2013 Jaguar XF 3.0 AWD - Buy or Avoid? - RedFlagDeals.com Forums

Jun 13th, 2016 9:47 am

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Desii [OP]: Member; Jun 22, 2009; 307 posts; 187 upvotes; Toronto

Jun 13th, 2016 9:47 am

2013 Jaguar XF 3.0 AWD - Buy or Avoid?

I'm in the market to purchase a used luxury car. Looked into the Infiniti Q50 but wasn't satisfied with how it drove (no low end power). I have been looking at 2013 Jaguar XF, I really love how it looks and the interior is phenomenal. I know Jaguars are known to be bad on gas. Do you guys have any experiences with this car? How is it in terms of reliability are there any known key problems (I know European cars are not as reliable however how does this Jaguar compare to a BMW or an Audi?). I have never owned a Jaguar so just looking for more info. The used cars I've been looking at have had about 70k-80k km on them. How long do these typically last before becoming a nuisance?

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Jun 13th, 2016 9:56 am

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nasa25: Deal Expert; Oct 13, 2009; 21190 posts; 10651 upvotes; Iqaluit, NU

Jun 13th, 2016 9:56 am

The XFs have a pretty good record of reliability. I own an 09 and am very up to speed with all of the common issues on the early model years but to be honest don't know a ton about the issues on the later models. My advice would be to go on the jag forums and do some research.

As an FYI, my 09 has been stellar in terms of reliability. I purchased it in Jan 2013 at 54k and it's now at about 134k. I don't think you'll be disappointed with the Jag. I actually had a 2013 xf as a loaner for a week or so. It was pretty decent but the engine definitely isn't as smooth as the 4.2 v8 in my 09. It was dead fast though.

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Jun 13th, 2016 10:00 am

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dracolnyte: Deal Addict; Feb 15, 2012; 3540 posts; 3127 upvotes; Toronto

Jun 13th, 2016 10:00 am

british cars' reliability is worse than german. the infotainment system is slow and prone to many electrical problems.
source: jag forum

Jun 13th, 2016 10:30 am

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Fjr2005: Banned; Mar 11, 2016; 2081 posts; 866 upvotes

Jun 13th, 2016 10:30 am

nice looking car but I am still weary on the overall reliability

Jun 13th, 2016 10:41 am

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AtlsNBP: Deal Addict; Jan 20, 2014; 2556 posts; 610 upvotes; Ottawa

Jun 13th, 2016 10:41 am

Didn't they have problems with not being able to shift out of gear?

Jun 13th, 2016 10:45 am

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nineiron: Temp. Banned; Feb 8, 2005; 2335 posts; 246 upvotes

Jun 13th, 2016 10:45 am

would avoid like the plague

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Jun 13th, 2016 10:48 am

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nasa25: Deal Expert; Oct 13, 2009; 21190 posts; 10651 upvotes; Iqaluit, NU

Jun 13th, 2016 10:48 am

AtlsNBP wrote: ↑Didn't they have problems with not being able to shift out of gear?

That was on the early model years. The redesigned shifter in the newer models doesn't have that issue. Earlier model year shifters were replaced under recall.

Also lol @ the typical 'avoid like the plague' comments from people that have never even owned one.

Re: Procurement, Life & RFD
nasa25: say you won it in a raffle. That's what I do with like 86% of my purchases
infinityloop: Lying to your SO seems like an unhealthy long term strategy
nasa25: lmao

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Jun 13th, 2016 10:52 am

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kenchau: Deal Fanatic; Apr 11, 2006; 9063 posts; 3368 upvotes; Mississauga

Jun 13th, 2016 10:52 am

nasa25 wrote: ↑...
Also lol @ the typical 'avoid like the plague' comments from people that have never even owned one.

They just jelly or trying to justify their japanese vehicles.

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Jun 13th, 2016 11:18 am

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Desii [OP]: Member; Jun 22, 2009; 307 posts; 187 upvotes; Toronto

Jun 13th, 2016 11:18 am

nineiron wrote: ↑would avoid like the plague

Could you please share why? Just trying to get as much info as possible

Jun 13th, 2016 11:35 am

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uber_shnitz: Deal Fanatic; Nov 6, 2010; 9321 posts; 1363 upvotes; Montreal, QC

Jun 13th, 2016 11:35 am

A Jaguar forum would probably be more appropriate to consult since aside from nasa25, don't think many people own Jags on RFD. On the Jag forums you'll be able to connect with people who own the specific model you're looking at (same year/engine/transmission etc) and see if that particular config has any particular issues.

