What should I look out for buying a Jaguar X-Type?

What should I look for when buying a used Jaguar X-Type 2.1 automatic (2010)?

Robert Roberts (Kildare)

Feb 2014 Filed under: choosing used car

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Expert answer

Hi Robert,

The weak areas on an X-Type are the suspension and transmission. Keep an ear out for gearbox whines, knocking suspension and rattling steering columns. Wheel hubs were known to fail on earlier models but a 2010 version should be fine. Worth noting that the X-Type seems to have higher repair and maintenance costs than an equivalent BMW or Audi - rather odd for a car that shares so much with a Ford Mondeo. 

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
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