Any Jaaag owners on here?

Thekilt · Jul 3rd, 2020, 13:27

we need to upgrade our 2016 V40 to a larger car as we have a new arrival. The wife likes the Jaguar XF Sportbrake 2.2d, 2014 model. Anyone on here had an XF and what are they like? we would have liked to stick with volvo but the only ones she likes are the V90 and they are out of our price range to be honest. The V50 sill still be in the stable though.

Sotosound · Jul 3rd, 2020, 14:02

The XF Sportbrake is a nice car and it has an adapted Ford/PSA diesel engine powering it.

I've never owned one, but I have been a passenger in one and it's a lovely environment with plenty of room for rear passengers.

Not as comfy as a Volvo, however.

rxtian · Jul 3rd, 2020, 14:33

My dad has had 3, which I have probably driven more than he has:
XF 2.2d facelift: no major issues, but felt slower than a V70 D5 185 and the audio system was absolutely terrible
XF 3.0d new shape: again no major issues, nice and fast, meridian audio much better
XFS: Amazing when it works, but never out of the dealership for diverse range of issues

water leaks, headlining falling off, doors filling with water, door handles breaking, wrong software installed and car thought it was an F-type, healight washer leaking...)

They can be very nice cars but it seems like a lottery!

Check you can tolerate their infotainment, I find it very slow & stuttery compared to the volvo stuff.

rxtian · Jul 3rd, 2020, 14:35

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Originally Posted by Thekilt

only ones she likes are the V90

Turn the 6 upside down on the back of a V60?

Thekilt · Jul 3rd, 2020, 16:25

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Originally Posted by rxtian

Turn the 6 upside down on the back of a V60?

V60 boot is too small to be honest. The V70 was an option but so few of the newer versions around and also bit too boxy for her liking.

Thekilt · Jul 3rd, 2020, 16:30

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Originally Posted by rxtian

My dad has had 3, which I have probably driven more than he has:
XF 2.2d facelift: no major issues, but felt slower than a V70 D5 185 and the audio system was absolutely terrible
XF 3.0d new shape: again no major issues, nice and fast, meridian audio much better
XFS: Amazing when it works, but never out of the dealership for diverse range of issues

water leaks, headlining falling off, doors filling with water, door handles breaking, wrong software installed and car thought it was an F-type, healight washer leaking...)

They can be very nice cars but it seems like a lottery!

Check you can tolerate their infotainment, I find it very slow & stuttery compared to the volvo stuff.

Thanks for that....pretty much the same issues as my V50 then 😝. I will see if it has the meridian system, and also check the other points carefully.

Thekilt · Jul 3rd, 2020, 16:32

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Originally Posted by Sotosound

Not as comfy as a Volvo, however.

True, we do love the seats in the V40 and when I sat in one of the Jags today, the seats felt rather soft. Luckily we don’t do huge amounts of miles so hopefully won’t be too much of a problem. Maybe do a Volvo seat swap if I don’t like them

Dancake · Jul 3rd, 2020, 20:26

I researched Jaguar cars extensively last year when considering changing the S60. They look good and they drive great (when they work), but there were just far too many issues that put me off buying. The biggest issue for me was parts supply. There isn't anywhere near the same aftermarket support for Jaguar cars as there is with Volvo, and parts are ridiculously expensive when buying from dealers and even scrapyards.

People are still of the opinion that Jaguar are a prestige marque, when in reality they are a mishmash of parts from other manufacturers (including Volvo). It is my opinion that they aren't the quality product that perhaps they once were. If you still want to scratch the itch and go for a Jag, make sure you have a very good warranty.

Thekilt · Jul 4th, 2020, 14:25

Checked out the Jag today and the wife loved it. I gave it a good going over and all seemed to work well so we ended up buying it. Collecting Tuesday this week.
Randomly when part-ing the Volvo V40, turns out there are only 2 cars the same model as the one we had which is rather odd (presuming in the red colour we have as well). Didn’t realise it was such a rare model V40 which kind of Disappoints me getting rid of it, but my V50 just isn’t worth enough to part x.

Whippy · Jul 4th, 2020, 16:17

Friends husband has one. Loves it.

Jul 3rd, 2020, 13:27	#1
Thekilt Senior Member Last Online: Today 14:40 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Wareham	Any Jaaag owners on here? we need to upgrade our 2016 V40 to a larger car as we have a new arrival. The wife likes the Jaguar XF Sportbrake 2.2d, 2014 model. Anyone on here had an XF and what are they like? we would have liked to stick with volvo but the only ones she likes are the V90 and they are out of our price range to be honest. The V50 sill still be in the stable though. __________________ Current: Tesla Model S 75D Ex: Jaguar XF Sportbrake white 2.2d sport, Volvo V50 T5, Volvo V70 T5, V40 T2 2.0 Inscription 2016

Jul 3rd, 2020, 14:33	#3
rxtian Senior Member Last Online: Oct 30th, 2023 18:03 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southampton	My dad has had 3, which I have probably driven more than he has: XF 2.2d facelift: no major issues, but felt slower than a V70 D5 185 and the audio system was absolutely terrible XF 3.0d new shape: again no major issues, nice and fast, meridian audio much better XFS: Amazing when it works, but never out of the dealership for diverse range of issueswater leaks, headlining falling off, doors filling with water, door handles breaking, wrong software installed and car thought it was an F-type, healight washer leaking...) They can be very nice cars but it seems like a lottery! Check you can tolerate their infotainment, I find it very slow & stuttery compared to the volvo stuff.

Jul 3rd, 2020, 20:26	#8
Dancake Premier Member Last Online: Today 20:10 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Belfast	I researched Jaguar cars extensively last year when considering changing the S60. They look good and they drive great (when they work), but there were just far too many issues that put me off buying. The biggest issue for me was parts supply. There isn't anywhere near the same aftermarket support for Jaguar cars as there is with Volvo, and parts are ridiculously expensive when buying from dealers and even scrapyards. People are still of the opinion that Jaguar are a prestige marque, when in reality they are a mishmash of parts from other manufacturers (including Volvo). It is my opinion that they aren't the quality product that perhaps they once were. If you still want to scratch the itch and go for a Jag, make sure you have a very good warranty. __________________ 1996 850 T5 - Sold 2003 S40 1.9d - Sold 2004 S60 D5

Jul 4th, 2020, 14:25	#9
Thekilt Senior Member Last Online: Today 14:40 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Wareham	Checked out the Jag today and the wife loved it. I gave it a good going over and all seemed to work well so we ended up buying it. Collecting Tuesday this week. Randomly when part-ing the Volvo V40, turns out there are only 2 cars the same model as the one we had which is rather odd (presuming in the red colour we have as well). Didn’t realise it was such a rare model V40 which kind of Disappoints me getting rid of it, but my V50 just isn’t worth enough to part x. __________________ Current: Tesla Model S 75D Ex: Jaguar XF Sportbrake white 2.2d sport, Volvo V50 T5, Volvo V70 T5, V40 T2 2.0 Inscription 2016

Jul 4th, 2020, 16:17	#10
Whippy Premier Member Last Online: Today 21:40 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Wessex	Friends husband has one. Loves it. __________________ Non bowus drawi, non ridus horsi, non snoutus injecti!

Jul 3rd, 2020, 14:02	#2
Sotosound Premier Member Last Online: Today 18:21 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Aylesbury	The XF Sportbrake is a nice car and it has an adapted Ford/PSA diesel engine powering it. I've never owned one, but I have been a passenger in one and it's a lovely environment with plenty of room for rear passengers. Not as comfy as a Volvo, however.

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