XF 3.0 Supercharged 2014

[Ed Moses]

Anybody got any experience with this model of car and engine as they seem quite rare?
I fancy a petrol supercharged Jag, but not the big V8.

Ed

[fatboy b]

Yes they are rare. Do you really want the expense of a supercharged Jag XF without the V8 soundtrack? There's really not much in it with the mpg.

Go and test drive both, and come back and say the R wasn't the better car

Edited by fatboy b on Saturday 29th October 16:46

[craigjm]

There is a reason they are quite rare. They are not as fast as the v8 supercharge but are not much more economical and they are more expensive to run than the 3.0 diesel. Engine was really not designed for UK in that installation

[philmots]

I'd try one, they were for sale at the time most people were brainwashed into buying diesels.

It may not be as quick as the V8 Supercharged but it will be a lot better on fuel, it may not be as good on fuel as the diesel but it's up 65hp on the fastest and will sound a lot sweeter, and you won't kill it on short journeys.

[The Leaper]

Could try the XF 5.0 V8 n/a.

R.

[fatboy b]

philmots said:

I'd try one, they were for sale at the time most people were brainwashed into buying diesels.

It may not be as quick as the V8 Supercharged but it will be a lot better on fuel, it may not be as good on fuel as the diesel but it's up 65hp on the fastest and will sound a lot sweeter, and you won't kill it on short journeys.

Not a lot better on fuel than the R. And no quicker then the diesel really.

[philmots]

fatboy b said:

philmots said:

I'd try one, they were for sale at the time most people were brainwashed into buying diesels.

It may not be as quick as the V8 Supercharged but it will be a lot better on fuel, it may not be as good on fuel as the diesel but it's up 65hp on the fastest and will sound a lot sweeter, and you won't kill it on short journeys.

Not a lot better on fuel than the R. And no quicker then the diesel really.

It must average mid/high 20's, which would put it about half way between the XFR and the diesel. A worthwhile difference.

But in fairness, that 65hp is practicality 25% more, that will make quite a difference.

[V88Dicky]

Just look at it as a replacement for the 5.0 n/a. Almost as fast, slightly better on fuel, and cheaper to tax.

[jamieduff1981]

philmots said:

fatboy b said:

philmots said:

I'd try one, they were for sale at the time most people were brainwashed into buying diesels.

It may not be as quick as the V8 Supercharged but it will be a lot better on fuel, it may not be as good on fuel as the diesel but it's up 65hp on the fastest and will sound a lot sweeter, and you won't kill it on short journeys.

Not a lot better on fuel than the R. And no quicker then the diesel really.

It must average mid/high 20's, which would put it about half way between the XFR and the diesel. A worthwhile difference.

But in fairness, that 65hp is practicality 25% more, that will make quite a difference.

I am averaging mid-20s with my R-S that isn't driven particularly economically. That's not to say the 3.0S/C wouldn't be a nice package, but I'd only expect a marginal improvement in fuel consumption, and in city traffic at that.

[Ed Moses]

Well I took one out for a drive today and really enjoyed it, coming from a Merc E350. The Jag wafts nicely, but seems to be able to make progress with little effort. We have put down a deposit and need to sort out the paperwork.

Thank you for your inputs.

Ed

[fatboy b]

Ed Moses said:

Well I took one out for a drive today and really enjoyed it, coming from a Merc E350. The Jag wafts nicely, but seems to be able to make progress with little effort. We have put down a deposit and need to sort out the paperwork.

Thank you for your inputs.

Ed

Hope you enjoy it. Engine aside, the XF is a country mile ahead of the Germans. I'm loving my RS, and loved the two XFSs.

www.jaginfo.org has some great people on, and good advice for diy.

[Ed Moses]

Picked up the car this afternoon. It was a bit damp to push, but it is a lovely place to be. I hope it is dry tomorrow and we can go for a quicker drive. The ride quality is much nicer than the E Class Merc was.

Ed

[Simpo Two]

Ed Moses said:

The Jag wafts nicely

If you're ever in north Essex please drop me a line; I need to see this. I can't believe an XF 'wafts'!

[fatboy b]

Simpo Two said:

Ed Moses said:

The Jag wafts nicely

If you're ever in north Essex please drop me a line; I need to see this. I can't believe an XF 'wafts'!

Even my XFR-S wafts now and again

[fatboy b]

Ed Moses said:

Picked up the car this afternoon. It was a bit damp to push, but it is a lovely place to be. I hope it is dry tomorrow and we can go for a quicker drive. The ride quality is much nicer than the E Class Merc was.

Ed

Try another 200 bhp in this weather! Glad you're enjoying it.