Always buy a aftermarket Warranty if you can. Cars great to drive but you will kick yourself if something fails and your out of warranty - it will cost you perhaps more that the car !

 

Which I'm wishing I had done now.

Drove it last weekend and "COOLANT LEVEL LOW" popped up. Didn't panic as owner's manual reads as if this is a normal occurrence over long periods. But went to drive it this morning, and "COOLANT LEVEL LOW" pops up again.

UGH.

 

Check your actual coolant level. This can sometimes be a failed sensor in the coolant reservoir which becomes porous and sinks causing the alert. If you do a search I think you will find some workarounds - unfortunately the sensor is part of the coolant reservoir tank so that whole item would need replacement but it's not a huge part cost ISTR.

 

The question: did you actually check the coolant reservoir and refill with (pink) fluid? Any sign of seepage at the hose outlets of the reservoir or from a crack underneath? Hoses and hose fittings intact? Seepage from the water pump?
You do not want to risk overheating.

 

Go for 2012+ XFR

 

Thanks for the suggestions, guys. I had checked/done everything y'all recommend, but it was the water pump.

Disappointed that it failed at 28,xxx miles. Told the dealer that I know its 6 years old but it shouldn't have failed at that low of mileage.

But the good news is that I called Jaguar and they agreed to pay half the replacement costs. I was quite surprised as I didn't they corporate would do anything other than be sympathetic. I was doubly surprised that it occurred so quickly. The gentleman with whom I spoke said he call me back within 2 business days. Imagine my surprise when he called within the hour. I pleaded for more, but half was all he would go which amounted to Jag paid for parts and I paid the dealer labor.

 

Wow !!! That is awesome that JLR hooked you up like that !!! Hope you enjoy the XF