I had a E60 that was totally reliable. Then I got an XF......then the nightmare started. Forgot what it looks like.........haven't seen it for 7 weeks.
You are going to love it. I've had mine four years now and it still gives me a tingle every time I start it and hear the engine roar to life and then wait in anticipation for the vents to open and the shift to rise. Hope you get one soon - it will be the one car that will leave an impression on you for the rest of your life.
Hilton .. your passion for the XF … has made me buy one .. in white .. and trying to persuade my son Hassan to change his convertible BMW .. to a newer model of XF .. than mine ..!! You are just so mechanically sensitive and sensitive to the Art in the motor design … !! You are brilliant …!!
Congrats Mohamad on your purchase. They are beautiful cars indeed. If our roads were good in this country I'd still have one but unfortunately having one would mean damaged wheels on a perennial basis. I miss my XFR and that V8 burble. Nothing sounds better. Your son won't look back after having one and will become a fan of the XF. I wasn't into Jaguar until I owned one. It's an emotive experience illnever forget. And since there aren't that many on the roads, you stand out in the crowd and people tend to stare, even at the older models. 😁
2012 XFS 1/ I feel special every time I get in it. 2/ Its relatively rare on the roads, so you do get a lot of looks. 3/ Never lost its "smell" 4/ The drive/acceleration 5/ I still feel special every time I get in it.;-)
One of my faves are the interior touch sensitive lights - and I agree the vents and layout are so cool - PS your steering wheel although on the correct side is upside down : )
The 1st gen XF's rock. People don't like the bulbous headlights, but I specifically chose mine because of that back then. I could have bought a later facelift model, but I loved the entire look of the car. Nice to hear you still have yours.
@@carfanfan Really love at first sight and to me the changes are hardly noticeable which I think makes the car more wanted ex: Porsche 911 my kids in their 30's love it too.
Another thing I forgot to add is all the safety features which was highly important to me after I was rear ended in my 300zx by a big Ram dually pulling a 36 ft speed boat back in 92
Flash Gordon Thanks. Yip, I'm a huge fan of the supercharged V8's. Been looking for a 2013 XFR here but they are rare. 2013 was the last year they imported them to South Africa. :-(
Great video. Where did you find the footrest? I've been looking for one for my 09 model, but all the ones advertised seem to be for the later models so I'm not sure if they'll fit. Such a shame they've got rid of the rising gear selector and revolving air vents, as well as the flush mounted almost hidden button for the glove box. Why does so-called progress always have to mean we lose out?
Thanks mate. I got the pedals on AliExpress. They were actually a set but I didn't fancy drilling into the pedals so I fitted the footrest only to prevent my carpet from getting black stains from mechanic shoes. In a way, I'm glad Jag went away from the vents, the rising selector and the glovebox button. Because now these XF's will become sought after classics 😉. We have something special ☺️
UK. I watched your videos before buying my XF. I have a 2013 L 2.2 TD, low mileage, yellow leather interior, Grey/bronze & it is a fabulous car. Urban 40.05 mpg. I'm 70 now so this will see me out I expect.
Hey thanks for the update. Congrats on your wonderful 2.2TD. They are probably the best Jaguar engines you can get in a Jag and if I buy another one, that will be the engine of choice for me too as gas is becoming very expensive these days.
