Congratulations!! I have a 2011XFR silver with red & black interior, which I've never seen on other XFR's. Here's what I can tell you of my experience. I live in the states in a area with good roads. I've replaced 2 wheels & one repaired, these wheels just bends easy. The water pump is known to go early, usually before 50k, mine went at 40k. I had to replaced both rear wheel hubs. Jag suggests changing oil at 10K intervals, I changed mine at 5K. Jag said transmission fluid is good for life, I changed it at 30K. The car runs like a beast and the top speed is insane. On a open highway I've blown way past the 185 last number on the speedometer. Enjoy the ride, I can't wait to see the final results.
Jody, any other unusual repairs on your XFR? I’m looking to buy a 2012 XFR but wonder about having to do a lot of service repairs. Have you ever thought of putting 19” rims on your Jaguar?
Hey Jody. I didn't have a chance to respond earlier. So we both have a 2011 XFR - snap! So far, I'm loving my car. I've also had the tranny oil changed - video coming out this evening about it - and this week, I've just had the brakes changed - video coming out next week on that. The brakes were extremely expensive to do but at least I know now I can stop on a dime. I took mine up to 200kph on the highway while testing it the other day and that speed came up just as fast as a McDonalds Burger at a drivethru. I am amazed at the acceleration and the higher the speed, the more stable the car seems to become. It likes pouncing at top speed across the highways. Town driving is not its niche, but it's still comfortable and that suspension does such a better job of soaking up the undulations than my X260 ever did.
@@matthew4659 you have to change the rotors and the pads at the same time. You cannot alter the rim size to 19. I did the brakes and rotors myself, I can't tell you how much it would cost you at a shop. I remember I got a price quote and it was extremely high in the thousands for front and back.
I purchased a 2010 supercharged XF in white with saddle leather and 62k miles from an older guy who did all the services before they were due. Love the car and recently took it on a 2500 mile trip. It performed flawlessly and in the desert on a staightaway did over 150mph for a few minutes. Felt planted to the road and never skittish. What a car! People think it's new and can't believe it's 10 years old. Enjoy yours.
Well done on your purchase! It's the best kept secret in the universe. I bet aliens come to earth just to see the XFR! 😜. Even with bent rims this car just tried it's best to make me comfortable and not worry about a thing. I love it to buts and will look after it like it looks after me.
Thanks for sharing Steve. Very interesting. I don't know much about tires, so it's always helpful to get advice here where people can share knowledge. If you have any other tips, please, I'd appreciate it.
Congrats! I have had my XFR for 5 years now with no issues. You are going to have to change all the fluids (coolant, power steering, brake fluid, trans, oil and diff) every 50k, and all plastic coolant pipes/rubber hoses in the engine every 10 years. There is one behind the s/c that can split on the seams on the older cars. The 2013's and up changed the seam pattern. Plan on changing the timing chain tensioners before 60k because your year are plastic. JLR made an updated hardened metal one. There is a kit you can buy to do it from the range rover guys. One more thing there is a rectangle mechatronic seal in the transmission that is plastic and cracks, and it will lunch your trans if left broken. There is a guy on eBay selling billet aluminum seals to replace the plastic one for good. Search "billet mechatronic seal xkr" otherwise you will have to keep buying plastic ones every time they break. They all break eventually. Oh and the factory wheels are notorious for being $#!+. I cracked mine the first week i owned the car hitting a pothole less than 1 in deep. Had to get them welded. Plan on getting a *forged* wheel to replace them. Stock tires are garbage too. Im running Firestone Indy 500's they are 9.9/10 of a Michelin 4S for 1/3 the $$. I was stunned they shaved off .5 seconds off the 0-60 time and improved cornering and braking...
Thanks for the info. I don't do much mileage with my XFR, mostly weekend cruising. But it's going for a major service in February next year when it's annual comes up and will have the s/c pulley, belt, oil, diff oil, plugs etc replaced. In the meantime, I'm trying to resolve a vibration which comes in at 70mph. I've had the wheels changed, so its not wheels and the tires were just replaced too. I suspect the shocks or gearbox mount or engine mounts.
