New Member, Looking to buy a 2005 X-Type 3.0L
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04-08-2009, 07:41 PM
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New Member, Looking to buy a 2005 X-Type 3.0L
Hey guys!
I'm a new guy on here looking to buy 2005 X-Type 3.0L. I've searched a lot on this forum, and I believe its a solid car, and that all the major bugs have been worked out.
The car is in beautiful condition. The interior is flawless and the body is almost just as good but the dealer is going to address those issues.
Here's the vin on the car: SAJWA51A35WE54926. The carfax report revealed nothing major, and that there was about 3 services done to it over its lifetime. Im kind of bummed the manufacturer's warranty is up at then end of the month, but Oh well i guess.
its got about 25,900 miles on it, and its selling for 14,900. Its got Naviagtion, Heated Seats, Trip Computer, Parking Sensors, Leather and Wood Steering Wheel Trim, just to name a few.
Unfortunately is doesnt have DSC, but I can live with that.
But, i've got a few questions for you all, and one of them are your impressions on the Navigation System? im sure if you've got the latest maps its great, but what are your likes and dislikes?
for those of you who got extended warranty's, who did you go through, what kind of money did you put into one?
we're going for the final inspection on saturday and I'm really excited. This will be a giant upgrade for me from my 1996 Eagle Talon ESi.
Thank for your feedback!
I'm a new guy on here looking to buy 2005 X-Type 3.0L. I've searched a lot on this forum, and I believe its a solid car, and that all the major bugs have been worked out.
The car is in beautiful condition. The interior is flawless and the body is almost just as good but the dealer is going to address those issues.
Here's the vin on the car: SAJWA51A35WE54926. The carfax report revealed nothing major, and that there was about 3 services done to it over its lifetime. Im kind of bummed the manufacturer's warranty is up at then end of the month, but Oh well i guess.
its got about 25,900 miles on it, and its selling for 14,900. Its got Naviagtion, Heated Seats, Trip Computer, Parking Sensors, Leather and Wood Steering Wheel Trim, just to name a few.
Unfortunately is doesnt have DSC, but I can live with that.
But, i've got a few questions for you all, and one of them are your impressions on the Navigation System? im sure if you've got the latest maps its great, but what are your likes and dislikes?
for those of you who got extended warranty's, who did you go through, what kind of money did you put into one?
we're going for the final inspection on saturday and I'm really excited. This will be a giant upgrade for me from my 1996 Eagle Talon ESi.
Thank for your feedback!
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04-08-2009, 08:07 PM
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one thing I forgot to ask were about the HID lights. It doesnt come with them, but I've read around on here about some ones on ebay. Anyways, for those of you with the $70 ones, how do you like them and would the installation be difficult for a mediocre car guy?
and lastly, i had subs in my Eagle Talon. they're two 10 inch pioneers with a kenwood amp. I believe they push about 200 watts rms. Anyways, they were perfect in my hatchback eagle talon, but would it be worth putting them in the jag with the nice alpine speakers? Ideally I'd like to go to BEst Buy or some car audio place to have them installed and put a switch on them when I want to hear a little bump. but i wasnt sure if thatd be a good idea with the nice stock speakers that come in the jag. what are your guys's .02?
and lastly, i had subs in my Eagle Talon. they're two 10 inch pioneers with a kenwood amp. I believe they push about 200 watts rms. Anyways, they were perfect in my hatchback eagle talon, but would it be worth putting them in the jag with the nice alpine speakers? Ideally I'd like to go to BEst Buy or some car audio place to have them installed and put a switch on them when I want to hear a little bump. but i wasnt sure if thatd be a good idea with the nice stock speakers that come in the jag. what are your guys's .02?
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04-09-2009, 07:09 AM
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Fez, when you say the $70 ebay HIDs, I am assuming you are talking about just replacing the bulbs, not getting the true HID headlights. There is a slight difference between the two.
Now, with that being said, I am one of the people that have installed HID bulbs into my car. Granted, I did them on the fog lights, not the head lights. IT isn't a hard job, but be prepared for a little bit of fabrication work. If you look back through the posts, you will see where I did a step by step for atleast the fog lamps of what I did. Not a hard job, but be prepared for more than simply cutting 2 wires and mounting the bulb in the back of the headlight assembly. Also, please note that HID bulbs are polarity sensitive. So, you need to make sure that the positive wire for the HID assemblies are connected to the positive wire for the headlights.
