I'm Devin - This is my XF Sportbrake
#22
Terrific thread. I just picked up a sportbrake this weekend - grey with black pack and black wheels. First time with black wheels and they look great.
It definitely was tough to get away from the black/white/silver color options - I'm not normally a fan of grey but this Corris (Or Corlis?) Grey is just a lovely color. (There's a deep red one with what Jag calls the "brogue" interior, which is a saddle brown, up at a carmax in northern CA. I'm imagining it's the only one of its kind. It was just a little pricey for me.)
I'm also now a 2-jag owner (2011 XKR 'vert that just rolled over 100,000 miles) and, yeah, once you get used to that supercharged 5.0 nothing else really works for you. But I'm still loving this car and am amazed at the handling.
It definitely was tough to get away from the black/white/silver color options - I'm not normally a fan of grey but this Corris (Or Corlis?) Grey is just a lovely color. (There's a deep red one with what Jag calls the "brogue" interior, which is a saddle brown, up at a carmax in northern CA. I'm imagining it's the only one of its kind. It was just a little pricey for me.)
I'm also now a 2-jag owner (2011 XKR 'vert that just rolled over 100,000 miles) and, yeah, once you get used to that supercharged 5.0 nothing else really works for you. But I'm still loving this car and am amazed at the handling.
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#23
Yes this is it! I thought it was black and was brushing it off but clicked on it just to take a look and was amazed at the color. take a look at the picture of the door jamb and you get a better idea of what it'll look like in the light.
https://www.carmax.com/car/20885148
Also another Firenze red on there as well. There are currently 4 of these available across the country if you count the ones up on cars.com. I could have sworn i read on here that there were only 4 of them in the country- 1 in each corner. I wonder if thats true.
https://www.carmax.com/car/21015080
https://www.carmax.com/car/20885148
Also another Firenze red on there as well. There are currently 4 of these available across the country if you count the ones up on cars.com. I could have sworn i read on here that there were only 4 of them in the country- 1 in each corner. I wonder if thats true.
https://www.carmax.com/car/21015080
#24
My source was the GM of the dealer where I purchased my Firenze Red Sportbrake --- so purely anecdotal. He said that Jag had sent over four for each corner, at least two of which were used as press cars. As far as I know, mine was not one of those -- at least not the one used for Car and Driver article -- They publish track sheets which lists the VIN ending in 62672 (see attached). Interestingly, none of the cars listed on Cars.com has that VIN either. I only see three listed on Cars.com with pictures to verify -- one of the three is the same car located at the Car Max in Charleston. I've seen the Utah based car before and am connected with the owner on social media - surprised he's selling. So these three, plus the C&D press car and mine makes 5 that I am aware of (maybe 6 if counting the one in Michigan with no pictures). I have a spreadsheet started to track VINs of cars that pop up for sale online.
#25
My source was the GM of the dealer where I purchased my Firenze Red Sportbrake --- so purely anecdotal. He said that Jag had sent over four for each corner, at least two of which were used as press cars. As far as I know, mine was not one of those -- at least not the one used for Car and Driver article -- They publish track sheets which lists the VIN ending in 62672 (see attached). Interestingly, none of the cars listed on Cars.com has that VIN either. I only see three listed on Cars.com with pictures to verify -- one of the three is the same car located at the Car Max in Charleston. I've seen the Utah based car before and am connected with the owner on social media - surprised he's selling. So these three, plus the C&D press car and mine makes 5 that I am aware of (maybe 6 if counting the one in Michigan with no pictures). I have a spreadsheet started to track VINs of cars that pop up for sale online.
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#28
Please keep the inventory/availability talk (as much as I love it honestly) to this thread: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...gistry-252107/
Wanna keep my timeline lean and organized please
Wanna keep my timeline lean and organized please
#29
Please keep the inventory/availability talk (as much as I love it honestly) to this thread: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...gistry-252107/
Wanna keep my timeline lean and organized please
Wanna keep my timeline lean and organized please
#30
Please keep the inventory/availability talk (as much as I love it honestly) to this thread: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...gistry-252107/
Wanna keep my timeline lean and organized please
Wanna keep my timeline lean and organized please
Never an issue on the x150 site. I've made a couple of posts there.
#32
So the other day, my rear passenger soft close stopped working. If I leave it to rest, I can hear the mechanism whirring/moving, but it doesn't want to latch close. Wondering if this is common and if I should take it in to be looked at. The door shuts just fine if I give it the "normal" amount of momentum.
Happy Fall! Couple Cell phone shots from yesterday.
