How can you tell if it’s a genuine S version?

[LunarGrape]

Hi all,

I’m very close to buying an XF S Portfolio (2010 - VO10 LFR) but am unsure if it’s a genuine S. 

Dealer says it is genuine S version but has the green/red squared S badge on the back not the silver S. I appreciate they may have changed it as they also have stuck a domed jaguar badge on the gear selector! Just don’t wish to buy something that looks like an S but is just an eBay special stickered version!
 

Doing a carVertical check it just says the model is an XF and doesn’t mention S Portfolio at all. 
 

How best can you check these things?

[Tomato]

Put reg into DVLA website pretty sure that will confirm the model

[LunarGrape]

Unfortunately both the mot/tax status and mot history sections of gov.uk return no further info beyond it being an XF. 
 

The dealer has just sent me a photo of the V5 which states all the info there so I can confirm it is indeed an S Portfolio. 

[Jon Hyde]

Hi Paul,

I just swapped a 2011 XF-S Portfolio for a 2017 XF 3.0 D S!

The '11 had heated & cooled front seats, B&O sounds, leather everywhere.

Telltales maybe twin oval exhuast tips, chrome grille, velour headlining (plus the above). Loved mine, but love the new one more! Different toys, but faster and much more economical (like that matters!)!

Enjoy!
Jon

 

[Jon Hyde]

Hi again Paul,

Which dealer in Sussex?

Arun Limited is where I bought both of mine, they're pretty genuineE

Cheers,

Jon

[LunarGrape]

1 hour ago, Jon Hyde said:

Hi again Paul,

Which dealer in Sussex?

Arun Limited is where I bought both of mine, they're pretty genuineE

Cheers,

Jon

Southern Car Sales in Ringmer. 
 

They’ve seemed pretty good. It currently has an MOT with no advisories until next July. They will do a full service, cambelt and water pump, air con regas and replace the two back door locks that are a bit intermittent in opening and full valet and detail before I take ownership. 

My one concern is the mileage at 146k which is high. On AutoTrader there’s only a total of 3 XFs above 150k. Is that because they break and that’s why there aren’t loads like BMWs and Land Rovers that easily exceed 200k miles.

My aim is to get it down to £4500 with all the work they’re offering to do and then run it to 200k in 4/5 years