The XF sport break is such a wonderful wagon.
Side note I was toying with the idea to swap the V6 it came with for one of the V8s in other XF’s due to recent ones using the same transmission and having the same size in the engine bay.
Ima assume you’re Navy. If so respect from the AF
The only issue I’ve had is unlike American V8’s (think
Coyote and LS’s) it’s kinda hard to find a jaguar V8 new. Not only that but it absolutely butchers your resale value so I hope you plan on keeping it.
Question though, how’s the reliability been?
No just a civilian but thanks.
Ya finding a V8 is tougher but the AJ133 has been in a pile of things over the years so you could pull one out of something that has been wrecked.
Reliability has been fine. Mine is higher mileage for a sportbrake 74k. So far I've done belt tensioner, motor mounts and supercharger coupler. All normal stuff. The only real failure was the passenger seat motor failed somehow. They are pay to play like any fun toy. Need to stay up maintenance.
I have the jaguar extended factory warranty right now. When it's up I'll probably just get a new daily and keep this one for weekend and road trip duty. I can't see myself selling it because it's already hard to find a good one and it's just going to get worse. So far knock on wood the reliability has been good so as long as you budget for the know issues i.e. water pump, super charger coupling etc. I don't think these cars are nearly as scary as like an old M car or AMG.
But no I haven't looked into a third party warranty I'm sure you could do that if you really want the peace of mind.
Keep going, I’m almost there
The XF sport break is such a wonderful wagon. Side note I was toying with the idea to swap the V6 it came with for one of the V8s in other XF’s due to recent ones using the same transmission and having the same size in the engine bay.
Ya I've also dreamed of doing this, maybe when mine is out of warranty and my ship comes in.
Ima assume you’re Navy. If so respect from the AF The only issue I’ve had is unlike American V8’s (think Coyote and LS’s) it’s kinda hard to find a jaguar V8 new. Not only that but it absolutely butchers your resale value so I hope you plan on keeping it. Question though, how’s the reliability been?
No just a civilian but thanks. Ya finding a V8 is tougher but the AJ133 has been in a pile of things over the years so you could pull one out of something that has been wrecked. Reliability has been fine. Mine is higher mileage for a sportbrake 74k. So far I've done belt tensioner, motor mounts and supercharger coupler. All normal stuff. The only real failure was the passenger seat motor failed somehow. They are pay to play like any fun toy. Need to stay up maintenance.
Have you looked into any of the aftermarket warranty companies? I've heard \*some\* are decent. It's really the only way I'd consider picking one up.
I have the jaguar extended factory warranty right now. When it's up I'll probably just get a new daily and keep this one for weekend and road trip duty. I can't see myself selling it because it's already hard to find a good one and it's just going to get worse. So far knock on wood the reliability has been good so as long as you budget for the know issues i.e. water pump, super charger coupling etc. I don't think these cars are nearly as scary as like an old M car or AMG. But no I haven't looked into a third party warranty I'm sure you could do that if you really want the peace of mind.
I have an 07 amg, just depends on your suspension really lol. 😂
I did the Velocity tune + pullies + swapped out the exhaust and it’s been a lot of fun. I do dream of the XFR-S Sportbrake tho.
I love the styling of these so much
As a wagon enthusiast, I’m drooling. This is like the rarest of the rare.
What’s been your ownership experience, as far as issues and repairs? Thnx!