Long shot - anyone have an XF 3.0 s/c 4x4?

[jamiebae]

I'm expecting the answer to be no, but if there are any Americans or continental Europeans with one any feedback would be appreciated. What's the fuel economy like, and is the extra performance worthwhile over the V6 diesel?

I'm told it doesn't sound as good in the XF as the F Type but sadly I need more than 2 seats, and a boot!

[ferdyg]

The XF 3.0SC Four Wheel Drive is not available in the UK (it's LHD only)

and no, it does not sound like an F-Type as it does not have an active sports exhaust.

Still sounds nice though.

[jamiebae]

Indeed, hence not expecting many responses! However, I live in Switzerland where they are relatively plentiful at 9-12 months old and not ridiculously more expensive than the 2.0T or 2.2D RWD versions so I'm quite tempted as I fancy a change from the usual German cars.

[jamiebae]

Indeed, hence not expecting many responses! However, I live in Switzerland where they are relatively plentiful at 9-12 months old and not ridiculously more expensive than the 2.0T or 2.2D RWD versions so I'm quite tempted as I fancy a change from the usual German cars.

[Benbay001]

Perhaps you would be better off asking for examples of the 3.0sc rwd model's mpg.
Then take 1 or 2 mpg off that.

[anonymous-user]

We sell plenty of them, sell that engine in the XJ as well. Two of my colleagues have 3.0 AWD XJ's and get bonkers good fuel consumption. One says he gets around 25 mpg (US gallon which is smaller) whilst the other guy who has a longer commute says he sometimes sees closer to 30! Doesn't surprise me too much as I used to see 23 mpg from a 5.0 XJ with a lead foot and I get around 20 from my XKR.

XF consumption should be similar to XJ.

[jamiebae]

Thanks for that, very interesting. Local Jag dealer also have a 2.0T XJ demo which is similar money and tempting as well, but realistically it's way bigger than we need and at 32 I think I'm still a good bit too young for an XJ! My wife is still leaning towards an Evoque though, so is going to need some more persuading on the Jag front I think.

[ferdyg]

I could quote you for a new, LHD, Swiss spec car, tax free, from the UK.

You would need to collect from us in the UK and pay the VAT/Duty in Switzerland

This could potentially save you some money.

[anonymous-user]

jamiebae said:

Thanks for that, very interesting. Local Jag dealer also have a 2.0T XJ demo which is similar money and tempting as well, but realistically it's way bigger than we need and at 32 I think I'm still a good bit too young for an XJ! My wife is still leaning towards an Evoque though, so is going to need some more persuading on the Jag front I think.

We don't sell the 2.0 XJ in the US so can't comment. We haven't sold as many XF's with the 4 banger as we had expected but it's a good motor. Not available with AWD in Jag though. The Evoque has that engine and now has a 9 speed which has made a difference to performance and consumption. Whether you go V6 AWD XF or Evoque you're going to get a very competent vehicle and a great ownership experience.

[AmitG]

jamiebae said:

I'm still a good bit too young for an XJ!

You are never too young for an XJ