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Jun 13th, 2016 12:05 pm

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nasa25: Deal Expert; Oct 13, 2009; 21190 posts; 10651 upvotes; Iqaluit, NU

Jun 13th, 2016 12:05 pm

http://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xf-xf ... -xf-94855/

http://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xf-xf ... awd-96249/

http://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xf-xf ... -v6-97904/

General consensus is that it's ok. Awd is pretty good. Engine just isn't as good as the 4.2 or 5.0L v8s but that's to be expected. I think it depends what trim you're looking at as well. Like I said I drove a base model '13 v6 awd for a week and couldn't wait to get back into my spec'd out '09. But then again I also drove an XJ for a week and was sad to give it back lol.

Re: Procurement, Life & RFD
nasa25: say you won it in a raffle. That's what I do with like 86% of my purchases
infinityloop: Lying to your SO seems like an unhealthy long term strategy
nasa25: lmao

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Jun 13th, 2016 12:06 pm

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iownyou: Deal Addict; May 30, 2012; 3967 posts; 1331 upvotes; BC

Jun 13th, 2016 12:06 pm

Reliability aside
Jag has zero resale value

Jun 13th, 2016 3:48 pm

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shoeab: Newbie; Oct 4, 2008; 51 posts; 5 upvotes

Jun 13th, 2016 3:48 pm

iownyou wrote: ↑Reliability aside
Jag has zero resale value

So I should expect ppl to give away their jags?

Jun 13th, 2016 3:56 pm

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rsang39: Deal Addict; Feb 24, 2014; 1172 posts; 520 upvotes

Jun 13th, 2016 3:56 pm

Just make sure it was well maintained and consider bringing it into a Jaguar dealership (If it's being bought 3rd party) to find out if there are any concerning aspects of the car. I think they're beautiful cars. What's your budget?

Jun 13th, 2016 3:56 pm

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nasa25: Deal Expert; Oct 13, 2009; 21190 posts; 10651 upvotes; Iqaluit, NU

Jun 13th, 2016 3:56 pm

shoeab wrote: ↑So I should expect ppl to give away their jags?

yeah I paid 0 dollars for mine and now it's actually worth -100 because of the mileage I put on

Re: Procurement, Life & RFD
nasa25: say you won it in a raffle. That's what I do with like 86% of my purchases
infinityloop: Lying to your SO seems like an unhealthy long term strategy
nasa25: lmao

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Jun 13th, 2016 4:05 pm

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rsang39: Deal Addict; Feb 24, 2014; 1172 posts; 520 upvotes

Jun 13th, 2016 4:05 pm

nasa25 wrote: ↑yeah I paid 0 dollars for mine and now it's actually worth -100 because of the mileage I put on

So it's like this car?

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Jun 13th, 2016 4:11 pm

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shoeab: Newbie; Oct 4, 2008; 51 posts; 5 upvotes

Jun 13th, 2016 4:11 pm

nasa25 wrote: ↑yeah I paid 0 dollars for mine and now it's actually worth -100 because of the mileage I put on

Hahahaha

please pay me to take your car ahahahahahahah

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Jun 13th, 2016 5:31 pm

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Desii [OP]: Member; Jun 22, 2009; 307 posts; 187 upvotes; Toronto

Jun 13th, 2016 5:31 pm

rsang39 wrote: ↑Just make sure it was well maintained and consider bringing it into a Jaguar dealership (If it's being bought 3rd party) to find out if there are any concerning aspects of the car. I think they're beautiful cars. What's your budget?

Been looking at the ones on sale there aren't too many on sale. Budget is about $38k but ideally would like to stay under $33k unless I'm getting a really nice car.

Jun 13th, 2016 5:51 pm

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hagbard: Deal Expert; Dec 19, 2001; 30980 posts; 1790 upvotes; Fernando Poo

Jun 13th, 2016 5:51 pm

rsang39 wrote: ↑So it's like this car?

The spring just fell out of my 2015 Kia Forte's hood release, so I'm thinking its already on the way to this. Parts are really chintzy on this car.

Jun 13th, 2016 5:52 pm

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nasa25: Deal Expert; Oct 13, 2009; 21190 posts; 10651 upvotes; Iqaluit, NU

Jun 13th, 2016 5:52 pm

Desii wrote: ↑Been looking at the ones on sale there aren't too many on sale. Budget is about $38k but ideally would like to stay under $33k unless I'm getting a really nice car.

Get a 2011 XFR. You'll thank me later.

Re: Procurement, Life & RFD
nasa25: say you won it in a raffle. That's what I do with like 86% of my purchases
infinityloop: Lying to your SO seems like an unhealthy long term strategy
nasa25: lmao