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Re: X-Type Clutch Problems [axiomlover] by felipe1
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
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
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
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
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
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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Re: I guess I need re-assurances [toohuman] by oldengineer
Dec 15, 2005 (8:45 pm)
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Replying to: toohuman (Dec 15, 2005 4:53 pm)

I faced this exact situation in 2003. My thoughts:
1. The Jag has AWD standard, the BMW doesn't.
2. The Jag is a bit larger inside, a bit classier, and has a much larger trunk.
3. The Jag has the BMW outgunned on HP, but, is heavier. The Jag felt more athletic to me.
4. The Jags of late have been doing better than BMW in consumer reliability ratings.
5. Handling wise, I couldn't really tell any difference between the 2 cars.
6. The Jag depreciates worse than the BMW will. When I got down to brass tacks in negotiating with the two dealers, the Jag ended up $6K cheaper than a comparably equipped 325i w/o AWD. This negated the depreciation factor for me. I would try negotiating for a bigger discount on the Jag - perhaps by contacting one of the larger dealers. I went to Jaguar - Lexington,Ky to get the deal I wanted.
 
Just my 2cents worth:
Oldengineer
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Re: I guess I need re-assurances [toohuman] by dhanley
Dec 16, 2005 (2:11 pm)
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Replying to: toohuman (Dec 15, 2005 4:53 pm)

Well, you could do a whole comparison topic on this:
 
Quick answer is the BMW's a performance car, and the jag's more of a lux car, particularly as you have them configured, the bmw's way ahead with perf and handling. Have you driven them both back to back?
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Response by toohuman
Dec 16, 2005 (4:02 pm)
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I did drive both of them back to back. I have decided that I want/need a client/traveling car more than a performance car. I have a very nice Bullitt for performance, so I decided to go with the Jag. I feel the BMW, while probably a better car, is simply too ordinary. It seems like every attorney I know has one and I like a bit of variety in my life. The wife however, really likes the BMW so I will likely get her one next year and keep the Jag for myself.
 
I do really appreciate your comments.
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Re: I guess I need re-assurances [oldengineer] by jaxs1
Dec 16, 2005 (7:43 pm)
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Replying to: oldengineer (Dec 15, 2005 8:45 pm)

I have never heard anyone else say an X-Type had more interior room than a 325i, nor perform better.
I've heard the rear seat of an X-Type is more comparable to a Lexus IS and the perfomance and handling more like a Lexus ES.

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