Used 2003 Jaguar X-Type Sedan Consumer Reviews
Used X-Type for sale
Ford's version of a Jaguar
nypsych, 02/05/2003
2003 Jaguar X-Type 2.5 4dr AWD Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Took delivery of my new X-type in December. The motor runs well, the car is quiet. Handling, however, is not good. The car and steering wheel bounce and rumble - perhaps the AWD gears aren't smooth. As a result, the car has very poor feel of the road, since the steering wheel bounces on its own, along with the car freame - worse as the car speeds up. Ride is adequate at low speeds, however. The seat was loose and the tires underinflated and way out of balance as delivered. Handling improved a little when I had the tires balanced, but still not right (see above). Still a Ford, and a great disappointment.
My Sweet Jag...
scooterluv1, 04/25/2013
2003 Jaguar X-Type 3.0 4dr AWD Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
10 of 14 people found this review helpful
Great car! I purchased it used and for the most part, I loved it! I would buy another one and may do so in the near future...
Entry level review
OregonXtype, 09/02/2003
2003 Jaguar X-Type 2.5 4dr AWD Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
So, after looking at a number of cars to buy, I decided on the entry level X type. After signing the 3 year lease, the car was mine. I purchased a base model with a 5 speed manual. Almost right away, the heater broke, which, is a bummer in Oregon during the Winter. So, back to the dealer ship and then we waited for parts. To make a long story short, we eventually ended up with another X type as the first one was not fixable. To show there appreciation for the problem they gave me a S type as a loaner (During my three week wait) and when I got my new X type back, they upgraded me to 17" wheels at no extra charge!
Now Jaguar is the dump truck
John Insalaco, 12/30/2015
updated 01/20/2021
2003 Jaguar X-Type 3.0 4dr AWD Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
12 of 19 people found this review helpful
I got a very good price on the purchase and a year after purchase, 70000 on odometer, things started to go.Front tires lasted15000 miles.Rear window fell off the track.Vacuum hose needed to be replaced. Oxygen Sensor needed to be replaced for $750.Now the climate control is not working and I was told to look for a used Navigation Unit. Over $1000 for a used one. I will pay it off and go back to Honda's. My latest feeling is that the engine has held up well, the car rides smoothly. The computer is shot, which forces the heating controls to lock on heat defrost.It is 90 degrees and I driving with the windows open in the rain and my shirt on the defroster vents, also the cars doors do not lock.This my work car, the rest of the time I drive my wife's Acura ILX 2015. Time to retire
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X owner, 10/27/2009
2003 Jaguar X-Type 2.5 4dr AWD Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Bought my Jag used with 12,000 miles. Dealer gave us two new tires. At 22,000 had to replace all 4, this was with proper rotation schedule. Needed brakes every 30,000. It has always hated cold weather even though it was garage kept. Major hose repairs at 30,000. New battery at 60,000. Key fob still unlocks, up close. Driver door lock system had to be replaced. Drivers door panel fell off due to broken clips, twice! Not to mention the constant repair of the passenger side defroster vent so it would not rattle. Also found rust starting on hood, almost one year after rust warranty has ended. Have 78,000 miles. The engine light is on again. Trading this week. What a relief! Kept 'cause no payment.