You're looking at it the wrong way round Matt. For less than £5000, you now have a gorgeous X-Type in a lovely colour combo, with fully sorted mechanicals. You also have full jaguar service history, and a modern classic that will climb in value over time. It's a bit like a fine wine. You might have to lay it down for a while, but it will travel really nicely. It was a good decision in my book. Well worth saving.
Not grey mate PLEASE, or black or white or bloody silver! There are far too many faceless cars on the road in those colours today so good to see you purchase a car with character!
The best video's are the ones where you haven't seen the car yet. And take us on a first discovery around it and the service history. At least in my opinion! Keep up the good work!
I drive X-Type estate since 2011 till now, Matt. And I like it so much. How it drives, the optimal visibility, the space inside and practicality. Besides above pointed arguments, it's a beautiful vehicle.
Still a good looking car and even at £5000 I think it it’s money well spent ! Always preferred the look of the estate over the saloon and after all the work you had done it will serve its next owner well….I suppose one benefit of the masoooof overspend is the new owner gets masoooof boot space 😁
Nah. Dog stink. Nasty. You can never get rid of it. That’s only of two main questions: dogs and smoking (filthy disgusting habits). I pass on both every time.
Matt never lose your enthusiasm & happiness about a car no matter how old, you are luckier than most that you are exposed to beautiful and not so beautiful cars, due to your work, enjoy what comes your way and if you have to spend think how much you are making a great car for the next owner. Really enjoy your videos and how boring if would be if you didn't overspend now and again. Thankyou
At 71, I'm the correct age profile for this car and if I had dogs, a Barber jacket & tweed cap, Hunter boots and delusions about being in the Cheshire County set I would defo be in for this Baby👍👍 But luckily, as I don't have any of the aforementioned articles I will leave it for someone else. Nice work though and I LOVE that V6 engine👍👍
One of the prettiest wagons made. Really classy, yet powerful and strong-looking. It is not overdone, or too boring. It strikes the perfect balance and for a car that old, it still looks really crisp and modern
Unpopular opinion (probably), but I think the X-Type is better looking than the S-Type, with its large oval shaped grille that looks out of place on that front end. I get that Jaguar was trying to modernise their old-school design, or keep up with the retro trend of the late 90's and early 2000's, but they messed it up on the S-Type.
Totally agree. The x type looks like a modern classic that’s aged really well. The S type is a car that looks like it’s been designed by committee, half of whom are stuck in the past (the grille) & the other half that wanted to compete with the German executive cars of the day. Some heritage grilles transitioned well like BMW’s & Alfa Romeo’s, Jag’s really didn’t.
This is one of my favourite 'I have massively overspent' side look to camera vids. A masterpiece of a car. You could park this in the national gallery and it wouldn't look out place. They say head over heart but sometimes. just sometimes, a heart over head is what makes us who we are. And that is why I love this channel.
I was convinced that by the way you so enthusiastically talked about this car at the start, you would do the necessary repairs & keep it for yourself. How wrong I was........I guess you had too much money tied up in the repairs & needed to recoup some of your losses! Nevertheless, this Jaguar X type AWD estate now looks stunning, & quite rare too. If I was living in the UK, I would seriously consider this car as my daily driver ...... a great colour, luxurious & practical. Keep up the great work! 👍👍
I owned three X Types all bought new over an eight year period of my life. Lovely cars with a classy interior especially the SE and Sovereign models. Unfortunately this model was incredibly rust prone particularly in the sills and because of the plastic sill covers very poor examples can still look cosmetically good. Numbers on the road are rapidly diminishing as they fail their MOT over structural issues. Glad you saved it, another owner would have run it into the ground and then scrapped it which would have been a travesty.
I love my 2.0D X, I've had XJ's previously and wouldn't swap what I have now, the X feels great to drive and I went for the diesel purely because of the cheap road tax and 50mpg fuel economy, I think the look and feel of these cars has stood the test of time and they have very sexy curves in all the right places, its each to their own as I prefer the saloon visually which is opposite of lots of people but I think both look fantastic, just look at the BMW's or Merc's from the same era and they look dated now in my humble opinion, well done for saving another future classic
If I was in the market, I'd buy a car off you without reservation just because you're so conscientious about getting all that is needed done! Thanks for an enjoyable channel!
The wood in the car is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for saving it. At the price you are asking for it, it is a steal! I had a 2002 blue and it was a joy to drive.
Hi Matt, I had the first sovereign estate delivered out Jaguar Cardiff in 2004, I’ve always regretted selling it, very similar to this except the exterior was Silver, but the interior was identical, I went a bit mad on the spec and added nearly £12k’s worth of extras, I know people knock them but I did 65k in it in 20 months and it never let me down and I always felt special every time I drove it, since then, I’ve had XF’s and an F-Type, but I have a real soft spot for it as it was my first Jag. If I had the space I would bite your hand off, but I’m looking for a CLK convertible, another car we wish we didn’t sell. You have done an amazing job, someone will snap it up I’m sure. It’s definitely a car worth saving.. thank you, as you created one of nicest x-types still on the road. Let me know if come across a CLK though … lol
The shot of it from the front parked up on the roadside with the sunshine and backdrop of rolling green hills complementing the bonnet curves and creases is epic. Super nice example
Loved my 2.0d SE X-Type estate, still a great looking car now. Replaced with a 3.0D XF-S Sportbrake, which is fantastic. There is just something about how they look and drive that you can't get elsewhere.
I quote “It’s really tested my patience this, and my chèque book” said Matt sitting in a 17 year old, gold estate made famous by a very old woman similar to what Matt is becoming.Where did it go so wrong. In fairness I had a 2.2D x type sport saloon and loved it.
Possibly one of your best buys in recent memory despite the repairs. Great spec and cool car. Rare and everyone cares.. so should sell easily when/if it comes to that! Love your channel mate. My guilty pleasure.
I purchased a Jaguar X-Type 2.0d from Copart and need to repair the air conditioning compressor. I drove it from Manchester to Maidenhead, and it drives beautifully. I achieved 53.7 mpg on the trip, and I am considering keeping the car.
