I've driven boring cars most of my life, and decided I needed a bit more style this go around. And since my current car is over 182k miles and I just saw the first evidence of rust bubbling up under the paint; I think now is the time.

I love the looks and driving experience of the Jaguar XF and intend to buy a used one. I can't find what I want locally, but found several in the other cities which I frequent. In fact, tomorrow I'll be in Chicago and found several online to go see. Specifically, I intend to purchase a 2013 or 2014 XF 3.0SC AWD with less than 45k miles.

I am seeking any tips from this community that you may offer as I look at candidates? Any chronic issues to look out for? I've been reading the forums and didn't see any stand-out problems with this year and motor (although I understand the AWD configuration is a bit odd).

Thank you, and I hope to be posting some pics of a great XF soon...

 

Welcome. Just subscribing to the thread in case somebody posts something new I hadn't already read about. I had kinda decided that if I were going to upgrade, that I'd go for a 2012 Portfolio, first year of the facelift, but last year available non-supercharged 5.0L. I've read minor issues with that engine, but I don't think apply to the 3.0.

 

I just purchased a 2014 xf sc 3.0 awd a couple weeks ago. The water pump had to be replaced along with a host of hoses and related parts. The water pump are apparently known issues and they go out often. I was a bit weary but the dealer replaced everything at no cost to me. I am very happy with my purchase now and this forum provided valuable information as to what I was doing should be considered a safe purchase. Hope this helps!

 

Thanks for the heads up on the water pump issue!

 

It was a long day and I looked at 7-ish XF's until finding the ONE!

I purchased my first Jaguar tonight and pick it up in the morning! It's a 2014 XF 3.0 SC AWD in Stratus Gray Metallic with 33k miles and perfect condition. Cant wait to pick it up tomorrow!

 

congrats! cant wait to see pics

 

Here is one I took while the paperwork was being finalized:

 

Congratulations! I have the same car MY 2015, absolutely love it.

 

I just posted this in my "Introduction" thread, but to close out this one, here is a pic of the XF at its new home!

 

Congrats and welcome to the club!

 

is that bug also urs? I've got the same exact one for my wife, you and i are garage twins haha

 

Well then, you have great taste!

My daughter drives the beetle.

 

Well that didn't take long. I've been looking a couple of months but I've narrowed down what I want pretty specifically.

 

Yeah - I'm not so good with the whole patience thing...