I am looking at a 2015 JAGUAR XF 2.0T PREMIUM. It is a 250 model with 57,000 miles on it.

What is the downside or the problems most noticed with this car. I did see they replaced the Engine/power-train computer/module at 14k, but other than that no major issue.

It is a TX car- so no issue about rust. I think I heard there was some issue with the plastic arts of the cooling system, but don't know if that applies here.

What are the areas I should look at and have the most problems with?

Also what is the upside or good things about the car?

I drive about 6K a year and not a hot-rod type.

I will be taking my Jag scanner with me to look at the car.


Thanks for the help and all ideas and comments are welcomed.

Tom in Dallas/Plano .

 

Don't bother go for the 2015 3.0 supercharged and upgrade the metal parts to Metal, now it's bullet proof

 

Understand that may be more ideal, but that is not the car I am looking at. For me the difference in HP would not make a difference. What do you not like about the 2.0 Turbo?

thanks

TBB

 

I can't speak to that specific 4-cyl turbo, but generally to get v6 or v8 power out of only 4 cylinders, the noise vibration and harshness goes way up. Its just generally preferable to have a larger motor in a luxury sedan. But if the NVH doesn't bother you, then go for it. If you are a DIY'er, the big advantage is easier access for repairs and service. If it were a 3.0 or 5.0, you've be looking at needing a bunch of PA66 nylon cooling system component replacements and intake valve cleaning and its tight under hood. Don't know if the 2.0s have similar issues.Hopefully someone who owns a 2.0 will speak up on reliability issues.

But all of the other x250 niggles still apply. At this age, its going to need a whole bunch of new suspension bushes. Being a Dallas native car, the leather on the dash is going to be coming loose unless it was parked in a garage DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS. The wiring loom to the trunk is going to be a mess of cracked insulation. All the soft-touch buttons inside are going to be sticky. The interior lights that are supposed to be activated with a wave of a finger will have a mind of their own. The key fobs can be rather finicky and the car itself does not like having a low battery any more than the key fobs do.

 

Thanks. I will get a maintenance agreement and let someone else handle some of those problems. I did not notice the vibration when driving, but will consider. The dash was the first thing I checked and is in excellent shape. It appears the car has n been garaged by the prevision owner for 10 years. Soft touch buttons still have the original clear coat on them (I had a friend with an XJ and the sticky button problem). The bushings was the second thing I looked at and all appear fine at this point.

How and where do I look at the wiring loom to the trunk? What side does it run on and what is the best way to look at it in this car?

Thanks - helpul advice.

TBB

 

Trunk wires on the right side hinge. Can't really inspect them without unwrapping the loom. Just have to assume that at this age and in the DFW heat, they've gotten brittle and started to crack up. Its usually the rear-view camera or the soft close latch stops working that you know. When I replaced mine I was rather shocked that nearly every wire in that loom had cracks in the insulation where it bends between the trunk and the body. I think it was about $130 for the replacement loom.

 

Thanks

TBB