... if so can we continue the Scooby tradition and start waving at each other? My name is on the plate so you can't miss me...cat is black - what else

P

 

MarkO

may have something to say about this

 

But for the meanwhile now he's moved to the Borders without internet access.

As I was down that way a few days ago, I popped in for a cuppa.

 

Pacific Blue/Sand Leather

3.0 Sport... Arden Mesh grille

 

Oi, I have got web access, I've just got better things to do with my time than to surf Scoobynet when I'm not being paid to do it.

My silver 3.0L X-Type Sport can be seen leading snowploughs around the borders in Scotland now. I had some 4-wheel spin today up at Glentress forest near Peebles. My reg ends in HLY for anyone who spots me.

 

My brother lives in Daventry and has a 3.0 Sport.It's red in colour and he's also had probs over xmas with trying to start the thing.Is it a common problem? (Hasn't cut out at speed yet though,Just won't start sometimes when it's been left idle for a while!! - It's a 51 plate)

Cheers

Nick

 

No starting or cut-out problems with mine. In fact, amazingly, having had mine for 6 months and 8,000 miles, I've had no problems at all yet!

If you're interested, you might want to check out the X-Type Forums which I set up after getting my car. Not seen any mention of cut-outs or starting problems on there, either.

 

Thanks for the info Mark!!
I've told him to take it back to the dealer anyway as it's still under warranty!

Cheers

Nick

 

MarkO
I registered on your forum... but no one every seems to be there...no one is ever home......

The problem was confirmed as being a problem with the cruise control, which is what I told them in the first place ....yeah just call me smart ***.... No it was thanks to Fen who told me what to say... it worked...
P

 

MarkO
I registered on your forum... but no one every seems to be there...no one is ever home......

The problem was confirmed as being a problem with the cruise control, which is what I told them in the first place ....yeah just call me smart ***.... No it was thanks to Fen who told me what to say... it worked...
P

 

You have to be over 60 to buy an x-type - it's the LAW

 

Sorry Black Cat - it's not the most busy forum in the world. Mind you, at least it's not filled with muppets like Scoobynet, eh?

 

Ya, you tell 'em Marko.

... and ya boo to whoever said you have to be over 60....naaaanaaaaa naaaa.....

I have decided it is my mission to get respect for x-types.... as poor unsuspecting chappie in a Saxo found to his cost the other night when he cut me up.... well never seen anyone move so fast in my life when he looked in the mirror and saw.... yes... that boring old jag is gaining at the speed of light..... ooooppppsssss - move..... how fast....ha ha..

 

I make them........
200 every day,Ive seen more X types than I really need to see
Excellent car dont you think,need any bitz
Sat Nav may be
Later Yoza (the robot babysitter)

 

Here is the truth.

I (low 30's) own a STI 5 Type R (correct amount of doors for a fast car)
My boss (over 40) owns an 2002 M3 convertible
My boss's dad (retired) has an X-type
My dad drives a rover

I wasn't Joking !!

 

MarkO

I think we need to have our first X-Type meet? what do you think and all those doubting scoobies can come along and see for themselves. ....

....agreed the previous average age of Jag drivers was 60+ but that is now changing try the 3litre x-type 240bhp 4wdr I think you would be in for a big shock.

 

Erm, 231bhp, actually. But that's close enough.

And of course each and every one of those horses is lag-free.

 

So what do you recon to the meet then?... don't you think it's time?????

P
PS whats 9 bhp between friends.... I know 0-60 in 6 secs instead of 4.

 

Actually, I think it's the extra half-ton of leather/maple/pipe-holders/etc that slows the 0-60.

 

... don't forget the heated seats.....plus the CD player, standard size spare wheel.... not space saver....... and of course the slippers thrown in for good measure....

 

Jason, yes name on the plate is PEN plate used to be on my WRX

Tim, will look out for you - is the grille the only Arden upgrade or have you had anything else done?

Also have you had any problems with the car cutting out for no reason? it happened to us on M25 doing 70 lost power completely.


[Edited by Black Cat - 1/3/2003 10:11:25 AM]