XF how do they wear the miles?
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Dad has finally bitten the bullet and placed a deposit on a XF today.
It's a 60 plate 3.0 Premium Luxury in Bali blue with black interior.
Mileage is currently at 100k. It's getting a service and mot before collection.
Test drive showed up no issues, no clunks when driving and no shudders etc.
It drives very well, pulls cleanly and has a very nice mostly Jaguar history.
Has good brakes and matching Dunlop Sport tyres.
Now, the question is, what can he expect to keep an eye on as the miles pile on.
Do the autoboxes need oil flushes like the Landrovers need?
What suspension parts wear out? Do they have common items like the front lowers on Disco3's?
Any electrical or drivetrain stuff to watch out for?
What are the best tyres for it? Are the Dunlop's really good or are there better ones out there?
Are the belt changes for the 3.0 7 years or 10 like the Disco4? Has anyone done one as i've been told by Disco4 owning mates that the rear fuel pump belt is timed unlike the 2.7 and could prove interesting to change.
This is a 60th present to himself and it breaks a quarter century of Ford's so it's a big step and will be the car to see him to retirement. I really don't want it to be a regret so if i can spot issues and be able to sort them it will be welcome.
I know Land Rover stuff as i've had 3 and have a Disco3 but i'm not totally clued up on Jag's even though i really like them so looking for a bit of help getting clued up on them.
It's a 60 plate 3.0 Premium Luxury in Bali blue with black interior.
Mileage is currently at 100k. It's getting a service and mot before collection.
Test drive showed up no issues, no clunks when driving and no shudders etc.
It drives very well, pulls cleanly and has a very nice mostly Jaguar history.
Has good brakes and matching Dunlop Sport tyres.
Now, the question is, what can he expect to keep an eye on as the miles pile on.
Do the autoboxes need oil flushes like the Landrovers need?
What suspension parts wear out? Do they have common items like the front lowers on Disco3's?
Any electrical or drivetrain stuff to watch out for?
What are the best tyres for it? Are the Dunlop's really good or are there better ones out there?
Are the belt changes for the 3.0 7 years or 10 like the Disco4? Has anyone done one as i've been told by Disco4 owning mates that the rear fuel pump belt is timed unlike the 2.7 and could prove interesting to change.
This is a 60th present to himself and it breaks a quarter century of Ford's so it's a big step and will be the car to see him to retirement. I really don't want it to be a regret so if i can spot issues and be able to sort them it will be welcome.
I know Land Rover stuff as i've had 3 and have a Disco3 but i'm not totally clued up on Jag's even though i really like them so looking for a bit of help getting clued up on them.
It's the paint I have an issue with. Under 9,000 miles has mine looking like it's done 60k if you get up close.
I lay a large proportion of blame on the councils for spreading that surface dressing sh*t everywhere last year, but my sills, back bumper and bottoms of all 4 doors are all badly damaged and need resprayed. There are a few chips on the bonnet too thanks to the odd 4x4 w
ker who doesn't slow down for loose surface dressing and just overtakes showering proper cars with shrapnel.
I lay a large proportion of blame on the councils for spreading that surface dressing sh*t everywhere last year, but my sills, back bumper and bottoms of all 4 doors are all badly damaged and need resprayed. There are a few chips on the bonnet too thanks to the odd 4x4 w
ker who doesn't slow down for loose surface dressing and just overtakes showering proper cars with shrapnel.Front lower wishbones. Have a look to see if there is any splitting in the rubber.
I have the XFR, with the heavier 5l engine, and mine went at 67K. But when speaking to the indy, he said that these were consumables more than anything else for this model.
They will be about £550 to replace the arms.
I have the XFR, with the heavier 5l engine, and mine went at 67K. But when speaking to the indy, he said that these were consumables more than anything else for this model.
They will be about £550 to replace the arms.
http://www.jaguar.co.uk/quality-section/owners/fix...
Looking at the service schedule, can anybody enlighten me as to why, for the 3.0D and 5.0L cars, the cost of brake pad sensors is £40 when only pads are changed but £30 if discs are replaced at the same time? Surely they are the same sensors and get fitted in exactly the same way? Or is this the way those crafty Jaguar people are offering inducements to make you change your discs at the same time?
Looking at the service schedule, can anybody enlighten me as to why, for the 3.0D and 5.0L cars, the cost of brake pad sensors is £40 when only pads are changed but £30 if discs are replaced at the same time? Surely they are the same sensors and get fitted in exactly the same way? Or is this the way those crafty Jaguar people are offering inducements to make you change your discs at the same time?
Nice picture of it sitting in the sunshine, all clean and shiny. I love this colour.
One week in and a report.
Stats were reset and it's showing 42 mpg average so far. Which is good as the old Mondeo was 47.5 mpg average over it's life.
The autobox is sweet changing and smooth.
The ride on the motorway is relaxing and the sound system is great.
Interestingly he's also settled into my driving way with the Disco which is to potter about and enjoy the comfort.
He's finding it nice in lane 1 at 60 letting the great unwashed tailgate each other in lane 3.
So far the big Jag is scoring highly. Long may that continue.
Only issue so far is the boot release with the key's won't work. Any clues for how to solve that?
_Deano said:
The 3.0 is essentially the same engine, and has a cambelt.goddo said:
http://www.jaguar.co.uk/quality-section/owners/fix...
Looking at the service schedule, can anybody enlighten me as to why, for the 3.0D and 5.0L cars, the cost of brake pad sensors is £40 when only pads are changed but £30 if discs are replaced at the same time? Surely they are the same sensors and get fitted in exactly the same way? Or is this the way those crafty Jaguar people are offering inducements to make you change your discs at the same time?
Generally the discs will need replacing when the pad do. Same on many larger cars.Looking at the service schedule, can anybody enlighten me as to why, for the 3.0D and 5.0L cars, the cost of brake pad sensors is £40 when only pads are changed but £30 if discs are replaced at the same time? Surely they are the same sensors and get fitted in exactly the same way? Or is this the way those crafty Jaguar people are offering inducements to make you change your discs at the same time?
A.J.M said:
Nice picture of it sitting in the sunshine, all clean and shiny. I love this colour.
One week in and a report.
Stats were reset and it's showing 42 mpg average so far. Which is good as the old Mondeo was 47.5 mpg average over it's life.
The autobox is sweet changing and smooth.
The ride on the motorway is relaxing and the sound system is great.
Interestingly he's also settled into my driving way with the Disco which is to potter about and enjoy the comfort.
He's finding it nice in lane 1 at 60 letting the great unwashed tailgate each other in lane 3.
So far the big Jag is scoring highly. Long may that continue.
Only issue so far is the boot release with the key's won't work. Any clues for how to solve that?
Nice looking car.
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