Rayinpompey

Used to have a 2.7D S Type, now have a 3.0D XF. LOVE IT

I have a 3.0 d XF, and I have family living in Edinburgh as live in Portsmouth. I drove up to Edinburgh with herself at New Years, total distance, 453 miles, M275, M27, M3, A34, M40, M42, M6,M74, A702. stopped twice for a tea and a pee, and filled up before I left Portsmouth, (to the brim 58 litres) did'nt need a top up until I got to Edinburgh with some to spare Average speed 70-85 mph (sorry officer) wee bit faster on the M6 when I could. Same deal on the way back, same route. Is this common? I was expecting to fill up/top up before i got there. its my first XF, had a 2.7 d S Type before. Curious Ray

I was in Dusseldorf Germany a few years ago visiting the Xmas market, and as i parked my S Type in a side street, I came across this XK beastie. It was a full cover, and had a rubbery pimply feel to it. I cant decide if I like the look, or has its lost its classic lines?. Views?

I had an S Type that used to do that too, in fact it used to cut out a lot more when idling. It was a 99 Model too. When I took it to a garage, the chap told me he had to swap out an intake hose as it had a nick in it, not sure what hose he was talking about, but he did say it was a problem as the hose was lying over the radiator,and got so hot and made a hole in it causing it to cut out when idling. Not very helpful I know but, check your (cheaper) hoses.

You dont get a spare wheel these days on newer cars, it was highlighted on Watchdog just the other day. Your run flat types will have to be fixed if you have a flat, using the kit you should have in your boot.

After trying umpteen cheapo 2030 batteries..i did try a Duracell, fixed the low battery warming at once Now, no warning about key battery being low. Pay peanuts get monkeys, its true!!!

Hi All New to this forum but not new to Jags, XF 3.0 D owner. Based in Portsmouth.