no_really

Sorry, no. While the Sable and Taurus are very similar, the X-Type is no Taurus or Sable. The entire drivetrain, interior and exterior are different. So even if the Sable and X-Type were developed from the same Ford Mondeo, the end car is very different, as the price would imply. The X-type is an English luxury sports sedan. At ~$30,000 base, it is the cheapest car Jag makes. Hardly a cheap car. If one ever fell apart, it was though neglect or abuse. And someone who buys a car they hate can hardly be said to have good judgement about these things.

geekd

I wonder if Jag's F1 team's costs are part of that loss. I bet they burn $60 - $100 mil a year.




-geekd

2002S2K

I thought I just read somewhere that Aston Martin just turned a profit for the first time in a long while???

NSXER

Our present "family" sedan is a Jaguar S-Type R. This car has been flawless with nary a single issue in 10 months of ownership. When searching to replace our 02 AMG C-32, I discovered this Jaguar represents a terrific bargain when compared with loaded versions of the new A6 4.2, E 500 and 545i Sport, listing for some 8-9K less than the aforementioned German sedans whilst demonstrating a superior performance envelope. This car has been a far more enjoyable vehicle in every aspect than was our 98 540iA Sport, 2000 AMG E-55 or the C-32. As to baseline performance, the Jaguar ran a 13.66 (@103.5 mph) second 1/4 mile, very limited by wheelspin and the TCM's conservative mapping. On order (from Arden, Racing Green, Paramount) are suspension, intake (both air and manifold), exhaust, supercharger and ECU upgrades planned to yield 480/500 RWHP/RWT!

alexf20c

You need at least 500rwhp. 480 won't cut it.

SilverKnight

the new jag commericals are kind of funny

y2ks2k

Friend at work bought this Jag. The thing doesnt even remotely hold a candle to my old Acura TL Type S in any way or any catagory.

Palmateer

"Real" Jaguars start with the S -Type.

Ace10

i'm curious... what's the basis for your comment?

the S is based on a common platform with the Linc LS. how is that different than the X sharing a platform with Euro Fords? i drove the S, and found it in no way superior to the X, especially considering the AWD advantages of the X. we bought the X and have been very pleased with it. i don't see any Jags in your lengthy auto resume signature. perhaps, are you just reading too many car mags

i could also make the argument that real Benz's start with the E class.

alexf20c

The real real Jaguars don't have a "Type" in their name.