You and me both Matt! I’m Canadian 🇨🇦 yet I swear we have identical taste in vehicles 🇬🇧💪🏻 and needless tat 🙄. I swear your videos like no other car TH-camr get me giddy every time I see it in my subs feed… I’d wager I’m one of the first couple hundred every post, just love the “oh what’s it gonna be?… Jag x-type!? Yes please!” Keep up the great work! 🙌🏻
I know how you feel Matt, I have an 05 XJ Sovereign 3.0 V6 and I have spent over 5k on it getting back up together. I feel it is worth it because as you say, these engines go on for forever if you look after them. Gearbox oil has been done too and as I have 76k miles on it with Jaguar FSH it is worth it., Ok I wont get my money back if I sold it tomorrow but I have no intention of selling it. It is a Beautiful car in black with ivory interior and I love it
Restored a modern classic. The baby Jag of its time is so far removed from the Mondeo it's based on (I think Ford missed a market not offering a AWD Mondeo). Somebody getting a rare motor that will cruise the motorway and carry 4 adults and their luggage with ease. Well done on the restoration Matt🎉
This is one beautiful car, it can instantly be recognised as a very prestige vehicle. Overspending is a given lol, that said, you have made this car an exceptional example, well done Matt.
Matt I had a 2.0 ltr estate for about 7 yrs and I loved it, as you have said rotted sills made me say good buy. I think they were so underrated and the estate looks beautiful. Well done on the purchase.
The moment this video started I thought here we go he's going to spend a shed load of money on this not as good as it seems Jag but I'm pleased you did what a great car it is now well done that man
Iv had 2 x types The first was a 3ltr AWD sport spec , Jaguar factory Directors car with 8,000 miles and 12 months old , just loved it The 2nd was a 2.2ltr front wheel drive sport spec 2 yr old , the torc wasn’t much different to the petrol car but the top end was definitely inferior Iv now done what Matt has done , Iv bought a 2005 4.2 V8 XK8 Jag that look’s mint , I bought it in March with a long MOT Iv just had to have the front wheel bearings changed , the ABS pump changed , the DSC loom changed a load of rust cut out to pass the MOT , but you know Iv no regrets I would do it all again it’s the most fabulous car Iv ever owned . You either get or you don’t your either a petrol head or your not Keep up the good work Matt
I used to have an x-type 3.0 V6 and was one of the best cars I ever owned.. unfortunately it did rust away underneath and I had to get rid.. aside from that it was totally perfect. At the same time my brother had a 330i and had no end of issues with it. If I still lived in the uk I'd love to buy it from you
Have to say that would be my 'Holy grail' of X-Types Matt! 👍👍I had a 04 3.0 AWD saloon for a while and loved it, so much more than a Mondeo in a posh frock!...(you can tell by the comments who's never owned one!)....But as soon as you started looking around I found myself shouting 'Get underneath Matt check the cills!'....Oh well some you win, I looked at an Estate not long back, in Didsbury until I put my finger into some gigantic rust hole!... A lovely car to save so well done, just hope you haven't added another 'ornament' to your forecourt!
I am a Jaguar XJ man ( on my 5th) but I have a secret admiration for the x-type estate. I just think it looks good. My Jaguar Specialist has provided me with various loan cars over the years of all Jaguar types. Driven several x-types, both diesel & petrol. I quite like the 2.2 diesel engined versions. Yesterday had my 2002 X308 4 Litre LWB Sovereign in for an oil change and f/r brake pads. Loaned a 2006 X-type 2.5 litre petrol estate. Not bad. Observations-crisp throttle, changes through autobox constantly at urban speeds. Narrow front seats. Timber trim looks plastic. Very stable cornering (car on Bridgestones plus 4 wheel drive). Similar performance to MG ZT 190s that I had some years ago. Engine bay seems tight compared to XJ. After 70 miles in x-type yesterday I was not particularly relaxed. Petrol consumption a bit juicy for a 2.5 litre! Have seen underside of many x-types on a 4-post lift in Jaguar Specialist workshop and in common with many s-type cars they often have horrendous rust! I'll stick with my 2002 XJ as long as possible. The X308 is the last of the sleek low Jaguar saloons. From 2002 to 2009 the XJ was "jacked-up" and became more complex. A friend has a 2006 Daimler Super V8 which is a rare car. Endless suspension and electrical issues. Then replaced by the XJ "hatchback" which is technically brilliant but does not look like a Jaguar. The Jaguar Specialist had an XJL autobiography model in yesterday and a very frustrated mechanic undertaking a "string of jobs" and a big bill for the customer! If I did choose an X-type Sovereign estate then it would be a 2.2 diesel (economy) or the 3 litre. If you are purchasing take a good look underneath the vehicle!!
I liked my X-Type estate, only a two litre diesel though. Rust killed it eventually when the sills went for the second time. I wish Jaguar had done an estate version of the XE.
Which one is soulless? XF (X250, LCI) is gorgeous and considered to be one of the most beautiful Jaguars ever. The modern XJ is uniquely mesmerizing. So where is the soullessness?
I really like the look of the x type. Nothing wrong with a mondeo and the jaaaaagness of the changes to the underpinnings lift it. Thats a really nice looking example. Nice one for keeping it on the road even if it was an eyewateringly expensive task.
I think the Mondeo link was such a disservice to the xtype (especially today) I had a mondeo right after an xtype, same engine. The xtype rode better, handled better, it was more economical yet paid less tax and ofcourse lovley inside compared. It may have underpinnings but was set up and adapted by jaguar making it all the better. A shame critics panned it for it all.
The 3.0V6 in these is almost the same as the Mondeo ST220 engine but not quite. These have variable valve lift, timing and inlet tract length and so get another 10-20bhp. I think the pistons & cams are different too. (I used to know the exact details of the differences back in the day)
@@LA63003 It was the 2.5 v6 for the non St version taken from the MK2 ST end of line and put into the MK3. I had one for a year and found it to be a great car with plenty of poke. The ST220 is the only Ford with the Durtek v6 3.0 Cosworth designed the heads. A bit of useless info for ya 👍
You should keep it.its lovely I have a 2005 X type and love it to bits.i paid £600 but spent around £1000 on doing the sills and other jobs.worth every penny.
Hi Matt great car plus a good video . Thought it was to good a bargain for that price. I always wonder if the garage said anything to the customer about any of the faults that you found
Back in 2001 when these first came out I decided it was the car for me. I test drove a 2.5v6 manual but it had horrific driveline shunt due to the 4wd and manual box. A few months later I bought a 4 month old ex demo 2.1 V6 auto. It was ok but went wrong so many times I traded it for a new Passat after 3 weeks. It’s put me off Jaguar for life! Although I still want a Jaaaag…..
