Thestandard car, the XJ8, is equipped with an aluminum 4.2-liter V-8 rated at 294 horsepower. Mated to a new ZF 6-speed automatic transmission, that’s good enough to sprint to 60 mph in 6.3 2004Jaguar X-Type. Trim: SportWagon AWD by George8534 on 08-25-2013. Stylish, reliable and very comfortable. Very solid car and surprisingly not expensive to maintain, despite the Jaguar reputation. Well built and super comfortable. A very good choice for the money. Overall. 5.0. Comfort 5/5. Ihave a 2004 2.0D estate, have had it 2 years with no real problems! Worst car I have EVER owned. My Jag 02 x-type has had countless issues and codes , doors not opening, sunroof not opening, cruise control not working, trunk not opening, the fan constantly running even with new thermostat and radiator and limp mode whenever it felt Ilove my 2004 Jaguar X-Type its very sharp/ sporty looking and because it's a sedan it's very comfortable with plenty of room. It has everything I hoped it would have to make it feel as good as it looks-electric leather seats easily adjustable with the push of a couple of buttons, all electric windows and four doors which is perfect for passengers with plenty of TheJaguar is the least practical car in this test. It also has far less power than its rivals – which is reflected in the price. The 153bhp 2.2-litre four-cylinder is the biggest diesel engine nottyashsaid: My Dad has had an early 3.0 for about 8 years, its been through a few brake disks, abs sensors, and o2 sensors, with the biggest fault being a transfer box. Some of the earlier AWD Getreliability information for the 2007 Jaguar X-Type from Consumer Reports, which combines extensive survey data and expert technical knowledge. Used 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 Thesemodels earned ratings Most and Least reliable in Consumer Reports' 2004 reliability survey. Most reliable . Least reliable . Lexus IS300 . Mercedes-Benz S-Class . Acura RL (previous version Alsoon XJ-S floorpan with a supercharged AJ16 Jaguar ‘six’, the DB7 conspired to be quicker, quieter and comfier than XK8. The V12 Vantage set the pace from ’99. High running costs. Sold 1994-’04 • No. built 7247 • Mpg 12-25 • 0-60mph 5.8-5 secs • Top speed 155-185mph • Price new £84,950 (2000) • Price now £17-42k. 1990s– The AJ6 and AJ-V8 Engines. The 1990s ushered in two remarkable engine families. First, the AJ6, a 4.0-liter inline-six engine, displayed a fine balance of power and reliability. Then, the AJ-V8 engine series began with the 4.0-liter variant, offering increased performance and a reputation for reliability. 7EzjlZy.