Well done Hilton. A gorgeous car, hard to believe it's 9 years old. Love the light interior too. Very uplifting compared to the usual black. I'm sure you will have it back to pristine in no time. Look forward to seeing your progress. Happy motoring :-)
Hey Andy Nice to hear from you. Hope you are doing well and still staying safe. We've had some friends pass away from this disease and when it hits so close to home it scares a person. Stay safe and thanks so much for watching 🤗
Hey, great car Hilton. I upgraded my 2011 3.0D S to a 2014 XFR-S and I just love that V8 burble. And the power / torque combination is awesome. There is a good Jaguar XFR Speedpack rear spoiler that would suit really well. Jaguar part number C2Z2A163LML. Be sure to get the correct boot harnesses to go with that.
Wow, from a 3L D to an XFR-S. The R-S is the big daddy of the XF's. Mine is more like the eldest son in the line-up :D - I considered installing that insane carbon spoiler the XFRS gets, you know, the ironing board? But it's just way too expensive and there is no aftermarket one. AliExpress have something similar, but it looks aftermarket and that's not going to do for me. So I'm going to go with the carbon fiber spoiler I had on my old XF which is a little more pronounced than the standard XFR spoiler and lips over the trunk a little more to give more down-force as well as more aggression. I think it's going to look awesome.
Hi Hilton, love your Jag videos. I bought an XFR over 3 years ago and it’s definitely the best car I’ve owned. Within weeks I had the famous triple upgrade added: s/c pulley upgrade, remap and, of course, a Spires exhaust. The remap before the exhaust change certified the power as 595! And the difference is amazing. It is truly digital driving, overtaking is instant. But the sound is what makes the experience so rewarding. Probably the best V8 you will ever hear. Mine is Italian racing red on black but I am very envious of your interior. By the way your door rattle is because the foam separating cables in the door has perished. Do all 4. Looking forward to your journey.
Thanks for the tip Ralph. I will be looking into what exhaust options are available to me here. Hopefully I can find something locally. Otherwise, I'll have to import one ;D
On the process of buying a Jaguar XF, your videos have helped me understand the car and increase my love for it Only reviews that communicate to the SA audience. Thank you
Baby wipes? What's on the baby wipes that cleans it? Very interesting. Some have said lemon juice, others have said silicone spray (which doesn't sound right to me). Baby wipes sounds like a nice non-abrasive way to try and fix this issue. I'll give it whirl ;)
You seem to have found a hidden gem there, I'm pleased for you! I've now had my X250 XF R-Sport 2.2 diesel facelift for four months now and I absolutely love it! Its interior is black and the cream looks much better but that's the only thing I'd change. Even though it's only a 2.2, it lollops along lazily at 70mph , and has eager acceleration at lesser speeds. Out of the three models, I think the X250 facelift is the nicest-looking and I like having four rotating airvents, rather than just the two on the X260. It's little things like that which make a difference! I wish you many happy miles in your new toy.
Excellent car, you will love that supercharged engine. Had my Jag XFR serviced last week, needs new front lower bushes, and had a minor buckle on the front left wheel which came out. Over the pass 3 years I've owned the car, it's been very reliable.
Not been having the best experience with Jaguar main dealer, after having my service done which was fine, they told me both front lower bushes are badly torn. I took the car to a independent garage, and they said everything is fine, and no tears can be seen. Should i go back to Jaguar and complain 😕.
Looks a lovely car Hilton and I'm sure you will work through all the issues and it will end up perfect. I took your advice about the polarity sensitive T10 LED bulbs. Now fitted and I'm delighted! I do have another issue with my 2011 3litre diesel XF. My air con stopped working. I took it to a local garage to get them to investigate and they basically let me down completely. Told me they had carried out a pressure test and thought the car needed a new compressor. Now these are about £500 so I am reluctant to replace it until I know for sure it will fix the problem. I asked the garage if they had dye tested the system which they hadn't. They don't do that apparently! Seems to me that it is vital to do this to highlight any possible leaks. To merely pressure test could result in having the refrigerant replaced and pressurised then who knows, a week later it could be flat again! Don't know if you have had any air con issues but would be good to have your view.
Don’t know which country you’re from, but in the U.K. I found a local mobile air con specialist, they came to my house, and got my air con working in 45 minutes. It’s an older car 2005, which when I bought it the air con wasn’t blowing cold enough. He pressure tested it and drained out the small amount of gas that was left in the system, didn’t find any leaks thank god! So all was good, then he re-gassed the system with dye I believe and it also has the oil in it aswell that lubes the system when it’s turned on. He said leave the engine running for 10minutes after he’s gone, then I can turn it off and I’m good to go. This cost the very small amount of £69 (in the U.K.). It’s ice cold now in literally less than one minute from starting the engine😎👍🏻 This was a good working air con system with no leaks or issues though, if you have other problems or leaks then obviously you’re going to need more than a re-gas!
