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.
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?
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