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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

Thanks to all for the Good Wishes on my Birthday yesterday. Appreciated! Regards, Peter.

It was a great day, Steve. We didn't go out for a meal, but sat in the sun in the garden with some bubbly wine, Sea Bass, and Ribeye Steaks. I never drink and drive -- it is drink OR drive. I didn't drive yesterday! Regards, Peter.

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.

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.

Hi Andy, Yes the X type headlights are very poor. I changed the bulbs to some that Halfords sold me (cant remember the name) but made big improvement, and not expensive. Cheers Rod