Kryptoknight,
I agree with you. I think my 03 is great. Its a 2.5 Sport with manual trans,
xenon headlights,
DSC, heated seats, single CD and Quartz paint. It gets compliments
everywhere I go.

I had to special order it, manual trans are/were hard to find on the lots,
at least with my choice of options. Seems like a good many that read this
newsgroup have them, though.

I actually "built my own Jaguar" on the Jaguar.com website, emailed the
dealer (Jim Coleman Jaguar, Frederick, Maryland) and then talked with them
on the phone and sent a deposit. Nearly 3 months later I got the call that
it had arrived. The next day we drove the 90 miles to the dealership, met
the salesman and signed for the car.
It was the simplest new car buying experience I've had. The farthest away,
to.

It listed for $33,575. I got $2K off that, 2.9% financing, 2 polo shirts and
2 hats.

Oh, the seats are firm and there is no falling out of the seat in the turns
either. They do sorta mold to my "larger frame" after using the heated seats
for a while.

more like $35k.

what's the beef with x-type. i read nothing but good reviews for 2004 model?
i'm about to buy one. what else can i get for $35k?

2004 x-type 3.0 sport manual with options below:
STDMOON) Moonroof Standard
(STDEN) Engine: 3.0L V6
(MT) Transmission: 5-Speed Manual w/OD
(NONST) Front Sports Style Seats
(NONTM) Perforated Leather Seat Trim
(HV) Heated Front Seats w/2 Temperature Settings
(PAINT) Monotone Paint Application
(XZ) X2 Sport Package w/X1
(DSC) Dynamic Stability Control
(CT) Front Ashtray w/Cigarette Lighter
(XP) Alpine Premium Sound System w/Single CD w/LB & XZ
(NA) Navigation System

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