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08-12-2009, 08:32 PM
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| Buying a Jaguar X-type
I am looking at it lately hoping to replace my parent's 92' Protege with no airbag, no abs, 75hp, stick shift.
2001-2004. 2.0L V6 155hp or 2.5L V6 193hp
They are cheap, around 9K-13K here in Asia.
Compare the cheapest 3 series and C-class which go up to 15K+
I know it's a Ford, any particular problem with it?  | 
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08-12-2009, 08:35 PM
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#2 | | Unauthourized Spammer
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nice mondeo
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08-12-2009, 08:37 PM
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#3 | | F**K YOUR HEAD
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These are pretty crappy cars if I rmbr correctly, not as bad as the S class, and reliability I believe is around the same if not better than the 203 c class, but that's not saying much, go for the 3 series IMO
I like the X's style but not worth it in the long run prolly
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08-12-2009, 08:40 PM
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#4 | | is best wrench
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in the long run with the jag = more complaining from you
worked at jag before, way too many x-types with problems
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08-12-2009, 08:49 PM
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just did a quick google search, you guys are right.
the ford engine is reliable as said.
Let's see what people say...
1) gas leak (I guess an used car should have been fixed?)
2) trunk lock problem ^ should have been fixed?
3) hoses are not properly connected...that's scary
4) transmission problem....probably cost a lot
5) and a lot more here http://www.carsurvey.org/reviews/jag...mments/page-5/
the car looks so nice, but I guess I should stay away...=/
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08-12-2009, 09:00 PM
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Ford Mondeos are fairly robust in the UK (it is uk's favouriate mid-size 'saloon').. The X-type is essentially a Mondeo with Jaguar's upgraded interior trim, and freshened interior.. Those who are comparing the mechanics of this car to a S-type does not know WTF they're talking about..
If reliability is a concern, why not get a IS200/300?
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08-12-2009, 09:04 PM
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#7 | | F**K YOUR HEAD
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^altezzas look old, an E46 sedan still looks good keke, or even a w203 can be a very enjoyable car if you keep it well, the style of those two are timeless  | |
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08-12-2009, 09:30 PM
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A 320i is more expensive than an IS300 because of the badge...
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08-12-2009, 10:38 PM
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^ yeah, but you know asian parents....they only want the european brand.
That's why they banned me from getting a Honda Jazz in HK
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08-12-2009, 10:40 PM
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my friend, who's a mechanic also had this story about this car.
Where to change the sparkplugs of this car, they needed to remove the entire exhaust manifold, just to change spark plugs plus wait for the car to cool.
Say a 50-100 dollar job on a honda became a 800 dollar job on this car.
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08-12-2009, 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Gt-R R34 my friend, who's a mechanic also had this story about this car.
Where to change the sparkplugs of this car, they needed to remove the entire exhaust manifold, just to change spark plugs plus wait for the car to cool.
Say a 50-100 dollar job on a honda became a 800 dollar job on this car. | this is what I found online... Quote:
How do you change spark plugs on a jaguar x type please?
I have not done the job yet but this is what I am going to do. Remove plastic cover over the engine ( three screws) You then have access to the front three spark plugs ( cylinders 1,3,5) remove the nut which holds down the independant coils and remove the spark plugs, fit new spark plugs and fit coils on the three front cylinders.
Now it gets a little tricky, you will only be able to access number 2 back cylinder so you have to remove the induction manifold (12 bolts I think) to access the back three cylinders (2,4,6,) properly. Then proceed as with the front three spark plugs, refit manifold and plastic cover, job done.
| I guess I would just change 1,2,3,5 cyclinder and not 4, 6...lol
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08-12-2009, 11:02 PM
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^ That's when they come in next time to a different shop this time with 4 of the same branded sparkplug and 2 OEM sparkplugs. I've worked on many cars like that. Lol
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08-13-2009, 07:07 AM
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08-13-2009, 07:09 AM
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what about a e46 318ci or 318i?  debadge it, and replace the black mouldings with colour/chrome
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08-13-2009, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by asian_XL ^ yeah, but you know asian parents....they only want the european brand.
That's why they banned me from getting a Honda Jazz in HK | But you are replacing a Protege.
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08-13-2009, 08:53 PM
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#16 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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yeah, the protege was for us to learn stick shift
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08-13-2009, 09:59 PM
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If you're going for something that unreliable, why not go for an Alfa 156? 
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08-13-2009, 10:23 PM
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The only reliable Jaguars are XJs since the X350. The latest XKs.
The rest are crap.. well S types are marginal (unless it was the latest ones).
Honestly people here likes to make fun of people driving base 320i here.. calling them poseurs etc.. X type drivers are worst, they are akin being duped by Jaguar into buying a crappy Modeo, with nothing nice / worthy of a Jaguar.
I can't understand why you need AWD in HK either.
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08-14-2009, 04:13 AM
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I love the people bashing the car because it's a ford. My cousin has a X-Type R and no problems with the car. It even has 120k on the clock.
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08-14-2009, 05:46 AM
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Your cousin's X-Type R is as real as the unicorn. There is no X type R.  Quote:
Originally Posted by kumbo1 I love the people bashing the car because it's a ford. My cousin has a X-Type R and no problems with the car. It even has 120k on the clock. | | |
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08-14-2009, 05:50 AM
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there was an s-type R... but no x-type 
i thought there were FWD versions of the x-type outside of north america?
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08-14-2009, 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by carmaniac If you're going for something that unreliable, why not go for an Alfa 156? | Alfa 156 is bit rare and overpriced here....not many people would buy it Quote:
Originally Posted by thumper there was an s-type R... but no x-type
i thought there were FWD versions of the x-type outside of north america? | yes...they are all FWD in Asia, and come with 2.1 and 2.5 V6
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08-14-2009, 11:15 AM
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#23 | | F**K YOUR HEAD
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Originally Posted by godwin Your cousin's X-Type R is as real as the unicorn. There is no X type R. |  haha, maybe stuck a type R sticker on it from daiso
EDIT: Googled and wiki'd it, I think they planned to make an R but never came around to it...
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08-14-2009, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by thumper there was an s-type R... but no x-type
i thought there were FWD versions of the x-type outside of north america? | Whoops, S-Type R....My bad. Only thing I didn't like is the big ass grill on the front.
I wouldn't mind having a XJR...
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08-14-2009, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by kumbo1 Whoops, S-Type R....My bad. Only thing I didn't like is the big ass grill on the front.
I wouldn't mind having a XJR... | i remember seeing a lot of XJ's in HK when i was there 10 years ago... where do people find the space to park those things out there?!?
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