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Old 02-18-2014, 01:13 PM
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Default I am purchasing a 2003 X-type with just over 100k.

I plan on checking it in with my mechanic tomorrow. Any advice?
 
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manual or automatic?

I just bought a little over a week ago (also an '03) and was just shy of 100K miles. Rolled over 100K yesterday morning (already put about 750 miles on it).

Tires are practically antique from some sitting it had done...date codes suggest fronts were replaced sometime in 2006 and the rears sometime in 2007, so new tires are on order, as are the shocks.

Mechanically, however, it felt sound...mileage in and of itself doesn't scare me off of a vehicle.

There are several good threads here on things to look for.
 
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Hello & welcome . Best thing with an X is , faults pretty easy to diagnose & dont always cost an arm & leg to rectify . Lots of good info on here for petrol engines ....But being a USA site diesel knowledge is a bit thin as Americans didnt get diesel Jags ...
 
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Diesel or petrol, 2 or 4 wheel drive?

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Hi Rob,

Try this out for a few interesting pointers on the X'Type:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...stions-110908/

And a big welcome to the forum!!

Good Luck, Stu
 
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Originally Posted by mbelanger
manual or automatic?

I just bought a little over a week ago (also an '03) and was just shy of 100K miles. Rolled over 100K yesterday morning (already put about 750 miles on it).

Tires are practically antique from some sitting it had done...date codes suggest fronts were replaced sometime in 2006 and the rears sometime in 2007, so new tires are on order, as are the shocks.

Mechanically, however, it felt sound...mileage in and of itself doesn't scare me off of a vehicle.

There are several good threads here on things to look for.
Its automatic. My mechanic said its in fantastic condition
 
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Diesel or petrol, 2 or 4 wheel drive?
Petro. I assume every x-type is all wheel drive. V6 model AWD
 
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Old 02-20-2014, 09:06 PM
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Thanks Stu. I love the car
 
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No, V6 is available in 2 wheel drive as a 2L and the diesels are all 2wd.

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Petro. I assume every x-type is all wheel drive. V6 model AWD
 
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JagieRob,
If you are gonna leave us guessing, what about a pic to whet the appetitie?
Cheers! Stu
 
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its petro. v6 but how do I know if its 2.5L or 3.0L
 
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my engine light came on and the car started revving to 3,000 and up and down. was like it wasn't getting gas? any help? I took it to mechanic and he said "take it to Jag dealer" gonna cost 135 for diagnostics...ugh
 
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Mine did the same thing (would not rev above 3k rpm's), turns out the knock sensor was bad. Looks like it's a pretty common problem and it's located under the intake manifold. Did it myself (paid $26) for the sensor, and it took me about 3 hours to change out. (had to remove intake, injectors, fuel rail, lower intake, then unbolt one of the two bolts on the coolant pipe that covers the knock sensor bolt and slide it out of the way, and then swapped out the part. Not super hard job, but not simple either and if that's the problem I'd absolutely recommend changing the upper and lower intake gaskets as well.

Here is a great post on what the job is like:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ted-how-62847/

Any auto parts store can pull the codes for you for free and that should be able to point you in the right direction.

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Originally Posted by JagieRob
its petro. v6 but how do I know if its 2.5L or 3.0L
its a 3.0 cause its AWD (duh!)
 
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Old 02-27-2014, 09:31 PM
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Mine did the same thing (would not rev above 3k rpm's), turns out the knock sensor was bad. Looks like it's a pretty common problem and it's located under the intake manifold. Did it myself (paid $26) for the sensor, and it took me about 3 hours to change out. (had to remove intake, injectors, fuel rail, lower intake, then unbolt one of the two bolts on the coolant pipe that covers the knock sensor bolt and slide it out of the way, and then swapped out the part. Not super hard job, but not simple either and if that's the problem I'd absolutely recommend changing the upper and lower intake gaskets as well.

Here is a great post on what the job is like:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ted-how-62847/

Any auto parts store can pull the codes for you for free and that should be able to point you in the right direction.

Good luck!
it would rev above 3k when I gave her gas. I put mid grade fuel in her and shes used to super. could that affect it. my mechanic shut off CE light but it came back on a few hours later. she is running fine. the same. ?????
 
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Well see if you can get the code read at one of your local auto parts stores and I'm sure lots of folks on this site should be able to help you fix whatever it is that's causing the problem.

Good luck!
 
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Originally Posted by JagieRob
its a 3.0 cause its AWD (duh!)
The AWD exists on the 2.5l as well as the 3.0l. The 2.5 is simply a smaller V6 but is still a gas-powered offering as opposed to the diesel block (which I don't believe ever made it to the States).
 
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I would be sure it's in good condition. There is a big difference between an x-type with 100,000 miles that's in good condition and well taken care of and one that isn't. Repairs are expensive unless you do it yourself, even tune ups are expensive because of the labor involved. They require good parts, so the best way to do it is to do it yourself if you are up for the challenge. Although you can find them relatively cheap, they're not an economy car. If things go wrong they still cost Jaguar prices to get fixed.
 
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Hi Rob,

with the V6, you should have the engine related details on your insurance, 500cc will affect the price you pay!!

There is actually little differnece on output or MPG just a little more from the 3.0L but I have the 2.5 and shes great!!

I would source an OBD II scanner if I were you as you can analyse the faults yourself and fix them a damn sight cheaper than the garage!!

Youll find lots of great info here, GOOD LUCK!!
Stu
 
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