X type Jag

mambo69

Would you??


2002 2.5V6 Auto, less than 65k miles, FSH, up for 3500.

only issue for me is no rear electric windows??

citykid5

probably not..to thirsty..still dipreciating to quickly..could buy a german diesel same year for that money......ck

richardvc

Only thirsty if your annual mileage is high - if you don't what a nice car for the money !

One of my friends who is retired runs a big Merc around which he loves but only does about 3k a year so he doesn't really notice the money - all relative I believe.

BTW, not electric rear windows -don't worry, you don't sit in the back.

LandyAndy

I test drove a 3l when they first came out. Quick but poorly made (loose and broken trim - in the demonstrator!) and nothing like the luxury feel of the XJ I had at the time.

mambo69

I only do around 5k per year, and have a 2.4 hyundai santa fe so dont think this would be more thirsty, in fact with an auto probabaly less

kwaks

mambo69 wrote: »

I only do around 5k per year, and have a 2.4 hyundai santa fe so dont think this would be more thirsty, in fact with an auto probabaly less

Auto uses more fuel than manual

Inactive

Poorly made junk.;)

mambo69

Auto may use more fuel, but i tend to not change up economically :-)

citykid5

mambo69 wrote: »

I only do around 5k per year, and have a 2.4 hyundai santa fe so dont think this would be more thirsty, in fact with an auto probabaly less

even still 5k pa petrol 2.5v6 likely 25mpg =200gal
2.0 diesel german meker likely 40mpg=125gal saving about £400pa
and also check road tax rates,your probably talking an overall saveing of £500pa and then servicing most modern diesels do about 15k between service intervals...but at the end of the day you should buy the car that takes your fancy..ck

daveyjp

Drive the car and see - check for hesitant gearchanges, any strange noises from the gearbox and transfer box. Autobox is claimed to be sealed for life, but a fluid change shouldn't do it any harm.

Electrical gremlins aren't unknown so check everything electrical works.

Check tyres for uneven tyre wear - full lock will allow you to check both edges of the front tyres. Inner edges can wear if the tracking is out.

Unlike German diesel engines this engine is a chain cam which means no expensive cambelt change every 4-5 years.

If I did 5,000 miles a year the few hundred quid extra in fuel a year would be worth it to have a V6 under the bonnet.

Hintza

How about a Rover 75 v6 of similar vintage? They are good value.