XFR? Rust?

[Fattyfat]

So on my way home from not buying a motorhome project (thread below if anyone cares)

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

I spotted this...

https://www.usedcarsni.com/2009-Jaguar-XF-5-0-V8-S...

But immediately I spot a drivers door that has been resprayed and needing done again and a bubbly passenger door. Nice miles but aforementioned door issues and 8 previous owners...Did sound lovely though.

Is corrosion really an issue on this era Jag? I know nothing about them

[fatboy b]

Bootlid can be an issue but I’ve not heard of doors going. Old repair done bad I’d say.

The underside can be a different story with the subframes. But that’s easily sorted.

[TheRainMaker]

Rear passenger door looks a bit off as well.

My XFR has similar mileage and has no rust on the body at all.

8 owners sounds a bit odd tbh.

[Fattyfat]

TheRainMaker said:

Rear passenger door looks a bit off as well.

My XFR has similar mileage and has no rust on the body at all.

8 owners sounds a bit odd tbh.

Indeed. I only viewed as I was in the area. Portacabin set up with lots of big engine stuff sitting about. Perfect recipe for bargepole, run away etc.

[craigjm]

Fattyfat said:

Is corrosion really an issue on this era Jag? I know nothing about them

Yes it is. The sills rot out too. Even on the later aluminium cars corrosion is an issue. Ask anyone who has a F-type what state their subframes are in.