Considering buying a 2006-09 XF 2.7 TDVi

[Username888]

I really fancy one of these, - I am looking to spend about 12k, obviously I'll be on the lookout for a decent example with FSH, - my main concern is reliability, and the cost of problems.

Wondering if anyone can comment on how reliable I could expect a decent example to be.

Is spending 12k on one which has done about 80 - 100k miles going to be a money pit? TIA

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w824gb3 said:

There are a few issues with the 2.7d engine such as DPF clogging, egr sticking & oil dilution. Most of these were fixed when Jaguar introduced the 3.0 (which is also more powerful/better mpg & cheaper to tax). So if I were you i'd save a bit more & get the 3.0

It's a significant rise in budget, but the updated model does look lovely.... I know little about them - how reliable they are... - will do some research, although I really didnt want to spend thousands more...

I do hanker after something which is lovely and quiet inside, and will float along, - but also has decent power when needed... - interior on the new one also looks lovely

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pete5570 said:

Depending on the miles you do, it might be worth looking at the petrol version. Less to go wrong on them. I keep looking at these and prices are coming down now, but I only do 5-6k a year, making a petrol the better choice.

I will take a look and do some sums... - most of my journeys are motorway ones (outside rush hour) however - and circa 9,000 PA

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MRPULLHARD said:

IT ONLY CAME OUT IN 2008 !

I meant XJ, but cannot edit it. Thanks for shouting and letting me know though - hope you calm down soon.

[Username888]

9k is all I am doing, but the vast majority of that will be motorway miles, - surely i'm going to be getting roughly 25mpg (guess) with a petrol V8 on a run, and something like 45mpg with a 3.0DS? What am I missing..?

[Username888]

I think I have given up on the idea of a 2.7TDVi XJ. I am quite tempted by a 2010/11 3.0 XF 3.0 S. From what I have been reading, they seem pretty reliable...?

9k mixture of urban and motorway, I would consider petrol, - consdering that 85% of my driving is will be motorway, it makes sense to me (although I've probably missed something here?) to go for the diesel, plus the tax is £225, instead of £500

[Username888]

Sounds great. The best of all worlds.

Do you think it wise to pay 14k for a 2011 model which has done say 80k. Fsh

Or would a warranty be absolutely necessary..? Thoughts?