| Product Details- 64 Pages
- 100 Photos & Illustrations
- Paperback
- Colour
- Published in 2012
- Part of the The Essential Buyer's Guide Series
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| Jaguar X-Type 2001 to 2009 - The Essential Buyer's Guide
By Nigel Thorley | Features • Like having a real marque expert at your side – benefit from years of real ownership experience
• Full coverage of all X-Type models
• Where and how to buy an X-Type
• Advice on choosing the right model and specification
• Key checks – how to spot a bad car quickly
• Comprehensive inspection guide
• In-depth analysis of strengths and weaknesses
• Discussion of desirable specifications and upgrades
• Market and value data
• Details of club back-up and support organisations
Description Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert at your side. Benefit from Nigel Thorley’s years of Jaguar experience, learn how to spot a bad car quickly, and how to assess a promising one like a true professional. Get the right car at the right price!
Synopsis The essential guide the Jaguar X-Type – the first ‘baby’ Jaguar ever produced. The X-Type catered for an entirely new market for Jaguar, and proved highly successful. Covering all the models from this period, this guide provides you with all the procedures necessary to ensure the car you are looking at is actually what it appears to be. Close study and careful inspection are vital with the X-Type, and this guide identifies some of the pitfalls to avoid, helps you decide on exactly how and where to buy, and shows how to get the best possible car you can for your money. This is the only title available on the X-Type models – the ultimate pocket guide to read, digest and keep with you at all times.
Additional Information Period covered: 2001-2009
Models covered: Jaguar X-Type saloon models produced from 2001 to 2009 covering all engines sizes, petrol and diesel, all models including limited editions and estate cars. | Table of Contents
1 Is it the right Jaguar for you? – marriage guidance
2 Cost considerations – affordable, or a money pit?
3 Living with a Jaguar X-Type – will you get along together?
4 Relative values – which model for you?
5 Before you view – be well informed
6 Inspection equipment – these items will really help
7 Fifteen minute evaluation – walk away or stay?
8 Key points – where to look for problems
9 Serious evaluation – 60 minutes for years of enjoyment
10 Auctions – sold! Another way to buy your dream
11 Paperwork – correct documentation is essential!
12 What’s it worth? – let your head rule your heart
13 Do you really want to restore? – it’ll take longer and cost more than you think
14 Paint problems – bad complexion, including dimples, pimples and bubbles
15 Problems due to lack of use – just like their owners, X-Types need exercise!
16 The Community – key people, organisations and companies in the X-Type world
17 Vital statistics – essential data at your fingertips
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