Hey Ali - my previous X260 XF had a/c issues. Turns out it was leaking where they top it up. That entire big silver pipe had to be replaced (not very costly) and then it worked fine again. This XFR also had a/c issues (or so the owner told me as he had it fixed). Rats gnawed the wires for the a/c in the engine bay to the compressor, so it wouldn't work at all. Have an auto electrician check it out first for wiring issues - the compressors on these cars don't give in that easily. My bet is it's wiring.
@@carfanfan Small garage quite near me has been recommended so I'll pop in and see them. I'll mention about possibly being electrical too. Enjoy all your videos. Thanks again.
@@carfanfan Just a quick note to say local garage tried to re-gas my a/c and it didn't work. Tried again after an hour or so and it did work. No idea why but I'm guessing just a blockage somewhere that has now been cleared. Great to have it working again and only cost me £65. :-)
Nice XFR. Not many cars make white look that good. Wheels are a pain. I bent/broke the 19" on my X250, then went to 18" out of frustration. But one of the 18" is bent as well (2nd hand). Still tracking down a straight 2nd hand one. Perhaps try for a bulk buy discount on the 20's. Or one of those coffee cards - every 5th wheel is free. haha
LoL - thanks Thomas. I have thought about those 18's but I really love the XFR wheels and want to keep it stock. I will have them repaired and painted black. It will add to the aggressiveness of the car. You had me in stitches with every 5th wheel free :D
Hello Hilton. That's great news that you bought X250 XFR, congratulations. I am your subscriber for some time already and it's wonderful to see your progress with the cars. Still love to hear your reviews and reccomendations you are providing for the XF models. I am looking forward to your next videos. You have been doing great job for all Jaguar XF fans. Thank you for your effort! Btw: cream interior in XF looks amazing! Sending greetings from Czech Republic. Michal
Hey there Michal. Thanks for the kind words. I'm happy to hear that. I'm hoping to make my videos a bit more entertaining in the future as they have been mostly informative. With some some extra camera equipment and sound gear, I can now pull that off. It's been wonderful having you as a subscriber. Thank you for your loyalty - I appreciate you ;)
Brilliant! I've been watching your videos on and off for years, I bought a none running pre facelift xfr at the beginning of the year, unfortunately due to lockdown I've not been able to get on with repairing it as it isn't stored locally to me, so wanting to get on with it, super excited to see you've bought one as I know how comprehensive your videos are! I look forward to observing your journey!
Thanks man. Good luck with your XFR. Hopefully this Covid thing goes away soon because it's a hindrance to my progress. Sellers don't want to ship to me in SA because flights are not regular. DHL has hiked all their prices to cash in on the whole thing. Just awful.
@@carfanfan it's effecting so many things, it's hard to get materials for my business as alot of manufacturers have stopped production, so once stocks are depleted that's it for the moment! I'm sure you'll be able to find plenty of other jobs to do in order to keep the video content flowing, thanks again Hilton 👍🏼
Wish you many miles with your XFR, we know u will get it in order in no time. Please make as much videos about the repairs as you go along. ! cheers mate
Thanks my friend. I will definitely try and do that. Time is usually never on my side with work keeping me busy but this is one car I am totally passionate about so there will probably be more videos than my previous XF 😜
Hi Hilton. Sorry to see the old car go, but looking forward to the journey with the new. Light interior looks great! I would go ahead with the mudflaps...gives the car a wide, mean-looking stance from behind, also stop the clear coat from being eroded behind the rear wheels. Info you have on tyre profile is correct. Anyway, well done and good luck with the new purchase !👍🏾
Thanks man. With Covid, I can only get it roadworthy certified 15th August - this means I can't do much with the car between now and then. I'm going to try and get those wheels sorted in the meantime because they bug me bad. Once sorted, new tires for the rear and then to fix that annoying rattle in the door :D
JagFan Hilton I once saw a TH-cam video on a Nissan skyline R34, the owners mate asked him “so are you ever going to sell it?” He said, no, if this car goes anywhere, it’ll have my dead body inside it. Gotta love that passion 😁😂
JagFan Hilton I’ve had more smiles per mile in the XFR than in anything else. Three trips of 3k miles each across Europe completed so far ..... effortless :)
Great choice!! I have 3 xkr 2000 conv. 2001 coupe 2002 coupe and a 2011 XFS it is my favorite car by far i that i have ever owned. So much power so little issues. 25 mpg ice cold air. if you have any problems down the road i would be more than glad to help you out. i have learned so much about these cars. Thanks for the videos!!!!!
