X type checks before buying

[lpgjag]

Hi,

My son is contemplating the purchase of a 2005/6 X type, can anyone advise of particular areas he should get checked out prior to purchase? I drive the XK, and unfortunately dont have experience of this model, thanks in advance for any assistance give,

Regards

Steve

[almcl]

There was some talk about rusting sills on X-types on another board a while back. I think the model in question was a bit earlier than 05/06 but the pictures were pretty frightening.

The full thread is here:
http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/ ... 1313252614

[lpgjag]

Hi AlMcL
Thanks for this- frightening reading, I hope the latter ones are not the same!

Steve

[almcl]

Well, my wife's '05 estate doesn't seem that bad, so a nice 55/06 should be OK, I think?

[PaulRidley]

The "Rusty" one in that article really is an early one ( Feb '01 build? ) and I do understand this isn't an uncommon problem on these cars, but it was soon sorted under the continuous development program.

My '03 has had a very hard life, but it's not rusty! I would recommend removing the side skirts though as mine were choc full of debris...

[lpgjag]

Paul,

Thanks for the advice, I take it removal of the skirt cover is as simple as in the article just taking out the plastic clips holding the cover in place?

Regards

Steve

[PaulRidley]

Thanks for the advice, I take it removal of the skirt cover is as simple as in the article just taking out the plastic clips holding the cover in place?

Yes, that's right.

I would buy some replacement clips first though as you can expect them to break when you remove the trim - they are about 15p each.

Paul