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Post by Joepublic on Feb 15, 2024 20:59:09 GMT 1
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Post by valhalla on Feb 15, 2024 23:41:27 GMT 1
I think you either love-'em or hate-'em. Depends on whether you have to fix the electrics on the things. Frankly, it's a Jaguar, so set your expectations low on electrical design, and don't expect much from the production line when it comes to clipping the stuff together.
Value seems about right, to me. You get a lot of car for your money, but you also need to buy-in to the "JLR Experience", which is a load of trouble down the road, and smashed dreams.
Better to buy an older BMW, and spend your money on that. The 4-cyl diesels are oily (it's a German thing) and come loaded with the "plastic fantastic" under the bonnet, but they return ridiculous fuel-economy, the electrics in the car are still working after 20years, and they don't look like a pregnant turd from the side.......
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Post by Noberator on Feb 16, 2024 10:09:41 GMT 1
I've got to agree with valhalla a bit like marmite IMO which I can relate to the 1990's Ford Scorpio MK II estate which I wasn't keen on the styling with the American influence.  Don't let me influence you if you are in the market to buy it. |
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Post by Joepublic on Feb 16, 2024 10:45:11 GMT 1
I've got to agree with valhalla a bit like marmite IMO which I can relate to the 1990's Ford Scorpio MK II estate which I wasn't keen on the styling with the American influence. Don't let me influence you if you are in the market to buy it. Scorpios now climbing in value, a local banger racer had one on his mothers drive for a few years - obviously thought better off it? |
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Post by remmington on Feb 16, 2024 18:42:50 GMT 1
Jag XF = BAD
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Post by Karl on Feb 16, 2024 20:20:43 GMT 1
I’ve had one in for water ingress into BCM
One that had low compression V6 diesel
Think the turbos can take a shit on the V6
Too
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Post by OldGit on Feb 16, 2024 21:54:49 GMT 1
The Jag above has a reasonable MoT history, but I do question why it was presented with worn tyres.... repeatedly. That said, the XF is essentially a 'power Mondeo', with all the issues that brings. I've seen enough ratty beemers to avoid them too.....
I somewhat agree with valhalla about design & build quality, but by now most of the issues will have been resolved where possible. If you like it, why not? Just bear in mind I'm the one that buys LandRovers....
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Post by valhalla on Feb 17, 2024 23:17:54 GMT 1
Just bear in mind I'm the one that buys LandRovers.... Yes, I'm the other one.
We are a dying breed, and maybe that's a good thing.....  |
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Post by remmington on Feb 18, 2024 8:57:57 GMT 1
The Jag above has a reasonable MoT history, but I do question why it was presented with worn tyres.... repeatedly. That said, the XF is essentially a 'power Mondeo', with all the issues that brings. I've seen enough ratty beemers to avoid them too..... I somewhat agree with valhalla about design & build quality, but by now most of the issues will have been resolved where possible. If you like it, why not? Just bear in mind I'm the one that buys LandRovers....
And I'm the one that don't... (TeeHee!)  |
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Post by valhalla on Feb 18, 2024 23:08:49 GMT 1
The Jag above has a reasonable MoT history, but I do question why it was presented with worn tyres.... repeatedly. That said, the XF is essentially a 'power Mondeo', with all the issues that brings. I've seen enough ratty beemers to avoid them too..... I somewhat agree with valhalla about design & build quality, but by now most of the issues will have been resolved where possible. If you like it, why not? Just bear in mind I'm the one that buys LandRovers....
And I'm the one that don't... (TeeHee!) Clever you !! As they used to say in the office, "When you dance with the Devil, be prepared to get your feet burned"
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