JAGUAR XF V8 R 2009

The time has come for me to part ways with my Jaguar XFR. Simply the best car I've ever owned. But, I've got an EV for work now, and limited time to spare means I'm just not using the Jag as much as it should be anymore. And it's an expensive drive ornament to keep for the sake of it.

It's a 2009 early model with a hefty 131780 miles or so on the clock (it may go up a little but unlikely by a lot). in metallic grey with an ivory leather interior. I've serviced it annually regardless of mileage, with work done between my local indy garage and Northfield Jaguar in Birmingham for more specialised work. MOT lasts until March 2026, and it's last service was immediately before the MOT.

I've got a Spires exhaust on it, as I felt that the stock exhaust was a little muted. After all, you don't buy a Supercharged V8 to creep around in silence, right? I've got a before and after video to give you an idea of the beautiful noise it now makes on youtube, search for "XFR - Spires Stage 2 Exhaust"

I've also fitted a tow bar to it! It's removable, and wired in properly so doesn't ruin the back of the car, but I needed something to tow with.

I've got two keys with it, and a pile of papers, etc, though I'd hesitate to describe the history as full, as I've lost some of the receipts.

It's got continental sport contacts all around with plenty of tread left on them.

There are some bad bits, of course, as it is 16 years old now.

The passenger side window needs a new regulator, I think. I had the drivers side replaced last year, and about two weeks later the passenger side went. As I mostly don't sit on that side I've never got around to fixing it.

The dash leather is doing the shrinking thing that seems to afflict Jags of this age. It's annoying, but only cosmetic.

Bodywork and wheels are showing their age and need a refresh. the wheels came with some kerbing, and I've always meant to get them sorted, but never got around to it. The paintwork is showing it's age with some lacquer starting to fail, some scratches and the like. Some goon seems to have attacked the rear of the car with a heavily laden trolley or similar whilst in one of the local supermarket car parks and left a crease and some gouges in the rear. And there's some rust starting to appear on the boot lid.

Lastly, the stupid tyre pressure monitoring system has never worked right during my ownership. After replacing a bunch of sensors and chasing my tail with it, I gave up trying to get it fixed. Useless technology.

Aside from that, the car has all the usual XFR refinements and toys. An old fashioned but functional sat nav, a 6 CD changer, Bluetooth for phone calls, reversing sensors and camera, electric memory seats, wood trim, full leather, etc, etc.

But none of that is why you buy a XFR. 510bhp, glorious V8 noise, and addictive rear wheel drive handling. I've loved every moment of it.