Faults:

Intermittent speed and rev counter failures.

Intermittent fuel gauge failure.

Whining drive train (since purchase!)

Defective outside temperature sensor (replaced 2005).

Auto gearbox failure (July 2007).

Driver door handle broke (replaced 2004).

General Comments:

We got a nice bunch of flowers when we bought this car (X-Type 3.0 ltr) - probably because we were taking another dummy off their hands!! They were OK about replacing parts until we ran out of warranty, then we were treated really badly by the service manager.

Our gearbox failed last week, and we were quoted £4000 for a repair with a reconditioned box. After phoning Jaguar head office and complaining about the quality of their product (or lack thereof), we managed to get a 50% reduction on the price of the part.

I recommend all owners who encounter this problem to do the same - they acknowledged it was an issue, but did not go so far as to offer a free replacement.

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

Oustanding grip and cornering even after you run out of grip (which normally happens after your underwear needs changing)

Firm ride not how you expect a Jaguar, but not a complaint.

Good in straight lines as well.

Faults:

Passenger air bag light - needed resetting

Whine from drive train - common X type feature!! - just decided to live with it and enjoy the car.

General Comments:

Excellent performance from 3.0 and AWD system.

Averages 25MPG even up to 34MPG on a run. Though about buying an X type diesel - would have cost £4k extra for same age and mileage - so it meant I would have had to kept the car 10 years to cover the £4000 in fuel costs savings, so decided to go for the performance and AWD advantages with no regrets.

Had many Audis and BMW's 3's and 5's previously - these are far too common in the UK now and are considered the new sales rep car - the Jag is just a bit more exclusive, and certainly better looking.

Faults:

Spring tension device on trunk broken.

Sunroof motor short circuit.

Reverse parking aid malfunctioned.

Seatbelt re-coil inoperative.

General Comments:

The X-Type is very fun to drive with plenty of power with the 3.0 and the all wheel drive let's you corner at high speeds with ease. Interior is very nice, but could use more lumbar support in front seats. Do not recommend 2.5 as it is to sluggish. Options can add up fast and become pricey. Recommend the $2500 package which includes sunroof, trip computer, self dimming mirror, power passenger seat, CD player, rear park assist and rain sensing wipers. Service is great with no charge service up to 50,000 miles.

Faults:

Steering rack rubbing.

Door locks failing.

Boot lock problems.

Drive rough and erratic (especially auto g/box)

Both front seats rocked.

Rattles/poorly fitting interior.

Noisy shocks/suspension.

General Comments:

The car looks great, especially the Sport version and drives reasonably well, but it is seriously overpriced for the build quality.

Don't believe the mpg figures, you get nothing like those quoted by Jaguar, even on long journeys.

Faults:

The only fault to date with the vehicle has been a sticking brake light.

This was quickly dealt with by the supplying dealership when returned.

General Comments:

This is a car that truly deserves to be called a jaguar. The interior oozes quality with ample room to seat four even five adults in comfort.

The boot space as with the xj's I find to be a bit shallow.

Split folding rear seats along with electric rear windows were only available as an option.

The ride and handling are both smooth and precise. I hardly notice the difference with having the stiffer suspension and the larger 17" alloys.

Some of the comments left by the owner of the Mazda Xedos seemed a little harsh and inaccurate for the new Jag.

Faults:

None.

General Comments:

This is a very smooth and quiet car - passengers tend to start off shouting and then realise that they don't need to.

Thanks to the all-wheel drive, the cornering is superb and stability is excellent.

The SAT NAV is wonderful - Penny (as we call the lady living in the dashboard) has such smooth and restrained tones, you can't help, but love her.