Hi all,
I'm looking at a UK 2013 XFR SC with 60k ish miles, what do I need to know?

Sounds like it'll have probably needed a water pump change and I need to keep an ear out for rattling timing chain tensioners.

Any other thoughts? Sounds like there is a wealth of experience here so hopefully I can avoid any obvious problems.

Any constructive feedback would be much appreciated!

All the best,
Barry M

 

How is the service history? Well looked after? That counts more than anything else

Have a thorough inspection done professionally to make sure

Water pump will have been done by now if an issue - but they can go a second time. Not hard to swap. Look out for electric gremlins. And at some point cooling system plastic will start to go brittle

But mine is a 2010 XF 5.0 SC with about 65k miles on it and it still runs daily without a single issue. By far the most reliable car I've ever had. Had it 6+ years now, bought used, and it has been a delight

Check the wheels are balanced and round / the big wheel sizes bend easily

 

- battery age
- water pump
- transmission selector
- rear differential
- timing chain tensioners
- dashboard leather

 

And:
- worn/rattling SC coupler/torsion isolator
- all the plastic hoses and pipes in the coolant system which start to split and crack at this age
- failed door lock solenoids especially on the driver's door, very common on all older XFs
- knackered brake pads and/or rotors, the OEM XF pads and rotors wear out quickly especially on the XFR
- tyre tread condition and wear, the XFR chews through them fairly quickly if you drive in a "spirited" (coff) fashion
- tyre brand and type, not uncommon for a seller to swap out the pre-existing knackered tyres for a set of cheap new Linglong Ditchfinders. You do not want them on an XFR and you really want/need quality tyres like the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S.

 

All good stuff thanks to all for the input folks...

I'm currently just sounding out the market and getting ready for a purchase early on in the new year.

Can anyone recommend a good Jaguar specialist for maintenance in the North West of England UK?

I have Preston Jag Centre just down the road and they appear to have an XFR in for work at the moment.

My local garage that I use at the moment also does a lot of high end car work including for the local Jaguar dealer.

Anything else that comes to.mind would be much appreciated.

Many thanks
Barry M

 

How did all this turn out for you?

I have the same car.