Jaguar XF (2011 Facelift) 3.0D Luxury Buying Advice
Discussion
I am strongly considering buying (as a second car) to use for work a late 2011 Jaguar XF 3.0D Luxury that I’ve been offered. The car would do about 12,000 miles per year and be mainly used on the motorway.
It’s a two owner car with 60k miles and a Full Jaguar / Specialist Service History including the Cambelt that was replaced 3 years ago.
What should I be looking out for as regards known faults on this model and is rust an issue. Is there any further preventative maintenance I should carry out. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
It’s a two owner car with 60k miles and a Full Jaguar / Specialist Service History including the Cambelt that was replaced 3 years ago.
What should I be looking out for as regards known faults on this model and is rust an issue. Is there any further preventative maintenance I should carry out. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Rich1973 said:
Rear subframes can rust and there is an issue with the washer pump causing problems with a body module that can be expensive to fix. Inlet manifolds on the 3l can also let go. They are the big ones. Otherwise very nice car to cover distance in. I have had a 2.2 sportbrake for a year for similar mileage and love the way it drives.
Are there any telling signs regarding the inlet manifolds. Do you think the gearbox oil and filter unit should be changed at such a mileage.
Any ideas on any rust prevention measures (without using a non clear paint) that can be used on the rear subframe to prevent rust.
Finally the music sound quality in the Luxury Model is poor. Are there any simple upgrades that can be carried out without changing the look of the interior.
The car in question actually belongs to my Father who has owned it for 10 and half years and only used it for long journeys and has always been garaged.
It has a full Jaguar history with the last few services being undertaken by a specialist. I’ll carry out those checks as posted and make a decision whether to purchase or not.
It has a full Jaguar history with the last few services being undertaken by a specialist. I’ll carry out those checks as posted and make a decision whether to purchase or not.
GeniusOfLove said:
Rob 131 Sport said:
The car in question actually belongs to my Father who has owned it for 10 and half years and only used it for long journeys and has always been garaged.
It has a full Jaguar history with the last few services being undertaken by a specialist. I’ll carry out those checks as posted and make a decision whether to purchase or not.
That is an absolutely gorgeous colour. I think it'd be rude not to have it given the provenance?It has a full Jaguar history with the last few services being undertaken by a specialist. I’ll carry out those checks as posted and make a decision whether to purchase or not.
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