My budget affords me a 2010 Jaguar XFR.

So far, from what I can tell, the main issue(s) with the XF are;
1) Water Pump failure
2) Engine Seal?
3) Cross pipe? (Made of plastic, applies to non supercharged trims)
4) Shifter stuck P
5) Battery not holding charge or draining while off issues

I'm concerned primarily with essential function issues. For example, the vents not rotating isn't necessarily an essential function. Anybody that can elaborate on these issues, and even include issues not mentioned would be greatly appreciated.
Also, questions that need to be asked concerning part replacements or even software upgrades during the pre-purchase inspection phase of the deal.
I'd love to hear from current XFR owners on what driving an XF with the "R" badge feels like. thanks

2010 XFR owner here. You have to be careful when you say "my budget affords me a 2010 XFR" - would you have been able to buy it at the original sticker price of $85K ? Me neither but I am aware from owning other high end brands that the buy it now price might be attractive but the service and parts costs are still those of an $85K vehicle. Look under the hood and you'll see why ;-)

So I, like many others probably, invested in an after market warranty to cover things like #1,2,3,4 etc.

Battery issues are going to be varied depending on where you live (in Texas we get about 3-4 years before a battery gets (un)cranky. Given the nature of the electronics in the Jaguar Land Rover family, they get cranky without a reliable feed of volts and amps. As long as you know that you'll be fine.

As to your last sentence, we really can't help you as we're all biased - you just have to find one or two to test drive, research their service history and take your time to find the one that feels right....if you can't find an XFR nearby, try the XF SC. My XFR came in from Denver CO, 600 miles away to find the colour combination I wanted as there weren't any local.

And of course once you have it, then it begins -

Eurocharged Tune
Eurocharged Pulley
TP Air Intake
Facelift Rear Diffuser
(Thinking about Varex mufflers)

HTH

-- Stuart

I just had the following work done by an independent Jaguar shop: Water Pump, Rear Engine Main Seal and Cracked Air Intake hose. Total cost was $2k which was all covered by my extended warranty.

You are buying a high end luxury car. Repair cost will be high. Higher if you have the dealership do the work.

I also have a 2010 XFR - had the water pump - covered by CPO. Also replaced that battery and electronics are cooky on this car.

BUT, overall - a Mercedes, BMW, Porsche or whatever - will also cost a lot to repair. BUT, you'll have WAY more fun in an XFR so buy it!! (like we did)

The theme in the replies is, "reapir/maintenance costs". My intentions are to work on the car MYSELF and know the car intimately.

JAGUAR REPAIR GUIDE 2010/2011 PDF;

2010/2011 XFR Workshop Manual 5.0L S/C [Jaguar XFR X250]


If no one can add to the common issues then I guess, that is all

Out of curiosity, what's your HP/TQ numbers, throttle response diference and last, is wheelspin terrible with the extra power?

A lot of folks on here have been around a long time and provide great information when in need.

Secondly, it's not easy to work on this car yourself. For example the tool required to drop the transmission and replace the rear seal is a $2K-$3K tool. Although the parts are readily available the means to change them may require purchase of special tools that are expensive or not readily available. This cost maybe outside your "budget."

We are here trying to give you as much information as possible. They are others that read the threads as well...therefore sometime's the response's are outside the "theme" but appreciated when **** hit's the fan!

Being able to do your own wrenching will of course help with labour costs but unless you are making the parts yourself too, this has to be factored in. Parts.com has some pretty good discount pricing on Jaguar and Land Rover parts and I know these are currently fulfilled by Jaguar of San Jose so they are genuine parts.

You asked for honest opinion and we gave it to you. It's an expensive beast to maintain and repair at times so eyes wide open please. It's not a Honda. On the Land Rover forums, the saying is "teaching car maintenance, one incident at a time..."