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You forgot to mention that the is from the Mazda (archive)
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Posted by MPV minivan on November 16, 2001 at 09:51:24:

In Reply to: Joe, you are entitled to your opinion, but..(m) posted by MikeP on November 14, 2001 at 16:31:26:


I have owned 8 BMW's, including a 330Ci that I just traded on my 3.0 X-Type. The X-Type shares only several chassis points with the Mondeo. The engines have been modified. The 3.0 engine is very close to the smoothness of the BMW 3.0 straight 6. Read the reviews and it says the same thing. The shifter has shorter throws than the BMW and the steering has better feel than my 330Ci did. Granted, the BMW cornered flatter, but was no more fun to drive. Do you also have a problem with Audi using VW Golf components for the A4 and A6?

Mike


I own several BMW's and a Jag 2000 XJR...
I drove the X Type and the 330i. I am sorry, the X Type might look like a Jag and smell like a Jag, but it's a FORD Mondeo under the skin. (READ FORD CONTOUR) I couldn't get past the FORD switch gear. And the 3.0 Inline six in the Bimmer toasts the FORD/Jag V6 in power delivery and smoothness.
Don't buy if for prestige either because everyone knows its a Ford.

If you like its looks, you're not into sporty cars...then it's fine, but the car just doesn't cut it as a real Jag or a real Sports sedan.

Just my driving Impression....


Joe





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