The JAGUAR X TYPE (2001-08) 4DR SALOON 3.0 V6 AUTO5 is a four-door executive saloon: a comfortable, traditional alternative to a hatchback or SUV, aimed at buyers wanting premium British style without a new-car price. Its automatic gearbox and smooth V6 suit relaxed journeys more than low-cost urban motoring. Mycarcheck.com has recorded 424 look-ups covering 235 different VINs, giving a useful snapshot of used-car interest. Checks show an average private-sale valuation of £700 and average recorded mileage of 85,000 miles; average annual mileage is 3,000, with around four previous keepers. These are observed averages, not a guarantee of condition or value. Best suited for drivers seeking an affordable commuter or refined long-distance car, it feels more distinctive than mainstream saloons such as the Ford Mondeo, while the BMW 3 Series is sportier too. Handsome styling, a quiet V6 and easy automatic appeal, though fuel costs exceed those of smaller-engined alternatives.