Jaguar XJ TDVI

[jagpaul99]

Hi there folks.... Been thinking about trading in my Nissan Navara for an XJ TDVI but have been out the Jag scene for a while now.

What are first impressions of them anyone, as I must admit I dont know a great deal about them?

What are the realistic fuel consumption, servicing, reliability etc? The Navara generally gets about 27MPG.

Had a couple of S Types in the past and apart from the Drop Links, Windscreen wiper assembly, power steering pumps they were generally reliable

Thanks folks.

[Jaguar steve]

Review and XJ TDVi info on Honest John. Check all over for paint defects and corrosion - some X350's are fine, others are have significant problems. Search The Jaguar Forum - several threads and pictures regarding this on there.

[V12 Migaloo]

I'm an owner of a 5 year old XJ D. I regularly get mid to late 30's, sometime more on a run, around 32/34 mpg locally. They do cost more to service then the petrol versions though. Make sure you buy one with a Full Jaguar Service history, not a specialist. This way you ensure any software upgrades and warrenty items have been completed as and when the car was serviced.
I did have a few problems with mine when i bought it, (last june with 38k on the clock) which in the end was traced back to 200mm of crimped wiring. Thankfully the dealer took care of all the costs as they changed both turbos, EGR valves, cats, injectors etc etc....all in vane, but nice to know I have new parts fitted!!! So again try and buy from a reputable dealer and get a blue chip warrenty.
Look for sticking mirrors (they may not fold), creaking doors when opened, (door straps are only £20 each) and also check for play in the rear lower bushes as if these need changing (as mine did) Jag will charge near enough a grand for the parts and labour, thankfully the warrenty covered it.
When you do buy one change the battery, these cars take a load of jiuce to start up and low voltages can cause spurious ECU errors. Also change the gearbox oil. although Jag say its not needed think about how old that old is and what life is left in it, it will cost you around £400 but well worth it. In actual Fact ZF produced some additive for the boxes as well so you may want to try and find some, although I have not been able to.
I had many beemers and Mercs, but this Jag suits me better then all of them, its comfortable, quiet and extreamly rapid. I just did Germany for 2 weeks and the only thing that got the better of me was a GT3...

[Tame Technician]

I asume you mean the X350 shape??

I'm running an S-type at the moment with the same engine. With the cruise set at 85mph, after an hour or so the average MPG was 40.7. XJ would be very similar at speed, aero drag is about the same. XJ should be slightly better on the move as the ally body isnt as heavy.

Also the XJ diesel have a lot of time and effort into sound deading and are much quieter inside than the petrol ones.

[jagpaul99]

Thanks folks for the fantastic responses.....

Been looking around and seen a few good examples, had a drive of my Dad's XJ8 last night and got to admit I enjoyed it far more than my old 7 Series or my 5 Series I have had previous.

And I noticed no one cut me up of give me a dirty look like I used to get in the 7 Series too.

IF the Diesel is as good or better than the petrol version definately going to get one.

[Tame Technician]

Forgot to say, was reminded by the S type thread.

CAMBELT is fitted to the 2.7D, lots of independant traders think ALL Jag are chain driven.

Change is due at 105,000 miles.

[tr7v8]

Tame Technician said:

Forgot to say, was reminded by the S type thread.

CAMBELT is fitted to the 2.7D, lots of independant traders think ALL Jag are chain driven.

Change is due at 105,000 miles.

To be pedantic there are two belts fitted to the V6 2.7D one is cam belt & the other is for the pump. Both due at 105K & book time from memory is around 3 hours each.