Overview & Reviews
Jaguar beefs up its presence in the luxury category with the X-Type, a brand-new model that brings the company's range to four. The X-Type is a fresh breed of cat for the manufacturer: it's Jaguar's first-ever all-wheel-drive vehicle, and it's priced to tap the entry-luxury segment.
- Reasonable pricing, sporty handling, currently the only Jaguar available with a manual tranny.
- Spartan interior design, some less-than-prestigious Ford-themed switchgear and exterior styling cues, price goes up with options faster than you can say "Ford Mondeo."
User Reviews:
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Fun car but uncomfortable - 2002 Jaguar X-Type
By Junaid - March 15 - 2:00 amGood for the price. Good nav.
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Outstanding value when purchased used - 2002 Jaguar X-Type
By Tom - December 6 - 11:33 amI did a lot of research before deciding on this car, a mint 2002 X-Type 2.5 Automatic in Carnival Red. I had wanted an entry-luxury car to handle my long daily commute and I looked at BMW, Mercedes, Saab, Infiniti, etc. I was drawn to this cars great looks and the comments I get from others confirm that. I knew of Jaguars dubious history of poor reliability and also read many of the lukewarm and even negative reviews. I am very pleased with this car. It is an amazing value on the used market. I can understand that some who bought new may be a little underwhelmed because of the price. But at the price I paid this car is a steal. I was able to add an extended warranty.
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Decent Entry Level Luxury Car - 2002 Jaguar X-Type
By ivanrothschild - November 20 - 12:14 pmIve had my X-Type for two years. It handles well. Not quick when accelerating until you get over 2500rpms. Handles fantastic in snow. Ive had to rebuild one of the brake calipers. Every imaginable lightbulb has gone out (replaced easily and cheaply). Overall it is reliable, but not super comfortable on long trips. Gas mileage is so-so. Its a head-turner, but I quickly realized Id like a car that rides smoother and handles better. Suspension feels stiff. Great deal for the money though minus some minor annoyances at times. When its freshly cleaned, I do sit up straighter in my seat...Its a Jag, hardly anyone has one! Fit for a queen, affordable (if you buy used) for everyone.
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A lot of car and style for the price - 2002 Jaguar X-Type
By mattklu - October 2 - 10:00 amI looked at the C class Mercedes, the Audi A4, and the BMW 3 series and for the price the X type is by far the best value. Throw in all-wheel drive and it was a done deal. The car looks great, handles well, has excellent braking and rides very smooth while touring on the highway.
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Great pre-owned car for the modest price - 2002 Jaguar X-Type
By TDUBYA - November 9 - 4:13 pmThe Jaguar X-type 3.0 Sport is an excellent vehicle. Good gas mileage great entry level comfort and a very sexy appearance that could only come from Jaguar. Incredible pre-owned value for all those whove always wanted to own a Jag but couldnt fit it into their budget. The key to owning a reliable, pleasurable, fun to drive, X-type is to purchase a pre-owned one that is still under factory warranty, take it directly to your local Jag dealership, and have the maintenance department verify or carry out all the service bulletin upgrades, recalls and repairs which will be free of charge. After all services and repairs are complete take you vehicle home drive it and enjoy.
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Mechanically a disgrace! - 2002 Jaguar X-Type
By Richard Bobo - September 16 - 1:16 amI have owned this car for 7 months. It went back to the shop under warranty 5 times in less than two months. The transmission still shifts ruff after having the control module reset twice. I have had to replace the drive shaft at an expense of $883.00 and now I have to have the power steering hose replaced at a cost of $489.00. The warranty ran out last month and these expenses have been incurred within less than a month of that!!!! What a piece of junk!!!! Oh I forgot that the vent covers on top of the dash pop up when the temp outside changes and I finally supper glued them down. I will not buy another.
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X Type surprise - 2002 Jaguar X-Type
By TDD - August 18 - 10:00 amThe x-type holds the road beautifully. You can corner at high rates of speed without a problem. Ive never experienced engine braking like this car. The only real negative is that the 2.5 L is fairly sluggish in traffic. It could definetely use more pep. the gas mileage is around 21 mpg. Not bad.
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New Jag Seems Great (so far) - 2002 Jaguar X-Type
By JJL635 - May 30 - 2:00 amI purchased this new baby Jag the end of last month. So far, it seems to be quite satisfing. My only complaint is the sloppy transmission. I had a 1998 Jaguar XJ8 (the big 4-door model), and it had the dame tansmission problem. Overlooking that fact however, the car seems to drive and run beautifully. Last night, however, something rather strange occured. When I got in to the car, I wanted to put up the sunroof, and it was going all haywire...The part of the button to move it back wouldnt work, and the up part was all confused, moving back and fourth...today its working fine. Strange. Overall, though, a great effort from Jag.
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Its the little things! - 2002 Jaguar X-Type
By gar - March 8 - 2:00 amOver all its a good car but its the little things that bug me. After a recall service there was a rattle in the dash. Serviced it twice and it wont go away. Same thing with wheel noise. Sounds like backing plattes for brakes. The chrome door handles here in sunny Florida get too hot after a few hours in the sun. Oh, please get rid of the sliding arm rest. I also have trouble reading the odometer in bright sun behind the car. Even in normal circumstances I find it hard to read when wearing sun glasses, which is most of the time in S. Florida. Id trade it in over these annoying little things but the resale is not in favor of that move.
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Baby Jag - 2002 Jaguar X-Type
By DC - March 5 - 3:03 pmX-Type is solid and a great performer. We looked at BMW-3, Mercedes C, and Audi. The Jag handled and rode better than all of them . Its plusher inside and the ride was very solid. Definitely drive one !!