Hey Ted. Thanks for the offer. My baby has just had it's transmission service and brakes on all 4 corners. Videos to follow soon. I love the XKR. Love the XK. The original XK is actually my favorite and I would have bought one, but not practical where I live. Not for every day driving with those big doors, but it's a classic stunner.
I'm excited to get mine. Should be next week. I took it in on trade. Running it through safety inspection. Didn't need anything. In good shape and drives great. It has black pack package.
Great sounding car. Lots of smiles per mile. The clue to the wheels and squeaks is "the farm" . Guess some rough surfaces in its time. Good luck.... binge watching anything XF so see if I still want one by tomorrow!
Hi Hilton, another great video. You had me the moment you started the XFR, what a beautiful exhaust note. I look forward to following you through your journey with the XFR. Cheers David
Thanks Errol. I'm super excited for the future with this car. It is such a trooper. There are some maintenance things I must do within the next six months, but I'm up for that.
Great car I have a 2010 xfr 5.0 supercharged it's a great car. I get a lot of people asking about it. I watched a lot of your older videos before purchasing jaguar owes you a couple checks my man you sold me...
LoL - as long as you find the car of your dreams and it makes you happy. My motto is, life is too short to regret not having made the mistakes you might have when you get old - live in the moment and appreciate what is today.
Well done on a nice set of wheels. Even my wife was mightily impressed on it's condition & presence. Look forward to your updates on the car as I also since owning my 2014 3.0 SC model, have updated or serviced many parts. Definitely do the Transmission Service, do all the fluid update Engine, Diff, Brake, & if you get the chance replace the SC oil. I also re-furbished the wheels & added Michelin PS4s. (the NEVIS wheels on your car are great, hopefully you can save them). Apparently there is a Carplay system available for this model that updates the system. I also look forward to your fixing the "sticky buttons" fix video. Happy motoring..
I have the first gen XF 3.0 Diesel. I drove the mk2 version when I got mine serviced, it drives much better. The original XF I can compare to like driving with Wellington boots on, the mk2 is like driving with sneakers on. Much more smoother and lighter. The mk3 I haven't driven, but from what you've told us in your videos, seems a bit cheap and nasty. My vote is for the facelifted mk2 version. Also, the replacement service mk2 i drove was white, with the blacked out grille and wheels, and also had the body kit yours has.I preferred it much more than my all over silver and chrome one. I think the white and black facelift model is the perfect XF. It looks sporty on the outside yet classy inside, not cheap and modern.
I have a sportbrake portfolio S with the biege interior, in my mind i think it the best colour option although it does require a bit more effort to keep clean !!
Sticky buttons, I imported my car, I bought new in Qatar, ( X250, 340Hp V6, mine is Polaris white has the same interior cream leather) into the UK. The Butyl coating goes funny in very hot conditions, but be very careful what you use to get the coating off. I used Iso-Propyl alcohol, but if you rub too hard the white legend paint on the buttons will come off as well. It took me several hours to get that awful coating off as it just balls up into gooey messy lumps and migrates into the hard to reach gaps between the button edges and the escutcheons. Great project though! I'll be interested to see what you do to it.
Thanks Henry. I started on the buttons today and it has proven to be timeous job. I'll continue with it over the weekend again and probably still into next week. I found it easier to just remove the wood trim with the lock/unlock buttons on it as the car kept unlocking. The a/c controls will be my next project and yes, one has to be careful of the white painted icons as they do easily come off. I used WD40 on a white micro fiber clothe and it worked well. Also helps if the weather is hot as the sticky stuff comes off easily then.
Nice vid,just a quick tip about the steering wheel motor.Get of the plastic covers around the steering wheel and put some vaseline on the motor components.Mine did a crackle noise and it solved it.
