TDF

I was under the impression that all 3.0 V6 XF's had chains not belts, is this untrue?

Has anyone encountered this problem? When I get in the car and press the start/stop button the boot opens! I thought perhaps I had accidentally pressed the button on the smart key, alas not. Any help or ideas would be appreciated

After spending several hours cruising through the Yorkshire Dales seemingly unable to put my right foot down too far, I fear the 'growler-grin' is permanent. I suspect that there will be a dearth of items dissapearing and requiring instant replacement in our household for the foreseeable future. Happy, Happy, Joy,Joy 😁

Car purchased, drove my first 200 miles in it and can't stop smiling.....Cheshire Cat mode engaged 😁 'Growling Happily'

Thanks for the advice, I was staying well clear of that one, definitely something untowards going on there. The one I'm going for is a 10 plate PL with a FJSH, which I've verified with the respective Jaguar garages. Front/rear Disc and pad changes in the last year or so. After some excellent advice from this forum, I've conducted exhaustive research on this car and looking forward to the final push. Thanks again to everyone. 'Happy Growling'....love it 😁

I've got it down to 3, which I'm going to see tomorrow. One of them is a stand out, which, if all goes well, will be my ride home tomorrow night. Of the other two, one is a 10 plate Portfolio S, which is going for £7.7k. It is however, a repo Jag which doesn't sit quite right with me. The third is my safety net, very clean 10 plate luxury, which will protect me going home disappointed. The adventure continues, very much looking forward to tomorrow...

I've been offered a 3.0l Portfolio XF with 82k and a part SH for under 8k. Bearing in mind one would take all the steps to ensure security etc, is this a no-no practice to be avoided at all costs or is it an accepted method of purchase. Ive no experience of this and would appreciate any input. Thanks

Thanks Tom, £400 difference between the 09 and 10 plate. Just did a final bit of digging with the 09 plate PL, I contacted the issuing Service history garage and found out that the discs haven't been replaced in the last 4 years. I understand that the XF is pretty hard on these, every 35k I think, so that was a haggling point. Spoke to the chap in London about this and other minor points and the tone changed very quickly. 'Samir' was not so friendly any more and told me the car "wasn't for me". I assured him in a very friendly manner and tone that I was merely pointing out these facts to him as I'm sure he would appreciate the info. Alas, his sense of humour, not unlike his patience and customer service had gone 'awol'. A lesson learned and a bullet avoided there one thinks. The moral to this story I suppose is you cannot do enough research on prospective purchases. Also, do not expect any humour from a middle aged, car selling, cockney chap, once you tell him facts which he already knew about his less than honest pitch! Ho hum.....the search continues 🤔

Colour, MOT etc are identical.I'm with you on the regret though, it would be that itch I could never scratch if I didn't...I think. That and one garage is 300 miles closer than the other. Thank you for the advice, it's greatly appreciated.

I'm going to purchase my first Jag on Saturday, however, I have the choice of two which I'm finding difficult to choose between. A 10 plate (3.0 l)with 85k luxury model against a 09 plate (2.7l) P Luxury model with 82k. Very similar in condition and S. History with price being £400 apart. The question is...will I regret not going for the PL with its additional bells and whistles , bearing in mind the more expensive one is the 10 plate. Thanks