My first Jag was a 2004 3 litre V6 AWD manual X-Type saloon. Loved that car but the DMF disintegrated one day. Replaced under warranty, thankfully. After that I had it for a couple of years hassle free driving. I traded it in at 90k miles against a Jaguar S-Type, which was a definite step up in luxury. Don't be put off by a poor experience with an older Jaguar at the bottom budget. I am currently on Jaguar number 6 (a 2016 XF S V6 Supercharged in BRG) and loving it.
I got 58 plates X-type from Copart for £600 two months ago, The drive belt tensioner needed fixing, 185,000 miles. Getting 40mpg in town and a sweet 56.6Mpg cruising from London to Manchester at 65mph. I love the Jag ride, but DIY fixes are a money-saver - repairs can hit the wallet hard if you're not handy.
I enjoyed driving our X type, 2.2 Diesel manual in blue with beige leather, sadly those plastic sill covers hid a lot and eventually it met its fate due to needing inner and outer sills.
Hi Matt. My dad had a run-out model 09 2.2D SE in a stunning deep metallic red, with a set of special (factory fitted) drop-dead-gorgeous alloys. I regret not buying it off him when he decided to change it, as it was a lovely car.
I owned the same spec estate but made a mistake with the engine size. It was the 2.5 which drank the same as the 3.0 but was down on tourqe and it always felt lacking in power. It rattled and creaked from day one and i spent many days curing them. The later facelifted samples were far better, but petrol versions are almost impossible to find. The X-Type was criticised for offering a taste of Jaguar but was spoiled by too many ford parts, this i think was cruel but fairly accurate. I sold mine at a massive loss, the lemon car stigma had hit values hard and no one wanted them. Good luck with selling this one.
Keep it! I had two of them but 2.0 non estate cars and bloody loved them. Everyone says “oh a ford in a dress”. And? All the good mechanical with luxury what’s the problem? Great purchase and enjoy every mile
I have one, it will be 3 years now,, 2.5l awd estate blue facelift one... it bring me from UK to the Greece for my wedding, next morning I start it and... gearbox fault jump on me... it is back in UK now and I will fix it. Just need fill my pocket back😅(weding) I Can not let it die. Don't sell it. People like u should have these so they don't die after first small problem come out. Love your videos.great job!!❤❤
I am in my late thirties, and have loved the Jaguar brand since I can remember. Nothing wrong with loving any car or brand, whatever age you might be. My first Jag, was a 2006 XJ Executive 2.7 TDVi, I loved it; my current Jag is a 2001 X100 XKR Coupè 4 litre, which I also love. I say well done for saving a modern classic!!! My daily is a 2005 55 plate Mitsubishi Colt 1 litre, lol. Great video and great work!!!
So another great instalment of Friday Night with High Peak Matt......but what I am most impressed with is thst you have got rid of those awful weeks thst were growing against the wall. Well done that man. Thank you
Personally Matt, I think rescuing a very well kept PETROL engined estate car with a rare spec is probably a very wise move, although you probably won’t see it that way right now as a trader with the ultimate end goal of making a profit…..however, as the ULEZ/CAZ/LEZ schemes get more extensive I think these types of cars will become increasingly sought after. I’ve currently got an Audi A4 Avant S Line Special Edition (B7) with the 2.0 TFSI engine and it’s pretty much the perfect all-rounder for those reasons. Okay, it’s not the quickest thing on the road, or the most economical, OR the most reliable etc, but as more people are shifting away from diesels I think it makes a lot of sense (to me anyway ha).
When I lived in Bradford a family friend brought me to watch Bradford Park Avenue at the age of eleven. I was hooked, Jimmy Scoular and Kevin Hector! But when they were voted out of Division Four I was devastated and obviously couldn’t support Bradford City!! So I went on the train to Leeds and started to support Leeds in the old division Two and to the best of my memory the attendance was around 12-13 thousand then. Since then I have been back in Ireland for years and am back now and a season ticket holder in the East Stand. The West stand obviously needs rebuilding but I hope we retain the cosy atmosphere. MOT!
Had 19 Jags myself and they are quality never let me down. From xe to F Type 5:0 always been good to me. Hope you got some worthy’s originals with this one 😂 Amazing value car 👍
Those wheels are from an XF, I have the same on my XF! I also have the same petrol engine (rare on an XF) and it is a smooth refined drive although a little thirsty🙂 I previously had a 2.1V6 X Type basicly the smaller capacity version of the same engine and it was amazingly reliable, sold mine with 195K on the clock and just needed a couple of sensors thoughout my ownership. The sat-nav is archaic better to use google maps on a phone. The X Type is getting a rare sight these days and a top of the range 3.0 Auto has to be on the way to being a modern classic now. Good on you for saving this one - it should give its new owner a lot of pleasure for many more miles.
When working for Jaguar in Doha, Qatar had an identical car for a while,drove it from Doha to Petra in Jordan,2000 plus kilomeres across Saudi,car was perfect driving on desert highwats Led Zepplin booming on stereo.
Bought one of these a few years ago as a cheap run a round for the winter, brilliant in the snow! The 3.0 is a Jaguar engine the 2.5 a Ford engine. Rust is the biggest enemy especially the sills, sold it for what I paid for it. Thats why the rear windows have been tinted to keep the temp down when carrying dogs.
Matt thanks for the "old man colour" cheered me up no end. I have a saloon post dacelift as a work car 2.2 auto, in the same colour. For reference paint code is GDM Winter Gold. The sills on mine where done just before I bought it, they all go regardless of age and treatment. I've had three of these, so underrated cars. Lovely to drive and unlike the XF they don't constantly have a ritual of every time you drive it, you don't expect an error message. The ABS has a habit of failing and it is a cheap fix, speed sensor in my case three times on different cars. Nice to see a old car like this brought back to life but by God.....in the words of my favorite YT car reviewer, you've "massively over spent" on this one.
I had a blue 3.0 AWD sport with cream leather. Wonderful car. I drove the family down to Poland on a winter ski holiday. with winter tyres on them they are unstoppable. Problem was everything underneath. Rust suspension bushes etc. "gave" it away in a car auction just to get rid of it in the end. Shame as it was a real comfy car which sounded great.
