Getting pished off now not being able to find a car to replace me 200sx ive just sold. Was trying to find a tidy mk4 Golf 1.8t gti but not sure if there is such a thing so looking at the other end of the scale for big bus type motors. Looked at a couple of 5 series bimmers at around the 5k mark but nothing out there really then looked at these...: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/JAGUAR-X-TYPE-...QQcmdZViewItem

Obviously they are based on a Mondeo (engine/chassis etc) but it looks a lot of car for the money, plus they are only a few years old!

Anyone had any experiences with these? Manual or Auto?? They all seem really well specced as well!!! Bit old mannish / pipe / slippers but bet they are lovely to drive! (not fussed about performance etc!)

Chris

 

Lovely looking car mate....always been tempted for the missus BUT i cant get Mondeo out my head so bought her one instead and saved shit loads

 

Exacly my thoughts as well Phil. Me mates are saying just buy a Mondeo as they are the same which I can see there point, BUT the Jags look sooo much better, plus the interiors arent exactly the same as an old Mondy!!!!

Seem so cheap as well for what you get!

Chris

 

they drive so badly I can't express it using words!!

Alex

 

What a ridiculous statement!!!!

 

ridiculous
adjective
stupid or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at:


They are appalling in my opinion - but I have only had the displeasure of driving 3 different derivatives!

You of course are welcome to defend them!

A mondeo is a MUCH better car!

Alex

 

I only just noticed some of them are AWD!? Why didn't they make 4wd mondeos?
They look nice but looking at the dashboard it doesn't really look that posh when you think Jaguar.. Just my opinion though!
You wanna get a passat mate A lot of car for the money!

 

Alex - why do they drive so badly??!!! They are basically a tarted up Mondeo!!

mk1 - orion - boy - Not a fan of Passats unfortunately matey

Chris

 

In what way do you think a mondeo is better exactly? I can only assume its sarcasm surely?

Ive driven quite a few, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, diesels in SE's and Sports.

I personally think they drive really nice and are sooo comfortable. The 3.0 are pretty quick too and i believe there about 220 bhp. For around Ł5k you get so much for your money.

Ok the 2.0's are pretty gutless but thats why they made the reasonable 2.5 and the even better 3.0.

And for anyone to think its just a mondeo is a bit neive in my opinion. Totally different car in so many ways, and much much better.

I think the one in the link will go for a bit more than Ł5k though personally, as its a fully specced up 3.0 sport which usually command top money. Ive seen a few with the blood red leather and they look so

 

We have one in the family. Not a bad car at all, although the family member does get ribbed regading its mondy heritage lol!

Cant believe how much they're worth now was 30k+ when new.

 

Seems strange to get mixed views over it!!! ok im not expected it to be a rocket ship or track car but would've thought it cant be that bad!!!!

s1rst - i think ill have a looky for the 2.5 v6 sport ones, not sure what the fuel consumption will be like. What are the manuals g.box ones like or is it worth getting an auto??

Chris

 

I personally prefer auto's in this type of car but nothing wrong with the manauls mate. Very smooth and precise. All depends on what you prefer though really.

 

I would prefer a manual to be honest as I dont think the missus will like driving an auto (she's never tried one and wont want to try one!!!!!). Would've thought the manuals would be cheaper to buy as well but probably harder to sell wouldnt they?!

Chris

 

Not sure on how values differ, but just spotted this one. Up on miles but seems cheap enough though. And it has the red leather too.

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www...00706269992294

 

Yeah looks nice although the colour isnt all that! Got to be black with the red or cream leather!!

 

Yeah i agree on the colour, not the best. I prefer the grey or black myself, although i am a fan of the bright red ones too.

 

The brakes are like wood and going round corners is an interetsing experience!

Why isn't there a mondeo 4x4... now theres a good! I posted along time ago about why that was but Rainbum went off on one so I won't mention is again.

COUGH Lincon COUGH

Alex

 

Was that an SE out of interest mate, as im sure the Sports had better suspension?

I never found the brakes to be poor or found the handling poor, although to be fair i never used to drive them that fast to notice i suppose. Not really that type of car to be pushed to its limits in my opinion.

 

...certain people can obviously only drive certain vehicles!


...stay away from the cream leather as it dirty's up a bit quick especially if you dont change your clothes often!

 

to be honest I really can't remember! It was about 2-3 years ago now.

Alex