Looking at an 09 SC
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An 09 Supercharged near me is for sale with only 64000 kms on it. One of the things that the Jag dealer listed as part of its reconditioning was that the gearbox was changed out because of oil leaks causing premature wear. Is this a normal issue for the 09's or is this car a possible lemon? It looks like the previous owner was stranded at least twice in the past 9 years by similar problems.
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The XF gearboxes such as the ZF6HP26 fitted to an 09 SC are generally bulletproof with effectively no history of common problems, but it is important to renew the trans fluid every 50,000 miles or so despite Jaguar saying it is "sealed for life".
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Also, the 4.2 motor is pretty bullet-proof, too.
Not as much power as the 5.0, and it does have an issue with leaks in the coolant line that runs under the super charger, but it doesn't have the problems with the water pump that the 5.0s do.
The differential is a problem though. I believe it is unique and big problem when/if the axle seals begin to leak.
Look around the forum for write ups on that problem before you put $ down on the car since I think there is no fix for that problem.
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Jaguar: Grace, Pace, and Space - Sir William Lyons
2015 JCNA National Slalom Champion Class M
Current: '08 Jaguar S-Type 4.2 "Satin Edition" (250.06 whp / 259.67 torque)
Past: '05 X-Type 3.0/auto Jaguar Racing Green
Not as much power as the 5.0, and it does have an issue with leaks in the coolant line that runs under the super charger, but it doesn't have the problems with the water pump that the 5.0s do.
The differential is a problem though. I believe it is unique and big problem when/if the axle seals begin to leak.
Look around the forum for write ups on that problem before you put $ down on the car since I think there is no fix for that problem.
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Jaguar: Grace, Pace, and Space - Sir William Lyons
2015 JCNA National Slalom Champion Class M
Current: '08 Jaguar 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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Also, the 4.2 motor is pretty bullet-proof, too.
Not as much power as the 5.0, and it does have an issue with leaks in the coolant line that runs under the super charger, but it doesn't have the problems with the water pump that the 5.0s do.
The differential is a problem though. I believe it is unique and big problem when/if the axle seals begin to leak.
Look around the forum for write ups on that problem before you put $ down on the car since I think there is no fix for that problem.
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Jaguar: Grace, Pace, and Space - Sir William Lyons
2015 JCNA National Slalom Champion Class M
Current: '08 Jaguar S-Type 4.2 "Satin Edition" (250.06 whp / 259.67 torque)
Past: '05 X-Type 3.0/auto Jaguar Racing Green
Not as much power as the 5.0, and it does have an issue with leaks in the coolant line that runs under the super charger, but it doesn't have the problems with the water pump that the 5.0s do.
The differential is a problem though. I believe it is unique and big problem when/if the axle seals begin to leak.
Look around the forum for write ups on that problem before you put $ down on the car since I think there is no fix for that problem.
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Jaguar: Grace, Pace, and Space - Sir William Lyons
2015 JCNA National Slalom Champion Class M
Current: '08 Jaguar S-Type 4.2 "Satin Edition" (250.06 whp / 259.67 torque)
Past: '05 X-Type 3.0/auto Jaguar Racing Green
I have an '09 with 62k miles and love it. Only problem I have had is a leaking expansion tank and failed wheel bearing (which sounded like a diff, hence my intricate research in that area). The car does get through rear brakes, but this is not unique to the '09. I've had 3 cars with the ZF6HP26 transmission (S-type, XJ8 and now the XF). I would not use the term bullettproof. The s-type was, the XJ needed an additive to stop a fairly annoying screech which was a TSB I had to pay for. The XF is the worst, as it has a mild case of the lurch in stop/go traffic (google it). I am hoping a fluid change soon will improve matters but it is total crapshoot as to whether a particular slushbox will exhibit the lurch symptoms. By the way my car was a 2 owner with the extended warranty and had quite a bit of work done early on. Since it always went to the same dealer, they gave me a complete breakdown of all the work so far. Over the years it has had 2 new water pumps and thermostats (I guess SOP is to replace when replacing water pumps), a new radio head unit, a couple of window regulators and a couple of alignments. I spoke to both PO's and they both said they loved the car, the second owner said it was much more reliable than the brand new XJ that replaced it!!!
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