Back in 2000/2001 there was a proposed X-Type R. I was an engineer at Jaguar cars then working on the supercharged V6 that was going to go in it. Part of the reason that it was canned was becuase the V6 engine wasn't reliably up to 330+ bhp, which it needed at the time. There were some supercharged "Mondeo" mules going round Coventry but Jag was getting short of cash and had to, unfortunatley can it, along with X600 - "F-Type".
@@lewis72 oh, after 14 yers im so happy of a your reply. I don't like that the new V6 is a V8 without 2 cilinders, because it is a 90 degredee engine. So this one is bad balanced. One quest: I have an rare Xj super eight x350, whit 4.2 Supercharged. I love that engine, but why you engineers don't use a Twin Screw Supercharger? It is much better than a Eaton, because this it heats the air and it's ineffective at high rotations. I understand the eaton on 4.0 litere, because it's the first generacion, but on 4.2 litre not. P.S. this is just my 2 cent, i love ur job 👍
That's the feeling I am starting to get from mine now. Seems to be good at almost everything with just a few problems here and there. Might not be the most economical thing but it's special being in that car
I own a 2006 X-Type 3.0 and I love the car. The interior is beautiful, and the road handling is just as excellent. The 260 hp is well balanced for the frame, but the gear ranges (1-3) should be longer. After 5 years, you still get people making comments about the looks of the car. The faults I have found are the brakes.. Keep the pads changed, the heated seats.. they dont last, and the headlights are the hardest bulbs I have ever changed on any car.
I own a 3.0L X-Type Jaguar and I must say there is nothing like it. Jaguar may have mechanical/ electronic issues but the ride in it it's just amazing! Unlike the BMW especially the 3 series where it's very common everywhere. I have as well had a close friend that owns a 3 series and drives excellent. But for me personally JAG!
just put my 2003 3.0 AWD manual through MOT no advisories after 18 years of being on the road never garaged and out in all weathers but looked after she still goes like a jaguar powerful yet sleek and silent
Oh and my dad bought an X-Type 2.5 Automatic some 8 months ago...it's a brilliant car to drive, even 194 hp pull the car quite amazingly!!! I've driven it only once since then but its "taste" has stood on my feet... will never go away!!! By the way I'm very excited with a Fiat Tipo 1.4 now...XD
Why the Jag is better: - It´s a Jaguar, it´s not normal car - The Jag is a beauty - Who´s interested in top speed, only idiots or bad cars need it - I know this car, it´s great - German car-magazines would never say the Jag is better
Including the unique twin bearing McPerson strut, X-type's chassis engineering is admirable and its ZF servotronic 2 steering system is best in the class. and the paint work quality is exceptional. In the aspect of making cars, sharing parts doesn't mean a problem. You'd better make a judgement after taking a real world experience or experiment. Cheers.
I'm a proud owner of a BMW 330i. If you ever get a chance to drive one, don't pass it up. It corners better than anything else i've ever driven. The engine purrs. Love it!!!
The X-type has true Jaguar identity in spite of that preconception. Mike Cross and Trivey( Jaguar engineers)accomplished a good job on Ford's platform. Using the excellent platform is not a problem and the chassis of the X-type is just derived from the Mondeo, it is not shared but modified for Jaguar.
My mint condition 3.0 Jaguar X Type attracts a lot more attention than a BMW. Unfortunately I get a lot of jealous drivers, wanting to race me in their rice burners. For the most part I've gotten used to it and ignore their ignorance.
I found that the 3 Series BMW (a 2002 320i model) rode too hard and had too much noise come through from the rear suspension (I did Coventry to Cardiff and back in one). I did Cov - Durham and back in a 2.5 X-Type and found it uch more refined and had an excellent ride. To me, the 5 Series (E39) is a much more sorted car than the 3 Series. There's a lot of opinionated bollocks on this thread too. I was an engineer at Jag for 4 years so know the X-Type from drawing board (CAD tube) to forecourt.
I actully own a Jaguar S type 3.0 and i use it for track day events and Every one is always amazed how well this Car does weather its drift event or autocross Track its always a great performer then once back on the street i can have a calm quite Comfortable Drive .. Jaguar's are truly the best of both worlds
Great video.I currently drive the 2003 jag type x 2.5 l, even tough i like the look of the car, especially the interior, I miss my BMW. Now selling it to get the 2003 BMW 330 CI. I cannot wait.:)
@minniethe3rd My BMW has over 140K miles not kilometers and it drives like new. All I ever did was scheduled maintenance like oil changes and tune ups. Not long ago I took it to Washington D.C on a 3000 miles trip . Nothing went wrong not even mentioning that I was speeding and racing everyone on the way. 100% performance 100% reliability.
Sharing parts made the price reasonable for the car euipped with AWD as standard. In spite of the initial quality problems in 2001-2003, now JD power says the X-type's mechanical reliability is among the best( 5 stars) in its class at the moment. That's the result.
