Good Evening,
This is my first post, I've looked at two Jaguar XF's today and was hoping for some buying advise.
I've today viewed and test driven a 2009 (59) reg XF 3.0 Luxury with 44k miles http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201611119662432and a 2010 (10) reg XF 3.0 Premium Luxury with 70k miles http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201703103117341 at £10500. I've put a holding deposit down on the first lower mileage car just so it doesn't sell, but I can change my mind if needed and look else where. I'm part ex changing my own car so I'll get £3500 against the sale price which I'm happy with.
Both cars have fully stamped Jaguar service books, and both appear to drive very well, both felt very solid when driven and reminded me of my old BMW 730D which I loved but it had so many electrical gremlins I gave it up for a more normal motor.
The 2009 car seems in overall better condition and has the lower mileage which is what's currently attracting me the main selling point, but the other one is nice as well and it should scrub up nicely after a valet, alloy refurb and getting rid of some minor surface scratches which the seller will put right.
The only advantage I see buying the higher mileage Premium Luxury is for the extra's you get over the luxury and 19 inch alloys and the car is sold by Sytner who seem to offer more purchase protect including 6 month warranty, Full Mot and their Inspection Service appears pretty robust and they will correct anything I need scratches, refurb the alloys etc. In comparison, the lower mileage luxury comes with a 3 month full warranty, MOT will be due August 2017, they have there own vehicle inspection service.
So it's a hard decision and there are other cars out there with similar age around the 60 - 90k mileage mark that may be worth look at.
Could I ask for advice on the following:
1. Any idea on what I should look out for before committing to the purchase?
2. Which of the above seems the better car from the ad's, or should either be fine?
3. Could you give me a general idea of the costs of running the 3.0 Diesel, such as maintaining and serving the car. I love the XF, I'm not going to run it on a shoe string budget but at the same time my pockets aren't that deep either, so I probably need to know what I'm getting myself into. I've already seen my insurance will go up by about £300 and I know the tax is around £230 so a little more then what I pay now but this was anticipated, I know I can't go from a 1.8 Petrol Turbo Ford to a 3.0 V6 Diesel Jaguar and not feel some impact on my wallet.
Thanks in advance for any help and advice offered, I genuinely appreciate it. I'd be lying if I said I'm buying this car for practical reasons, I've loved the XF's ever since their release and always dreamed of owning one, so though I best check with those that know the car, rather then rely on my own instinct which is jaded by the excitement of actually coming close to owning one of these beautiful machines.
This is my first post, I've looked at two Jaguar XF's today and was hoping for some buying advise.
I've today viewed and test driven a 2009 (59) reg XF 3.0 Luxury with 44k miles http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201611119662432and a 2010 (10) reg XF 3.0 Premium Luxury with 70k miles http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201703103117341 at £10500. I've put a holding deposit down on the first lower mileage car just so it doesn't sell, but I can change my mind if needed and look else where. I'm part ex changing my own car so I'll get £3500 against the sale price which I'm happy with.
Both cars have fully stamped Jaguar service books, and both appear to drive very well, both felt very solid when driven and reminded me of my old BMW 730D which I loved but it had so many electrical gremlins I gave it up for a more normal motor.
The 2009 car seems in overall better condition and has the lower mileage which is what's currently attracting me the main selling point, but the other one is nice as well and it should scrub up nicely after a valet, alloy refurb and getting rid of some minor surface scratches which the seller will put right.
The only advantage I see buying the higher mileage Premium Luxury is for the extra's you get over the luxury and 19 inch alloys and the car is sold by Sytner who seem to offer more purchase protect including 6 month warranty, Full Mot and their Inspection Service appears pretty robust and they will correct anything I need scratches, refurb the alloys etc. In comparison, the lower mileage luxury comes with a 3 month full warranty, MOT will be due August 2017, they have there own vehicle inspection service.
So it's a hard decision and there are other cars out there with similar age around the 60 - 90k mileage mark that may be worth look at.
Could I ask for advice on the following:
1. Any idea on what I should look out for before committing to the purchase?
2. Which of the above seems the better car from the ad's, or should either be fine?
3. Could you give me a general idea of the costs of running the 3.0 Diesel, such as maintaining and serving the car. I love the XF, I'm not going to run it on a shoe string budget but at the same time my pockets aren't that deep either, so I probably need to know what I'm getting myself into. I've already seen my insurance will go up by about £300 and I know the tax is around £230 so a little more then what I pay now but this was anticipated, I know I can't go from a 1.8 Petrol Turbo Ford to a 3.0 V6 Diesel Jaguar and not feel some impact on my wallet.
Thanks in advance for any help and advice offered, I genuinely appreciate it. I'd be lying if I said I'm buying this car for practical reasons, I've loved the XF's ever since their release and always dreamed of owning one, so though I best check with those that know the car, rather then rely on my own instinct which is jaded by the excitement of actually coming close to owning one of these beautiful machines.