Now, with that being said, I am one of the people that have installed HID bulbs into my car. Granted, I did them on the fog lights, not the head lights. IT isn't a hard job, but be prepared for a little bit of fabrication work. If you look back through the posts, you will see where I did a step by step for atleast the fog lamps of what I did. Not a hard job, but be prepared for more than simply cutting 2 wires and mounting the bulb in the back of the headlight assembly. Also, please note that HID bulbs are polarity sensitive. So, you need to make sure that the positive wire for the HID assemblies are connected to the positive wire for the headlights.
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04-09-2009, 06:31 PM
2005's have most of the kinks worked out.
Does it not have DSC? I thought the new, non-VC transfer case required DSC in order for the AWD system to transfer power (e.g. active braking of a slipping wheel). I'd double check that.
Take the car for a test drive and always start COLD. Do not let the dealer warm the car up for your convenience. I did test drives with an ex-gf a couple of years ago and it's amazing the plethora of grinding sounds you hear on a -10oF day. It will also isolate sources of vibration. Namely, it will separate cold tire vibration from more serious driveline issues, which is a common X-Type complaint.
No extended warranty on mine; I've decided to put up with the non-sense issues on my older 2003 (small leak in oil pan gasket/9 hours labor; inaccurate fuel gauge/another laborious job). Had I paid for those repairs, I'd still be less than break-even on a $2500 extended warranty (assuming $0 deductible), and I've owned my car for a half dozen years now.
Lastly, if you live anywhere near snow, buy aftermarket rustproofing.
--Geoff
'03 X-Type Sport 147k km (94k mi)
Does it not have DSC? I thought the new, non-VC transfer case required DSC in order for the AWD system to transfer power (e.g. active braking of a slipping wheel). I'd double check that.
Take the car for a test drive and always start COLD. Do not let the dealer warm the car up for your convenience. I did test drives with an ex-gf a couple of years ago and it's amazing the plethora of grinding sounds you hear on a -10oF day. It will also isolate sources of vibration. Namely, it will separate cold tire vibration from more serious driveline issues, which is a common X-Type complaint.
No extended warranty on mine; I've decided to put up with the non-sense issues on my older 2003 (small leak in oil pan gasket/9 hours labor; inaccurate fuel gauge/another laborious job). Had I paid for those repairs, I'd still be less than break-even on a $2500 extended warranty (assuming $0 deductible), and I've owned my car for a half dozen years now.
Lastly, if you live anywhere near snow, buy aftermarket rustproofing.
--Geoff
'03 X-Type Sport 147k km (94k mi)
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04-09-2009, 09:20 PM
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nice, thanks for the advice.
I'll definately read up more on the HID install. It comes with the standard projector lights, and I have a little trouble seeing at night so i really want to upgrade to HID lights. I'm thinking glacier blue for me.
any other opinions on the car, namely the nagivation, possible sub install, and extendend warranty experiences?
I'll definately read up more on the HID install. It comes with the standard projector lights, and I have a little trouble seeing at night so i really want to upgrade to HID lights. I'm thinking glacier blue for me.
any other opinions on the car, namely the nagivation, possible sub install, and extendend warranty experiences?
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#8
04-09-2009, 10:33 PM
2005 Estate
Bought mine in August 2008. Had just over 14,000 klics on the odometer, and warranty good to October 2009. Phenomenal car compared to my numerous daily drivers in the past.
Local dealer has been excellent with regard to service and a prop-shaft replacement owing to a noisy, in cold temperatures, centre shaft bearing.
I truly will say this is the finest car I have ever owned, except for the vintage 1969 E-type which I have treasured and maintained since 1972.
Of course, like comparing apples and oranges with regard to the pair of Jags.
Enjoy!
Cheers,
Bruce
Local dealer has been excellent with regard to service and a prop-shaft replacement owing to a noisy, in cold temperatures, centre shaft bearing.
I truly will say this is the finest car I have ever owned, except for the vintage 1969 E-type which I have treasured and maintained since 1972.
Of course, like comparing apples and oranges with regard to the pair of Jags.
Enjoy!
Cheers,
Bruce
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04-10-2009, 07:27 AM
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X2 on the cold start as suggested.
I have projectors and can see fine at night, FWIW.
If you decide on an extended warranty, my advice would be to purchase one shortly before the factory warranty expires. You will get the best price at that time.
I suggest you have the car examined by an independent mechanic prior to purchase, if possible.
Good luck!
I have projectors and can see fine at night, FWIW.
If you decide on an extended warranty, my advice would be to purchase one shortly before the factory warranty expires. You will get the best price at that time.
I suggest you have the car examined by an independent mechanic prior to purchase, if possible.
Good luck!
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