When it comes to the automatic transmisson, Land Rover FreeLander, VW golf, Jatta, etc. are using the same type of AT made by JATCO. Can you tell that they actually shares the AT? All the specs are different and specific for each makers, and the AJ V6 and Duratec V6 are more different from each other although they are produced in the same engine factory in the US.
I drive an X-Type 3.0, and I can tell you that these two cars are quite different but both very good. The Jag rides and grips better, the BMW steers and handles better - performance is virtually identical. The X has a bad reputation which is quite undeserved, though Jaguar COULD have designed it better - it's too front heavy and the transfer case is poor.
x type looks more lyk a higher end car then the bmw in looks.. in my opinion.. the jag looks lyk a car tht u would spend a fortune on but its pretty affordable.. love it
@crazzywolf37 I agre with you that the less computers thre are in a car the better it is. That's why I own an Alfa Romeo 146 from 1999, it is an 1.4 liter one but it is huge fun to drive - handles brilliantly, goes really fast for its cc, and all the rest of it. Take care of your Kag mate, what year;s model is your's? The one we have in the family is a late 2007's one.
Nope, The V6 in the Mondeos was the KL series engine (170hp), the V6 in the X Type is the AJ series variant of the Duratec series engines (191hp due to Jag's proprietary cams, intake, and variable valve timing). These engines were originally designed by Porsche, but the design was sold to Mazda (another Ford subsidiary). These are excellent engines and recently won a 14 hour endro I competed in at Daytona. It beat out about a dozen 300 series. O, and there are no balance shafts. I've built 2.
Would you tell me what button in the X-type is shared with the Mondeo? There is no Ford button in the X-type interior, all parts that shared with Mondeo is just fuses and functional parts, that acomplishes Jaguar's high quality. And part sharing is no problem in car industry field and there are many other cars that share more parts with others than the X-type and Mondeo do.
BTW, the 330i weight is 3020 lbs | 1369.9 kg the X-type(manual) is 3428 lbs | 1554.9 kg , 1595 kg( auto) BMW 330xi is 3153 lbs | 1430.2 kg BMW's recent models are heavier( similar to the X-type) than the previous models for enhancing the chassis rigidity and so on.
We have to bear in mind that in the drag race, 4-wheel drive cars are notoriously difficult to get of the line properly, and the driver there messed the start. The BMW would still have won, but by a much smaller margin. We have a Jag X-Type 2.5 in the family and we all love it, it is just a very nice car and that's the end of it. Go Jag!
@wildman261 It was actually me that suggested theres a new replacement for the x type on the way. Jaguar are planning to announce something in 2012. Concept pictures look like a smaller XF. Thats all I know for now.
@crazzywolf37 I agree with everything you said, but our Jag has not fallen apart mate... what did you do to it to fall apart??? Do you mean the gearbox - is your's an automatic? Ours is an automatic.
@medium95 I find a lot of people dislike it because they dont consider it a real jag but thats just being silly.Its one of the best jags,all wheel drive and practical,luxurious as well.
@MurkaDurka EXCEPT! the jaguar x-type was built to compete with the BMW 330i.... i own a jag 2004 x-type 3.0 sport and i cream my freind in his 330i. they are both built to be compact executive sedans with enough power to carry their weight against the big dogs. they both do it well and both are very evenly matched.
@@medium95 I pimped out my BMW with a spoiler and cut custom vents on the hood. Very nice car I love how it drives. The Jaguar I have I just got it running 2 days ago and its been sitting since 2016 I bought it 6 months ago. However when the Jaguar turned on and my mechanic revved the engine all of the built up dirt in the exhaust pipes came shooting out. Both are very sporty cars and very similar. Stock wise I would say Jaguar X Type looks better but the way I customized my BMW I would say the BMW is better.
@@Smashinq Congratulations on your modification on the 330i, I guess it should be looking aggressive and nice. BTW I like the steering feel and ride quality of the X-type. It drives gently and effortlessly and also performs well on snow thanks to its permanent AWD . What model year or the X-type do you have? I have 2003 and 2004 X-type 3.0 . I prefer 2003 MY because it is more reliable and performs better on the snow, just in my case.
@@medium95 My Jaguar is a 2002. One of the previous owners had it custom welded exhaust tips I would guess 4 inchs wide each side and its also straight piped. However I haven't gotten to drive it because it needs 4 tires and all fluids like coolant and engine oil need to be changed. Its a baby blue Jag and I'm going to be painting the rims glossy black.
@@Smashinq Your X-type is older than mine. I think 2002-2003 X-type is the most luxurious version when it comes to leather and AWD system including viscous coupling. I once had 2002 X-type 2.5 from 2002 to 2011. All of my family loved that car so much. When maintained properly, the X-type should severe quite good even in comparison to now-a-day cars. As you know, all fluids and oils including brake fluid should be changed according to the proper intervals. I hope your X-type is satisfying and be loved as mine.
