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Hello, i posted a few days ago in the S type forum. I am looking to get a new/used car and have been considering a jag. I would just like to hear your opinions of the new 6 speed auto with the 3.0. Also how does the x type perform with the 2.5? And what are your real world MPG figures, highway, city, mixed, whatever you feel like putting up for me. Also i am open to all opinions you would like to give me on this car. I do like the s type i would like the 4.2 with the 6 speed, but i really really love the way the x type looks. thanks

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You really need to specify what your looking for...New or Used??

Different years have different quirks, plus different options. This year I dont think there offering 2.5liter, etc...[sm=shootshoot.gif]

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ok from 2004 and up. most important is just hearing what issues you had with certain features. and the mpg. also what would you suggest in options when looking for one?

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Attachment 200162 I got the 2.5 V6 Sport (02) luckily seems a fairly good buy with no issues so far.
Check the posts and I think you'll find that most have issues with the lights so Xenons would be a must. Mine didn't have rear park assist which is also a must, probably std there anyways, dont forget cruise control ( again probably std there anyways)
As for mpg, well, There's probably others out there that have a better idea than me. At the minute I'm running Superunleaded (99ron)as a test and definitely get improved performance and responsiveness but unsure as to mpg yet. When I was running std unleaded (95ron- regular) I was getting around 300 miles to a tank, about 25 mpg on combined. I reckon that on mostly highway that could be taken to around 28mpg. Stop start n around town all the while, dependin on how heavy your feet are I guess.

Jim C

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I owned a 03 X Type with the 2.5 and automatic. On interstate trips, running mostly 70 - 75, it got 26 - 28 MPG on 93 octane gas. In town, mileage stayed around 22 MPG. I found the 2.5 to be a decent performer - capable of 0 - 60 in about 8 seconds, and, easy to get to triple digit speeds. The car didn't feel like it had much low end grunt - it simply spooled up the speedo.

Hope this helps:
Oldengineer

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thanks for the reply's guys. I would like to have xenon's just because it would be my first car with them. so that would be on my must have list. I would really like to be able to drive and sit in one, but th closest dealer with one for sale is over an hour away. I did see one in red lobsters parking lot last weekend, but i try not to look at parked cars like that as i don't want to worry the owners of it being scoped out for a heist.

Now if i can just hear from somone with a 3.0 on mpg.
thanks

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Hi, I have a Manual / Stick Shift 3.0 X-Type Sport, Average Approx: 26mpg (UK Gallon). Had Jaguars for years on and off, XJS, XJ Series 3 4.2 & V12,etc. Have to say this is my favourite to date, extremely nimble, gorgeous free reving engine.

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I have a 2.5 with the 5-speed. I drove both the Auto and the Manual, couldn't stand the manual.. Even in sport mode, felt like I was driving a cow! My F-150 beat the auto! I'm getting about 23-24 in town, I've only had the leaper for a month now, so I can't give hwy figures.. I'm guessing it'd be around 29..

NFE

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Lol @ n_f_e re the 2.5 manual / auto. The manual drives like a cow? Its quicker than the auto, well, only just.
Mpg?...............all depends on your driving style whether ur on highway or round town.

Jim C

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OK - I can help you there as well. I swapped my 03 2.5 for an 06 3.0 automatic. On interstate runs, the 3.0 delivers 24 - 26 MPG. Around town she gets 20 MPG consistently. The 3.0 is a full second faster to 60 than my 2.5 was, the extra torque and HP of the larger engine being very apparent. Love the exhaust boom this thing makes over 80 MPH.

Regards:
Oldengineer

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Good on ya Oldengineer........... I bet the 3.0 has got a really nice growl to her!

Jim C

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Jim:

Yes she does. First time I opened her up going up an interstate ramp, she scared the hell out of me. Haven't had a car that accelerated like this since I sold my 69 Olds 442 years ago.

Regards:
Oldengineer

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Lol.....442 years ago!.....jealous[:'(]
Nice to know u have a bit of power when u need it!

Jim C

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Yeah - the fit and finish on that vintage Oldsmobile was crappy, but, the 400 cube - 325 HP engine made torque like a locomotive. I kinda missed the old muscle cars - until I bought my first X Type.

Regards:
Oldengineer

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First X type? So, you've had a few then huh?
With all the BIG muscle cars in the states I wouldn't have thought the X would've competed that well. I thought it might have sold more on style?

