Hello,

I've considering getting a Jaguar XF and, having done the cashflow vs expected 3-yr cost of ownership, I'm turning to other aspects of age, including engine mileage.

Several of the cheaper models I've looked at have about 140k to 170k on the clock.

I've owned Volvos (850 & V70, petrol+lpg) and Mercs (E-Class, diesel) and cheerfully ran up starship mileage (325k in my 850 and 200+ in the others).   The engines outlasted the other niggles & rust on all vehicles.  So, high mileage in and of itself doesn't faze me, but the Jaguar XF is unfamiliar territory and I don't know what to expect.

 I'd be grateful for any views on getting a pre-facelift V6S, in particular the engine longevity and any other age effects. 

Thanks

5 hours ago, SomeWearyOldGuy said:

Hello,

I've considering getting a Jaguar XF and, having done the cashflow vs expected 3-yr cost of ownership, I'm turning to other aspects of age, including engine mileage.

Several of the cheaper models I've looked at have about 140k to 170k on the clock.

I've owned Volvos (850 & V70, petrol+lpg) and Mercs (E-Class, diesel) and cheerfully ran up starship mileage (325k in my 850 and 200+ in the others).   The engines outlasted the other niggles & rust on all vehicles.  So, high mileage in and of itself doesn't faze me, but the Jaguar XF is unfamiliar territory and I don't know what to expect.

 I'd be grateful for any views on getting a pre-facelift V6S, in particular the engine longevity and any other age effects. 

Thanks

i would say yes, if the car has been looked after. engine or rust shouldn't be a problem . 

just check all electrics and wire looms in boot, especially under spare wheel even under the carpet. electrics are the main worry.

12 hours ago, SomeWearyOldGuy said:

Hello,

I've considering getting a Jaguar XF and, having done the cashflow vs expected 3-yr cost of ownership, I'm turning to other aspects of age, including engine mileage.

Several of the cheaper models I've looked at have about 140k to 170k on the clock.

I've owned Volvos (850 & V70, petrol+lpg) and Mercs (E-Class, diesel) and cheerfully ran up starship mileage (325k in my 850 and 200+ in the others).   The engines outlasted the other niggles & rust on all vehicles.  So, high mileage in and of itself doesn't faze me, but the Jaguar XF is unfamiliar territory and I don't know what to expect.

 I'd be grateful for any views on getting a pre-facelift V6S, in particular the engine longevity and any other age effects. 

Thanks

HIya,

I bought a 2011 XF-S about 3 years ago, just swapped it (yesterday) for a 2017 version.

There were bills - no doubt about that, (alternator, thermostat, brakes, suspension bushes, in addition to tyres and servicing).

But it was a total joy to drive and simply be in - hence going for the same again!

Hope you enjoy yours as much, if you go for it!

Cheers,
Jon

Yes, but do make sure there is evidence of regular servicing. These are deemed 'luxury' cars and age range will mean it will have things go wrong a the car this age which are typically not the same price to fix as a ford fiesta.

That all said, once own the jaguar will give you plenty of love bites 😉

Thank you all for your replies.  I had hoped that the 3.0 L engine was as long-lived as its class counterparts and it would seem that it is.  I'll keep my eyes open for the mentioned problem areas.  

 

At the moment, I've got my eyes focussed on the older V6 S Portfolios, although my eye keeps wandering up the scale to the Sportbrakes (20 yrs of driving estates makes saloons look strange, but I don't have much need of an estate anymore) 

 

Cheers.