the big 40k mile one included) covered for free and the repairs have all been free for me. The radio they fixed same day and the brake deal they provided a rental car for me.

Conclusion:

I'm still having a lot of fun with my 3.0 Jaguar. Some advice don't buy the 2.5 its underpowered and I've noticed people seem to post about more problems with it. The 3.0 Jaguar has the big engine and runs fine. I've had no other problems with the car.

I will add the service at North Scottsdale Jaguar (Arizona) has been exceptional. They provided me with a rental car (lifetime apparently they said) and the service guy even stayed late one day to wait for me to drop off the car from work to get the brakes fixed. I can't think of any other car dealer that does that (I'm used to lousy GM service).

I would recommend anyone looking to buy one of these cars used go to a dealership and get the preowned certified Jaguar. The 100,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty is ESSENTIAL. I'm not naive enough to think this car won't have problems. It's nice to know when it breaks it won't cost me anything. I will sell this car before I hit the end of warranty. Until then I'll enjoy it immensely.

Overall I'm very happy.

Phoenix, AZ.

If you want to do away with the brake dust on your wheels, change them to ceramic pads like I did. Ceramic pads are wonderful and you only have to wipe your wheels about every 7-10 days depending on how you drive.

<<If you want to do away with the brake dust on your wheels, change them to ceramic pads like I did. Ceramic pads are wonderful and you only have to wipe your wheels about every 7-10 days depending on how you drive.>>

What is the cost of these since ceramic brakes (obviously more than just pads) are a $7 - $10K option on Ferraris, Porsches, and the like.

I recently traded my 3.0 x-type due to a very poor dealer here in San Diego. we liked the car a lot and fully enjoyed it. 4 times during the final days of the factory warranty my wife took the car in for transmission concerns--the car had 32k on it when it timed out on warranty. 5 weeks after the

warranty timed out, the automatic transmission failed. the dealer and jaguar told us -"too bad" and did nothing. after paying for a transmission we traded it on a new mazda. my brother bought the car for $13,500 and put an extensive extended warranty on it. it is being shipped back east to him now.

<<I recently traded my 3.0 x-type due to a very poor dealer here in San Diego. we liked the car a lot and fully enjoyed it. 4 times during the final days of the factory warranty my wife took the car in for transmission concerns--the car had 32k on it when it timed out on warranty. 5 weeks after the.

Warranty timed out, the automatic transmission failed. the dealer and jaguar told us -"too bad" and did nothing. after paying for a transmission we traded it on a new mazda. my brother bought the car for $13,500 and put an extensive extended warranty on it. it is being shipped back east to him now.>.

And this extended warranty is going to give your brother a loaner car as well? Doubt it. X-Type is the most unreliable used car you can buy today, surpassed only by the BMW 7 series.

I currently own a 2.5 X-Type and experience a recurring squeaky with my windows. Seeking advice to correct this dilemma than just spraying oil in the grooves (Oil leaves grease marks and I am a clean freak). Murdock.

I purchased my 2002 Jaguar, and the dealership advertised the car as a 2002, but the car was consider a 2001 by Jaguar and the warranty had expired 30 days after I purchased it. (The dealership gave me my 30,000 mile check-up, but failed to report all the leaks with the car). The Car actually started smelling as if it was on fire. I finally got the car fixed and I am still having problem with the car leaking.

The car has major problems with it now. I am doing research to see if the car fits under the lemon law for North Carolina. I've had too many problems with the car. This was my dream car. I am sitting on flats and a broken transmission. I am tired of this car. What makes this story so funny is the manufacturer do not care or the dealership.