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Re: Improved Performance [axiomlover]
by oldengineer
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Nov 22, 2005 (8:20 pm)
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Replying to: axiomlover (Nov 21, 2005 9:43 am)
My 03 2.5 did the same thing at about 20K, just after one of my service visits to the dealer. It was so noticeable that I called them and asked them if they had re-programmed the car's computer or something to cause it. They indicated that all they did was an oil change. I don't know what caused it - but -I sure enjoy the extra power.
Regards:
Oldengineer 
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- #2285 of 2563
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X-Type Clutch Problems
by felipe1
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Nov 28, 2005 (3:53 pm)
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Looking for any and all owners whom have had clutch failure problems in 2004 X-Type Jags.
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- #2286 of 2563
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Re: X-Type Clutch Problems [felipe1]
by axiomlover
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Nov 29, 2005 (1:48 pm)
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Replying to: felipe1 (Nov 28, 2005 3:53 pm)
What do you mean by clutch failure? Mine gets stiff at times and especially when it is cold out, but it works fine otherwise. Give us more background to your problem.
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- #2287 of 2563
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Cold weather
by axiomlover
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Dec 05, 2005 (10:08 am)
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The winter has finally arrived in Chicago. It was 7 F this morning (-5 F wind chill). I had to park my car outside last night and it started fine this morning, but my clutch was so stiff that it would get stuck to the bottom the first few times I depressed it. There was also a whine noise coming from the engine compartment, which would go away when the clutch was depressed. The car would also make squealing noises moving forward for the first 0.5 mile. The gear stick was very difficult to move. Anybody else having similar cold-weather issues?
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Re: X-Type Clutch Problems [axiomlover]
by felipe1
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Dec 05, 2005 (12:30 pm)
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Replying to: axiomlover (Nov 29, 2005 1:48 pm)
Inside of 20 months from delivery of a new 2004 X-Type, the clucth has failed/burned out/worn out, etc. twice. After stopping it has not let me engage 1st gear and has to be towed back to dealer.
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Re: X-Type Clutch Problems [felipe1]
by axiomlover
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Dec 06, 2005 (5:53 am)
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Replying to: felipe1 (Dec 05, 2005 12:30 pm)
Did the dealer cover the cost of a new clutch under warranty? Did you try to burn the tires, but instead burned the clutch? I know I burned by clutch slightly on a couple of occassions - I could smell the characteristic "burned clutch smell" , but it continues to engage properly, although I still don't like the way it operates.
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Re: General Jag Questions [zillz]
by libraryguy
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Dec 10, 2005 (3:27 pm)
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Replying to: zillz (Nov 10, 2005 7:09 am)
I would recommend sticking with a Volkswagen. I recently bought an X-Type and it's awful. I'm thinking of selling it and taking the loss. One thing that nobody mentions is that the X-Type (and I can't speak for any other jag) has an additional blind spot. The seats are situated very high and the rear-view mirro is very low so I find that I'm constantly bobbing my head around to see around the mirror. It's dangerous and I almost hit somebody the other day because he was walking in my new blind spot. What a treat.
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Re: General Jag Questions [libraryguy]
by axiomlover
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Dec 14, 2005 (9:19 am)
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Replying to: libraryguy (Dec 10, 2005 3:27 pm)
I know what you are saying about the big rear view mirror. This really bothers me, too, but the X is not the only car with this issue.
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Re: General Jag Questions [libraryguy]
by robr2
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Dec 15, 2005 (8:12 am)
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Replying to: libraryguy (Dec 10, 2005 3:27 pm)
You should be able to adjust the mirror up higher - most mirrors have two adjustable joints.
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I guess I need re-assurances
by toohuman
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Dec 15, 2005 (4:53 pm)
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I have been beating my head against a wall for a few weeks trying to decided between a BMW 325i with Sport, Premium and Nav or X-Type with VDP, Nav and Bluetooth. I have a dealer locked in to order the X-Type with all my options for $36,300...but the BMW is an awesome car too, but about 2K more expensive. What do you all think?
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