Has anyone purchased the Haynes W/Shop Manual for the X-Type?If so,is it any good? Have read critics comments and they report the paper and print is not up to standard and the illustrations are poor.I would like to hear what members on this forum think before I fork out over A$70 here in Aus.when it's on sale in the UK for about 12 pounds.
Thanks John

 

Hi John, i bought one two weeks ago its all in black and white its ok and not what Haynes manuals normally are, it was about £16 uk as i saw it in a car maintenance shop I'm sure its cheeper elsewhere, its does explain things but i like reading pictures as well and they are not that clear but it will get you by. I hope this helps
Mike

 

Why not buy the CD off the bay for a fiver. All the pictures and diagrams you will ever need.

 

I'm still waiting for mine to come so can't answer the quality questions however Haynes website also sells an online version which it advertises with colour pictures which can be enlarged and also videos. This might be why the books aren't as good quality as they're trying to move to online.
I bought the book as it was a lot cheaper in the UK as the online version is £20 for 1 year subscription and £25 for a lifetime subscription however these are a cheaper option than the A$70 book for you. (A$36-A$45).
The link is http://uk.haynes.com/products/productID/227 if you want to have a look.