Jaaaaaag Owners

Steedie · 4 Mar 2013 at 10:54

Morning!

I think it's time for one of these with the recent surge of new owners on the boards. I've wanted to ask a few questions lately and rather than keep bumping my "New car" thread, I figured this would be a good place. And with the new owners, I'm sure I won't be the only one in this position.

So I'll start, owner of a 10 plate 3.0L XF Luxury, and absolutely love it. Had the car about a month now and done far too many miles in it already, but it's a case of any excuse to drive at the moment

Got a trip up north, near 300 miles soon which I can't wait for especially given some of the roads when I get near there.

Pics:

Currently got a 2.2 2012 loan car, which I'm really not keen on actually (despite the improved interior), I'll put up a review why later with some nice pics.

So Jag owners unite, show yourselves and let's see those lovely cars!

Malt_Vinegar · 4 Mar 2013 at 11:02

Awaiting delivery of my 09 plate Premium Luxury later this week

Very excited!

Its the 3.0 S model. I am reserving my place in this thread, pics to follow when I get it!

I can't wait to say to the Mrs, "Shall we take the Jaaaaaag today?"

Bear · 4 Mar 2013 at 12:29

Heres mine, its a 3.0D S portfolio

Bipolar Kittens · 4 Mar 2013 at 12:34

I must get around to taking more photos, this is the only one I have, taken just after leaving a deposit about 9-10 months ago. It's a 2011 3.0D XF-S Premium Luxury.

Rotty · 4 Mar 2013 at 13:05

Mine

Malt_Vinegar · 4 Mar 2013 at 13:24

Very nice Rotty! Are those rear seats actually usable?

Also, anyone remapped a Jag Diesel? I saw a few companies offering varying products with some impressive headline figures!

Steedie · 4 Mar 2013 at 13:26

I was very tempted to get mine done, 300bhp is easily achievable on the 3 litre apparently. I just don't think it's worth voiding my warranty for

Malt_Vinegar · 4 Mar 2013 at 13:31

Steedie said:
I was very tempted to get mine done, 300bhp is easily achievable on the 3 litre apparently. I just don't think it's worth voiding my warranty for

Will they know??

Steedie · 4 Mar 2013 at 13:32

Probably not, but if it was something like a turbo failure or the something that may be caused by a remap, I'm sure they'd check

Rotty · 4 Mar 2013 at 14:37

Malt_Vinegar said:
Very nice Rotty! Are those rear seats actually usable?

!

next to useless tbh

chet84 · 4 Mar 2013 at 14:56

Malt_Vinegar said:
Will they know??

Yes they'll know. The service tool will pick up on any modifications. Sorry

Malt_Vinegar · 4 Mar 2013 at 15:34

chet84 said:
Yes they'll know. The service tool will pick up on any modifications. Sorry

Are there any "plug in" module types that could be removed for the service, or are they wise to this sort of tech?

chet84 · 4 Mar 2013 at 15:47

Malt_Vinegar said:
Are there any "plug in" module types that could be removed for the service, or are they wise to this sort of tech?

I don't know to be honest. What I do know that if the cars went into service with a bog standard 'remap' - i.e. a custom calibration software flash into the PCM (or ECU), it would be traceable by the tool used in service.

Having messed around with different calibrations on a standard 3.0l TDV6 on pretty much all the JLR car lines (non 'S' on Jaguar), I would recommend caution as the driving experience is affected. The 'S' variants have different calibrations for the ABS and TCM, as well as different ABS hardware.

There's other things, but I don't want to bore anybody.

Steedie · 4 Mar 2013 at 16:42

Malt_Vinegar said:
Are there any "plug in" module types that could be removed for the service, or are they wise to this sort of tech?

There are a few plug in tuning boxes but all of them are rubbish apparently, either because they barely add anything or they cause a number of issues and have a habit of putting the car into limp home mode

Mickey · 4 Mar 2013 at 16:48

Bipolar Kittens said:
I must get around to taking more photos, this is the only one I have, taken just after leaving a deposit

Same situation here, only pics I have are from when I bought it. It's an 09 plate 3.0d S Prem Lux, Liquid Silver with Barley interior.

Born_2_Kill_83 · 4 Mar 2013 at 20:00

Heres mine, a little more on the classic side of Jaguar

teenwolf · 4 Mar 2013 at 20:02

rotty that jag is just awesome.

J1nxy · 4 Mar 2013 at 20:06

So these are the 3 Jag Xf's I've owned over the last 2 years

Untitled by j1nxy, on Flickr

1st was a 3.0D S PL with B&W, Reversing Camera, Blind Spot Monitor, Aero Kit, and sports interior. Main reason for getting rid of it was the truly awful headlights. I might as well have stuck a kids torch out the window for as much good the headlights did...

Untitled by j1nxy, on Flickr

2nd was a 5.0 SC XFR, with every option except the sunroof, heated wheel and the garage door opener. This fell to bits but I loved its power, looks, spec and the way it drove :mad:

Untitled by j1nxy, on Flickr

Current one is a facelifted 3.0 DS PL with the camera kit but otherwise standard, but its a much higher basic spec than the original one I had.

Ricochet J · 4 Mar 2013 at 20:12

So much win in so little thread.

P.S - That classic Jag is amazing.

Rotty · 4 Mar 2013 at 20:13

teenwolf said:
rotty that jag is just awesome.

thanks

shame you can't hear it, makes a lovely noise