Should I continue to service my X-type 70k

[Born_2_Kill_83]

My X-type will be coming up to its next service, 70K miles which I've been informed by Jaguar its "the big one" which to my pocket it means £450.
The car has full Jaguar service history up till 50k, but the 60K service was done by an independent specialist.

My question is, is it still worth while keeping up with it? Sure I will still have the oil and filter changed etc, but I really cant justify spending £400+ for Jaguar to service my Mondeo.

 

[Born_2_Kill_83]

how much will an indy charge you. im guessing its so high due to cambelt change ?

Spark plug change, which means manifold off.
Cambelt is a chain.

 

[Born_2_Kill_83]

Well worth buying that to save money then, wasn't it?!

Its not due yet, I just like to plan ahead.
TBH if it doesnt help uphold the value of the car, I will probably do the oil change myself.
Certainly dont plan on spending any money on the x-type.

 

[Born_2_Kill_83]

2.5 or 3L if its the 2.5 and they use the same manifold as the mondeo it can be done with the manifold on.

2.5, when I questioned him about the price, he said it costs more as they have to take the manifold off to change the plugs

 

[Born_2_Kill_83]

Loowi... Your sig.... what car are those specs for?

XJR V8

 

[Born_2_Kill_83]

Ah, very nice

Just a quicky on the X-Type, do you find the engine a little rough sounding at 3000+ rpm's, just think for a V6 its a bit noisey, or is it just mine?

It sounds rather nice tbh, typical V6, quite grunty, yet smooth and natural at the same time. Not till you start going into the red @ 6.5/7RPM it starts sounding a little strained.