X-type reliability

The X type is based on a Ford Platform (Mondeo, in the UK) and uses a Ford
engine, also from the Mondeo as is much of the switchgear. Not to say theres
anything wrong with that.

"Aspenologies" wrote in
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> There is always going to be that Bad-Apple in the bunch. I purchased a
> BMW 325 a few years back for $10k, then dumped another $5k into it when
> the computer crashed, the radiator overheated and caused an engine
> issue....So because of that I will never buy another BMW? No...That is
> not the case. I own a 2002 X-Type and purchased it with about 32k
> miles. It is now at 49k and the most important thing that I see is that
> you get a Certified Manufacturers warranty. It does cover
> bumper-to-bumper for 7 years or 100,000 miles (so now it is basically
> over time-wise) but the warranty does not cover a few things. Our
> Jaquar hood-ornament actually rusted at the attachment and then almost
> fell off while driving. That was not covered. We replaced the tires
> all-around. That was not covered. Everything else including
> oil-changes, light bulbs, locking issues with the trunck (several times
> went back for that), the moon-roof needed reprogramming, and car washes
> are all free. We have enjoyed this car, feel very safe it it, the
> all-wheel drive is excellent. Our only minor issues are that it gets
> about 21 mpg (we would like to have 30 or 40 - ya right), it is abit
> small inside with a 4 year old, it only has 1 cup-holder (wife and I
> trade-off) and our model doesn't have heated seats. However, it is
> probably the sharpest looking car in the neighborhood and shows as it is
> a $30,000 new car. My car before this was a 1995 XJS Convertable (super
> sharp) so I AM a Jag guy. I don't think they have a SUV, but if they
> did, I would probably buy it. Keep up your maintenance and enjoy the
> car. It is not a glorified Ford, rather the car is superior european
> manufacturing - How many other cars windows all go down with a touch-of
> a button (not many), How many other cars look so sharp (not many)....
> Just my two cents worth. Michael at Aspenologies
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