Hello Chaps,
I've been a member of this Forum for a while now, I am normally found in the X308 Section. I am based in Liverpool, UK.

I have driven the 1999 XJ8 4.0 I own now for 3 years, and they have been good years indeed. I love the car very much, and enjoy driving it.

However due to a number of issues I have come to the sad conclusion that I must part with my XJ8. I am 25 years old and am currently trying to save up money to buy a house with my girlfriend. I am also a classic car enthusiast and own a 71 Herald which I tow around from time to time on a trailer. In addition to this I move cars for other friends and family.

So I have come to the conclusion that the best car I can change to is: A Jaguar X Type Estate (Sportwagon) 2.0 Diesel (In Phoenix Red preferably )

I would really appreciate any pointers and things to look out for when looking at a car and test driving it. If you look back at my history on here you will see I have helped a great number of X308 owners with problems, and I look forward to joining this area of the Forum when I eventually get my X.

Thanks Guys,
Stu.

 

Stu, please get yourself over into the X type section for loads of info and suggestions on what to look for regarding the X type.

As far as general things go its gotta be 04 onwards as most of the early issues were worked out at that time.
You won't have the AWD unfortunately as you know but you won't have the issues with the TC either.
Lastly.............whay not the 2.2 unit instead of the 2.0?
From memory its the same as the Ford unit and pretty bulletproof giving great torque and around 153bhp iirc

Good luck buddy