Personally I'd never touch a used car that had the following characteristics:

1. More than 1 owner
2. More than 40k miles
3. Does not come with a factory warranty
4. Wasn't sold by a trusted dealer
5. Wasn't fully or almost fully loaded with all the options
6. Was older than 4 years (unless the miles are really low - like 5 years and 20k miles and the rest of the criteria still hold)

I'd never touch a 90K used car of any make! I baby my cars and the only car I bought new and kept until 90K or so was a 2003 Acura TL. By the time I traded it in (I drove it for 85K in 4 years) it was nowhere near what it was as a new car. Superficially it looked perfect, but it didn't drive close to what it did as a new car. I could tell, but I guess for someone upgrading from a Civic it would not matter.

Just my 2 cents.

An x type with 90 k isn't going to drive like one with fewer miles. So if you really want a jag experience get one with lower miles if you can and stay within 4 years or so...

 

Goon, these cars CAN be a steal for the money. They also CAN be the biggest source of frustration you ever imagined. It all depends on who owned it, how they drove it and how well they maintained it. Of course that can be said for almost any make and model. You have come to the right place to find out about the good and the bad. If you surf on here you can easily find out both.

The biggest weak points seem to be more with the early models, 2002-2003. Transfer cases and rust seeming to be the major ones. 2004 on up seem to be more reliable. That said, there are a number of people on here with those early cars that have had few issues. Best advice I can give you is learn as much as you can about the X, including the different options offered. That will give you a better idea when comparing cars. Find out about the history of the car and have an idependent shop evaluate it BEFORE you buy it, not after. DON'T buy it just because you see one that looks nice cosmetically and is really cheap. There are a number of threads on here of buyers not doing that and then suffer the consquences, Better to take you time and find the right one for you instead of making an emotional purchase that you might regret after the fact.

I have a 2005, bought it 2 1/2 years ago with 42K miles on it and it has 85K now. It's been bullet proof up until now. Plus, having the awd in winter has been great. \

Good luck with your search and let us know what you end up with

 

No, They are not what I would consider reliable. If you are in the market for a used car, first thing i would do is to look up repair costs on major items that on any car will need to be replaced over time. I.e. starter, alternator, suspension parts. Also, the tran's and TC's on these cars are very 'touchy'. do a search for more info regarding that. They are cheap because they do not hold their value. I don't consider it reliable either.

additionally, this isn't a car you can go to autozone or Napa and walk in to get parts for. also, even if you were to find parts at a local auto parts store, most likley you will need a special tool or will not be able to replace it yourself. they get horrible gas mileage and I had more features on my INfiniti I35 than this thing that comes standard with some POS 4-speaker sound system!

 

I agree with Badplan on the features as a lot of the bells and whistles on the X that you would typically think would be standard on a car like this, like a sunroof and heated seats, were options as part of a package. That's why it's important to do your research so you know what yo are buying. Can't speak to the base radio, but mine has the premium stereo and I personally think it's great.

Yes, they did lose their value quickly if purchased new. That is part of the reason a number of people here bought them. As used cars they are a great bang for the buck, but like any car, regular maintenance has to be kept up.

Personally, I am satisfied with the mpg I get. I drive about 18K per year and get about 20 in the winter in probably 75/25 city/highway driving and can get close to 30mpg in a highway trip in the summer. That's not great and it is recommeded to use premium, but it's not an economy car either. All depends on how you drive and your expectations.

 

The condition of the car is important, but equally important is your attitude and expectations. If you like Jaguars and are prepared to maintain a complex car then you can get a bargain and enjoy it. If you're are buying a "cheap Jag" to drive the crap out of it, then you will get exactly what you deserve and that is no end of trouble. So really in either case you get what you deserve.

 

I agree with everything said above but you have to be able to afford such a car. To find something fitting all the above rules you either have to start with a really cheap car, or spend more than you're probably willing. A quick search on KBB for a 2007 X, 40k miles, no options, in good condition, came up with a price of $16,000 in my area. And for that, you're assuming any warranty work has already been completed because it's factory warranty just ran out. If that's not anywhere near your price range I'd keep looking for something better suited for your wallet.

My Jag has cost me next to nothing to maintain. But I also bought a 1 owner, 1yr old with 24k miles for about $27k with a few years of warranty remaining. I assumed only a highway driven car could possibly have 24k miles on it in such a short time. City driving kills cars... highway miles do nothing in comparison. I feel very lucky except for the fact I don't actually put many miles on my car.

 

A great tagline in one of the X-Types advertisements was:

"Which will prevail - Reason, or Abandon?"



Goon - Live dangerously. Buy a Jaguar X-Type!

 

Goon, Badplan is incorrect, the gass milage is reasonable for an AWD, I average about 22-25 mpg. Earlier models (pre 04) had more issues, maybe 90K miles is a bit much, i'd shoot for something more in the 50K range, get a carfax on it.