2004 Jaguar X-Type Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.48/5 Average
197 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

For 2004, Jaguar has reduced the base price of the X-Type 3.0 by almost $3,000. In other news, the Sport Package now includes 18-inch wheels and a 320-watt sound system. All X-Types get redesigned alloy wheels, as well as a revised front bumper and new foglights. The trunk lid has been reshaped and the push-button release for the trunk is now easier to operate.

Pros:
  • Comfortable highway ride, attractive styling inside and out, standard all-wheel drive, large trunk.
Cons:

User Reviews:

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  • 2004 Jaguar X-Type - 2004 Jaguar X-Type
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    I bought the XType for my wife. The amount of features the car has along, with the safety equipment, made choosing the jaguar easy. The car drives and rides extremely well. It is not a pure sports sedan like a 3 series, but is an outstanding highway driver, that can be driven hard at times. Equipted simiarly Audi and BMW were more expensive.

  • Hard to beat the X-type - 2004 Jaguar X-Type
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    I have put 4000 trouble free miles on this new Jag and the smiles get bigger every day. This car is classy, quiet and a ball to drive. Been in snow and ice and its as sure footed as any car Ive ever driven. Plenty of power and tight as a drum. I looked at the I35 and BMW but the value and exclusivity of the Jag made it a no brainer. I have been getting 24mpg on the car and that could be better and premium gas is a bit of a pain, but overall, this is a great car at a great price and you dont see yourself coming the other way every 2 minutes. Great Car

  • 5 years in and I still love it! - 2004 Jaguar X-Type
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    I bought mine new in December 2004 and I still love this car. I have had 50000 relatively trouble free miles. I have only had bulbs, battery, fluids replaced - just got a rear brake job. Like another reviewer, I switched from Continental to Fuzion tires - they seem to be holding up much better and look good too. I also have the cloth wrinkling along the supports on each side of the windshield. This car has never left me, embarrassed me or sent me to the shop. I only just now have to pay for service- Dealer prices were a shock. Ive probably gone there for the last time - minor stuff Ill have done at a local garage. Glorified oil change at 50K "Service" miles was $500.

  • Dont get stuck with one - 2004 Jaguar X-Type
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    Weve had our X-Type 3.0 Sport for about three years and it has been one of the sorriest cars we ever bought. In 60k miles, the car is on its fourth set of tires, fifth set of defrost vents, second set of visors and 3 three rims have been replaced, one because it had to be chiseled off (stuck $14/ea lug nuts caused it). It leaks oil, makes tons of various noises and gets horrible mileage. It can take off and turn good in the snow, but forget about stopping. 30 days after a $200 alignment from Jag and new tires on the front, the wear indicators on the inner edges are gone! Look at something out of Germany instead... trading this in on a Jetta diesel.

  • Excellent Drive and Service Afterwards - 2004 Jaguar X-Type
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    In my X2 Jaguar, the driver feels more comfort under the wheel, and the driver does not tire out very easily on long distance trips; when climbing mountainous areas that we live in, and in snow, the Jaguar gives excellent dependability. The X2 is designed more appropriately for two people. We enjoy ours.

  • First class car! - 2004 Jaguar X-Type
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    This car is an excellent value version. The looks are like those of a traditional jag. Performance is awesome with good punch. The interior is very comfortable and even if it looks compact from out, it is spacious inside. it is solidly built. But I would have loved to go for the S-type. Anyway, I am happy with this car!

  • fun and sporty - 2004 Jaguar X-Type
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    fun driving and sturdy

  • Great driving car - 2004 Jaguar X-Type
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    This car is everything I expected it to be. My X looks good and handles really great! I feel like a race car driver when Im on the highway.

  • Nice car for the price - 2004 Jaguar X-Type
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    Ive leased this car for the past 39 months. I love the styling, smooth ride. The AWD just hugs the road. Turning, parking,etc. all great. I feel safe driving this car. Great visibility all around. I have not been pleased with the workmanship. My dash vents have popped up, the cloth covering on the roof support along the windsheld is wrinkling, the lighted mirror on the passenger visor wont stay up - flops down when opened. The covering for the driver-side rear view mirror disappeared - assume it just fell off. The oil pan gasket had a leak that was repaired under warranty. Back seat is tight, but I rarely have passengers there.

  • So far, so good! - 2004 Jaguar X-Type
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    Bought my 1-owner X-Type locally, excellent cond., "Platinum" color, with 116k miles in January after reading all I could on-line & checking with another X-Type owner. Put all new Kumho tires on right away. Ive driven close to 2k miles and absolutely no complaints. Super smooth shifting, quick acceleration, very quiet ride - except for hearing the transmission (apparently common) and a little wind noise at highway speeds if I have the interior shade for sunroof pulled back. Parts are outrageously expensive - found local Carquest can get OEM parts for a lot less. Paid $6k & dealer fee. Everyone amazed-beautiful, well-built car for the money!

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