Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Thats My Jag - 2005 Jaguar X-Type
  By Marc - February 10 - 11:36 pm

  Great in snow and rain...fun to drive, great pickup. Very reliable.

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  one of the best - 2005 Jaguar X-Type
  By stu - December 31 - 9:50 pm

  Poor handling??? This thing handles like its on railroad tracks. It tracks straight as an arrow. Slightly hard ride because of the silly 17 inch tires. Best interior materials Ive seen for that price. All in all a winner for a smaller luxury sports sedan. Could use better ergonomics on the dash panel.

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  Great Deal - 2005 Jaguar X-Type
  By Michael in Iowa - October 9 - 12:23 pm

  Im 65. This is my 17th car and the first thats more than basic transportation. I have the basic X- type with no options: manual transmission and the small engine. To me, given a same-price choice between the X-type and a mid-level Accord or Camry is a no-brainer. The Accord and Camry are larger, but the X-type just lovely. Its beautifully equipped and a pleasure to drive. It seems powerful and sporty. Gas mileage, 19/28, is good for an all wheel drive car with 192 HP, and the shifter is the smoothest Ive ever worked. Id buy another.

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  There is absolutely NOTHING in the world like driving a Jag - 2005 Jaguar X-Type
  By skargo - September 20 - 9:23 am

  I bought this car used 6 months ago and I still hate the fact that pulling in my driveway means that my drive has ended! I look forward to getting into the car every morning and looking down the amazing curves of the hood to follow my chrome cat to work. The car handles like a sports car. You can do the sharpest turns and curves at the highest speeds and the car doesnt flinch. It is small but comfortably room in the front - I cant say as much for the back - its kind of cramped...but I will only ever be sitting behind the wheel of this car! You are surrounded by wood, leather, and an amazing Alpine sound system...who could ask for more!

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  Excellent but needs minor improvements - 2005 Jaguar X-Type
  By Nicolas - September 17 - 7:03 am

  My 2004 X TYPE driven only 3400 miles since new has a little noise or click when it engages the AWD and the transmission at speeds lower than 30 MPH, It is similar to the noises in the old cardan shafts system and crosses attaching the transmission and the differential of american cars. The dealer revised the noise and the AWD system but found "nothing wrong". It is very difficult to read the trip computer window due to daylight glare. No problem during night time.

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  2005 X-type VDP - 2005 Jaguar X-Type
  By Andy - May 29 - 11:03 am

  Overall I am very pleased with my experience with the car. The styling is exquisite and the interior elegance is above its competitors. The car has plenty of power (3L V6 engine) to make my driving fun and leave a fair amount of cars behind.

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  six months ownership - 2005 Jaguar X-Type
  By N.B. - July 19 - 10:00 am

  Excellent service from salesman. However, recieved car with 50lbs pressure in each tire (did not discover until after 3 weeks).Should be 32lbs in each tire. Gas Mileage is rated 22/28. However, have not yet done better than 22 miles/gallon (car has 5-speed stick). Vehicle handles very well; is fun to drive, especially on highway with curves. Holds road extremely well. Manual suggests oil change every 10000 miles but was advised to do so at5000 (at my expense).

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  What A Disaster! - 2005 Jaguar X-Type
  By Todd - June 26 - 10:43 pm

  Please! I beg you to think twice before buying an X type. I have had it for 3 months... and it has been nothing but a disaster! The remotes dont work, the gas tank does not open!! The windows are constantly breaking and get stuck in one position. The plastic buttons on the inside break off!!! Stay as far away as you can!!!!

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  Objective Review - 2005 Jaguar X-Type
  By Art - April 25 - 6:10 pm

  Great value for entry-level luxury! It has leather, AWD, preppy engine, full maintenance, Jaguar name... cant be beat! No problems in 8 months, Jaguar quality has gone totally up.

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  Good value for the money - 2005 Jaguar X-Type
  By np - February 28 - 6:30 am

  Got the car at the end of the year. Saved the first years depreciation. It is more agile than the 99 bmw 528 I had. Gas mileage is not quite as good so far, about 23mpg. Interior is exceptionally nice. Exterior is also exceptional. Engine could use another 15-20 hp but not bad. No issues so far. Handling is not quite as good as a bmw 325, but for every day use it works great.