@@maciejlegowicz5834 Thanks Matt. The 3.0LD has not gotten rave reviews on the forums. Many guys experiencing DPF issues, limp home mode, vibration from the engine & turbo issues. Not sure if the 2.2d also has turbo issues but I haven't come across anything on the forums yet. But yep, you are correct, it's a powerful beast of a car. I just don't think it's a good option when the maintenance plan runs out or the warranty. ,😉
@@carfanfan Hi. The thing about the forums - the majority of people writing something there is because they have problems - that's why the perception may be like something is wrong with those models. DPF issue is quite common for people who don't drive their cars ... long enough. Manual and common sense saying that DPF will self-clear after at least 20 min of driving ... or something like this. I didn't experience vibrations from the engine. I own mine for only about 9 months, but I was kind of lucky to get one from a private person who looked after it - yearly services etc. Let's hope things will stay that way. Good video anyway. I agree with all your points. Cheers
I love your videos, Hilton! You help enhance the XF experience with your obvious passion for the vehicle, and the unique aspects of its ownership and operation. I would add to your item #2, the welcome, or "handshake" of the vehicle, the compelling invitation of the pulsating start button. I know there have been conflicting statements from Jaguar as to the significance of the 72 beats/minute pulsation rate (whether it was calibrated to the human heart or the resting heart rate of a live jaguar). My personal opinion is that the "Jaguar" tweeter who tagged it as designed after the human heart was spreading false information. Jaguar engineers and designers are far too intentional to miss the opportunity to calibrate it to a jaguar's heart rate and rhythm. According to my research, the normal range of a jaguar's heart rate is 70-140, depending on how agitated they are. Cats have a four-chamber heart, just as do humans, thus the "lub-LUB" of the start-button pulsation. I also love the ignition exhaust roar, which is reportedly tuned to approximate one of the large feline's characteristic growls. Having listened to recordings of live jaguars, I think the engineers have done a pretty good job! As you noted, all combine in a very compelling, "Let's go for a ride"! I also agree with your #1. The refined elegance of the XF's lines and overall design belies the explosive power and precision performance waiting for you to put it in gear. It can't be explained, really--it can only be experienced. The best I can do to explain it is the feeling I had when we visited our son's family for Christmas. It was too far to drive during the limited time my wife had off, so we left the XF at home and flew. After the first couple of days, I found myself truly missing my XF, wishing I could walk out to the driveway and go for a spin. Unfortunately, everything else is now just "a car"....
jefejivaro Hey there, thanks for your lovely write up. It really epitomizes how I feel about my XF as well. When you buy one, you fall in love and it's no longer a car but a beloved pet (jaguar) you lovingly care for. I always wondered why Jag owners were so "weird", but now that I own one I get it.
I recently mulled over a 2008 XF diesel and took it for a test drive and fell in love with it. On my test drive I pulled over to get another look at it then reached into the glove box to check the log book, lo and behold I found a service receipt from the previous owner listing his phone number and phoned him to ask him why he had sold it. He explained to me that there was a problem with the gear box and was going to cost $25000 (that's right) to fix so he traded it to say the least. I returned it to the dealer, a well known one on the Gold Coast, Australia and never to be heard from again. So disappointed that it didn't work out. T
Holy cow! Usually servicing the transmission will sort out 99% of gearbox trouble. These ZF transmissions are pretty robust. But yeh, things can go wrong I guess. Good thing you dodged that bullet 😉
As I always say, being a proud owner for the past 8 years, it's probably my last car. I love it until the engine light come on and I threat it to trade it for a Subaru Legacy, then the light come off, and love comes back in that beautiful piece of British engineering by Tata. It understands me.
Interesting that you say it look like an Aston Martin. I've removed the XF letters and the Jaguar logo from the back of my car and so many people think it's an Aston Martin!
I also owned a 09 xf jag and feels like im in a lambo...back then i use to feel so tiny beside a mustang or camaro now i feel big beside them, i get ppl looks when i pull into a parking lot
You proberbly already know hilton...but the xf was designed by the same gent who done the aston martin db9...hence the reason you can see the similarities
Do you remember witch vendor you orderd the car accessories door mats and console mats. I just purchased my first Jaguar. I enjoy your youtube channel and your accent. Keep them coming.
Cyperiannia Murray Hey there. Congrats on your purchase and welcome to the Jaguar club ;-) Us Jaguar drivers know something other car owners don't know LoL. I got my accessories from AliExpress. Just pop Jaguar XF into the search box and it will show you everything for your car. Happy motoring and thanks for visiting my channel ;-)
Hilton, can you speak/show the rear shade, glove box, and does this model also have the ambient light feature? Oh!! lastly did you put the metal XF plates on the gas and the brake peta?.
Hilton, great XF videos! Thanks. How do you remove the truck lid carpeting? I want to mount clips to hold an umbrella. The clips holding the carpet do not screw out, and prying them out will ruin them. Any tips? Thanks.
