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I don't think their are any big faults or issues with these cars.
Servicing costs are good (I think) considering these cars cost around £65,000 new. I got a 3 year servicing plan for £800. Mine's a 09 plate.
They should be serviced every year or 15,000 miles, I can't imagine many owners doing 15,000 miles in a year so make sure services have been done yearly.
I get 23.2 mpg, mixed driving again I'm happy with that.
The touch screen is a little annoying. You don't want to be trying to find your favorite DAB station while doing the national speed limit on a twisty road.
The exhaust note is rather quiet even when you are giving it the beans so don't be put off if a seller has put a after market backbox on. A lot of people go for the Spires exhaust.
Servicing costs are good (I think) considering these cars cost around £65,000 new. I got a 3 year servicing plan for £800. Mine's a 09 plate.
They should be serviced every year or 15,000 miles, I can't imagine many owners doing 15,000 miles in a year so make sure services have been done yearly.
I get 23.2 mpg, mixed driving again I'm happy with that.
The touch screen is a little annoying. You don't want to be trying to find your favorite DAB station while doing the national speed limit on a twisty road.
The exhaust note is rather quiet even when you are giving it the beans so don't be put off if a seller has put a after market backbox on. A lot of people go for the Spires exhaust.
I have a 2010 XFR which I have had for 12 months. I've put about 7k miles on it. No issues to date. It hardly uses any oil, does 25/6 mpg on a motorway and it is very comfortable... I drive it in dynamic mode using the paddles as it is the best combination that I have found.
I came from a C63 AMG and the performance is on a par. Tyres are expensive - I just replaced all 4 and it cost me £1200 - but I knew that would be the case when I bought the car.
I am planning on ordering an XFR-S when they become available, or an E63 AMG if I lose patience waiting.
Overall, it's a great piece of Brit metal and at the prices they're going for now, a 500BHP performance bargain.
I came from a C63 AMG and the performance is on a par. Tyres are expensive - I just replaced all 4 and it cost me £1200 - but I knew that would be the case when I bought the car.
I am planning on ordering an XFR-S when they become available, or an E63 AMG if I lose patience waiting.
Overall, it's a great piece of Brit metal and at the prices they're going for now, a 500BHP performance bargain.
Just replaced the diff motor on m XFR after it logged a fault... and i had the classic pinching / dragging from the rear tyres at low speeds suggesting the motor is partially locked at low speeds.
That was under warranty. I've just extended my warranty for £1,199, fully comp, breakdown and MOT cover. The extension wouldn't be everyones choice. Depends on how much of a gambling man you are.
I'm getting 19mpg - 20mpg mixed but it does do around 25mpg on the m-way. If i did more m-way trips i reckon my average might be slightly higher. If you drive it like a complete nun, which i had to do once, low on fuel in the middle of nowhere i managed 28mpg. Thats simply not possible nor enjoyable day to day. Expect 19-20mpg.
Servicing i have a 3 year service pack that cost me £750 with free MOT's so i really think thats great value for service costs!
I've had some minor electric gremlins. Touch screen got stuck on a prompt (i think something to do with a reverse camera). It eventually cleared after a few mins. It's a little slow and as mentioned a bit hard to use whilst driving... but aren't they all.
Batteries can also get low or need replacing at the age you are looking at. If i watch the TV on mine with the engine off it only lasts about 10 minutes before switching itself off to preserve the battery.
Mine used hardly any oil either. About 0.5Ltr in 7k which is very reasonable for a 5.0 Ltr engine.
Tyres are roughly £215 each.
My insurance is £318 with esure, not sure why it's so cheap. I'm 30 with 11 NCB. Other companies are around £500.
Exhaust note is too quiet, i put a modified exhaust on which i highly recommend. Your decent local exhaust fitter could probably make and fit for around £350. A spires can be found used for £500 but be prepared to wait. Or spires new is about £800 fitted.
