New XF practicability....
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I've just ordered a new XF my first foray into Jaguar ownership following a too tempting at deal to resist. Will take delivery in March.
I'm mildly concerned about a couple of practical issues. The main one is the boot coming from a hatch, the loading area looks a little narrow, will it take a pram/buggy OK? I assume plenty of saloon drivers have kids and manage perfectly fine. If another kid comes along worst case I'll invest in a roof box.
We've got a dog, however he's on his way out. My wife's family are a 6 hour drive away he can't really get in the boot any more without being lifted in and out so he tends to get boarded in kennels when we visit. Worst case if needed will get a harness so he can sit in the back, think he'd be too heavy to lift up into a roof box . Didn't want to restricted to getting something that may only become less than ideal for a one off trip here and there.
Cheers
I'm mildly concerned about a couple of practical issues. The main one is the boot coming from a hatch, the loading area looks a little narrow, will it take a pram/buggy OK? I assume plenty of saloon drivers have kids and manage perfectly fine. If another kid comes along worst case I'll invest in a roof box.
We've got a dog, however he's on his way out. My wife's family are a 6 hour drive away he can't really get in the boot any more without being lifted in and out so he tends to get boarded in kennels when we visit. Worst case if needed will get a harness so he can sit in the back, think he'd be too heavy to lift up into a roof box . Didn't want to restricted to getting something that may only become less than ideal for a one off trip here and there.
Cheers
I too have ordered my first Jaguar, an XF that I get in the next few weeks.
Last 4 years I've had a 5 series, which has a similar size and shape of boot; it has 60/40 split rear seats and I've carried all sorts in it. Huge plant pots on the rear seats, several pairs of skis, lengths of timber, boxes of rubbish to the tip; you name it.
If I had a really large load I'd rent a van but haven't needed to yet.
The XF has 40/20/40 split seats and I think it'll be fine. I've also ordered a boot liner and sill protector. I had a liner in the 5 but not the sill protector.
With the middle of the seats down I would think the boot would be fine for a dog, unless it's a Great Dane!
Last 4 years I've had a 5 series, which has a similar size and shape of boot; it has 60/40 split rear seats and I've carried all sorts in it. Huge plant pots on the rear seats, several pairs of skis, lengths of timber, boxes of rubbish to the tip; you name it.
If I had a really large load I'd rent a van but haven't needed to yet.
The XF has 40/20/40 split seats and I think it'll be fine. I've also ordered a boot liner and sill protector. I had a liner in the 5 but not the sill protector.
With the middle of the seats down I would think the boot would be fine for a dog, unless it's a Great Dane!
REALIST123 said:
I too have ordered my first Jaguar, an XF that I get in the next few weeks.
Last 4 years I've had a 5 series, which has a similar size and shape of boot; it has 60/40 split rear seats and I've carried all sorts in it. Huge plant pots on the rear seats, several pairs of skis, lengths of timber, boxes of rubbish to the tip; you name it.
If I had a really large load I'd rent a van but haven't needed to yet.
The XF has 40/20/40 split seats and I think it'll be fine. I've also ordered a boot liner and sill protector. I had a liner in the 5 but not the sill protector.
With the middle of the seats down I would think the boot would be fine for a dog, unless it's a Great Dane!
When it arrives let me know how you find it-which engine did you go for?Last 4 years I've had a 5 series, which has a similar size and shape of boot; it has 60/40 split rear seats and I've carried all sorts in it. Huge plant pots on the rear seats, several pairs of skis, lengths of timber, boxes of rubbish to the tip; you name it.
If I had a really large load I'd rent a van but haven't needed to yet.
The XF has 40/20/40 split seats and I think it'll be fine. I've also ordered a boot liner and sill protector. I had a liner in the 5 but not the sill protector.
With the middle of the seats down I would think the boot would be fine for a dog, unless it's a Great Dane!
a311 said:
REALIST123 said:
I too have ordered my first Jaguar, an XF that I get in the next few weeks.
