Jaguar X Type 2.5 V6 SE Review

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Jaguar X Type 2.5 V6 SE
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Guest's Review of Jaguar X Type 2.5 V6 SE

14th Oct 2009

Overall Rating

5 stars
  • Value for money
    5 stars
  • Length of ownership
    1 year
  • Performance
    5 stars
  • Reliability
    5 stars
  • Year Manufactured
    2006
  • Doors
    4
  • Practicality
    4 stars

I bought my X-Type just over a year ago when it was two and a half years old. It had covered 32,000 miles and the only faults were some stone chips on the front and bonnet (caused by Jaguar having to use water based paint under European directives - weaker paint). The dealer serviced the car and put two new tyres on the back. The car benefits from 18" Aruba alloys and consequent very wide tyres. I found that it tended to wander over all types of road surface, sometimes alarmingly. I had the wheels tracked to no avail. Then the manager of my local Formula One garage suggested putting the new tyres on the front moving the older ones to the back. Hey presto! No wandering.

I only use the car at weekends and for breaks in the West Country and Wales. On the open road, the 2.5 V6 automatic is returning a creditable 34.2mpg and 31.1 overall since I've had it. The cruise control helps to smooth out the long journey and contributes to economy. Having said that, when in S mode and booted to the floor, I have found it to be very quick. I am not a boy racer, approaching retirement, but I was pleased to see off a Boxter recently in a short lived competition (the Boxter driver was trying and appeared startled as he struggled to keep up).

My only concern is the longevity of the paintwork. I had tried an S-Type before choosing the X as I did not like the low roof line of the S which appeared to restrict forward/upward visibility somewhat. Classically speaking, the S-Type may have been a better buy long term but I am pleased with my purchase. What is more, according to Jaguar World, Jags are holding their value and even rising over the past year. And yes, I would buy another, perhaps the diesel automatic as I am more interested in economy.

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