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#33
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#34
Pete: I too was/am new to the XF. In my initiql changing of oil it came up as overfilled. The oil change shop insisted they put in the correct amount but I had them remove a quart. Still showed overfill. Took it to the dealer who did the same thing. I discovered that the digital dip stick is slow to equilibrate. The only time during the day to get an accurate read is first time you get in the car. Don't start it, check the oil. You may find as did I that you're on the money, full. After you drive it, you're reported as overfull and get the warning.
Jeff
Jeff
#36
So far they are great, you can really tell they are lighter, especially now that I have gone back to winters for the season. It took a while to get used to the look for me, as I typically go with wheels that have more surface area, but these suit the car well and give it a sporty look.
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#37
Hey deviLSh,
I've been reading on this forum for a while and thank you for the info your threads share specifically on the sportbrakes! I was fortunate enough to have one sitting here in town since it arrived at the dealership in late 2017 as an '18 model, and nobody wanted it until I came along!
Wondering if you have any opinion the on the tuning option below from VRtuned? It's not an ECU flash like I'm used to for my Fords, and they told me it will not void the warranty. Obviously I want more speed but do want to be safe with the warranty since I have it for a few years.
Any thoughts?
John
https://www.vrtuned.com/tuned-ecu-tu...152690943.html
I've been reading on this forum for a while and thank you for the info your threads share specifically on the sportbrakes! I was fortunate enough to have one sitting here in town since it arrived at the dealership in late 2017 as an '18 model, and nobody wanted it until I came along!
Wondering if you have any opinion the on the tuning option below from VRtuned? It's not an ECU flash like I'm used to for my Fords, and they told me it will not void the warranty. Obviously I want more speed but do want to be safe with the warranty since I have it for a few years.
Any thoughts?
John
https://www.vrtuned.com/tuned-ecu-tu...152690943.html
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#38
Hey deviLSh,
I've been reading on this forum for a while and thank you for the info your threads share specifically on the sportbrakes! I was fortunate enough to have one sitting here in town since it arrived at the dealership in late 2017 as an '18 model, and nobody wanted it until I came along!
Wondering if you have any opinion the on the tuning option below from VRtuned? It's not an ECU flash like I'm used to for my Fords, and they told me it will not void the warranty. Obviously I want more speed but do want to be safe with the warranty since I have it for a few years.
Any thoughts?
John
https://www.vrtuned.com/tuned-ecu-tu...152690943.html
I've been reading on this forum for a while and thank you for the info your threads share specifically on the sportbrakes! I was fortunate enough to have one sitting here in town since it arrived at the dealership in late 2017 as an '18 model, and nobody wanted it until I came along!
Wondering if you have any opinion the on the tuning option below from VRtuned? It's not an ECU flash like I'm used to for my Fords, and they told me it will not void the warranty. Obviously I want more speed but do want to be safe with the warranty since I have it for a few years.
Any thoughts?
John
https://www.vrtuned.com/tuned-ecu-tu...152690943.html
On a related note, it looks like VAP (velocity) has started more R&D on a 3.0s/c XE. So I am looking forward to what develops there in hopes that it applies to the (small but mighty) sportbrake crowd. I am starting to feel the need for more oomph!/response out of the wagon and I think a tune and pulley is something that would be just right amount for me. The car is plenty quick as is, but the throttle response, shift strategy, and low end tq could use some boosting in my opinion. It doesn't help that my other car is the XFR-S so driving them back to back is pretty noticeable.
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#39
Hey deviLSh,
Agreed, it's such an unknown what dealerships will do. I will keep reading about it and if I end up with it, will report to this gang for sure.
I want to dive into some of the work that you've done to make the supercharger just make more noise. I know it's under there, but why can't I hear it haha. I believe your running the MINE's intake? I thought I read that you had also taken the air filter covers off and that improved noise?
Thanks guys!
John
Agreed, it's such an unknown what dealerships will do. I will keep reading about it and if I end up with it, will report to this gang for sure.
I want to dive into some of the work that you've done to make the supercharger just make more noise. I know it's under there, but why can't I hear it haha. I believe your running the MINE's intake? I thought I read that you had also taken the air filter covers off and that improved noise?
Thanks guys!
John
#40
Just rolled over 26k on our trip to the VW event "Wookies in the woods", an event/show that takes place at the Tail of the Dragon US RT 129 in TN/NC. Great roads, great people and we had a blast in the Sportbrake. Just before the trip I did an oil change, cabin air filter change, put the summer wheels (OZ's) back on, and installed the full Mina Intake kit. After doing a spirited run through those roads, about 10-15mi of on and off throttle and curves. I pulled over and felt the tube. It was cool to the touch. Car feels about the same if not more responsive with the intake kit on there. So, Jury is still out for me on if this thing hurts or helps. But I will say one thing for sure - the noise of this motor screaming in the woods/mountains is divine.
Enjoy some pics!
Enjoy some pics!
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