RE: Jaguar XF V6 Luxury | Shed of the Week
Discussion
apm142001 said:
‘ by 0-62mph times that started with a five.’
Assume figures have been mixed up with a newer model; there’s no way this does 5. anything with that engine and as much weight as a contemporary XJ. High 7s would be by guess.
Read the relevant paragraph again. This time with both eyes open.Assume figures have been mixed up with a newer model; there’s no way this does 5. anything with that engine and as much weight as a contemporary XJ. High 7s would be by guess.
I can vouch for the 3.0 diesel reaching 60 in 5.8 seconds, in 'S' guise. This shed is a petrol.
Bill said:
Pughmacher said:
Another one that falls into the brave pill and shed camps all at the same time.
Pre-borked and £710 tax, you'd have to be certifiable! 
Wonder how long Shed has had that particular postmistress joke at the ready, waiting for the right moment to slip it in there.
Another shed that’s pre borked. Isn’t a lit EML an instant MoT fail. I get that the concept of shedding (at least in PH terms) is to try and run something that appears to be as ambitious and upmarket as possible for the budget, but personally I don’t think these should be eligible, what next for inclusion, a tour of the Salvage yards for damaged repairable candidates?
CheesecakeRunner said:
They were a lovely car 10-15 years ago.
Now they win prizes for Flat-Roofed Pub Regular’s Car Of The Year. Which seems to happen to most Jaguars at some point.
It’s for sale in Swanley - an area with loads of flat roofed type pubs!Now they win prizes for Flat-Roofed Pub Regular’s Car Of The Year. Which seems to happen to most Jaguars at some point.
Good value luxury if you can live with the road tax costs.
GianiCakes said:
Those electronics in the boot were the cause of the Sky team car failure in the 2013 Tour de France causing Froome to get a penalty on the Alp d’huez stage. Water sloshed out of their cool box and the car broke down. Probably not a big factor in a SotW decision but it’s an interesting connection to a minor piece of sporting history.
Sounds more like water leakage was the cause to me but an interesting fact either way 
Lovely cars. I’ve had 2 of the facelifted later version (2013 onwards) with the better looking headlights. Both were the 2.2 diesel rep special. Piled loads of miles on both with no issues.
As said what really stands out is the ride quality and handling. They really were best in class and made the competition feel quite leaden in comparison.
Mine were from new company cars so I can’t comment on longevity but they did feel well made. Will be interesting to see how much of this one still works.
I went to 5 series (with a tax dodging golf GTE in between) for a change but I still rate the XF as a great car.
I’m 50 and the last one went 10 years ago so it’s not that much of an old man’s car!
Good shed.
As said what really stands out is the ride quality and handling. They really were best in class and made the competition feel quite leaden in comparison.
Mine were from new company cars so I can’t comment on longevity but they did feel well made. Will be interesting to see how much of this one still works.
I went to 5 series (with a tax dodging golf GTE in between) for a change but I still rate the XF as a great car.
I’m 50 and the last one went 10 years ago so it’s not that much of an old man’s car!
Good shed.
One of my colleagues rotates between a 2007 XF (the 3.0tdi) and an Asta of similar age, depending upon whether the Jag works that day. He's somewhere between brave and handy with the spinners, but that means that problems only get sorted at the weekend.
From what he tells me it's been 18 months of constant problems, some niggles, some critical, but always something. And he didn't pay shed money!
From what he tells me it's been 18 months of constant problems, some niggles, some critical, but always something. And he didn't pay shed money!
BeastieBoy73 said:
I’m 51 and still consider myself too young to drive a Jaguar so it’s a no from me.
I've never understood this, I've never thought of Jaguars as having an age barrier, to me it's just another premium brand and comparable to Mercedes, Audi, BMW, Lexus and Alfa Romeo.Each to their own, but only their reliability and cost of running would stop me buying a Jag, same could be said of all the premium brands.
Edited by Taz73 on Friday 26th April 08:54
Taz73 said:
BeastieBoy73 said:
I’m 51 and still consider myself too young to drive a Jaguar so it’s a no from me.
I've never understood this, I've never thought of Jaguars as having an age barrier, to me it's just another premium brand and comparable to Mercedes, Audi, BMW and Alfa Romeo.Today, my Dad (71) would love this. Plenty room in the boot for his golf bats. I bet the car park at his golf club is full of Jaguars.
Edited by BeastieBoy73 on Friday 26th April 08:59
BeastieBoy73 said:
Taz73 said:
BeastieBoy73 said:
I’m 51 and still consider myself too young to drive a Jaguar so it’s a no from me.
I've never understood this, I've never thought of Jaguars as having an age barrier, to me it's just another premium brand and comparable to Mercedes, Audi, BMW and Alfa Romeo.I think in sheds case I'd rather risk a wounded Jaguar than upset a cougar.
For me, this is too much brave pill, in fairness, whilst I get the, get as much as you can for shed money, idea, the running costs of most of the large premium brand sheds would have me running away, my pockets simply aren't deep enough for that level of bravery.
I do like a Jag though and EML light aside, this is a great shed.
For me, this is too much brave pill, in fairness, whilst I get the, get as much as you can for shed money, idea, the running costs of most of the large premium brand sheds would have me running away, my pockets simply aren't deep enough for that level of bravery.
I do like a Jag though and EML light aside, this is a great shed.
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