Matt I used to own a Jaguar x type estate, 2.2d sport premium at the age of 22. Bloody loved it but it eventually weighed more in rust than actual jag. Keep up the good work
I had a 2008 2.2 diesel auto. It was by far the most comfortable car I've owned. Covering hundreds of miles a day wasn't a problem. However it ate front tyres, it was the first to use a DPF which resulted in oil dilution and 5,000 mile oil changes and the electrics were poor. Door locks failed and whilst the opening rear tailgate glass was brilliant, the switches nearly always burnt out. After 18 months I sold it due to continuing niggles.
I’ve had both a Volvo V70 2.4 D5 (2003) and a X Type 2.2D - sorry Matt but the Volvo gets my vote every day of the week, regardless of the mileage difference!
Those Volvo's have great rust prevention too, they will go forever, just do not like it when a car just rusts away. But inside the Jaguar is mutch nicer I think, the English love nice wood and leather. The wood on the V70 is just rubbish.
I do love an old Jag- but they are often v expensive to put right and it’s so easy to get carried away, but they have real class and a good one drives so well.
Great Work Matt! You done a great job on that. I love The Benson & Hedges Gold. I actually saw one these yesterday parked up in my local Netto Supermarket in Black with local AC plates 🇩🇪. Indeed they are rare in estate format. Thanks for posting.
Matt, you started this project as a car for you. In all honesty if I had been in your shoes I would have done the same. Time went on and you released that it was going to one that you would not make much use of, it’s excellent work the car is now almost as it left a dealers 17 years ago. It’s a lovely car and one that makes a modern practical classic that will go on for year. I’m sure it will appeal to plenty of enthusiasts out there and feather in your cap for saving it. There will be a very happy new owner of that I have no doubt. Brilliant work and love your videos
Im 54 and you come across older than me and your probably 20 years or so younger. As someone who worked on Jaguar Landrover & JLR engines for about 15 years i can't knock an X- type as i worked on Engines available at the time of X-type production. Ive also owned a beautiful 2.2 sport premium which in 5 years or so only problem was a blown Turbo at nearly 90,000 , but fantastic economy enough umph at the time alot of car .
They’re good looking, a straightforward estate car with a nice engine and beautiful interior. Clearly her late Majesty wasn’t wrong. Congrats for rescuing!
Another brilliant video. Looking forward to your next adventure… we own a 2011 Defender and appreciate your drive to keep some of the old classics alive.
A neighbour has an almost identical one of these, only difference is it's not a sovereign and is manual. It's gorgeous, I'd love one. I think 5k is an absolutely fair price considering I've seen tatty mk3 golf's going for 3k+ !!!
These cars are so underrated, we have just bought a 3.0 V6 estate to take over to Rome next summer. You get so much car for the money. Definitely a modern classic in the making!
Poor Matt, l totally feel your pain! I was the one who mentioned it at TMAs lot. Every thing u like l like. I sold my X to get a xc70 ( on which I massively overspent 8k) keep em coming. I look forward to notifications & today was xmas. Please don't bin the blue RR
I had a 2009 X type 2.2 diesel sovereign estate. Engine needed replacing at 140k miles. I loved it and it was a lot more reliable than my 5.3C was. Should have kept it. It had zero rust and looked fabulous in dark metallic grey.
That's a car to keep, a sleeper to stash away for occasional, or weekend away use, Matt. I've owned a 2006 spec 2.0 SE manual diesel estate for almost 10 years. I got it for half price as a trade sale, spent a bit on it, and won't part with it. They're far better to drive than the equivalent Mondeo underpinnings it's based on ( I've had the Mondeo and heard all the "it's a Ford Mondeo in drag" ) comments. People soon change their tune once they've been in, or driven one, it feels more like it was handbuilt for you. The estate is the one to have, it's more practica, and a far better looking car than the saloon.
You're looking at it the wrong way round Matt. For less than £5000, you now have a gorgeous X-Type in a lovely colour combo, with fully sorted mechanicals. You also have full jaguar service history, and a modern classic that will climb in value over time. It's a bit like a fine wine. You might have to lay it down for a while, but it will travel really nicely. It was a good decision in my book. Well worth saving.
as someone who's first car was an 04 x-type 2L diesel manual 5 speed, that's a whole 2 weeks of care free motoring!
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well yeah but x type is just not good
@@SoulTouchMusic93was that more to do with it being your first car and not knowing much about how to look after it rather than the car itself.
It's nowhere near worth that though
Not grey mate PLEASE, or black or white or bloody silver! There are far too many faceless cars on the road in those colours today so good to see you purchase a car with character!
Tinted the rear windows for the sake of the 🐕 to keep it a bit cooler in summer
Thought so
That's pretty smart actually
I bought one of these with 56k on it for £700. I had it for a year, loved it and wished I never sold it. Fabulous car!
Matt...😮 What a guy😂❤
The best video's are the ones where you haven't seen the car yet. And take us on a first discovery around it and the service history. At least in my opinion! Keep up the good work!
Thanks, will do!
@@HighPeakAutosl agree. Wasn't that keen on your hyundai shortage review. You need to guard your independence.
Agreed!
@@paulgilliatt7829*Kia
I drive X-Type estate since 2011 till now, Matt. And I like it so much. How it drives, the optimal visibility, the space inside and practicality. Besides above pointed arguments, it's a beautiful vehicle.
i have owned 7 jaguars to date , love them
Cheap parts is well
jaguar isn't used in my country what brand can you compare it to when it comes to maintenance and price? I really like them
@@triptychluxVolvo maybe? Both were owned by ford at the time this X-Type was designed so they share a lot of parts and maintenance is comparable.
As a person who generally lives 20 years in the past, I think it’s a beauty. Well done Matt 👍
Yup, I’ve been sucked in again, straight onto autotrader looking for an x-type estate. Matt you have a lot to answer for !!🤣🤣
I did as well, it's up there. One of the few 3.0l
Still a good looking car and even at £5000 I think it it’s money well spent ! Always preferred the look of the estate over the saloon and after all the work you had done it will serve its next owner well….I suppose one benefit of the masoooof overspend is the new owner gets masoooof boot space 😁
Sooo true
Worth at most 600 quid, rot buckets
@@georgebarnes8163not if you look after them properly.