I admit BMW 330i is faster than Jaguar X-type 3.0, but all weather capability( such as for snow road) made the ride softer, the X-type rolls and pitches according to the weight transfer, and this is necessary feed-backs.
Professional drivers handles the cars well without DSC or TCS, the cars basic dynamic characters were shown in the slalom test. Ofcourse they can handle the car to be seen worse than it actually is, and that is often the way Jaguars were tested by the commercial Journalists, if you believe or not. ;o)
Above all, the X-type is all-round player as all Jaguars are, not a sprinter like BMWs. On the snow or slippery roads, the X-type would easily outperform the BMW 330i. Why didn't they compare the X-type 2.5 with the 325 xi? Isn't it because that the X-type 2.5 was faster than 325xi? Jaguar engineering is just good enough. Remember the passenger cars are not racing cars, speed is just a part of them, Jaugar is blending the ride quality, steering feel, ride comfort, fun-to-drive and luxury.
that´s true. Jag is heavier and difference betwene handling isn´t very big. But difference betwene riding curves with this cars is surely different. And in this case i would prefare BMW. My opinion
I own an '02 x type and I love it you wont find another vehicle better in the snow you should've seen all the dummies in their over sized 4x4 trucks this year id fly past laughin in my AWD Jag baby. Let's see this race again with a couple inches of snow on the ground that beamer aint goin no where lol
@Irvine5312x6ma i live in Tucson it gets hot here so the brakes went really early and the a pillers are pealing on the inside, there is a vacuum hose somewhere that isnt hooked up so every now and again the engin almost dies. and the throttle is slightly sluggish. im 18 i have no problems driving a jaguar. i worked verry hard to buy it. its a lot of fun dont get me wrong i love the car but i will stick to pre 1996 cars and trucks the less computer the better.
Are you mentioning about the electrical trifles in the car? Reliability issues on the drivetrain, Jaguars serves well in long term ownership, however, BMWs usually does not. That's what we expect the car should be, in foreign area, you may concern about the fail of the engine in the BNW, Jaguar? no way! Jaguars are well-known GT cars for cross-country journey.
Ich würde auf jeden Fall den Jag nehmen. Die Ford - Technik beruhigt, und das Auto hat Charakter. Mit BMW habe ich leidvolle Erfahrungen sammeln dürfen. Keine Option für mich.
@medium95 what on earth does safety have to do with how good a car is to drive. Jaguars were better when they used I6's. as a driving machine, the 330i is far far more enjoyable, faster, smoother, nicer inside, brakes better (look at that jaguar lurch under braking). Its just a better driving machine all round. I'm glad they phased the X type out. I'm waiting to see what will replace it. a mini XF would be nice. Although i'm planning to test drive the XF later this year
my boyfriend has bMW 330i manual (2004) I own a Jaguar x-type (2005), automatic... they are both good cars... bmw picks up speed probably faster... they are just two different cars. bmw is more sporty, Jaguar is more classy........for classy people)) so let's not compare!!)))
OK a few things to say here as a long term 330i owner and as someone who last year testo drove several xtypes If you look in that video, the 330i is an automatic, the X type is a manual. Had it been a manual 330i, the gap would have been even larger. under braking. The jag lurches forward. The E46 has an auto level system under braking that keeps the car level. The jag V6 sounds rough and needs revved. Its also thirsty. Its not only slower than a 330i, and worse sounding, it drinks more fuel.
I have a slightly different idea. IMHO, Jaguar is more safer than BMW. Vehicle weight does matters in the class. Chassis enhancement means strong body shell. BMW is always lighter for dynamics... it is fast in that reason.( with more powerful engine followed by mechanical troubles in a long trip.)
@1061shrink1061 I see that you like BMW 330i more than the X-type. The better car is the car you more like. Howerver that deosn't mean that the other cars are not good. That's it. Enjoy the ride!.
I have the x-type R in red its a rare car you don't see many, its a late 51 plate, it looks more like an ARDEN spec JAG, so it was built before Ford got to it, it flies past all the boy racers in their so called fast motors and it will also knock the face off the M3 easily, the supercharger sounds like thor with a bad throat. but please remember that cars are a choice,and also remember DIESEL is the devils fuel
@LukeNAESA10 I think you confuse those two. BMW is much sportier and for enthusiasts, the jag is more of a business car with more luxury and smoother ride. I cant imagine a 25 year old in a jag, but I easily see a yang person cutting through the traffic in a fast 3 series.
Not exactly.... AJ V6 's most parts are different from Duratec V6's, except its engine block and crank shaft, even the crosshatching on steel liner is done by Jaguar. BTW, Duratec V6 is based on Porsche engineering.
