Well, after more than two years of owning and loving a pristine 2003 XJ8 (53k miles at purchase), yesterday I bought a super-pristine 2013 XF with all the options (52k miles). This car is so beautiful - crystal blue exterior and London tan interior with navy blue trim. It has what appears to be a custom-made, London tan diamond leather floor covering over the top of the factory carpet and floor mats. I am going to pin-stripe it this weekend with metallic royal-blue striping.

I drove it 350 miles to get it home. I got it home safely, but, now it seems to have developed a coolant leak. I'll have to get that checked out and fixed.

So, any words of advice or caution (in general) from forum members for a newbie XF owner?

Thank you all.

 

That coolant leak could cost you your engine if you don't get it fixed asap. Search these forum to bone up on the issues with the cooling system.

 

Congrats and welcome. Sounds like a great car
Lotus is right on the coolant. I wouldn't drive it. Overheating is death to these engines and it's a 12-15000 dollar replacement. So car is written off...

As well as fixing the leak I would suggest at least replacing the coolant pump unless it has been done v recently (they are prone to failure) and at the same time can do the plastic connectors which also fail. A few v good write ups on here or find an Indy to do it (and share the write up!)

 

>That coolant leak could cost you your engine if you don't get it fixed asap.
Yes, yes, yes...
The absolutely most important thing in owning a Jaguar is to find a qualified non-dealer repair shop!!!!!!!
Start looking now
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