Last 4 years I've had a 5 series, which has a similar size and shape of boot; it has 60/40 split rear seats and I've carried all sorts in it. Huge plant pots on the rear seats, several pairs of skis, lengths of timber, boxes of rubbish to the tip; you name it.
If I had a really large load I'd rent a van but haven't needed to yet.
The XF has 40/20/40 split seats and I think it'll be fine. I've also ordered a boot liner and sill protector. I had a liner in the 5 but not the sill protector.
With the middle of the seats down I would think the boot would be fine for a dog, unless it's a Great Dane!
When it arrives let me know how you find it-which engine did you go for?Last 4 years I've had a 5 series, which has a similar size and shape of boot; it has 60/40 split rear seats and I've carried all sorts in it. Huge plant pots on the rear seats, several pairs of skis, lengths of timber, boxes of rubbish to the tip; you name it.
If I had a really large load I'd rent a van but haven't needed to yet.
The XF has 40/20/40 split seats and I think it'll be fine. I've also ordered a boot liner and sill protector. I had a liner in the 5 but not the sill protector.
With the middle of the seats down I would think the boot would be fine for a dog, unless it's a Great Dane!
Will do. I've gone for a Portfolio, 25T in Corris grey with light oyster.
I thought about an E Coupe but no one had a 300 or 400 demo. I booked a test in a 540i SE but when I turned up they only had 520d M Touring. I was quite underwhelmed by that but more to the point got the feeling I was keeping the sales guy from something else.
Called into local Jag dealer and was given a short drive in a 25T R-S. I was very impressed. ( last Jag I drive was a 90s XJ).
Went back and borrowed the car for a while two days later and ordered one on the day.
Compared with my 530d Luxury, adaptive drive, full comfort pack, I felt the XF rode better, had a little less tyre noise, less engine noise and the steering and handling are significantly better. The XF was on 20" wheels too. The 530 has 18".
I've been told it will be built next week and I should get it by mid Dec.
I got my XF a year ago, and coming from a hatchback I've found practicality to be a bit of a disappointment (albeit one that's offset by significant gains in luxury and performance!). My wife's Polo has turned out to be better for loading large objects (like tables, fridges etc).
I don't think the XF's any worse than any other similar-sized saloons, and something like a buggy that folds down should get in and out easily. If carrying large things is a priority perhaps the estate version would be better for you?
I don't think the XF's any worse than any other similar-sized saloons, and something like a buggy that folds down should get in and out easily. If carrying large things is a priority perhaps the estate version would be better for you?
REALIST123 said:
BenjiS said:
Word of caution. The XF only has split fold seats as standard if you buy an S or, I think, a Portfolio.
Yes, I think that's right. BenjiS said:
Word of caution. The XF only has split fold seats as standard if you buy an S or, I think, a Portfolio.
I thought all models came with the potential to have folding seats, but some didn't have the handles installed as standard. May be wrong about that on the latest XF though...Jag_luvver said:
BenjiS said:
Word of caution. The XF only has split fold seats as standard if you buy an S or, I think, a Portfolio.
I thought all models came with the potential to have folding seats, but some didn't have the handles installed as standard. May be wrong about that on the latest XF though...Jag_luvver said:
I thought all models came with the potential to have folding seats, but some didn't have the handles installed as standard. May be wrong about that on the latest XF though...
I believe that’s still the case, although I haven’t poked around mine to check as they’re already fitted. Simpo Two said:
Jag_luvver said:
BenjiS said:
Word of caution. The XF only has split fold seats as standard if you buy an S or, I think, a Portfolio.
I thought all models came with the potential to have folding seats, but some didn't have the handles installed as standard. May be wrong about that on the latest XF though...S and Portfolio are joint top of the range now, although you can only get S with a proper engine.
Everything else in both models it was an option.
All MK1 XF had folding seats. It became optional on lower models after the 2011 facelift (even though all cars had the folding seats, they didn't have the handles that operate them). Can be retrofitted tho.
Seems ludicrous the limit the flexibility of such an expensive car for the sake of 2 plastic handles. Doh.
Seems ludicrous the limit the flexibility of such an expensive car for the sake of 2 plastic handles. Doh.
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