Nah. Dog stink. Nasty. You can never get rid of it. That’s only of two main questions: dogs and smoking (filthy disgusting habits). I pass on both every time.
The Estate looks SO much better than the sedan.
Not gold though! XD
Matt never lose your enthusiasm & happiness about a car no matter how old, you are luckier than most that you are exposed to beautiful and not so beautiful cars, due to your work, enjoy what comes your way and if you have to spend think how much you are making a great car for the next owner. Really enjoy your videos and how boring if would be if you didn't overspend now and again. Thankyou
At 71, I'm the correct age profile for this car and if I had dogs, a Barber jacket & tweed cap, Hunter boots and delusions about being in the Cheshire County set I would defo be in for this Baby👍👍
But luckily, as I don't have any of the aforementioned articles I will leave it for someone else.
Nice work though and I LOVE that V6 engine👍👍
One of the prettiest wagons made. Really classy, yet powerful and strong-looking. It is not overdone, or too boring. It strikes the perfect balance and for a car that old, it still looks really crisp and modern
Unpopular opinion (probably), but I think the X-Type is better looking than the S-Type, with its large oval shaped grille that looks out of place on that front end. I get that Jaguar was trying to modernise their old-school design, or keep up with the retro trend of the late 90's and early 2000's, but they messed it up on the S-Type.
i do agree with you mate
Disagree, the S-type looks better
Totally agree. The x type looks like a modern classic that’s aged really well. The S type is a car that looks like it’s been designed by committee, half of whom are stuck in the past (the grille) & the other half that wanted to compete with the German executive cars of the day. Some heritage grilles transitioned well like BMW’s & Alfa Romeo’s, Jag’s really didn’t.
S type with the body kits look miles better. But the X type looks better than the base model S type without the body kits
A very lovely underrated high end ride ❤
This is one of my favourite 'I have massively overspent' side look to camera vids. A masterpiece of a car. You could park this in the national gallery and it wouldn't look out place. They say head over heart but sometimes. just sometimes, a heart over head is what makes us who we are. And that is why I love this channel.
I think if you raffled that car you would more than make your money back. You have done a brilliant job with that. Well done
When you have a passion it isn't an overspend ,it is bringing joy to the soul .
I was convinced that by the way you so enthusiastically talked about this car at the start, you would do the necessary repairs & keep it for yourself.
How wrong I was........I guess you had too much money tied up in the repairs & needed to recoup some of your losses!
Nevertheless, this Jaguar X type AWD estate now looks stunning, & quite rare too. If I was living in the UK, I would seriously consider this car as my daily driver ...... a great colour, luxurious & practical.
Keep up the great work! 👍👍
I owned three X Types all bought new over an eight year period of my life. Lovely cars with a classy interior especially the SE and Sovereign models. Unfortunately this model was incredibly rust prone particularly in the sills and because of the plastic sill covers very poor examples can still look cosmetically good. Numbers on the road are rapidly diminishing as they fail their MOT over structural issues. Glad you saved it, another owner would have run it into the ground and then scrapped it which would have been a travesty.
Mine bleed my dry over 10 years and the rusty sill (despite being fixed one already) spelled the end. The headlights were also a pain.
I love my 2.0D X, I've had XJ's previously and wouldn't swap what I have now, the X feels great to drive and I went for the diesel purely because of the cheap road tax and 50mpg fuel economy, I think the look and feel of these cars has stood the test of time and they have very sexy curves in all the right places, its each to their own as I prefer the saloon visually which is opposite of lots of people but I think both look fantastic, just look at the BMW's or Merc's from the same era and they look dated now in my humble opinion, well done for saving another future classic
I love these cars so it's worth every penny. Sovereign was such a good spec.
Great video.
If I was in the market, I'd buy a car off you without reservation just because you're so conscientious about getting all that is needed done! Thanks for an enjoyable channel!
I had an x-type estate. The jaguar engineers really sorted the suspension on this car, one of the surest, smoothest cars I have ever had.
The wood in the car is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for saving it. At the price you are asking for it, it is a steal! I had a 2002 blue and it was a joy to drive.
The editing and photography have gone to the next level. Looking so much more professional suddenly 👍👍
Hi Matt, I had the first sovereign estate delivered out Jaguar Cardiff in 2004, I’ve always regretted selling it, very similar to this except the exterior was Silver, but the interior was identical, I went a bit mad on the spec and added nearly £12k’s worth of extras, I know people knock them but I did 65k in it in 20 months and it never let me down and I always felt special every time I drove it, since then, I’ve had XF’s and an F-Type, but I have a real soft spot for it as it was my first Jag. If I had the space I would bite your hand off, but I’m looking for a CLK convertible, another car we wish we didn’t sell. You have done an amazing job, someone will snap it up I’m sure. It’s definitely a car worth saving.. thank you, as you created one of nicest x-types still on the road. Let me know if come across a CLK though … lol
The shot of it from the front parked up on the roadside with the sunshine and backdrop of rolling green hills complementing the bonnet curves and creases is epic. Super nice example
Loved my 2.0d SE X-Type estate, still a great looking car now. Replaced with a 3.0D XF-S Sportbrake, which is fantastic. There is just something about how they look and drive that you can't get elsewhere.
I quote “It’s really tested my patience this, and my chèque book” said Matt sitting in a 17 year old, gold estate made famous by a very old woman similar to what Matt is becoming.Where did it go so wrong. In fairness I had a 2.2D x type sport saloon and loved it.
Possibly one of your best buys in recent memory despite the repairs. Great spec and cool car. Rare and everyone cares.. so should sell easily when/if it comes to that! Love your channel mate. My guilty pleasure.
Love the "I’ve massively overspent" phase😂 keep up the videos man😊
I purchased a Jaguar X-Type 2.0d from Copart and need to repair the air conditioning compressor. I drove it from Manchester to Maidenhead, and it drives beautifully. I achieved 53.7 mpg on the trip, and I am considering keeping the car.
what a nice car. it looks even better after all the work done. I am 36 years old and never drove a Jag, but I always loved this Model!!
You and me both Matt! I’m Canadian 🇨🇦 yet I swear we have identical taste in vehicles 🇬🇧💪🏻 and needless tat 🙄. I swear your videos like no other car TH-camr get me giddy every time I see it in my subs feed… I’d wager I’m one of the first couple hundred every post, just love the “oh what’s it gonna be?… Jag x-type!? Yes please!”
