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Gentlemen, I'm about buying an XF from the era between 2008 - 2015. Before I start hunting down the cat, I have to decide wich engine I should choose, I'd kindly ask for your help in making this rather tricky decison. Amongst the petrol versions there're plenty to choose from, as far as I know, from the 2.0 turbo to the supercharged 5.0. Downsizing isn't the right way, so we can forget the 2.0 turbo, the other end, 5.0 compressor, is also pure insanity for daily usage. I don't want any AWD system in my car, so the magnificent supercharged 3.0 V6 sadly has to be forgotten as well. I stand in front of two possible units, 3.0 V6 and 4.2 V8. How're they in everyday use? What's life like with the smoothly purring V6, and the angry growling V8? Is the V8 so much more of an engine, that worth the extra maintenance costs? Will the more powerful unit simply eat up the drivetrain? Currently I'm tending towards the 4.2 V8, but if You, based on Your experiences advise me otherwise I can change my mind. Thank You in advance: Peter

Gentlemen, I feel convinced now. The version I'll be after'll be an XF, from the era between 2012-2015, with a 3.0 V6 petrol under the bonnet. And I'm pretty much excited about the project and the adventure. Thank you for the useful responses!

Dear Ron, that's exactly, what I'll do. You helped a lot, it's always calming, to hear from actual owners that the car isn't as expensive, as faulty, as hard to repair as you can hear from rumors, or complaining owners, who possibly own a non properly maintained car. Of course improper maintenance isn't the car's fault, but blaming it on the car's always easier, than admitting your own failures. I hope your wifes back got better in the meantime. Thank you for the advice! I think I'll love my Jag.

Dear Peter, I have to say your car's an absolute stunner. It looks factory fresh, I can see the amount of love and care it gets. Not from these pics only, I've seen the others as well attached to various topics. I do the same thing with my car, do everything, that needs to be done, earlier than planned, every squeeks, noises, vibes're hunted and killed almost instantly, I always fill premium diesel (OMV MaxxMotion) to the tank, and the car's still flawless. After 14 years my conditions're cahnging, I can step up to the premium section. The german trio's a huge bromide, Italians produce cars that makes your eyes water, but your best friend'll be the garage manager, French cars are extremely comfortable, but either boring, or unnecessarily clownish. Swedish cars....Well, little cold for your money, So, we arrive at Great Britain, with the agelessly elegant exterior and rolling cigar club - like interior. Perfect combination, toke me off of my feet. It's good to hear, that with apropriate maintenance you can get rid of sudden brakedowns, as my largest fear factor. I think I'll go for it. There's one last question, about the engines available. As a daily routine, I travel 2x11 miles, some more on the weekends. I cover monthly around 620miles. I think, for this mileage a petrol one would be better. V6s are a bit thursty I think, do you haver any information about the 2.0 turbo? Thank You in advance: Peter

Greetings everyone! I'm a newbie, and I'm not British, sorry for that, one can't be perfect. :) Reading theese topics comes to my eyes, that they're nothing else about, but errors, faults, problems. I'd like to buy an XF manufactured between 2012-2015, I think they are real headturners. The numerous problems mentioned by owners started to make my head turn also. Rhytmically from the left to the right side, changing my mood from a big "YES, DO IT!" to a big "DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT!" and my smile turned into a big, wondering 'O' shape. I currently own an extremely reliable, totally practical, simply clever car. One of the main things I'd really miss about it would be the level of reliability, the car didn't let me down in the past 14 years (!). Of course, this required regular, almost neurotical level of maintenance. Please, tell me, that this tarnished British brand can provide the same reliability, considering appropriate level of maintenance! Please, convince me, or speak me off, because reading this forum gives me rather headache, than motivation. Thank you for any response! Peter