Hey Ted, thanks for watching. You need a plastic trim tool (the forked one) to pop out the plastic rivets. Then the carpet will simply come off. I would recommend buying a set of these: www.ebay.com/itm/13pcs-Trim-Removal-Tool-Set-Hand-Tools-Pry-Bar-Panel-Door-Interior-Clip-F9/302464398612?hash=item466c487514:m:mCFDz2Vxian8OFl9AJ-bfuw These have come in handy just about every time I work on the interior of any car.
Had my xf 3.0d v6 nearly a year and love it. Black with same interior. Just a quick question. have you had any issues with the alarm going off at random times?
Hey Jon, I'm happy to report that I have not. Here are some things that could set it off though, slight movement while parked and locked, such as the parking brake not holding well on a steep hill, being bumped or rocked while activated, a small critter trapped inside the car or a bug such as a fly or gecko or both :D (had a gecko in my Audi once and it kept setting off the alarm on my Audi). It climbed in there while I was cleaning the interior once. The audio sonic sensors are pretty sensitive and will pick up any movement inside the car. It would help to check the fault code - here's a link you may find useful www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xf-xfr-x250-44/did-you-now-xf-xk-has-built-code-reader-64709/
Hilton Camons you're one of the lucky ones then! I did find a bug flying around in it the other day and got rid of it. Thought this solved it but after few hours it went off again. will take a look at the link you posted. Many thanks!
Hello, do you know something about updating navigation system to all Europe countries and world? How to do it for Jaguar XF 2008.? If you know how is best to do please can you give advice? Thanks a lot ! Best regards.
That's a tricky one. You need an updated DVD. The Nav DVD is situated in the trunk. I'm not sure if the facelifted XF's DVD will work in the older models, but they're quite expensive and basically not worth the effort.
Benz Man Hey Terry, so you switched from a Benz to a Jag heh? Well done and congrats on your purchase. I'm afraid converting to keyless entry would be more expensive than had it been specced that way at Tye factory. Wiring looms, door handles, keyless modules of which there are seven, convenience module and fuse box hookups. I would rather leave it as it is. To be honest, I don't miss it when I drive the older Audi we have.
DFWs Cars heh heh, yep, the Jag is so reliable its scary. It has an extended warranty to 2017, but chances are I won't need it. Its a fantastic car ;-)
Always happens when I have an extended, I also had an audi for 6 years, 60k no problem (could used a carbon clean tho) and almost 10 year old B7, to 100k only minor stuff. Just goes to show.
DFWs Cars Wow! That's good going for Audi's. My A4 is my 2nd one so far. Had an A6 before that and the experience was similar, nonstop dealer visits. But when one loves a brand, one doesn't mind ;-)
LOL, I think Audi has maybe upped their game on the newer ones as it's limited to mostly the carbon buildups, or fuel issues for the most part on the A4/A5s from what I've seen. I hear you on Brand Loyalty tho! :)
DFWs Cars Absolutely, Audi gave me a new A4 courtesy car to drive and I was impressed. But the true test comes once a car hits 60k miles on it. Usually the 2nd owner gets to deal with those headaches, and that's me :-p
76ers Its been surprisingly reliable. Going for its annual service next month and all they need to do is the service, nothing else. Its very solid, no rattles or squeaks. It has 93,000km on the odo now so the XF's are pretty solid cars.
I took a 2012 (with 75k miles) for a test drive from the Jaguar dealership and within 15miles, white smoke started coming out of the engine. I had to pull over on side of the road and have them tow the car back to the dealership. The next day I went to a different dealership to try a 2013 Jag XF with (32k miles). As soon as I turned on the ignition, the "Check Engine" light was on. :(
That's really bad. After chatting to various technicians at the Jaguar dealership, they informed me that they only service these cars because there are never issues where they have any major issues with the XF's. They told me they have plenty problems and warranty claims on the Range Rovers and Discoveries. Mostly with the suspension and drive-train. With the experience I've had with my XF, I can vouch for their confidence in the XF - I have zero issues. The Audi on the other hand constantly wanted attention. I don't think German cars are as good as they used to be. The XF is a good bet - just be wise when you buy a 2nd hand one - ensure it has full service history and call the dealer who serviced the car to find out its warranty history - mine had zero warranty claims.
The cars look really nice but these issues have really crippled my confidence towards purchasing one. It sucks when you have to constantly worry that something will go wrong with the car at any moment. I'll be going through those service history for sure.
