Opinion of Jaguar shop owner about Xs.
#21
we'll program a key not purchased from us but it has to be a Jaguar key. Too many issues with ebay, aftermarket keys and remotes. Yeah its a standard 1 hour fee. time doesn't matter. You know overhead, damn Toughbook laptops that are $6000 and have to be used, we have 6 and many times we're waiting for someone else to finish. I would like to use my own $1100 touch screen laptop and just load software and buy a interface. BUT NOOOOO Jaguar can tell what we use and they wont update and bitch at dealers that try. Most all good locksmiths can do it as well and get around VCM programming or replacement like on the newer cars
I had a Mercedes once and couldn't erase engine code, dealer wanted 2 hours or so. Mercedes has some secret codes, which cannot be erased by non-Mercedes scanners, I tried bunch of different scanners. Finally I went to GM foreman mechanic, he erased it using some MACK(?) scanner.
#22
" least expensive jaguar to buy" (When it was newly purchased or now (pre-owned)?)
"most expensive to own" (in terms of cost of parts, labor, reliability?)
Your response will indubitably assist those considering purchasing an X-Type, and quite possibly make me think that I made big mistake in buying 2 of them!
TIA
Last edited by BlownKitty; 03-20-2019 at 09:04 PM.
#23
The fact that you possibly bought (used) the single worse Jaguar ever manufactured...
Dude, You're boring.. My advice to you is to buy a "leaper" (or a "growler" badge) and install them on dad's Focus.. (PM me your address and I'll send you one for FREE)
You'll be a "JAG man" your friends will adore you because you own a "JAG".. and "chicks" love riding in your in (FOJAG).
Please check with your father before drilling holes into the hood of his Focus to mount a "leaper".
#24
I didn't diagnose it there. In FL:
1.I diagnosed it and was about 95% sure, it was instrument cluster. I went to talk to dealer mechanics, they said speedometers die all the time and showed me cardboard box filled with speedometers.
2.I talked to best mechanic there and guy said he could program used speedometer.
They made me buy key blank for $130(?), because second key was needed.
Everything cost me about $1000, including gas to tow.
1.I diagnosed it and was about 95% sure, it was instrument cluster. I went to talk to dealer mechanics, they said speedometers die all the time and showed me cardboard box filled with speedometers.
2.I talked to best mechanic there and guy said he could program used speedometer.
They made me buy key blank for $130(?), because second key was needed.
Everything cost me about $1000, including gas to tow.
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'would you mind clarifying that statement please (and just for fun, maybe an anecdote or 2)?
" least expensive jaguar to buy" (When it was newly purchased or now (pre-owned)?) BOTH
"most expensive to own" (in terms of cost of parts, labor, reliability?) BOTH, XJ, XK are imo better buys
Your response will indubitably assist those considering purchasing an X-Type, and quite possibly make me think that I made big mistake in buying 2 of them!
TIA
" least expensive jaguar to buy" (When it was newly purchased or now (pre-owned)?) BOTH
"most expensive to own" (in terms of cost of parts, labor, reliability?) BOTH, XJ, XK are imo better buys
Your response will indubitably assist those considering purchasing an X-Type, and quite possibly make me think that I made big mistake in buying 2 of them!
TIA
Last edited by Brutal; 03-21-2019 at 01:10 PM.
#26
I (now) understand perfectly! I bought my daughter her first car 10-years ago. She wanted a E36 M3 (NOT going to happen!), was willing to settle for a 325i (Too much power and questionable M50 DOHC, Nope!) She ended up with a 318is. The car was reliable, safe, and could keep her from getting herself into too much trouble. Within a year the car was trashed due to her not keeping it up; A rock broke one of your fog lights? NP, I can get one for $20, you pay for it I'll help you install it, someone backed into the car and damaged the rear bumper? When you get the money from insurance we'll get a used (matching bumper) and install it. 2-years later she bought a new Jeep Compass and sold the BMW for a few hundred dollars with a broken fog light, damaged rear bumper, and a host of other problems. She has her Compass washed and detailed twice a month and the oil changed every 3,000-miles..
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