Thoughts on Jag XFR

[Zanderman]

Hi All,

I have been on a quest over the last few weeks to find my new car to replace my ageing S Type R. So far I have looked at and driven quite a few, I am looking for something special and originally was looking at a very sporty type car. I have looked at and driven the following:

DB9
Vantage
997 911 cab and coupe
M5
XFR
XKR

So as my process moved forward I have started looking at larger super saloons. As much as I try and convince myself that my 3 kids are irrelivant in this process it turns out that I will need something larger. Damn my furtile loins!!

I think I have settled on a Jag XFR which is stunning piece of kit, amazingly balanced, crazy fast, very comfy, well kitted out and a great all rounder.

So before I close on a deal I just wanted to get the general view on these cars

anything I should be wary of (i am looking at a 09 with low mileage from a Jag dealer)
anything I haven't thought of in this process?
any views from owners?

Cheers!

[Caulkhead]

I'm a huge fan of them - for me they are the best compromise between driver appeal and comfort in a sports saloon, but then I'm highly influenced by that merlinesque bark from the engine!

[V88Dicky]

Fantastic automobiles. Like you, my wife will almost certainly change her S-Type V8, which has been a great car, for a nice XF V8 5.0 Portfolio, or a slightly older XFR. They're both tremendous value.

[PaperCut]

Can't really go wrong with an XFR!

..but just to throw something else in the mix - Vauxhall VXR8 Saloon?

[Matt UK]

There is only one issue with a 2009 XFR...

... and that is the facelift cars. Jag did that rare trick of taking a great looking car and making it even better.

[V88Dicky]

anonymous said:

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Fairy nuff, but considering these others were on the list;
DB9
Vantage
997 911 cab and coupe
M5

[V88Dicky]

Ah, sorry.

As an aside, the wife's car is in for service (at a franchised Jaag dealer) in the next couple of weeks, 40k service = £196.

Brake pads all round £125 (fitted myself).

Tyres, ok they can be expensive, and they're 'only' 18s on the S-Type, but budget £150 corner minimum if you can find a deal somewhere.

Biggest expense is getting alloys refurbished every other year. 40 profile tyres + wife + kerb =

[Zanderman]

I would say that my S Type R is fairly 'boaty' , loads of scary power and superb in straight lines. Feels a little dated on the handling front.

The XFR was a totally different proposition and may be one of the better handling cars I tried. Amazingly agile for such a large car and in sports mode the throttle response was increadible!

I have been looking at a black one with bright red interior and you right it looks stunning! (love the aircon seats as well!)

anonymous said:

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[dtrump]

How long do you have to keep it for?

Get the XFR, have fun in it............then after 4-6 months ish swap over to a 911 of some kind and have fun in that.

why not

[Zanderman]

No specific amount of time, probably longer than that though. Not sure I could put myself or my family through this amount of pain any more often!

dtrump said:

How long do you have to keep it for?

Get the XFR, have fun in it............then after 4-6 months ish swap over to a 911 of some kind and have fun in that.

why not

[Six Fiend]

This is all you need to know, at full volume:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fa5ivpJwmIQ

[Zanderman]

That makes me feel funny in my trousers!!!

Six Fiend said:

This is all you need to know, at full volume:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fa5ivpJwmIQ

[BoostMonkey]

Ohhhhh god you've got me looking a XFR's now on the classifieds

The later blue colour they come in is very very nice, almost tempted to pop down to Jag at the weekend.

[Cactussed]

What about an Alpina B5?

[rj1986]

Old man is tinkering with the idea of an SV8. THe test drive was so much fun- can only imagine how much fun an XFR would be.

[V88Dicky]

Six Fiend said:

This is all you need to know, at full volume:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fa5ivpJwmIQ

/Thread.

Sweet Jesus H Christ!!!

Never thought a car could sound that close to a Supermarine Spitfire

[Chilli]

Ask Oilydan in the ME section...he's just bought one.

[Six Fiend]

Aha, bit of work and here's a brief clip of it at Goodwood:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIrpqUB6BVE&fea...

And a truly animalistic roar at Bonneville, sounds like a big cat:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCG1lo4fvBY&fea...

[Zanderman]

Well I have finally pulled the trigger!! Collect on Saturday!!

Bought a low mileage 09, black with red leather interior from a Jag dealer so full warranty etc.

Am now feeling a little excited!

Thanks all!

[V88Dicky]

You lucky lucky sod.

Well done that man! Makes a nice change from the usual 'I've just bought a fantastic XF diesel blah blah' zzzzzzzzzz