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that time has come to upgrade the towcar, does anyone know how the 2.2 X type jaguar would do as a towcar. dealer says weights are ok, but to be honest you don't see many Jags towing caravans. any info would be appreciated.

cheers

Lots of X types used for towing. They are just a Mk 3 Mondeo in fancy clothes and as such make an excellent tug. The DMF and injector issues are just the same as you could expect on any other manufacturers small diesel offering they all have problems occasionally. It's just that there are lots on Mondeos so there is a greater possibility of coming across people who have had the problem. I have had my mondeo 4 years now and apart from service the car I have had no repairs of any sort to do.

thanks for comments. i had mentioned Mondeo to family knowing it had awards to its name, think they just want the kudos of the jag name.

room for thought

cheers

I was towing with a 2L Diesel estate and found it an awful towcar. Clutch prblems (a known weak area), and because it is so low the 'van was really buffeted. It never felt safe. It is also very low so ground clearence is not great. Friend towed with the saloon version and hated it as well. And he was only towing a trailer tent.

When not towing though it was a lovely car!!

Was only looking at these cars the other day, as my next car.

I don't tow anymore so it seems a good buy but if you do tow, read this....

Quote from Honest John website

'Official' removable towbars made by Brink are not factory fitted and connecting the electrics can be very problematic so X-Type NOT RECOMMENDED FOR TOWING.

Mick

Quote: Originally posted by Mick + Linda on 05/7/2010

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Quote from Honest John website

'Official' removable towbars made by Brink are not factory fitted and connecting the electrics can be very problematic so X-Type NOT RECOMMENDED FOR TOWING.

Mick

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Not according to the review in PC mag a few months back. They rated the 2.2 estate very highly.

If it is as low as mjdawes says, you obviously have a problem with overloading or your towball is not the right height.

 

 

 

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I have been towing with a 2.2 diesel estate for the last 12 months and have not experienced any problems with it.

Fuel consumption not much better than my old petrol RAV though which is slightly surprising though.