I got a good deal on a very low mileage but venerable 2.0 diesel X-type in very good condition.
It had new brake pads and disks, which were binding so i ended up fitting new calipers - I couldn't resist painting them red 😎
It also needed an EGR blanking plate to stop it smoking, although I have a known good EGR from a Mondeo Ghia I might fit. It now goes really well. Suspension is tight as a drum and handling is lovely, can't believe its an estate!
I know X-Types get some stick from those who think it's just a bodyshell on a Mondeo with no real differences, but now I've owned the two cars with same engine and age, I can vouch for the Jag being much more of a 'drivers car' even though the Mondeo was really nice (and actually had lots more toys!)
Amazing how cheap to buy and insure, and it actually seems to do better MPG than the Mondeo (or the horrible Fiat Stilo I had as a stopgap in between them).
Hoping to keep this car for a good while and will be looking after it.
