New Company Car

[Maycott]

Hello Jaguar people

I've just joined a new company and have to select my first company car from the pool

3 offered that fit my criteria of a diesel estate:

- Mazda 6 on a 04 plate with 33,000 miles, low spec
- Jaguar X-type estate 2.0D classic estate on a 55 plate with 4,500 miles: midnight black and standard (lack of) spec
- Jaguar X-type 2.0D SE in Ultraviolet with Stone. 04 plate with 11,500 miles

I went for option three....so....

Did I pick the right Jaguar and can I join the Jaguar club now?

[triple7]

Out of the options yes. Now you can get down to making it personal. ebay are great for bits, providing you are allowed.

Pop over here too: www.x-type.org.uk/

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[Maycott]

Thanks, I'll check out the X-type website

Haven't got the car yet, its being delivered next wednesday so I'll see what it has and hasn't actually got then

[triple7]

Looks like this, but without the Aruba 18' alloys. Look on ebay and buy some. Easy just to swap on and off. SE has most of the kit as standard.



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>> Edited by triple7 on Wednesday 22 February 17:33

>> Edited by triple7 on Wednesday 22 February 17:34

[Maycott]

Oops, sorry, the 04 plate SE is an estate as well. Thats what I've gone for, but the colour looks good

[triple7]

Estate is a good looker to!

G

[Maycott]

I actually love the looks of the estate, it reminds me a little bit (hangs head in shame), of my Volvo V40 T4 that I will be selling to make way for it. Seriously, the basic shape is very similar!

[triple7]

Maycott said:

I actually love the looks of the estate, it reminds me a little bit (hangs head in shame), of my Volvo V40 T4 that I will be selling to make way for it. Seriously, the basic shape is very similar!

Don't mention the 'V' word in the Jag forum!!!!

I agree, I think the X estate is the best looking in the range!

G

>> Edited by triple7 on Thursday 23 February 11:22

[triple7]

Here we go...........................



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[xkrman]

I would have had the Mazda, X-Type is OK though. Enjoy

[clemstar]

Good choice, I've got a 55 plate X Type 2.0D Sport, in Midnight Black, my only mistake is I should have gone for the Estate.

[Maycott]

Well, it arrived today

Doesn't feel appreciably slower than the 2.2 version I had on test, and the 5 speed gearbox is much nicer to use than the 6 speed. The lever seems to be better positioned too.

Its an SE, but no sat' nav' - should an 04 plate car have this as standard or was it fitted later? Or, much more likely, am I badly confused?

Overall though, I'm very pleased. The car is great to drive and may judt persuade me to order another once the remainder of the lease expires

[triple7]

Think satnav is always an option, unless it is a Limited Edition.

Pics, when you can.

G

[Maycott]

I would take pictures, but the car only managed to function for 18 hours.

Yes, its already broken down and is at Webbers in Basinsgtoke awaiting attention.

I now have a Mondeo ST TDCI on loan until it is repaired...nice car actually, if only the interior was a bit higher rent!

The Jaguar seems to have a glow plug problem, the dash light is flashing and the car refuses to start....anyone else experienced this?

[Maycott]

Hurrah

After a week at Webbers Jaguar, they reckon they have fixed it!

I'll get to find out what its really like now!