Jaaaaaag Owners
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heres hoping that 3 year old V8s go for under £40k
The standard v6 is predicted at being at around 27K for PCP after 3 years.
Although I'm sure everybody on the entire forum knows I have a Jag by now, thought I'd post in here to confirm my membership to the Jaaaaaag owners club 
It's a 2003 XJ6 Executive and here's a few pictures I took of it today after I got it cleaned.
It's a 2003 XJ6 Executive and here's a few pictures I took of it today after I got it cleaned.
Overall they're surprisingly reliable in 3.0 form: as long as you buy a good example you should be fine. Due to the type of owners they attract, there's quite a lot of good ones out there so don't be tempted to skimp and get a cheap one, the money you'll save will be insignifigant compared to the bills a neglected one can throw up.
When I got mine I checked the following:
Air suspension - make sure there's no faults flagged up on the dash, and make sure it levels correctly. Can be very expensive to fix if broken
Gearbox - check it changes gear smoothly, especially when cold, and make sure there's no strange noises as a replacement gearbox can be a good couple of thousand
Electronics - nearly everything is electric so you need to make sure it all works. You'll feel like a bit of a tit pressing every button in front of the seller, but if a couple of things don't work the total cost can be rather large.
The engine is fairly bulletproof so other than the things I've suggested, just check the kind of stuff you'd check with any car.
Basically, get a well cared for example with full Jaguar / Jaguar specialist service history and you'll probably be fine
Overall they're surprisingly reliable in 3.0 form: as long as you buy a good example you should be fine. Due to the type of owners they attract, there's quite a lot of good ones out there so don't be tempted to skimp and get a cheap one, the money you'll save will be insignifigant compared to the bills a neglected one can throw up.
When I got mine I checked the following:
Air suspension - make sure there's no faults flagged up on the dash, and make sure it levels correctly. Can be very expensive to fix if broken
Gearbox - check it changes gear smoothly, especially when cold, and make sure there's no strange noises as a replacement gearbox can be a good couple of thousand
Electronics - nearly everything is electric so you need to make sure it all works. You'll feel like a bit of a tit pressing every button in front of the seller, but if a couple of things don't work the total cost can be rather large.
The engine is fairly bulletproof so other than the things I've suggested, just check the kind of stuff you'd check with any car.
Basically, get a well cared for example with full Jaguar / Jaguar specialist service history and you'll probably be fine
Thanks a lot
My only concern would be assessing whether the autobox is buggered or not. I have limited experience of driving autos so I'm not exactly sure of whether the gears are changing as they should.
This is very apparent. When I was on the search for a Jag last year [not for me] the number of one owner, well looked after jags was unbelievable. They just don't seem to attract the same type of [dodgy] buyers other premium marques do at this spectrum of the market - which is MASSIVE bonus
.Thanks a lot
My only concern would be assessing whether the autobox is buggered or not. I have limited experience of driving autos so I'm not exactly sure of whether the gears are changing as they should.
This is probably slightly immoral, but I'd suggest going down to your nearest Jag / prestige dealer and test drivng an X350 of some kind, even if it's one you've got no intention of buying. That'll give you an idea of how it should feel, then when you test drive one you genuinely want to buy you can compare.
Basically, you'll notice a distinct gearchange under kickdown, but when accelerating smoothly you should barely notice it at all.
This is very apparent. When I was on the search for a Jag last year [not for me] the number of one owner, well looked after jags was unbelievable. They just don't seem to attract the same type of [dodgy] buyers other premium marques do at this spectrum of the market - which is MASSIVE bonus
Agreed - I was looking at Alfa 159's / BMW 320ci's before I got the Jag and the amount of dodgy ones was incredible. With the Jag, I just bought the first car I actually went to see.
Just joined the Jag club - 10-plate XF 3.0D S Premium Luxury
First diesel, and not looked back........fabulous car(s)
Same as my 1st car, what options does it have?
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Congrats!
My 59-plate XF 3.0D S Premium Luxury just got taken away today for a new rear bumper, after a lady crashed into the back of me on the M25 in stationary traffic?!
My Replacement ride - A 62 plate 3.0D S XF. Not sure on the trim level, but I think it might also be premium luxury. The newer headlights look very nice, and keen to try out the new nav software/etc.
My 59-plate XF 3.0D S Premium Luxury just got taken away today for a new rear bumper, after a lady crashed into the back of me on the M25 in stationary traffic?!
My Replacement ride - A 62 plate 3.0D S XF. Not sure on the trim level, but I think it might also be premium luxury. The newer headlights look very nice, and keen to try out the new nav software/etc.
And if it is then its the same as my 3rd XF
Keyless entry is a good give away for it being a PL or Portfolio, wheels are also 20's on both but different design.
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20 inch, and different design to my PL, and does have keyless entry.
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I think so!
Its a PL then.
Depends on what side of the MY it is about the seats as pre MY11 they were normal seats and then sports seats were optional and the camera and front sensors is an option. If its got the B&W system in then thats an option, as is DAB and iPod connection. Has it got Xenons as the reason I ditched my 1st one was the shocking headlights.
First registered 30/7/10.
Not B&W sound, unfortunately, and no DAB but does have the iPod connection (which will not ever get used) along with Aux and USB (which will get used). No Xenons, either - again, a little unfortunately.
I did look at a 60-plate PL, which had the B&W, but was not the S variant.....and had planned to look at a 59-plate too. In the end, I wanted the S over the B&W, and really did like the whole car. Would've liked Xenons too, having had them in my last few cars, but......