@1061shrink1061 V6 is better than I6 in the aspect of safety( get more crumple zone in the engine room) and handling. Jaguar used inline 6 engines from 1948 to 1997. It seems like that you don't know well about the Ford, either, regardless of Jaguar.
Soft springs....., if the weight transfer is slow and gradual, the grip will be more stable, however, on the contrary, the steering response will become blunt. But, as you can see in this film, X-type's handling in slalom is just good enough. Look at the tail movements of the cars, 330i's tail is just sliding in the course, what if the road is more slippery at that time? Jaguar's handling is not worse than BMW's in real world. Further more, the X-type is far more heavier than BMW 330i.
@minniethe3rd yes, I know. You can get the other type of transportation, but for me driving is an experience. I like to have big horses under the hood. And if that big boy gets hungry, I just feed it with premium gasoline. I just yesterday ass whipped two cars. Toyota camry and Chevy Impala. They tasted some of BMW's power when i passed them doing 140mph. It would of never happened if i had Toyota Prius.
oh and also, the interior plastics are terrible. The BMW feels much more up to date inside, much more solid and less rattles and squeaks. Not to mention the quality of the leather. I'm sorry, i really wanted to like the jag. I had the money to get one. But i wouldnt give up my 330i for a mondeo in drag. The quality just isnt there. It feels like a low end car dressed up. Its probably why jag dropped the X type off their line up. It cheapened the brand, which now has an impressive range
Jaguar gives smoother ride and comfort and the same level of handling. But BMW is more precise and agile. Both are good cars but they are different. Don't blame other side even though it is not your favorite. Speed.... BMW is the winner. Luxury... Jaguar is the winner. The choice is upon to you.
God I miss those years! Cars were just cars! You picked one not by the number of gadgets, connectivity or the ability to drive itself, but by the pleasure of DRIVING IT! Otherwise I'd go for Jag for the rare thing it is, although I wouldn't mind BMW either...it is not every day you meet the king 3.0 among the servants 2.0...
totally false!, have owned a 2001 325ci, a 2001 330 m sport convertible, and a 2002 330 m sport coupe, and a 2005 mondeo st.....so i speak from personal experience, not google. i just bought a 2006 x type, 2.5 v6 sport, no comparisent to the jag! SOOOO much smoother, v6 sounds awsome, lovely smooth ride, silence inside the cabin, no creaking or unusual noises, not to mention the famously stunning interior, cream leather with black gloss dash trimmings, will not own a bmw again after this jag!!
Back in 2000/2001 there was a proposed X-Type R. I was an engineer at Jaguar cars then working on the supercharged V6 that was going to go in it. Part of the reason that it was canned was becuase the V6 engine wasn't reliably up to 330+ bhp, which it needed at the time. There were some supercharged "Mondeo" mules going round Coventry but Jag was getting short of cash and had to, unfortunatley can it, along with X600 - "F-Type".
Thx for the info. So the v6 on F-Tipe 3.0 Supercharged is the same of the prototipe X-Tipe R?
@@U.N.D.E.F.E.A.T.E.D.
No, the F-Type V6 is a V8 with two cylinders missing.
The X-Type V6 is a Mondeo V6 with Jag-designed heads.
@@lewis72 oh, after 14 yers im so happy of a your reply. I don't like that the new V6 is a V8 without 2 cilinders, because it is a 90 degredee engine. So this one is bad balanced. One quest: I have an rare Xj super eight x350, whit 4.2 Supercharged. I love that engine, but why you engineers don't use a Twin Screw Supercharger? It is much better than a Eaton, because this it heats the air and it's ineffective at high rotations. I understand the eaton on 4.0 litere, because it's the first generacion, but on 4.2 litre not. P.S. this is just my 2 cent, i love ur job 👍
I've always driven Jags, from my first car to the present. They are not perfect, but they are great fun and great cars all round.
That's the feeling I am starting to get from mine now. Seems to be good at almost everything with just a few problems here and there. Might not be the most economical thing but it's special being in that car
Yeah, me too. XD My fist car, also was a Jaguar :DD
My 1st car is a jag love it 💯gotta fix it up jus lil things tho
I gotta 2003 X-type 3.0. It's a nice car. I love my Jaguar!
My absolute, complete agreement!!!!!!
I'm a fanatic Jag fan!!!
GO JAG! GO X-TYPE 3.0 4 EVER!!!!
I wish they followed through with the X-Type R
I own a 2006 X-Type 3.0 and I love the car. The interior is beautiful, and the road handling is just as excellent. The 260 hp is well balanced for the frame, but the gear ranges (1-3) should be longer. After 5 years, you still get people making comments about the looks of the car. The faults I have found are the brakes.. Keep the pads changed, the heated seats.. they dont last, and the headlights are the hardest bulbs I have ever changed on any car.
How has it hold up? I have an M4 as a sports car but since I live in Sweden I want a solid fun winter beater.