No major common faults on this car. It can have a few electric problems. I've seen some odd messages flash up occasionally. You might find white powder under the bonnet in winter. No body really know what this is, quite common but nothing faulty. People think it's road salt which somehow is channeled up around the engine bay seal. It could come through the supercharger vents.
That's all i know
love the car. Mine is fully loaded and no plans to get rid anytime soon.
That was under warranty. I've just extended my warranty for £1,199, fully comp, breakdown and MOT cover. The extension wouldn't be everyones choice. Depends on how much of a gambling man you are.
I'm getting 19mpg - 20mpg mixed but it does do around 25mpg on the m-way. If i did more m-way trips i reckon my average might be slightly higher. If you drive it like a complete nun, which i had to do once, low on fuel in the middle of nowhere i managed 28mpg. Thats simply not possible nor enjoyable day to day. Expect 19-20mpg.
Servicing i have a 3 year service pack that cost me £750 with free MOT's so i really think thats great value for service costs!
I've had some minor electric gremlins. Touch screen got stuck on a prompt (i think something to do with a reverse camera). It eventually cleared after a few mins. It's a little slow and as mentioned a bit hard to use whilst driving... but aren't they all.
Batteries can also get low or need replacing at the age you are looking at. If i watch the TV on mine with the engine off it only lasts about 10 minutes before switching itself off to preserve the battery.
Mine used hardly any oil either. About 0.5Ltr in 7k which is very reasonable for a 5.0 Ltr engine.
Tyres are roughly £215 each.
My insurance is £318 with esure, not sure why it's so cheap. I'm 30 with 11 NCB. Other companies are around £500.
Exhaust note is too quiet, i put a modified exhaust on which i highly recommend. Your decent local exhaust fitter could probably make and fit for around £350. A spires can be found used for £500 but be prepared to wait. Or spires new is about £800 fitted.
No major common faults on this car. It can have a few electric problems. I've seen some odd messages flash up occasionally. You might find white powder under the bonnet in winter. No body really know what this is, quite common but nothing faulty. People think it's road salt which somehow is channeled up around the engine bay seal. It could come through the supercharger vents.
That's all i know
love the car. Mine is fully loaded and no plans to get rid anytime soon.
HaylingJag said:
Was that a more expensive trip to Gaydon than you anticipated Tim? XFR-s on the shopping list gets a big thumbs up from me
Are we gonna see you at the Milbury's on thursday?
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Unfortunately I am out Thursday night in town but will definitely show at the next one...Are we gonna see you at the Milbury's on thursday?
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Note: there seems to be a lot of uncertainty around XFR-S availability. Hence the comment re running out of patience. Come on Jaguar............
trando said:
I have a 2010 XFR which I have had for 12 months. I've put about 7k miles on it. No issues to date. It hardly uses any oil, does 25/6 mpg on a motorway and it is very comfortable... I drive it in dynamic mode using the paddles as it is the best combination that I have found.
I came from a C63 AMG and the performance is on a par. Tyres are expensive - I just replaced all 4 and it cost me £1200 - but I knew that would be the case when I bought the car.
I am planning on ordering an XFR-S when they become available, or an E63 AMG if I lose patience waiting.
Overall, it's a great piece of Brit metal and at the prices they're going for now, a 500BHP performance bargain.
How would you rate the overall package in comparison to the C63?I came from a C63 AMG and the performance is on a par. Tyres are expensive - I just replaced all 4 and it cost me £1200 - but I knew that would be the case when I bought the car.
I am planning on ordering an XFR-S when they become available, or an E63 AMG if I lose patience waiting.
Overall, it's a great piece of Brit metal and at the prices they're going for now, a 500BHP performance bargain.
bp1000 said:
Just replaced the diff motor on m XFR after it logged a fault... and i had the classic pinching / dragging from the rear tyres at low speeds suggesting the motor is partially locked at low speeds.
Can you tell me more about how to diagnose this? I think mine grinds sometimes at low speeds, has a warranty too.Gassing Station | Jaguar | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff