Andy X400 3.0

Most people like the original factory look . I like the " different " look and all the tints can be peeled off quite easily if need be . If your happy with the tints just leave them on . Cheers , Andy .

Hi Amal , i had a slight brake squeal when i bought my car . On closer inspection all the brake calipers were looking rusty and tired so i had them all refurbished and painted gloss black by BIGG RED brake caliper specialists . They cost around £320 for all four, and came back like brand new , no problems since .

Just realised this is a old post lol

Hi Amal , that doesn't sound to bad for a V8 to me , about 25 mpg . I get 30 mpg out of my V6 3.0 X-type on the motorway at a steady 70 mph with cruise control on .

Try these guys , they may be able to help you out www.clusterrepairsuk.co.uk

I am currently paying £335 through 1st Central for my 3.0 X-type , but every year my renewal comes in at a silly price so have to have a shop round every year . Last year RAC were the cheapest at £340 and on renewal they were asking for £750 !!! no accidents points etc , so where do they pull these prices from ??

Absolute bargain . If it was for a X-type i would snap his hand off

I had all the trim on my x-type hydro dipped and was very happy with the results .

My remote opens the car but struggles to lock it . This link was on recently regarding the x-type remote , Cheers, Andy.

I might try that myself as a couple of buttons are a bit temperamental . Cheers, Andy .

Hi Phil , they are a universal fit ( not genuine jaguar ) and just slide over the existing pipe and clamp on with three screws , take a couple of minutes to fit . Regards . Andy .

Are your tailpipes round or oval ? i have two of these available if they will fit http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sports-Road-65mm-83mm-Chrome-Plated-Steel-Straight-Exhaust-Tail-Pipe-Kit-Car-Van-/281827870381?hash=item419e4006ad:g:9moAAOSwB-1Y61WX

I bought these off e-bay last year for my x-type they look great and took a few minutes to fit , i think they were £35 for the pair . Regards , Andy .

I bought these off e-bay last year for my x-type they look great and took a few minutes to fit , i think they were £35 for the pair . Regards , Andy .

Great cars but hard to get rid of this day and age . To own a older Jaguar in my opinion you are probably a " car enthusiast " so the target buyers are narrowed down immensely . The average joe is looking for a economical cheap road tax / low insurance car to run . I think you have got to just be lucky and have the right person looking at the right time in the right area , as some people just don't like travelling very far to look at a vehicle . Your car looks fantastic with a great colour , good mileage , nice 2.5 engine and seems very well looked after . It has a lot going for it so i hope you get a good fair price for it Regards , Andy .

As Steve says , don't be put off used cars . My X-Type had numerous problems ( nothing major ) and i have gradually worked through everything and as my car is my hobby i have spent a couple of grand getting the car just as i want it , new wheels , hydro dipped carbon dash , refurbed calipers ( £300 ) , mesh grille top and bottom , all front bulbs upgraded , you get the picture . The car is 99% how i want it , it looks great , drives fantastic and always puts a smile on my face . Money well spent in my eyes . I will probably be fed up when i have nothing more to do to it lol

I have e-mailed two or three car key specialists regarding a replacement / spare key and haven't heard back from one single one of them . Same as a firm i messaged for a price for a auto gearbox oil change ...........same again , no reply . Some of these company's are either ignorant , don't want your business or both . Iv'e given up for now lol .

Awesome i love it

I am thinking about doing the same Colin , any chance of putting a photo up to see what it looks like ? Cheers , Andy

I believe ( correct me if i'm wrong ) the ABS light must be working properly to pass a MOT and EML is not a MOT failure . I had the same kind of problem with mine when i bought it EML light not working at all . I had the cluster apart as far as i dare go and am no nearer finding out what the problem is . There are no codes showing and the car runs spot on so i am not that concerned about it . I would certainly try getting my money back as someone has clearly been trying to hide something . Regards , Andy .

Every year i shop around and end up changing insurers . Last year RAC were cheapest , but on renewal they more than DOUBLED what they wanted the year before . How can this happen when nothing has changed , no accidents , points etc ? Back with 1st Central now at £335 fully comp for 3.0 L X-type who were cheapest the year before RAC and then did the same thing by nearly doubling the renewal price . Why don't these company's just look after their existing customers instead of the new ones ? Probably just hoping people auto renew and not shop around . Personally i think people are a bit more wiser these days and fifteen minutes on the net can save you a fortune .

Hi Walter , as you say the oe bulbs are very poor indeed . I have Phillips Diamond vision in mine , which are considerably better and have a more modern white look . There are plenty to choose from at various prices on e-bay , also Halfords sell brighter bulbs which should be the H1 fitting . Cheers , Andy.

I had lots of small problems with my x - type when i bought it , most of them were sorted out for a few pounds . Stick with it as it hopefully will be worth it in the end . Mine is just about where i want it now and i'm glad i kept it and has been worth every penny spent . It is really disheartening to buy a car and find it has problems but most of your problems can be sorted quite easily . Plenty of cheap spares on e-bay . Cheers , Andy .

I bought mine off e-bay and my mechanic fitted it in no time and i'm very happy with it . If my car wasn't booked in for another job i would have done it myself as it's very straight forward .

Might be worth just buying a used replacement off e-bay there is one on there for £8 plus postage . Might have had something spilt in it . Cheers , Andy .