Which Engine/ Trim level to choose for long term usage?
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Which Engine/ Trim level to choose for long term usage?
Planning to get a used XF. Mostly it will be 2012 or newer which should be under factory warranty or a CPO/certified car with 1 or 2 years left on warranty. This will be a car for my wife (She had Lexus GS350 before but currently drives a Prius due to long commute and HOV Access). Currently I drive a E350 but also has a lightly modded E36 M3 for my occasional track days and fun times
Looking at the engine levels available, my options would be XF 2.0T, XF 3.0, 5.0 L V8 ( May not be looking at XFR or XFR-S etc). Coming from a prius, I am sure any of these engines should be Ok for her thought I am sure V6 and V8 choice will be more fun. We are planning to keep the car for 5+ years ( ie we will keep the car even after certified extended warranty is over).
Which is the recommended ZF trim level for long term reliability?
Is there any year specific issues ai should look at closely?
Any other pointers for me?
Thanks a lot
Looking at the engine levels available, my options would be XF 2.0T, XF 3.0, 5.0 L V8 ( May not be looking at XFR or XFR-S etc). Coming from a prius, I am sure any of these engines should be Ok for her thought I am sure V6 and V8 choice will be more fun. We are planning to keep the car for 5+ years ( ie we will keep the car even after certified extended warranty is over).
Which is the recommended ZF trim level for long term reliability?
Is there any year specific issues ai should look at closely?
Any other pointers for me?
Thanks a lot
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I absolutely love my 1998 E36 M3 ( it has been reliable though its not a daily driver) but had terrible luck with a "new" bmw 535i
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You won't like the turbo 4, very under powered,
You'd be very satisfied with the 3.0,
You'd love love love the 5.0.
That is all...
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You'd be very satisfied with the 3.0,
You'd love love love the 5.0.
That is all...
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2015 JCNA National Slalom Champion Class M
Current: '08 S-Type 4.2 "Satin Edition" (250.06 whp / 259.67 torque)
Past: '05 X-Type 3.0/auto Jaguar Racing Green
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2012 xf portfolio
I have the 2012 XF Portfolio, 50,300 miles. It just barely went out of warranty as far as mileage, and also out of warranty as far as the 4 years go.
I believe you'd need a 2013 or newer to still have some warranty left.
My car will be visiting the dealership for the 3rd time today, due to seemingly difficult to resolve coolant leak issues.
Outside of it leaking coolant it SEEMS like this car drives and runs well and is going to be a sturdy, reliable car...that's just the feeling I get if I could get this darn coolant leak thing resolved.
The 5.0 V8 is a really great motor, I love it. I laugh at the idea of the turbo4 in a 3,900+ lb vehicle (the base engine in 2013) so for you I'd recommend a 2013 or later forced induction v6.
With turbos and superchargers they should hold up as long as A) you are putting high octane fuel into your car and B) you let the turbos and/or supercharger warm up before romping on it, as well as let it cool down if you've been driving hard.
Having a British luxury sedan, and saying you are looking for reliability...is a bit of an oxymoron however. Any luxury Euro sedan just naturally shouldn't be associated with reliability. If that is one of your main concerns, have you considered Infiniti or Acura options?
I believe you'd need a 2013 or newer to still have some warranty left.
My car will be visiting the dealership for the 3rd time today, due to seemingly difficult to resolve coolant leak issues.
Outside of it leaking coolant it SEEMS like this car drives and runs well and is going to be a sturdy, reliable car...that's just the feeling I get if I could get this darn coolant leak thing resolved.
The 5.0 V8 is a really great motor, I love it. I laugh at the idea of the turbo4 in a 3,900+ lb vehicle (the base engine in 2013) so for you I'd recommend a 2013 or later forced induction v6.
With turbos and superchargers they should hold up as long as A) you are putting high octane fuel into your car and B) you let the turbos and/or supercharger warm up before romping on it, as well as let it cool down if you've been driving hard.
Having a British luxury sedan, and saying you are looking for reliability...is a bit of an oxymoron however. Any luxury Euro sedan just naturally shouldn't be associated with reliability. If that is one of your main concerns, have you considered Infiniti or Acura options?
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In February, I purchased a 2012 XF 5.0L V8 for my wife. I was lucky enough to find one with only 6K miles, and I have to say that I absolutely love it. Since I am more performance oriented, I don't think that I would be happy with either the 2.0L or V6. I would have liked an SC or XFR for me , but too much for the wife. This car is comfortable, powerful and fun to drive.
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In February, I purchased a 2012 XF 5.0L V8 for my wife. I was lucky enough to find one with only 6K miles, and I have to say that I absolutely love it. Since I am more performance oriented, I don't think that I would be happy with either the 2.0L or V6. I would have liked an SC or XFR for me , but too much for the wife. This car is comfortable, powerful and fun to drive.
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the car is too heavy for the 4cyl. my wife had a 4cyl 328 and i thought THAT was slow, and its lighter!
the 6cyl is a good compromise, but wont sound as good as the V8. it wont move you as fast as the V8, but it will move you.
the V8 is intoxicating, but it really comes down to how you want to drive (sporty vs comfort)
the 6cyl is a good compromise, but wont sound as good as the V8. it wont move you as fast as the V8, but it will move you.
the V8 is intoxicating, but it really comes down to how you want to drive (sporty vs comfort)
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Continue to drive them and see what flavor meets your emotional and financial needs. Buy any of them but the turbo 4.
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