Jaguar X-type 3.0 V6 - Advice for first time Jaguar owner
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Jaguar X-type 3.0 V6 - Advice for first time Jaguar owner
I've made up my mind and will buy an X-type in the coming weeks. I've found one that looks very decent and for a good price. Been browsing the forums and watched a lot of the "What can go wrong with an X-type" videos but still feel a bit lost.
What are the MAIN things to watch for when I eventually go and look at the car, the things that can actually be really costly? I know the most basic things like rattle/noises, suspension issues and clunking noises when turning sharp, AC and things that affect most older cars.
It's a 2007 automatic X-type, V6 234HP. Interior looks flawless, grill got some marks in it and there are a couple of scratches here and there. Seller states that since it's from 2007, it does not have any of the early X-type problems like stuck door handles and windows seal issues.
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Carl
What are the MAIN things to watch for when I eventually go and look at the car, the things that can actually be really costly? I know the most basic things like rattle/noises, suspension issues and clunking noises when turning sharp, AC and things that affect most older cars.
It's a 2007 automatic X-type, V6 234HP. Interior looks flawless, grill got some marks in it and there are a couple of scratches here and there. Seller states that since it's from 2007, it does not have any of the early X-type problems like stuck door handles and windows seal issues.
Best regards,
Carl
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I found a lot of great information in this thread:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...x-type-247819/
If there's anything else I'd love to hear it. If I understand correctly, the most important things to check are transmission related, transfer box, suspension and alignement issues?
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...x-type-247819/
If there's anything else I'd love to hear it. If I understand correctly, the most important things to check are transmission related, transfer box, suspension and alignement issues?
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Submariner, besides the basics, the big thing I would be looking at for you since you are up in a snow belt is the underside of the doors (on the main body of the car). If your area uses salt on the road to clear things up, this can get into this part of the car and cause it to rust. If it gets serious enough, you would have to replace the metal which is going to be very expensive as this is a structural part of the car (probably about as much as the car is worth).
On a completely unrelated note, assuming you did some times down in davey jones' locker. Fellow submariner here. Did time on 2 Ohio class subs, 3rd flight 688, and oversight for the construction of 10 Virginia class subs. I worked back in the engine room as a nuclear reactor operator.. Oh, those were the days.
On a completely unrelated note, assuming you did some times down in davey jones' locker. Fellow submariner here. Did time on 2 Ohio class subs, 3rd flight 688, and oversight for the construction of 10 Virginia class subs. I worked back in the engine room as a nuclear reactor operator.. Oh, those were the days.
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Submariner, besides the basics, the big thing I would be looking at for you since you are up in a snow belt is the underside of the doors (on the main body of the car). If your area uses salt on the road to clear things up, this can get into this part of the car and cause it to rust. If it gets serious enough, you would have to replace the metal which is going to be very expensive as this is a structural part of the car (probably about as much as the car is worth).
On a completely unrelated note, assuming you did some times down in davey jones' locker. Fellow submariner here. Did time on 2 Ohio class subs, 3rd flight 688, and oversight for the construction of 10 Virginia class subs. I worked back in the engine room as a nuclear reactor operator.. Oh, those were the days.
On a completely unrelated note, assuming you did some times down in davey jones' locker. Fellow submariner here. Did time on 2 Ohio class subs, 3rd flight 688, and oversight for the construction of 10 Virginia class subs. I worked back in the engine room as a nuclear reactor operator.. Oh, those were the days.
That is amazing to hear! I'm an avid diver and have been for around 35 years, but only as a hobby. The name is actually referring to the old Rolex Submariner 1680, which i acquired at the same time as my diving interested started to peak
Thanks!
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