I have jaguar x type here in Qatar and its doing very well over here
I own a 3.0L X-Type Jaguar and I must say there is nothing like it. Jaguar may have mechanical/ electronic issues but the ride in it it's just amazing! Unlike the BMW especially the 3 series where it's very common everywhere. I have as well had a close friend that owns a 3 series and drives excellent. But for me personally JAG!
just put my 2003 3.0 AWD manual through MOT no advisories after 18 years of being on the road never garaged and out in all weathers but looked after she still goes like a jaguar powerful yet sleek and silent
Oh and my dad bought an X-Type 2.5 Automatic some 8 months ago...it's a brilliant car to drive, even 194 hp pull the car quite amazingly!!! I've driven it only once since then but its "taste" has stood on my feet... will never go away!!!
By the way I'm very excited with a Fiat Tipo 1.4 now...XD
I'm glad I took german for four years otherwise I would've been lost
I think the jaguar looks better
Love jaguars! Do tuning myself!
X-type looks better
Why the Jag is better:
- It´s a Jaguar, it´s not normal car
- The Jag is a beauty
- Who´s interested in top speed, only idiots or bad cars need it
- I know this car, it´s great
- German car-magazines would never say the Jag is better
Both are beautiful and sport cars...
Including the unique twin bearing McPerson strut, X-type's chassis engineering is admirable and its ZF servotronic 2 steering system is best in the class.
and the paint work quality is exceptional.
In the aspect of making cars, sharing parts doesn't mean a problem.
You'd better make a judgement after taking a real world experience or experiment.
Cheers.
Is this ford jaguar v6 engine more reliable than m271 cgi mercedes engines?
I'm a proud owner of a BMW 330i. If you ever get a chance to drive one, don't pass it up. It corners better than anything else i've ever driven. The engine purrs. Love it!!!
The X-type has true Jaguar identity in spite of that preconception.
Mike Cross and Trivey( Jaguar engineers)accomplished a good job on Ford's platform.
Using the excellent platform is not a problem and the chassis of the X-type is just derived from the Mondeo, it is not shared but modified for Jaguar.
Well said good sir.
My mint condition 3.0 Jaguar X Type attracts a lot more attention than a BMW. Unfortunately I get a lot of jealous drivers, wanting to race me in their rice burners. For the most part I've gotten used to it and ignore their ignorance.
I found that the 3 Series BMW (a 2002 320i model) rode too hard and had too much noise come through from the rear suspension (I did Coventry to Cardiff and back in one). I did Cov - Durham and back in a 2.5 X-Type and found it uch more refined and had an excellent ride. To me, the 5 Series (E39) is a much more sorted car than the 3 Series.
There's a lot of opinionated bollocks on this thread too. I was an engineer at Jag for 4 years so know the X-Type from drawing board (CAD tube) to forecourt.
I actully own a Jaguar S type 3.0 and i use it for track day events and Every one is always amazed how well this Car does weather its drift event or autocross Track its always a great performer then once back on the street i can have a calm quite Comfortable Drive .. Jaguar's are truly the best of both worlds
The style is your choice but you can't argue about the mechanics.
@medium95
Thanks, I felt I just had to say the truth mate :-)
You have a great taste in cars, quite obviously. Well done!
Jaguar love
Great video.I currently drive the 2003 jag type x 2.5 l, even tough i like the look of the car, especially the interior, I miss my BMW. Now selling it to get the 2003 BMW 330 CI. I cannot wait.:)
Heike Salewski hey thats great to hear would you recommand me to buy one too? :)
Jag type X suck for sure.
¡Bueno vídeo!
@minniethe3rd My BMW has over 140K miles not kilometers and it drives like new. All I ever did was scheduled maintenance like oil changes and tune ups. Not long ago I took it to Washington D.C on a 3000 miles trip . Nothing went wrong not even mentioning that I was speeding and racing everyone on the way. 100% performance 100% reliability.
the 2001-2009 Jaguar X-Type was assembled in
Halewood, England
Taiwan
Sharing parts made the price reasonable for the car euipped with AWD as standard.
In spite of the initial quality problems in 2001-2003, now JD power says the X-type's mechanical reliability is among the best( 5 stars) in its class at the moment.
That's the result.
the jag XK range is rear wheel drive, the rest are either front or all-wheel drive
When it comes to the automatic transmisson, Land Rover FreeLander, VW golf, Jatta, etc. are using the same type of AT made by JATCO.
Can you tell that they actually shares the AT?
All the specs are different and specific for each makers, and the AJ V6 and Duratec V6 are more different from each other although they are produced in the same engine factory in the US.
Young Tim Schrick.
