Hello all,
I have just purchased my first Jaguar. She is a 2002 X-Type Sport 2.5 British Green with Tan interior. Absolutely a wonderful machine. I must admit I was a little ify at first. I have come from driving a BMW and a Saab to this. Actually, she is for my wife, but I am definitly a lot more fond of the car than I thought I would be.
When I got her she had just under 48,000 miles and for good. After a few days driving her around I made a list of about 15 "issues" that needed attention. All were minor things like one of the seat adjustments wouldn't work (gears were stripped), but I did have a small oil leak. Turns out, a seal was blown and was repair/replaced under the warranty. I was told that this would normally have cost $2-3K to repair had it not been under warranty.
As I have said, I come from BMW and Saab so I am "used" to paying somewhat more for service and/or repairs, but I must admit, I was a little shocked at that price tag. That brings me to what I wanted to ask about...
I have until 49,000 miles to purchase an extended warranty through Easy Care (owned by Ford). The terms are negotiable as far as time/mileage and whatnot and the price tag would be set accordingly. Given the example above of what that seal would have cost to replace, I am inclined to seriously consider purchasing this warranty where in the past I have alwasy just paid the bill myself.
My question directly is: does anyone have one of these warranties (Easy Care specifically)? If so, what is or has been your experience with it/them? I am interesed in the Total Care package since it would cover damn near anything wrong with the vehicle as long as I wasn't negligent in mainenance.
Just for good measure, I drive my vehicles for length. When I sold my BMW, she had over 185,000 miles. My Saab currently is just over
190,000. So I do plan on owning this vehicle to duration, if that makes any difference on the input provided.
Thanks for any information you can offer...
David