Jaguar XF Saloon (2008 - 2015) 3.0d V6 S Premium Luxury (2011) 4d Auto (2012/12) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Not shouting about anything. Quite understated and tasteful.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

They love it. People stop and talk about it when I'm washing it.

Would you buy this car again and why?

In a heartbeat.

What are you likely to buy next?

Same again.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£32,000

When did you buy the car?

December 2012

Did you get a good deal and why?

I usually by almost new cars and this was a Jaguar Management vehicle about 7 months old and well specified. I bought it in December, got an acceptable trade in on my XKR and did the deal.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Classy and good to drive plus a great deal from the Dealer.

What was the dealer like?

Very good.

What's it like to drive?

Brisk and quite. Handles particularly well with communicative steering. Dampers can be changed to suit your journey with the Dynamic mode switch.

What's it like to park?

Fairly easy. Mine doesn't have the rear camera but most have this feature plus front parking sensors are available. Having made do without sensors for some years, it's a doddle for me with the rear sensors.

Have you had any problems with the car?

When the fuel tank if full, there is a thud when braking. Tank slap, and it's a known fault on some XF's, annoying rather than dangerous. There is a fix but mine didn't work.

What's most practical about your car?

Easy access, comfy and fast. It can be very economical when needed too.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Cooled seats.