L'intérieur est vraiment magnifique de la Jaguar ainsi que l'esthétique extérieur la BMW a vraiment mal vieilli
I drive an X-Type 3.0, and I can tell you that these two cars are quite different but both very good. The Jag rides and grips better, the BMW steers and handles better - performance is virtually identical. The X has a bad reputation which is quite undeserved, though Jaguar COULD have designed it better - it's too front heavy and the transfer case is poor.
Both wonderful cars. I own a 2002 X-Type 3.0, but I would take the BMW too.
Bought my wife a 2004 and it performs way than a 2004 BMW 325.
x type looks more lyk a higher end car then the bmw in looks.. in my opinion.. the jag looks lyk a car tht u would spend a fortune on but its pretty affordable.. love it
i think the jaguar x-type is the best looking out of all the jaguar models!!
I agree 10yrs later
@crazzywolf37
I agre with you that the less computers thre are in a car the better it is. That's why I own an Alfa Romeo 146 from 1999, it is an 1.4 liter one but it is huge fun to drive - handles brilliantly, goes really fast for its cc, and all the rest of it.
Take care of your Kag mate, what year;s model is your's? The one we have in the family is a late 2007's one.
i have this car in Rabigh,Saudia arabia its really awsome car
wait the x type in the video looked like it had a manual gearbox..? i thought jaguar stopped making the manual with the Jag 3.0
This must be one of the oldest video's on UA-cam. Love the Jaguar x type.
Nope, The V6 in the Mondeos was the KL series engine (170hp), the V6 in the X Type is the AJ series variant of the Duratec series engines (191hp due to Jag's proprietary cams, intake, and variable valve timing). These engines were originally designed by Porsche, but the design was sold to Mazda (another Ford subsidiary). These are excellent engines and recently won a 14 hour endro I competed in at Daytona. It beat out about a dozen 300 series. O, and there are no balance shafts. I've built 2.
around 6 to7k.. I got a 2004 xtype and i love it.
Would you tell me what button in the X-type is shared with the Mondeo?
There is no Ford button in the X-type interior, all parts that shared with Mondeo is just fuses and functional parts, that acomplishes Jaguar's high quality.
And part sharing is no problem in car industry field and there are many other cars that share more parts with others than the X-type and Mondeo do.
What are the hp for each car? The jag has 229 doesn't it? And what is the best off the start, a car with awd or 2wd? Thanks for reacting.
BTW, the 330i weight is 3020 lbs | 1369.9 kg
the X-type(manual) is 3428 lbs | 1554.9 kg , 1595 kg( auto)
BMW 330xi is 3153 lbs | 1430.2 kg
BMW's recent models are heavier( similar to the X-type) than the previous models for enhancing the chassis rigidity and so on.
The XJ, S-Type & XF are ALL RWD and always have been.
We have to bear in mind that in the drag race, 4-wheel drive cars are notoriously difficult to get of the line properly, and the driver there messed the start. The BMW would still have won, but by a much smaller margin.
We have a Jag X-Type 2.5 in the family and we all love it, it is just a very nice car and that's the end of it. Go Jag!
is it possible to find an english version of this?
@wildman261 It was actually me that suggested theres a new replacement for the x type on the way.
Jaguar are planning to announce something in 2012. Concept pictures look like a smaller XF. Thats all I know for now.
Um its 2021
@@stephandelaney4097 yes and we've had the XE for some time now... a smaller XF.
@crazzywolf37
I agree with everything you said, but our Jag has not fallen apart mate... what did you do to it to fall apart???
Do you mean the gearbox - is your's an automatic? Ours is an automatic.
@medium95 I find a lot of people dislike it because they dont consider it a real jag but thats just being silly.Its one of the best jags,all wheel drive and practical,luxurious as well.
@MurkaDurka EXCEPT! the jaguar x-type was built to compete with the BMW 330i.... i own a jag 2004 x-type 3.0 sport and i cream my freind in his 330i. they are both built to be compact executive sedans with enough power to carry their weight against the big dogs. they both do it well and both are very evenly matched.
Jaguar with manual gearbox... AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH !
Well, 4WD is better on the rain, anyway.
and snow
i have a 2003 xtype 3.0 manual what a car just put through MOT no advisories 18 years old and still as great as the day i bought it
I own both. This video was made for me. Mines Jaguar X Type 3.0 and BMW 330xi E46. I just don't know the language
Wow , what an impressive collection!
How do you feel like between the two?
@@medium95 I pimped out my BMW with a spoiler and cut custom vents on the hood. Very nice car I love how it drives. The Jaguar I have I just got it running 2 days ago and its been sitting since 2016 I bought it 6 months ago. However when the Jaguar turned on and my mechanic revved the engine all of the built up dirt in the exhaust pipes came shooting out. Both are very sporty cars and very similar. Stock wise I would say Jaguar X Type looks better but the way I customized my BMW I would say the BMW is better.
@@Smashinq Congratulations on your modification on the 330i, I guess it should be looking aggressive and nice.
