Jaguar XF 2.7 or 3.0 ?

[Treffenberg]

Hello!

 

I am planning to buy my first Jaguar.

 

I am at this stage choosing between 2 different models that i have been offered:

 

Jaguar XF 2.7 D 2009 model and 2900 miles

 

Jaguar XF 3.0 D 2011 model and 6250 miles

 

Is there anyone in the forum that could help me with an opinion on which car to choose?

 

Ps. I have driven both the cars and the only real difference i noticed was the speed of the 3.0 D

 

Best regards,

 

 

Carl

[Old Peter]

Hi Carl, and welcome to the club.

I take it that there should be another 0 on the mileages.

The 2.7 Gemini Diesel was designed as a joint venture between Ford and Peugeot and the 3.0 Diesel is an uprated version to meet the Euro 6 requirements and is naturally a little quicker than its predecessor  --  which is no slouch either, and is the engine that powers the S Type Diesel.

The 2.7 litre Diesel your are looking at is a very low mileage for its year, and I guess that it is in very good condition, too. The 3.0 litre diesel looks to have done a fairly average mileage and should be in a similar condition.

A lot could depend on the mileage you will be doing, as both engines are quite good, but if you are going to do a big mileage you should note that a cam belt change will be needed at 105,000 or 10 years. If you are going to do a low mileage, I would probably go with the later model.

Regards,

Peter. 

[Graham C]

Hello Carl,

I'd also look at the Road Fund Tax between the two. I think you'll find the 2.7 is more expensive. Also, the 3.0L XFS is quite a beast, I know, my previous car was one. It's very fast.

Cheers,

Graham.

[Jag30]

Hi

Rock and a hard place or what?

My Disco 3 had the 2.7 and I loved it. The 3.0 is even better and as the guys state, smoother, cheaper car tax and better mpg.

I would go for the younger bird every time

Enjoy and let us know how you get on?

BTW

Its the fuel pump belt on the rear of the V6 that needs changing @ 105K or 7 years. Can't say as I remember the cam belt but I know its a shorter

period..

Rog

Edited June 9, 2016 by Jag30
belt change

[actros]

The timing belt change interval is 106,000 miles but the fuel pump belt is non-timed and good for around 150,000 miles

[Treffenberg]

Thank you for all your help and answers!

 

Regards,

Carl

[actros]

Hi Carl

Working away at the moment but as soon as I can I will post some more datails as I know quite a bit of interest has been shown by various members.