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Replying to: toohuman (Feb 11, 2006 10:23 am)
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Replying to: desertguy (Feb 11, 2006 6:02 pm) |
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Replying to: tinamarie (Feb 11, 2006 6:35 am) |
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Anyone considering buying an x-type...PLEASE READ on!!!!! I purchased my 2004 x-type brand new from the dealer in March of 2004.....since then.....it has been in for service 14 TIMES!!!!!! Not only have I been shuttled between rental cars....when I receive my "car" back (I use the word car loosley b/c my mountain bike is more reliable) it is infact not fixed, but continues with its issues and dies repeatedly or as Jag puts it...goes into safe mode. good thing the car is out to stay safe, b/c on several instances, my safety was compromised. For any person considering purchasing a $30k near luxury auto, there are many other offerings from BMW to Lexus that would provide better reliablity and service. I also own a BMW 3-series so I know from experience.
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Replying to: myjagsuks (Feb 18, 2006 5:58 pm) |
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| I recently bought a 2002 X-Type - big difference from my 86 Volvo with 280,000 miles. I am noticing a whistle noise coming from the climate control fan when the fan is on speed bars 2-5 or auto. While it's not loud, it's enough to be noticeable and annoying. The service technician listened to it and said it is working as designed. I would appreciate any feedback. Thanks, | |
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About a month ago, I purchased a new, 2005 leftover base X-type (MSRP $30,995). So far, I am really impressed with the car. I'm hoping for advice on a couple of issues: -I paid $23,700 for the car, price included $6000 cash back for dealer marketing support. After doing online research after the fact (not the smartest time to do research, I know), I think I could have done much better on the price. Any thoughts? -The clutch. Any of you driving the 5-speed know what I'm talking about. It is stiff, vague, a little unpredictable, not too smooth. Even though I am a highly experienced stick-shift driver, I've stalled, grinded, and rev-ved with this clutch. I've read some of you having the dealer adjust the clutch reporting good results. What should I say to the service department to get the maximum benefit from a clutch adjustment on this car? Thanks. I've enjoyed reading back through the pages of this forum. Learned a lot. |
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Replying to: likintheleaper (Feb 26, 2006 7:47 pm) - $23,700 is a good price. Could you have done better? Maybe, but there are so many variables that you should just let it be and enjoy the car. - The clutch never really gets that much better. As you put some miles on the car, the starts will be smoother as the clutch plates break-in, but it will remain stiff and vague. When I asked the dealer to check it out, they said it was working as designed, but greased the linkage (I think) and it seemed smoother afterwards. Shifts into 2nd are still the most challenging when it comes to smoothness, but you do get better at it. It is best driven hard when the shifts become more predictable and natural. Driving in stop and go traffic - pain in the neck. I compared the clutch stiffness in other cars and X-Type's is similar to that in a Mustang, GTO and Porsche. Then you have a number of cars with really soft and extremely easy to operate clutches such as Acura TL, BMW 3, Honda Accord. Do you have any whinning from your drivetrain at highway speeds (70mph)? Is there whistling sound at 5th gear at exactly 50mph coming from engine (transmission) area? Those are my major issues for now.
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Replying to: axiomlover (Feb 28, 2006 8:48 am) I had a feeling the clutch was "working as designed", but I'll still ask the dealer to check it out. It's not horrible, and yes, much like that of a Mustang. And the majority of my clutch experience is with Japanese and German cars, so I guess that's what I am used to. I do notice the whistle at EXACTLY 50mph in 5th. I'll mention that to the dealer as well, but it sounds like a common, unresolved issue for some here. AWD issue? I've only had the car to 60mph so far but when I get it to 70, I will listen for any whining from the drivetrain and let you know. Something strange happened to me today. I think it may be a general ABS issue and not one specifically related to the car. I had to make a quick stop at a traffic light where the road has several buckles one right after another a few feet apart. My ABS kicked in, the brake pedal got soft and it felt like the car was not going to stop, although it did. My theory is that tires were off the ground ever so slightly going over these bumps while I was braking and the ABS sensed this. It was an uncommon braking situation and attributed it to that. After that I tested the brakes and drove cautiously just in case. I did not experience any further problems. I am loving the car more every day. I've always liked the design of the car and now that I own one, I realize there is so much more to it than just it's looks.
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