BTW I like the steering feel and ride quality of the X-type. It drives gently and effortlessly and also performs well on snow thanks to its permanent AWD . What model year or the X-type do you have? I have 2003 and 2004 X-type 3.0 .
I prefer 2003 MY because it is more reliable and performs better on the snow, just in my case.
@@medium95 My Jaguar is a 2002. One of the previous owners had it custom welded exhaust tips I would guess 4 inchs wide each side and its also straight piped. However I haven't gotten to drive it because it needs 4 tires and all fluids like coolant and engine oil need to be changed. Its a baby blue Jag and I'm going to be painting the rims glossy black.
@@Smashinq Your X-type is older than mine. I think 2002-2003 X-type is the most luxurious version when it comes to leather and AWD system including viscous coupling. I once had 2002 X-type 2.5 from 2002 to 2011. All of my family loved that car so much. When maintained properly, the X-type should severe quite good even in comparison to now-a-day cars.
As you know, all fluids and oils including brake fluid should be changed according to the proper intervals.
I hope your X-type is satisfying and be loved as mine.
BMW = ultimate driving machine, period.
@MainLandBoston Wrong! The engine is a Ford and possibly the platform.
I admit BMW 330i is faster than Jaguar X-type 3.0, but all weather capability( such as for snow road) made the ride softer, the X-type rolls and pitches according to the weight transfer, and this is necessary feed-backs.
Professional drivers handles the cars well without DSC or TCS, the cars basic dynamic characters were shown in the slalom test.
Ofcourse they can handle the car to be seen worse than it actually is, and that is often the way Jaguars were tested by the commercial Journalists, if you believe or not. ;o)
Above all, the X-type is all-round player as all Jaguars are, not a sprinter like BMWs.
On the snow or slippery roads, the X-type would easily outperform the BMW 330i.
Why didn't they compare the X-type 2.5 with the 325 xi?
Isn't it because that the X-type 2.5 was faster than 325xi?
Jaguar engineering is just good enough.
Remember the passenger cars are not racing cars, speed is just a part of them, Jaugar is blending the ride quality, steering feel, ride comfort, fun-to-drive and luxury.
since I don't know Deutsch, who is the winner? I own bmw 318 but thinking about buying Jag and don't know what to do (Jag from 00's, 2001-2003)
Buy a good 2006 x type 2. ltrd diesel turbo. 150,000 miles, clean body, around 2 grand. Cant go wrong
that´s true. Jag is heavier and difference betwene handling isn´t very big. But difference betwene riding curves with this cars is surely different. And in this case i would prefare BMW. My opinion
I own an '02 x type and I love it you wont find another vehicle better in the snow you should've seen all the dummies in their over sized 4x4 trucks this year id fly past laughin in my AWD Jag baby. Let's see this race again with a couple inches of snow on the ground that beamer aint goin no where lol
@Irvine5312x6ma i live in Tucson it gets hot here so the brakes went really early and the a pillers are pealing on the inside, there is a vacuum hose somewhere that isnt hooked up so every now and again the engin almost dies. and the throttle is slightly sluggish. im 18 i have no problems driving a jaguar. i worked verry hard to buy it. its a lot of fun dont get me wrong i love the car but i will stick to pre 1996 cars and trucks the less computer the better.
What'sn wrong with having a part-ford chassis? That doesn't automatically make it bad.
Are you mentioning about the electrical trifles in the car?
Reliability issues on the drivetrain, Jaguars serves well in long term ownership, however, BMWs usually does not.
That's what we expect the car should be, in foreign area, you may concern about the fail of the engine in the BNW, Jaguar? no way! Jaguars are well-known GT cars for cross-country journey.
Good cars?
Great cars.
@Alittletooextra May I ask you why?
Bmw😘
Jag👌
Ich würde auf jeden Fall den Jag nehmen. Die Ford - Technik beruhigt, und das Auto hat Charakter. Mit BMW habe ich leidvolle Erfahrungen sammeln dürfen. Keine Option für mich.
@medium95 what on earth does safety have to do with how good a car is to drive. Jaguars were better when they used I6's.
as a driving machine, the 330i is far far more enjoyable, faster, smoother, nicer inside, brakes better (look at that jaguar lurch under braking). Its just a better driving machine all round.
I'm glad they phased the X type out. I'm waiting to see what will replace it. a mini XF would be nice. Although i'm planning to test drive the XF later this year
well said.... ;o)
jaguar is class, unlike the kraut mobile
what's the song name in the start?
my boyfriend has bMW 330i manual (2004) I own a Jaguar x-type (2005), automatic... they are both good cars... bmw picks up speed probably faster... they are just two different cars. bmw is more sporty, Jaguar is more classy........for classy people)) so let's not compare!!)))
