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#31 of 2563 Handles like a FWD by mvargo1 Feb 13, 2001 (5:48 pm)
No one, outside Jaguar, has been allowed to drive the car yet, and with 60% of the power going to the rear wheels it will probably handle more like a rear wheel drive.   One other thing, if you think the dark wood is ugly buy the regular model.
#32 of 2563 re:bias by arcoates Feb 13, 2001 (5:57 pm)
Man, you people reply quickly. I love it!   It is true though that if it is a 60/40 weight bias, no matter how much you weight the vehicle down, it will handle like a FWDer. The AWD system is heavy- it adds about 350 lbs. to the passat 4MOTION.   It seems that with the exception of BMW, any car with a sport designation either comes with extremely dark wood, or the fake aluminium accents.   Jag did it with the 1998 XJR- extremely dark wood which they eventually dropped for some lighter stuff. It seems as if I am putting a lot of emphasis on wood, but one of the things Jags are known for is their fantastic wood. My XJ has more wood than a desk, and it is like a mirror. Don't ruin my ideal Jag image with PLOOD!   A.R.
#33 of 2563 again you by mvargo1 Feb 14, 2001 (12:32 pm)
#34 of 2563 sorry by mvargo1 Feb 14, 2001 (12:41 pm)
I was going to say. again you say Plood which is not accurate. The wood, even in the x-type, comes from a tree not a barrel of oil. If you don't like the dark stain. Buy the lux. model with the same burl walnut you like so much. I think the dark wood in the silverstone was outstanding and I can't wait to see what it looks like for real in the x-type. Hopefully they will have one at the New York show.   If you check my earlier post you will see that the Jag is no lightweight, but the A4 2.8 Quattro, the 330ix, and the X-type are all within 100lbs curb wt. of each other. and the Jag has more HP and torque than either of the others. If by handle like a FWD you mean you wont be able to snap the rear end around you are probably right, but that is exactly what AWD and DSC are designed to prevent.
#35 of 2563 New X Questions for Mike Vargo by robnis Feb 14, 2001 (1:13 pm)
1. When will it be available to drive?   2. What is a ballpark cost with the 3.0 engine?   3. Can one opt for the 3.o awd without a spoiler on the rear deck?
#36 of 2563 by arcoates Feb 14, 2001 (4:12 pm)
I am fully aware that the wood is real. But it is about as real as plood from acura. If I said that it was plood, I would be disputing my other point that Jaguar prides itself on it's wood. I ask you this- how can you like the wood if it is so dark that it looks like black plastic? And again, I like the sports package, so I would not go with the luxury one. I'm just not happy about the wood. Is that alright, or do we have to go over a miniscule detail again?   And I am upset that the backend won't step out on you. That is what driving a RWD car is about, and with the AWD, it seems to me like Jaguar is selling out! But there is no choice, so I may have to stick with BMW.
#37 of 2563 by rea98d Feb 14, 2001 (4:21 pm)
If Jag can make the car AWD, how hard would it be to use the S-Type's transmission (it already has the 3.0 V-6), dump all the drivetrain to the front wheels, and have a RWD Contour, er... I mean X-Type.
#38 of 2563 by arcoates Feb 14, 2001 (4:57 pm)
I think the chassis is too large for a car in the new class. I'm sure they tried everything to get RWD, but had to settle for simulated.   A.R.
#39 of 2563 Reply to Robnis by neeker Feb 15, 2001 (10:17 am)
They're keeping a pretty tight lid on everything, but I might have a couple of answers.   1. When will it be available to drive?   August 2001. The car is supposed to be at the car shows in Geneva and New York and, according to a Jag dealer here in Detroit, the car should be available for test driving late summer, early fall.   2. What is a ballpark cost with the 3.0 engine?   The cost range hasn't been nailed down, with estimates ranging from the low-30s to the low-40s. Depending on what package you get, what electronics you get (i.e. navigational, etc.), a 3.0 engine reasonably dressed-out should probably go in the 36-39k range. There's a lot of ifs built in.   3. Can one opt for the 3.o awd without a spoiler on the rear deck?    I hadn't heard or seen a spoiler on it yet and, to be honest, I doubt it would look right, but I'd be willing to bet you could get the 3 without the spoiler.
#40 of 2563 X-type pricing. by rklass Feb 15, 2001 (1:23 pm)
Jaguar has announced the base pricing for the X-type at UNDER $30,000. That includes leather and AWD. This is of course for the 5 speed 2.5, but is surprisingly affordable. Now word yet what a loaded 3.0/auto will cost.

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