Jaguar in Deep Trouble
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Originally Posted by mvf4s,Aug 6 2004, 02:17 PM
why don't they use the jag plants to make fords?
the x-type = awd sable
the x-type = awd sable
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Originally Posted by no_really,Aug 6 2004, 04:21 PM
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.
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Originally Posted by no_really,Aug 6 2004, 04:21 PM
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.
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Originally Posted by Palmateer,Aug 22 2004, 04:02 PM
"Real" Jaguars start with the S -Type.
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.