Keep up the great work! 🙌🏻
I know how you feel Matt, I have an 05 XJ Sovereign 3.0 V6 and I have spent over 5k on it getting back up together. I feel it is worth it because as you say, these engines go on for forever if you look after them. Gearbox oil has been done too and as I have 76k miles on it with Jaguar FSH it is worth it., Ok I wont get my money back if I sold it tomorrow but I have no intention of selling it. It is a Beautiful car in black with ivory interior and I love it
Restored a modern classic. The baby Jag of its time is so far removed from the Mondeo it's based on (I think Ford missed a market not offering a AWD Mondeo). Somebody getting a rare motor that will cruise the motorway and carry 4 adults and their luggage with ease. Well done on the restoration Matt🎉
That'll be me :)
This is one beautiful car, it can instantly be recognised as a very prestige vehicle.
Overspending is a given lol, that said, you have made this car an exceptional example, well done Matt.
Matt I had a 2.0 ltr estate for about 7 yrs and I loved it, as you have said rotted sills made me say good buy. I think they were so underrated and the estate looks beautiful. Well done on the purchase.
The moment this video started I thought here we go he's going to spend a shed load of money on this not as good as it seems Jag but I'm pleased you did what a great car it is now well done that man
Wheels are 18 inch Arubas,standard on the Sovereign, that's what I had on mine
You know that the intro was filmed a good while back if he was in the broken Westminster and he was speaking about the 300k volvo
That’s right
Iv had 2 x types
The first was a 3ltr AWD sport spec , Jaguar factory Directors car with 8,000 miles and 12 months old , just loved it
The 2nd was a 2.2ltr front wheel drive sport spec 2 yr old , the torc wasn’t much different to the petrol car but the top end was definitely inferior
Iv now done what Matt has done , Iv bought a 2005 4.2 V8 XK8 Jag that look’s mint , I bought it in March with a long MOT
Iv just had to have the front wheel bearings changed , the ABS pump changed , the DSC loom changed a load of rust cut out to pass the MOT , but you know Iv no regrets I would do it all again it’s the most fabulous car Iv ever owned . You either get or you don’t your either a petrol head or your not
Keep up the good work Matt
I used to have an x-type 3.0 V6 and was one of the best cars I ever owned.. unfortunately it did rust away underneath and I had to get rid.. aside from that it was totally perfect. At the same time my brother had a 330i and had no end of issues with it. If I still lived in the uk I'd love to buy it from you
Have to say that would be my 'Holy grail' of X-Types Matt! 👍👍I had a 04 3.0 AWD saloon for a while and loved it, so much more than a Mondeo in a posh frock!...(you can tell by the comments who's never owned one!)....But as soon as you started looking around I found myself shouting 'Get underneath Matt check the cills!'....Oh well some you win, I looked at an Estate not long back, in Didsbury until I put my finger into some gigantic rust hole!... A lovely car to save so well done, just hope you haven't added another 'ornament' to your forecourt!
I am a Jaguar XJ man ( on my 5th) but I have a secret admiration for the x-type estate. I just think it looks good. My Jaguar Specialist has provided me with various loan cars over the years of all Jaguar types. Driven several x-types, both diesel & petrol. I quite like the 2.2 diesel engined versions. Yesterday had my 2002 X308 4 Litre LWB Sovereign in for an oil change and f/r brake pads. Loaned a 2006 X-type 2.5 litre petrol estate. Not bad. Observations-crisp throttle, changes through autobox constantly at urban speeds. Narrow front seats. Timber trim looks plastic. Very stable cornering (car on Bridgestones plus 4 wheel drive). Similar performance to MG ZT 190s that I had some years ago.
Engine bay seems tight compared to XJ. After 70 miles in x-type yesterday I was not particularly relaxed. Petrol consumption a bit juicy for a 2.5 litre!
Have seen underside of many x-types on a 4-post lift in Jaguar Specialist workshop and in common with many s-type cars they often have horrendous rust!
I'll stick with my 2002 XJ as long as possible. The X308 is the last of the sleek low Jaguar saloons. From 2002 to 2009 the XJ was "jacked-up" and became more complex. A friend has a 2006 Daimler Super V8 which is a rare car. Endless suspension and electrical issues. Then replaced by the XJ "hatchback" which is technically brilliant but does not look like a Jaguar. The Jaguar Specialist had an XJL autobiography model in yesterday and a very frustrated mechanic undertaking a "string of jobs" and a big bill for the customer!
If I did choose an X-type Sovereign estate then it would be a 2.2 diesel (economy) or the 3 litre. If you are purchasing take a good look underneath the vehicle!!
I liked my X-Type estate, only a two litre diesel though. Rust killed it eventually when the sills went for the second time.
I wish Jaguar had done an estate version of the XE.
Had the same motor, no rusty sills in my ownership which was seven years, it was four years old when I brought it.
I had a 2.2d estate for 8 years and 120000 miles. I rate that as one of my best ever cars. Did everything a family needed.
Nothing sad about an X-Type, I actually prefer them to the modern, souless Jags :)
Which one is soulless? XF (X250, LCI) is gorgeous and considered to be one of the most beautiful Jaguars ever. The modern XJ is uniquely mesmerizing. So where is the soullessness?
I love a man who is not afraid to self deprecate 😁
I really like the look of the x type. Nothing wrong with a mondeo and the jaaaaagness of the changes to the underpinnings lift it. Thats a really nice looking example. Nice one for keeping it on the road even if it was an eyewateringly expensive task.
I think the Mondeo link was such a disservice to the xtype (especially today)
I had a mondeo right after an xtype, same engine.
The xtype rode better, handled better, it was more economical yet paid less tax and ofcourse lovley inside compared.
It may have underpinnings but was set up and adapted by jaguar making it all the better. A shame critics panned it for it all.
The 3.0V6 in these is almost the same as the Mondeo ST220 engine but not quite.
These have variable valve lift, timing and inlet tract length and so get another 10-20bhp.
I think the pistons & cams are different too.
(I used to know the exact details of the differences back in the day)
was it a 16 valve?
They did a 3.0 v6 Non St Mondeo with this same engine I believe.
