The JAGUAR X TYPE (2001-08) 5DR ESTATE 2.5 V6 194 XS LE is a compact, premium-badged estate: more practical than a saloon, but smaller and easier to park than a large family wagon. In the UK used-car market, it offers an affordable route into Jaguar ownership, competing with estates such as the BMW 3 Series Touring and Audi A4 Avant. Its 2.5-litre V6 petrol engine and five-door load space suit drivers wanting a comfortable everyday car with room for shopping, luggage or family outings, while the XS LE trim gives it a distinctive feel. The smooth, characterful V6 and Jaguar styling set it apart from more common practical estates; buyers should, however, budget for fuel and maintenance appropriate to an older premium car. mycarcheck.com has one lookup for this model, so figures are only a snapshot: £1,300 average valuation, 96,000 miles, four keepers and 1,000 average annual miles.