XF 2.2D - Any Good

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I went to my local Jaguar dealer today with the purpose of finding out how much a used XF would cost me. When the sums were done, I can get a new 2.2d (200) for the same money as a 2 year old 3.0d, plus I get 3 yrs free servicing, 3 yrs manufacturer's warranty and no MOT to go for.

I am very tempted to say the least but part of me thinks I should have the V6.

Has anyone here got a 2.2d? Are they a good car or should I buy the 3-litre?

Cheers.

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Ashley1111 said:

Have you done the sums on a new 3.0? It's "only" £3k more but you will get a better residual value and the dealer gets an additional 2% margin to play with, so it might not work out too much more per month.... Happy to some numbers for you if you want?

Ashley, thnaks for the reply - I think the 3k dealer deposit contrib and 4.9% APR was only for the 2.2 but correct me if I'm wrong.

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Ashley1111 said:

Sounds like they have stock 2.2's to shift.

They have 4 to get rid of by the end of the month - the business manager said as much.

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cslwannabe said:

Have a look at XF Forum - friendly bunch and you'll get some good advice there. Personally I'll never have another Jaguar but thats a different story....

I've only ever owned one Jag and that was an S-Type. Not having one of those again but prepared to give them the benefit of the doubt.....

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V12 Migaloo said:

I'm being offered a 2.2 Luxury, they want about 6k down and 350 a month.... then after 3 years hand in and walk away or take another... The XJ is going in for a 60K service next week and I will have one all week.. not sure I could part with my XJ though.... Ash does this dound about right on the figures, haven't gone in to details just a quick 3 minute chat with GS in TD?? I think their are a lot of 2.2's hanging around at the mo, would rather have the sport though...

I was offered a 2.2D luxury for (rough ball park figures of) £5k down and £320 a month. I'm still waiting for summat more firm.

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After 18 months, time for a thread resurrection!

After some deliberation, I didn't buy an XF but went for an MB E Class Coupe 350 - very rapid and competent but a bit dull and despite having 'sports' seats with adjustable lumbar supports, I found it a bit uncomfortable on my daily 2 x 25 mile commute. So I revisited Jaguar and have decided to take the plunge on a 2.2d (190) Premiumm Luxury. A bit down on power on the MB but the spec of it should make it a very pleasant & comfortable place to spend 90 minutes a day (B&W 1200W Audio, DAB, heated / cooled seats, heated steering wheel, heated front windscreen etc etc) .

Hopefully picking it up on Monday.

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fatboy b said:

Nice looking Jag. And let's face it, all Mercs are either dull or ugly, or even both

Enjoy the Jag, but if you can change to a 3.0, it'll be a load more fun.

I did look at 3.0s but I think the pre-facelift models don't look so good. Perhaps in 12-18 months a facelift 3.0D portfolio will be down to £20k

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fatboy b said:

Seeker UK said:

fatboy b said:

Nice looking Jag. And let's face it, all Mercs are either dull or ugly, or even both

Enjoy the Jag, but if you can change to a 3.0, it'll be a load more fun.

I did look at 3.0s but I think the pre-facelift models don't look so good. Perhaps in 12-18 months a facelift 3.0D portfolio will be down to £20k

There's two versions of the 3.0. A 240 bhp, and a 275 S.

You could probably get a facelift 240 in prem lux for a good price

I did look but to get the B&W which is an absolute must for me, they're not £21k.

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Well, I've had the car for a week and for the few times I've driven it, I've been very impressed with the smoothness and power from the 2.2d lump - I've test-driven a 3.0 (non 's') and traded in an E350CDI and don't feel short changed by the smaller engine at all. The only (minor) gripe is that the auto box doesn't drop a gear when slowing down from 70-60 but then I can flick the paddle...

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Update.

I did a brim-to-brim MPG check and my 2.2d delivered a stunning...wait for it...33 MPG!

That is frankly apalling for a 4-pot, bearing in mind my E350CDI was returning 35 on average.

I'm really not feeling the love for this car.

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After 4 weks of ownership, an update. a 160 mile round trip (90% motorway) I managed to get the OBC to reach 48 in one direction and 50 in the other. Good.

Doing a brim-to-brim after 210 miles of which 160 was a motorway journey at 70 most of the way I got 39mpg. Rubbish.

It seems that the complaints in the reviews about this (along with the gearbox being unable to change down when required) are well founded.

Frankly, I am extremely disappointed with this car. As soon as I can, I am getting shot of it and get a fast car for my 39 mpg.

If anyone is considering buying an XF, buy anything other than the 2.2d.

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fatboy b said:

Sorry to hear it's not worked out. That's the sort of mpg I get from my 3.0 on a run.

Maybe when I can get a facelift portfolio 's' with the same spec, I'll look at one of them again.