Jim C

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I'm on my second X - swapped the 03 for it in May. At the price point the X sells for, its hard to beat its level of performance, handling, quality, amenities, AWD, etc. There are cars that have a lot more muscle available, but, they involve a much larger cash outlay.

Regards:
Oldengineer

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Can you tell I'm 1/2 asleep all of the time?? Meant hated the Auto!!! [:@]

Anyway, I love the manual!! Totally wish it was a 6-speed!

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Hey n_f_e,
aint we all, 1/2 asleep I mean?
I'll go along with the manual over the Auto anytime, just a personal preference, but think its much more of a drivers car. I think with an Auto, you lose some of the driver experience.
6 speed would be just great thanks very much. I have 6 speed on my Saab and verytime I go inot the X, I keep looking for 6th[:@].....lol

Jim C

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I agree Jim.. Manual is a totally different feel for the car.. The auto is more for people that want a luxury car or can't drive a manual!

All I can say is that when I'm riding my Harley I'm always looking for that extra gear! I have a 5'er in it, and I really want that extra top end!!!

I also have a '71 Chevy pickup and it's also a manual.. That one is currently in pieces, but I'm wondering if I'm going to have issues since it's a 4-speed, and I"m going to be looking for #5.. LOL :D

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I chose the auto because i was tired of driving the stick....gets old shifting in traffic here in the states....decided i wanted to treat myself this time.....besides my el camio is an auto as well and it blows the doors off just about any manual car you can toss at it...

(350ci, 400hp, 400HD trans)

:-)

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Hey racer,
don't get all defensive man, not sayin all Auto's suck.........lol.....steady mate, steady!!!
I think n_f_e is right, Auto's are for people who either want luxury, can't drive a manual, or are just lazy, maybe even some sorta combination of all 3.
Manuals are (in my opinion) much much more of a drivers car in that you get so much more involved in the driving experience, plus all manuals have that little bit of an edge over their auto equivalents in terms of 0-60 times.
Now I gotta be honest here guys, recently, I've been more and more tempted by the idea of an auto, cos I drive so many miles in the year, must be gettin lazy I think, cos its certainly much more appealing than it ever was before. Cos you can say what you like Auto's do seem more luxurious.
It wasn't my first thought when I saw and test drove my X, but i did think about it.
Maybe when I'm older, maybe.

Jim C

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RE: Manual vs Auto.

Last August I spent 2 hours in NJ on the uphill approach to the GW Bridge. Two hours of riding my clutch! I was surprised I had any clutch left.

That's why, as of January 12th, when I bought my X-Type, for the first time in 30 years, all of our cars are auto. When I can afford to have a car just for fun, though, it will be a manual.

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Lol...Jimbo....I didn't get defensive.....geeez...just stated my opinion on on automatics and why i..... well you get the idea...

Age doesn't have anything to do with it....just knowing the difference...:eek:

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K racer - no problem bud..lol
Msound - Its at those specific times that I want to own an Auto!

Jim C

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I'm glad my x-type is a auto. I would never have bought this car in a stick, with my driving habits in my 2.0 01 escape with a stick I'd blow the jag engine up! I love acting like my escape is a race car so I'm glad the jag is auto. Occasionally though I show em all what the j-gate is about getting on the itnerstate!

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By the way mustang, my 02' 3.0 sport gets about 18-19 mpg on all city doing 0-55 miles per hour and hitting about 10-15 lights that are set up so you get stopped at every one. When I was using interstate 75 (I-75) and some city I averaged 20-24 mpg. Driving the speed limit 70-75 and than 55-60 mph after I got off of I-75 I was getting about 28.3 mpg but that was accelerating very very very consistently not flooring it and all of that! If you plan on using the e-way and city and occasionally hearing the purr of the kitty you'll get about 20-22 mpg!

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thanks aquill1 i will probably hear the purr of the kitty more times than not. lol

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Attachment 200019 The purr or the Growl mustang?..........lol
Every now n then I just gotta floor it and hear that engine ......music to my ears .......if not my wallet!

Jim C

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Yep, every now and then is every day in mine:)
That noise:D

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Yeah me 2 Buck, even sometimes when I'm trying real hard cos I'm doing an mpg check!.......Just can't help myself.
Jeez, I visited the local garage the other day and came out and realised I'm on first name terms with them all. Hi Jim, hows the wife, kids ok etc etc!
Thats bad......lol

Jim C