OK a few things to say here as a long term 330i owner and as someone who last year testo drove several xtypes
If you look in that video, the 330i is an automatic, the X type is a manual. Had it been a manual 330i, the gap would have been even larger.
under braking. The jag lurches forward. The E46 has an auto level system under braking that keeps the car level.
The jag V6 sounds rough and needs revved. Its also thirsty. Its not only slower than a 330i, and worse sounding, it drinks more fuel.
nope.. just simple physics and fact. Perhaps you'd like to explain to us how the balance of a straight six differs from a V6?
I have a slightly different idea.
IMHO, Jaguar is more safer than BMW.
Vehicle weight does matters in the class.
Chassis enhancement means strong body shell.
BMW is always lighter for dynamics... it is fast in that reason.( with more powerful engine followed by mechanical troubles in a long trip.)
P.diddy-come with me
@1061shrink1061
I see that you like BMW 330i more than the X-type.
The better car is the car you more like.
Howerver that deosn't mean that the other cars are not good.
That's it. Enjoy the ride!.
Jaguar came to belong to Ford in 1988. Jaguar is still Jaguar, but people just deny it.
I have the x-type R in red its a rare car you don't see many, its a late 51 plate, it looks more like an ARDEN spec JAG, so it was built before Ford got to it, it flies past all the boy racers in their so called fast motors and it will also knock the face off the M3 easily, the supercharger sounds like thor with a bad throat. but please remember that cars are a choice,and also remember DIESEL is the devils fuel
@medium95 Im not saying its a bad car, but when I look at it I cant see myself drving it.
But be sure both cars are very good.
@LukeNAESA10 I think you confuse those two. BMW is much sportier and for enthusiasts, the jag is more of a business car with more luxury and smoother ride. I cant imagine a 25 year old in a jag, but I easily see a yang person cutting through the traffic in a fast 3 series.
Not exactly.... AJ V6 's most parts are different from Duratec V6's, except its engine block and crank shaft, even the crosshatching on steel liner is done by Jaguar. BTW, Duratec V6 is based on Porsche engineering.
@1061shrink1061 V6 is better than I6 in the aspect of safety( get more crumple zone in the engine room) and handling. Jaguar used inline 6 engines from 1948 to 1997.
It seems like that you don't know well about the Ford, either, regardless of Jaguar.
Soft springs....., if the weight transfer is slow and gradual, the grip will be more stable, however, on the contrary, the steering response will become blunt.
But, as you can see in this film, X-type's handling in slalom is just good enough.
Look at the tail movements of the cars, 330i's tail is just sliding in the course, what if the road is more slippery at that time?
Jaguar's handling is not worse than BMW's in real world.
Further more, the X-type is far more heavier than BMW 330i.
@minniethe3rd yes, I know. You can get the other type of transportation, but for me driving is an experience. I like to have big horses under the hood. And if that big boy gets hungry, I just feed it with premium gasoline. I just yesterday ass whipped two cars. Toyota camry and Chevy Impala. They tasted some of BMW's power when i passed them doing 140mph. It would of never happened if i had Toyota Prius.
oh and also, the interior plastics are terrible. The BMW feels much more up to date inside, much more solid and less rattles and squeaks. Not to mention the quality of the leather.
I'm sorry, i really wanted to like the jag. I had the money to get one. But i wouldnt give up my 330i for a mondeo in drag. The quality just isnt there. It feels like a low end car dressed up.
Its probably why jag dropped the X type off their line up. It cheapened the brand, which now has an impressive range
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Jaguar gives smoother ride and comfort and the same level of handling.
But BMW is more precise and agile.
Both are good cars but they are different.
Don't blame other side even though it is not your favorite.
Speed.... BMW is the winner.
Luxury... Jaguar is the winner.
The choice is upon to you.
God I miss those years! Cars were just cars! You picked one not by the number of gadgets, connectivity or the ability to drive itself, but by the pleasure of DRIVING IT! Otherwise I'd go for Jag for the rare thing it is, although I wouldn't mind BMW either...it is not every day you meet the king 3.0 among the servants 2.0...
There's no such car as an X-Type R. I know because I was on the project for it when it was canned (along with X600).
i prefer the xtype ;) it looks better it sounds better it has a Better handling and anyways i dont like the german cars haha
and im from germany :D
Der Calvin der Jaguar hat das schlechte Fahrwerk du Vollidiot also ist das Handling trotz Allrad schlechter
i got a smg trans in my 330i
@Alittletooextra I see. ;o)
totally false!, have owned a 2001 325ci, a 2001 330 m sport convertible, and a 2002 330 m sport coupe, and a 2005 mondeo st.....so i speak from personal experience, not google.
i just bought a 2006 x type, 2.5 v6 sport, no comparisent to the jag! SOOOO much smoother, v6 sounds awsome, lovely smooth ride, silence inside the cabin, no creaking or unusual noises, not to mention the famously stunning interior, cream leather with black gloss dash trimmings, will not own a bmw again after this jag!!