@@LA63003 It was the 2.5 v6 for the non St version taken from the MK2 ST end of line and put into the MK3. I had one for a year and found it to be a great car with plenty of poke. The ST220 is the only Ford with the Durtek v6 3.0 Cosworth designed the heads. A bit of useless info for ya 👍
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Both the Ford & the Jag units were/are 24v.
You should keep it.its lovely I have a 2005 X type and love it to bits.i paid £600 but spent around £1000 on doing the sills and other jobs.worth every penny.
Hi Matt great car plus a good video . Thought it was to good a bargain for that price. I always wonder if the garage said anything to the customer about any of the faults that you found
Good sir, one nice place in paradise will wait for you. So glad to see that people do not treat cars like two tones of metal.
If the back windows were tinted, it might look like a van!
Amazing outcome 👍👍 Whoever buys that will have the best sorted Jag in the UK. Nice work.
Back in 2001 when these first came out I decided it was the car for me. I test drove a 2.5v6 manual but it had horrific driveline shunt due to the 4wd and manual box. A few months later I bought a 4 month old ex demo 2.1 V6 auto. It was ok but went wrong so many times I traded it for a new Passat after 3 weeks. It’s put me off Jaguar for life! Although I still want a Jaaaag…..
My first Jag was a 2004 3 litre V6 AWD manual X-Type saloon. Loved that car but the DMF disintegrated one day. Replaced under warranty, thankfully. After that I had it for a couple of years hassle free driving. I traded it in at 90k miles against a Jaguar S-Type, which was a definite step up in luxury.
Don't be put off by a poor experience with an older Jaguar at the bottom budget. I am currently on Jaguar number 6 (a 2016 XF S V6 Supercharged in BRG) and loving it.
Thank you for calling it an '06 car instead of 'P reg' etc.
Your international viewers immediately understand what year the car is.
Beautiful car for £5k. Well done Matt. Future Jag collectors item ?!
I got 58 plates X-type from Copart for £600 two months ago, The drive belt tensioner needed fixing, 185,000 miles. Getting 40mpg in town and a sweet 56.6Mpg cruising from London to Manchester at 65mph. I love the Jag ride, but DIY fixes are a money-saver - repairs can hit the wallet hard if you're not handy.
I enjoyed driving our X type, 2.2 Diesel manual in blue with beige leather, sadly those plastic sill covers hid a lot and eventually it met its fate due to needing inner and outer sills.
Hi Matt. My dad had a run-out model 09 2.2D SE in a stunning deep metallic red, with a set of special (factory fitted) drop-dead-gorgeous alloys.
I regret not buying it off him when he decided to change it, as it was a lovely car.
I owned the same spec estate but made a mistake with the engine size.
It was the 2.5 which drank the same as the 3.0 but was down on tourqe and it
always felt lacking in power.
It rattled and creaked from day one and i spent many days curing them.
The later facelifted samples were far better, but petrol versions are almost
impossible to find.
The X-Type was criticised for offering a taste of Jaguar but was spoiled by too
many ford parts, this i think was cruel but fairly accurate.
I sold mine at a massive loss, the lemon car stigma had hit values hard and no one
wanted them.
Good luck with selling this one.
Keep it! I had two of them but 2.0 non estate cars and bloody loved them. Everyone says “oh a ford in a dress”. And? All the good mechanical with luxury what’s the problem? Great purchase and enjoy every mile
Well that color suits the car really nicely.
I have one, it will be 3 years now,, 2.5l awd estate blue facelift one... it bring me from UK to the Greece for my wedding, next morning I start it and... gearbox fault jump on me... it is back in UK now and I will fix it. Just need fill my pocket back😅(weding) I Can not let it die.
Don't sell it. People like u should have these so they don't die after first small problem come out. Love your videos.great job!!❤❤
I am in my late thirties, and have loved the Jaguar brand since I can remember. Nothing wrong with loving any car or brand, whatever age you might be. My first Jag, was a 2006 XJ Executive 2.7 TDVi, I loved it; my current Jag is a 2001 X100 XKR Coupè 4 litre, which I also love. I say well done for saving a modern classic!!! My daily is a 2005 55 plate Mitsubishi Colt 1 litre, lol. Great video and great work!!!
So another great instalment of Friday Night with High Peak Matt......but what I am most impressed with is thst you have got rid of those awful weeks thst were growing against the wall. Well done that man. Thank you
Good on you Matt, for keeping it on the road. Bored of all the German PCPmobiles.
Love the way your genuine glee comes across when discovering your new purchase features. Lovely car, and superb video.
Personally Matt, I think rescuing a very well kept PETROL engined estate car with a rare spec is probably a very wise move, although you probably won’t see it that way right now as a trader with the ultimate end goal of making a profit…..however, as the ULEZ/CAZ/LEZ schemes get more extensive I think these types of cars will become increasingly sought after. I’ve currently got an Audi A4 Avant S Line Special Edition (B7) with the 2.0 TFSI engine and it’s pretty much the perfect all-rounder for those reasons. Okay, it’s not the quickest thing on the road, or the most economical, OR the most reliable etc, but as more people are shifting away from diesels I think it makes a lot of sense (to me anyway ha).
When I lived in Bradford a family friend brought me to watch Bradford Park Avenue at the age of eleven. I was hooked, Jimmy Scoular and Kevin Hector! But when they were voted out of Division Four I was devastated and obviously couldn’t support Bradford City!!
So I went on the train to Leeds and started to support Leeds in the old division Two and to the best of my memory the attendance was around 12-13 thousand then.
Since then I have been back in Ireland for years and am back now and a season ticket holder in the East Stand. The West stand obviously needs rebuilding but I hope we retain the cosy atmosphere. MOT!
Had 19 Jags myself and they are quality never let me down. From xe to F Type 5:0 always been good to me. Hope you got some worthy’s originals with this one 😂
Amazing value car 👍
Those wheels are from an XF, I have the same on my XF! I also have the same petrol engine (rare on an XF) and it is a smooth refined drive although a little thirsty🙂 I previously had a 2.1V6 X Type basicly the smaller capacity version of the same engine and it was amazingly reliable, sold mine with 195K on the clock and just needed a couple of sensors thoughout my ownership. The sat-nav is archaic better to use google maps on a phone. The X Type is getting a rare sight these days and a top of the range 3.0 Auto has to be on the way to being a modern classic now. Good on you for saving this one - it should give its new owner a lot of pleasure for many more miles.
