Faults:

I recently replaced the water pump, alternator and battery. Except for the battery, the parts were the originals from the factory.

I need rear disc brakes, but that is normal expected maintenance.

The LED on my radio has gone, but the radio works fine.

I love my car and don't have any complaints. I owned a Honda Civic and it was always in the service garage it seems. My Jaguar is such a smooth, quiet and comfortable ride. The acceleration is instant AND I received my FIRST speeding ticket!!! 0 to 60 in 6 seconds it seems.

I paid approx. $7000 on Craigslist 4 summers ago and it's one of the best purchases I've ever made. Technicians who have worked on it are surprised at the terrific condition and little wear and tear. Fully loaded. Black and shiny, and a definite head turner... impressive... and SO roomy.

General Comments:

It is a terrific car and the best vehicle I've ever driven. It feels good and looks good...

Faults:

There are a few electrical hiccups. I am still impressed by the total reliability of the Jaguar, and its seamless auto box that sounds delightful when revved hard, as the V6 surges forward effortlessly.

The build quality is good but not perfect. My irritation is the cheap plastic air vents on top of the dash, and the means of cheap plastic poppers to hold them in place.... Which they do not.

It is a poor man's Jaguar, and I guess this is reflected in the poorer build quality, but it is a beautiful car to own, looks super and is a joy to drive.

It's comfortable,and very, very cheap to insure. I am paying £136 yearly fully comp. My Fiat Cinquecento costs me £245!

People oddly believe the X-Type is a Mondeo; it is not. It shares the suspension arms, the diff, the ZF auto box and that's it. But that's Ford... They are like GM cars, they are totally reliable, but are so mundane.

The best thing for Jaguar is the take over by Tata. There is no engineering interference, nor management control, and Jaguar is a lot healthier for it.

The new XJ is a dream, and the F-Type looks stunning. I love my X-Type, and will only sell it for another Jaguar.

General Comments:

Handles very well.

Not as sharp as it could be.

The brake pads wear quite quickly, but it's because all Jags have soft pads instead of the harder German pads... They wear, but do not give that annoying jerkiness.

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

This car has been great!!

Going on 82000 miles, just changed brakes and rotors for the first time, and installed new struts.

Have not had any mechanical problems, and continues to run great.

The paint on the Jaguar is probably the best factory paint job I have ever seen. Looks as good now as the day I bought it (except for 1-2 chips on the front hood from rocks).

I have also changed the tires around 45000, and the only other thing I changed was a headlight.

Quick car for a V6 and all wheel drive!!!

Faults:

Developed a sudden stalling condition at highway speeds about two months ago, which seems to be a well known problem in X Types, and is similar to a widely reported condition that existed in earlier XJ models.

The dealer was going to empty my bank account until I called Jag Customer Assistance. To their credit, they intervened and substantially limited my financial exposure, and replaced the throttle body, BUT the problem returned today. My wife is afraid to drive the car, and it can't be sold in this condition as somebody could get killed.

In case anybody is interested, a new throttle body is $1400 plus labor. My local Jaguar dealer was trying to clip me for $2100 to make the repairs, and had no clue where to look. I could really like this car if the repairs weren't such a screw job.