Jaguar XFR ownership
Discussion
So, as you may guess by the title, I'm after opinions of the 5.0 Jaguar XFR, by those who own them and run them (preferably as a DD).
I currently have a totally dull D5 engined Volvo XC70, and want a change. I've only had boring, sensible cars - mostly diesel estates. Most of miles are at weekends commuting between work (military) and home - about 100 miles away, with a 60% motorways. Despite my shaky car history (it's truly terrible!) I do enjoy driving, so it needs to be fairly fun too.
For those of you who own them, what is the cost of ownership like? Do they seem to require frequent trips to the garage? I know they'll chew tyres and brakes comprehensively, but generally how many miles do you get out of them before a change?
Also, general ownership experience - is running one as an only-car a ruinous or daft idea? I looked at C63's, but they're still too expensive for me, and M5's , despite having a reputation for costing the earth to maintain, are reportedly a lot more hard and aggressive.
Thanks for your input guys.
I currently have a totally dull D5 engined Volvo XC70, and want a change. I've only had boring, sensible cars - mostly diesel estates. Most of miles are at weekends commuting between work (military) and home - about 100 miles away, with a 60% motorways. Despite my shaky car history (it's truly terrible!) I do enjoy driving, so it needs to be fairly fun too.
For those of you who own them, what is the cost of ownership like? Do they seem to require frequent trips to the garage? I know they'll chew tyres and brakes comprehensively, but generally how many miles do you get out of them before a change?
Also, general ownership experience - is running one as an only-car a ruinous or daft idea? I looked at C63's, but they're still too expensive for me, and M5's , despite having a reputation for costing the earth to maintain, are reportedly a lot more hard and aggressive.
Thanks for your input guys.
More good news I guess. I won't be spending enough to get the facelifted 8sp gearbox, and certainly not the R-S. I still think ~500 bhp is enough to have fun though, and maybe a touch more with a remap and fruity exhaust.
Looks like I'll be organising a few test drives soon... Is there anything else you'd consider in it's place? As I said before, the C63 is a bit too expensive still, and the M5 is (apparently) a bit more hard-edged. Any other contenders, for up to £30k?
Looks like I'll be organising a few test drives soon... Is there anything else you'd consider in it's place? As I said before, the C63 is a bit too expensive still, and the M5 is (apparently) a bit more hard-edged. Any other contenders, for up to £30k?
IS-F is something I hadn't considered at all. Not a bad looking car from the outside (apart from the hideous exhausts) but a bit bland, an the interior doesn't look even a little special.
The RS6 could be a decent car, but I'd like to run something without a 5 figure bill looming!
Good cars no doubt, but very expensive . I know personally of 3 RS6's needing replacement gearboxes. At less that 10,000 mile intervals...
The RS6 could be a decent car, but I'd like to run something without a 5 figure bill looming!
Good cars no doubt, but very expensive . I know personally of 3 RS6's needing replacement gearboxes. At less that 10,000 mile intervals...
Edited by TobyLerone on Wednesday 17th September 08:28
kinghottinger said:
I ran my 2010 XFR as a DD for a year (just sold it). It was great, nothing went wrong, indecently quick, good ergos for long runs. The only thing I didn't like in mine was the hifi - I would try and get a B&W system equipped one if I was buying again.
The other cars I was considering were a 996 Turbo and (in a delirious few weeks) an Arnage. The XFR is a bit of both somehow (maybe?)
That's pretty much what I wanted to hear! I've pretty much made my mind up, just need a test drive to confirm my thoughts. The other cars I was considering were a 996 Turbo and (in a delirious few weeks) an Arnage. The XFR is a bit of both somehow (maybe?)
As I alluded to before, I do quite a few motorway miles, so I don't want a rock-hard sports car. But equally, I don't want a barge either. Is a B&W stereo worth holding out for then? Surely the standard sound system is fairly good to start with? Is it possible to retrofit the upgraded system, or is it a total nightmare?
I suppose with a V8 soundtrack, the stereo takes a back seat a bit...
Still, it's another good point to note that the sound system is a quality one. I love music, although I haven't had much exposure to high-end kit. Any other options that are 'essential', or very desirable to have included?
Still, it's another good point to note that the sound system is a quality one. I love music, although I haven't had much exposure to high-end kit. Any other options that are 'essential', or very desirable to have included?
I've had cooled seats before in a Mondeo hire car. It sounds like a novelty, until you try them. I don't 'get' heated seats - I'm never too cold when I'm driving. Adaptive headlights would be a trick bit of kit though.
And 19" wheels might be a decent change - quite like a compliant ride. Deeper rubber has always been a nice change from massive alloys and low-profile tyres in the past.
And 19" wheels might be a decent change - quite like a compliant ride. Deeper rubber has always been a nice change from massive alloys and low-profile tyres in the past.
Edited by TobyLerone on Wednesday 17th September 17:52
I'd say after all I've researched, read and viewed, I'm in the market for an XFR now!
Do you have the full spires system fitted? How loud in the cabin is it? I guess I want to know I've got a V8, but you can keep your god-awful drone on the motorway that sometimes comes with loud exhausts.
Do you have the full spires system fitted? How loud in the cabin is it? I guess I want to know I've got a V8, but you can keep your god-awful drone on the motorway that sometimes comes with loud exhausts.
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