When working for Jaguar in Doha, Qatar had an identical car for a while,drove it from Doha to Petra in Jordan,2000 plus kilomeres across Saudi,car was perfect driving on desert highwats Led Zepplin booming on stereo.
As a 26 year old on his 7th Jaguar, this is also right up my street. Protect this car at all costs. It is lovely!
Bought one of these a few years ago as a cheap run a round for the winter, brilliant in the snow! The 3.0 is a Jaguar engine the 2.5 a Ford engine. Rust is the biggest enemy especially the sills, sold it for what I paid for it. Thats why the rear windows have been tinted to keep the temp down when carrying dogs.
Gold = metallic beige. I have an 06 Subaru Outback in this colour and, as I'm now in my dotage, it matches my complexion and demeanour perfectly.
Matt thanks for the "old man colour" cheered me up no end. I have a saloon post dacelift as a work car 2.2 auto, in the same colour. For reference paint code is GDM Winter Gold. The sills on mine where done just before I bought it, they all go regardless of age and treatment.
I've had three of these, so underrated cars. Lovely to drive and unlike the XF they don't constantly have a ritual of every time you drive it, you don't expect an error message. The ABS has a habit of failing and it is a cheap fix, speed sensor in my case three times on different cars.
Nice to see a old car like this brought back to life but by God.....in the words of my favorite YT car reviewer, you've "massively over spent" on this one.
The huge boot is good for storing a pipe, slippers, flat cap and schnauzer.
I had a blue 3.0 AWD sport with cream leather. Wonderful car. I drove the family down to Poland on a winter ski holiday. with winter tyres on them they are unstoppable. Problem was everything underneath. Rust suspension bushes etc. "gave" it away in a car auction just to get rid of it in the end. Shame as it was a real comfy car which sounded great.
Matt I used to own a Jaguar x type estate, 2.2d sport premium at the age of 22. Bloody loved it but it eventually weighed more in rust than actual jag. Keep up the good work
I had a 2008 2.2 diesel auto. It was by far the most comfortable car I've owned. Covering hundreds of miles a day wasn't a problem.
However it ate front tyres, it was the first to use a DPF which resulted in oil dilution and 5,000 mile oil changes and the electrics were poor. Door locks failed and whilst the opening rear tailgate glass was brilliant, the switches nearly always burnt out. After 18 months I sold it due to continuing niggles.
My 2.0d also ate front tyres. Good to hear i'm not alone in that. Yes, the constant niggles are a problem and the rusty sills ended it.
I’ve had both a Volvo V70 2.4 D5 (2003) and a X Type 2.2D - sorry Matt but the Volvo gets my vote every day of the week, regardless of the mileage difference!
Those Volvo's have great rust prevention too, they will go forever, just do not like it when a car just rusts away. But inside the Jaguar is mutch nicer I think, the English love nice wood and leather. The wood on the V70 is just rubbish.
@@RoderikvanReekum mine didn’t have a spot of rust and it was a lovely spec - really regret selling it!
I do love an old Jag- but they are often v expensive to put right and it’s so easy to get carried away, but they have real class and a good one drives so well.
Great reading thank you, I have alot going on at work at the moment, big changes , so your reading has made me feel OK with it x
Great Work Matt! You done a great job on that. I love The Benson & Hedges Gold. I actually saw one these yesterday parked up in my local Netto Supermarket in Black with local AC plates 🇩🇪. Indeed they are rare in estate format. Thanks for posting.
Matt, you started this project as a car for you. In all honesty if I had been in your shoes I would have done the same. Time went on and you released that it was going to one that you would not make much use of, it’s excellent work the car is now almost as it left a dealers 17 years ago. It’s a lovely car and one that makes a modern practical classic that will go on for year. I’m sure it will appeal to plenty of enthusiasts out there and feather in your cap for saving it. There will be a very happy new owner of that I have no doubt. Brilliant work and love your videos
My brother bought this spec in sport spec and in manual and I sent this to him straight away. Great video!!!!
You are a star. Good car. Fantastic presentation. When are the tee shirts on line.
“I am Matt and I have massively overspent “
Well done
Joe
Owned a 2.2 Prestige Sport. Stunning car. Great engine. You did well picking up such a rare model.
Im 54 and you come across older than me and your probably 20 years or so younger. As someone who worked on Jaguar Landrover & JLR engines for about 15 years i can't knock an X- type as i worked on Engines available at the time of X-type production. Ive also owned a beautiful 2.2 sport premium which in 5 years or so only problem was a blown Turbo at nearly 90,000 , but fantastic economy enough umph at the time alot of car .
They’re good looking, a straightforward estate car with a nice engine and beautiful interior. Clearly her late Majesty wasn’t wrong. Congrats for rescuing!
Another brilliant video. Looking forward to your next adventure… we own a 2011 Defender and appreciate your drive to keep some of the old classics alive.
Very enjoyable video Matt. Your drive and enthusiasm are a pleasure to watch.
A neighbour has an almost identical one of these, only difference is it's not a sovereign and is manual. It's gorgeous, I'd love one. I think 5k is an absolutely fair price considering I've seen tatty mk3 golf's going for 3k+ !!!
These cars are so underrated, we have just bought a 3.0 V6 estate to take over to Rome next summer. You get so much car for the money. Definitely a modern classic in the making!
Poor Matt, l totally feel your pain! I was the one who mentioned it at TMAs lot. Every thing u like l like. I sold my X to get a xc70 ( on which I massively overspent 8k) keep em coming. I look forward to notifications & today was xmas. Please don't bin the blue RR
I had a 2009 X type 2.2 diesel sovereign estate. Engine needed replacing at 140k miles. I loved it and it was a lot more reliable than my 5.3C was. Should have kept it. It had zero rust and looked fabulous in dark metallic grey.
That's a car to keep, a sleeper to stash away for occasional, or weekend away use, Matt. I've owned a 2006 spec 2.0 SE manual diesel estate for almost 10 years. I got it for half price as a trade sale, spent a bit on it, and won't part with it. They're far better to drive than the equivalent Mondeo underpinnings it's based on ( I've had the Mondeo and heard all the "it's a Ford Mondeo in drag" ) comments. People soon change their tune once they've been in, or driven one, it feels more like it was handbuilt for you. The estate is the one to have, it's more practica, and a far better looking car than the saloon.