2002 JAGUAR X-Type reviews

Jaguar X-Type 2.1 V6 SE 2002

Whilst the car was a pleasure to drive, the following points will stop me from buying one again. I bought this car in 2008 and recently sold it due to having too many frequent problems with it. Having added up all the bills for it, I spent over £3,500 on repairs including yearly services. I needed to replace ABS sensors, handbrake cables and callipers, all wheel bearings, numerous break pads, exhaust, head gasket, oxygen sensors and that’s all I care to remember. I bought the car with only 50,000 miles on the clock. If you do decide to buy one, check the sills as they have a reputation to badly rust and that’s big bucks to repair! When it did work though, it was probably the best car I have ever driven. It’s very smooth and quiet and despite it’s problems, I actually quite miss it! It was brilliant in the snow over the last two winters as it has fantastic traction control. Fuel consumption though is not great except on the motorways but Jags are designed for the country roads! All in all, I probably won’t buy another one but if you can live with the above problems, get one as it was truly a pleasure to drive. At least I can say I have owned a Jaguar.