Jaguar XF 3.0 D S - anyone driven one?
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Just been reading about the new 3.0 diesel in the XF - in 'S' guise it produces 275bhp and 443lb-ft of torque resulting in 0-60mph in 5.9 seconds. It's also very competitively priced compared to a 535d with a choice of trim levels starting from £36k.
I think I might go and try one next week as I'm doing a lot of business miles now. Anyone tried one yet?
I think I might go and try one next week as I'm doing a lot of business miles now. Anyone tried one yet?
i seem to be wrong ..!!
After speaking with a couple of jaguar dealers around me i cannot get atest drive as "the car is open for ordering but at this time we do not have access to any demo's"
Ghey..
from reading the reviews it looks to be an extremely good engine to match a fantastic vehicle!
After speaking with a couple of jaguar dealers around me i cannot get atest drive as "the car is open for ordering but at this time we do not have access to any demo's"
Ghey..
from reading the reviews it looks to be an extremely good engine to match a fantastic vehicle!
I have just bought a 3.0d S Portfolio. I have had Mercs for years but having driven one on Saturday I ordered it today. Got a great deal (I think) when I added up the equivelent spec on a Merc CLS 320 it came to just short of £70k!!! the Jag came in at £42k (with a bit of haggling) So please dont all rush out a buy one as I dont want to see loads of t hem on the road.
I drove a XF 3.0D S yesterday, an XFR the day before and an SV8 (owned an S Type R a few years back).
I opted and have just bought the SV8 (which, on a 58 plate, fully loaded and only 6k miles, was 24k cheaper than the XFR). Get it next tuesday.
Ok, so here's how I see it:
XFR was sensationally good. Handling is quite unbelievable; turn-in is excellent, minimal roll and in dynamic mode with the paddles is blindingly quick 30-90. Was mulling a 996 TT last week and this is not far off for relentless shove. However, it was 60k plus a few options and brand new so, although tempted, ultimately declined (for now).
The 3.0 Diesel S was great, for a diesel. And if I'd been doing big miles it would have been a no brainer. It's extremely smooth, quiet and obviously has huge torque. However, it never really feels that quick and there's a fair bit of lag and slack on the throttle. Ride and body control is simply not as good as the XFR or the SV8 which have active suspension.
SV8 for me was a great compromise. Let's face it, 420bhp isn't shabby, and this one was quite a bargain. Midnight, charcoal interior, fully loaded and only 6k miles, 2.5 year's warranty, and 37k. Sure it's not quite as sharp as the XFR, the seats aren't as supportive (especially laterally), but it's still devilishly quick.
The XF in general, has been a revelation to me. Hadn't even sat in one until Tuesday and bought one yesterday, so suffice to say was extremely impressed. The ride is peerless, refinement is uncanny, interior is just brilliant and yet, in dynamic mode wiuth the paddles it can really hustle. There's soo much grip and grunt and the steering provides really good feel and feedback for such a big beast. Oh the boot is cavernous and the seats fold down. Only slight drawback is that the headroom in the rear is marginal if you're over 6ft 2
Looking forward to picking her up...
I opted and have just bought the SV8 (which, on a 58 plate, fully loaded and only 6k miles, was 24k cheaper than the XFR). Get it next tuesday.
Ok, so here's how I see it:
XFR was sensationally good. Handling is quite unbelievable; turn-in is excellent, minimal roll and in dynamic mode with the paddles is blindingly quick 30-90. Was mulling a 996 TT last week and this is not far off for relentless shove. However, it was 60k plus a few options and brand new so, although tempted, ultimately declined (for now).
The 3.0 Diesel S was great, for a diesel. And if I'd been doing big miles it would have been a no brainer. It's extremely smooth, quiet and obviously has huge torque. However, it never really feels that quick and there's a fair bit of lag and slack on the throttle. Ride and body control is simply not as good as the XFR or the SV8 which have active suspension.
SV8 for me was a great compromise. Let's face it, 420bhp isn't shabby, and this one was quite a bargain. Midnight, charcoal interior, fully loaded and only 6k miles, 2.5 year's warranty, and 37k. Sure it's not quite as sharp as the XFR, the seats aren't as supportive (especially laterally), but it's still devilishly quick.
The XF in general, has been a revelation to me. Hadn't even sat in one until Tuesday and bought one yesterday, so suffice to say was extremely impressed. The ride is peerless, refinement is uncanny, interior is just brilliant and yet, in dynamic mode wiuth the paddles it can really hustle. There's soo much grip and grunt and the steering provides really good feel and feedback for such a big beast. Oh the boot is cavernous and the seats fold down. Only slight drawback is that the headroom in the rear is marginal if you're over 6ft 2
Looking forward to picking her up...
Edited by Diderot on Thursday 23 April 16:28
I've driven both the XFR and 3.0D S on the road and track. XFR is a superb car. One of the best I have driven. The diesel Jag in S spec is the best diesel I have driven. The performance and sheer enjoyment from driving this car were second to none. I would buy one at the drop of a hat.
Try and get a test drive. You will be impressed.
Try and get a test drive. You will be impressed.
Rockape said:
I've driven both the XFR and 3.0D S on the road and track. XFR is a superb car. One of the best I have driven. The diesel Jag in S spec is the best diesel I have driven. The performance and sheer enjoyment from driving this car were second to none. I would buy one at the drop of a hat.
Try and get a test drive. You will be impressed.
Im sure he has by now as this was 7 months ago Try and get a test drive. You will be impressed.
I drove one last year when i was trying things from my E39 M5,
Its a brilliant car and the shove ingear was more than the M5, it felt taught and very special. Cant compare it to a 535d, havent driven one - its just nicer and you get more freebies - it also holds money better....
I will own one, one day its just at the moment they are holding the money.....
a 9/10 - a 10/10 if it had a V8 petrol.....
Its a brilliant car and the shove ingear was more than the M5, it felt taught and very special. Cant compare it to a 535d, havent driven one - its just nicer and you get more freebies - it also holds money better....
I will own one, one day its just at the moment they are holding the money.....
a 9/10 - a 10/10 if it had a V8 petrol.....
ollie854 said:
Rockape said:
I've driven both the XFR and 3.0D S on the road and track. XFR is a superb car. One of the best I have driven. The diesel Jag in S spec is the best diesel I have driven. The performance and sheer enjoyment from driving this car were second to none. I would buy one at the drop of a hat.
Try and get a test drive. You will be impressed.
Im sure he has by now as this was 7 months ago Try and get a test drive. You will be impressed.
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