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    Jaguar X Type Problems

    Are you having problems with your Jaguar X Type? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest Jaguar X Type issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the Jaguar X Type in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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    Is a Volvo C70 or Jaguar X-Type a good first budget car in Australia?
    Answered by Graham Smith · 21 December 2017

    I wouldn’t recommend either of them as a budget buy, unless you have deep pockets. They are both too old. While they might not be very exciting, a car from one of the big Asian brands, such as Mazda or Toyota, would be a much better choice for someone with a limited budget.

    X-Type rough on bumps
    Answered by Paul Gover · 29 May 2016

    If the Pedders blokes can't find anything, and I'm a huge fan of the brand, then it's likely a softer-riding tyre will help. The X-Type is based on a Ford Mondeo, so you could be expecting too much.

    Used Jaguar X-Type review: 2002-2010
    By Ewan Kennedy · 24 May 2016
    The launch of the midsize Jaguar XE last year has resulted in added interest being taken in the Jaguar X-Type. The X-Type is slightly smaller than the XE but can be used as a family car with kids in the preteen stage. The lowish-cost Jaguar X-Type wasn't as successful in its day (2001 to 2010) as had been
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    2004 Jaguar X Type rust on suspension and control arms
    Answered by Carsguide.com.au · 28 May 2015

    If it's surface rust it should be acceptable to clean it off and apply a protective coating, and that's what I suspect it is. If it were structural rust that's a different matter, but it's unusual for suspension components to be affected this way. It would seem on the surface that the mechanic is being over zealous. Find an engineer acceptable to Queensland Transport to assess the rust for you and go from there.

    Used Jaguar X-Type review: 2002-2010
    By Ewan Kennedy · 8 July 2014
    Ewan Kennedy road tests and reviews the used 2002-2010 Jaguar X-Type.
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    Used Jaguar X-Type review: 2002-2010
    By Graham Smith · 16 August 2013
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    Used Jaguar X-Type review: 2004-2010
    By Ewan Kennedy · 20 July 2012
    Ewan Kennedy reviews the 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009 and 2011 Jaguar X-Type as a used buy.
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