Mine makes a strange sound like a whoop sort of sound when I open the doors and it adjusts. I'll take the covers off and have a root around to see what's causing the noise - perhaps vaseline will indeed do the trick ;) Thanks for the tip.
Despite its troubles! Id stick with it personally! That V8 Engine always puts a smile on you're face! I've got an X260 3.0 Supercharged, Love it too bits! But I work as a technician for JLR, and everytime I get in an XFR (which they dont do on the X260 framework)! I always think why didnt a get one of these! :(
You right. When I hear that V8 burble as I drive through our neighborhood, I smile. I like to turn the window down so I can hear it. My neighbors always comment on how they run to the window to listen to it because they can hear it when I start it up in the garage :D
I have a facelift xfr like yours, only issue I’ve had is the fuel injectors. Another thing to keep an eye on is the timing chain. Make sure you get the Spires Exhaust Hilton, it’ll change the sound of the jag. You’ll love it. I have a quick vid on my profile.
Thanks Gaz, just went and checked it out. Man that sounds nice. Problem is, I live in an estate and neighbors complain about people with noisy cars. Since getting the XFR, I let it purr down the driveway and through the complex roads until I'm out and then let rip :D
@@carfanfan I had an XFR and the timing chain snapped, apparently it was revised on the later models but mine was a face-lift 2011 model, I was lucky and had a comprehensive warranty so the engine got rebuilt at no cost to me with the revised timing chain. I have since changed the XFR to a BMW M4 which I regret as I had the spires exhaust and sounded amazing and I just loved the XFR, M4 is incredibly fast but the XFR is a great car to be in.
I've always preferred the face-lift model.... I looked at a few before buying my 2013 XF in sea frost blue, turns out even the colour was an expensive optional extra. Absolutely love my car, even more so now I've had it remapped 😁
It’s a beauty Hilton well done , I have a 2009 3.0 in dark metallic green with the cream leather and walnut wood , I absolutely love it I also have a rattle in the drivers door so please get a wiggle on fixing that as I haven’t got a clue and I will appreciate the guidance 😂 Cheers bud hope all goes well with it .
Thanks Jeremy - I have an idea what it could be, but won't know until I take the door card off. I'll do a full video on that when I get to it but in the meantime, I must get the wheels sorted to stop the strain they're causing on the suspension.
I've had a 56 plate X-type 3 litre petrol four wheeldrive then a 2010 XJ had a head on smash Police tell me the impact speed was 120mph roughly I then bought a white XF Sportbrake 3 litre twin turbo amazing car as I was a little cautious coming from XJ to XF I was very pleasantly surprised kept it for a couple of years and never missed a beat nearly 100000 miles later now I'm back to a new XJ has been re-mapped to 356bhp and a 2017 F-TYPE 5 litre supercharged which is going to be re-mapped to 600bhp absolutely love my Jaguars I'll try and upload some pictures, good to see Jaguar fans out there enjoy.
Well. That's a proper Jag. :) My tire size's the same, currently looking for a set of winter tires. As it turned out, there's only one set with the right specs, Pirelli SottoZero, developed for the SV8 and XFR models, there isn't any other choice. If I may give an advice, checking the quality of the fuses in the fuse table located in the boot may be a good idea, they may be burnt or oxydized. If so, they can cause funny moments. The whole fuse table had to be changed in my kitty, I have a pre facelift X250 SV8. Since your beast's a much younger unit, maybe the quality of the fuse table has been upgraded, but the devil never sleeps. Cheers! Peter
Thanks Peter. My subwoofer isn't working and I was going to root around the fuses to check as it's plugged in but not getting power. I haven't had time to spend with the car as we have contractors working on the house installing solar for us. But that's good advice. I might replace all the fuses as I have literally every type of fuse you can think of. If the sub fuse isn't blown, then it's definitely a wiring issue. I have the wiring diagrams, so I can figure out where the wires all go. Might have to remove the seats to get to the loom. Just another project to sink my teeth into :D
Congratulations! I passed very same one today on German motorway, on my way to Poland :) during 1250 km only 2 jags, mine and XFR, in crowd of BMW... Mercs and Audis.... Cheers mate, good luck with your new Cat!
Thanks Artur. That's why I like Jags so much. They are special. People driving those other brands look with longing at my Jags always. Why they don't go out and buy one I don't know, but a Jag stands out in any crowd ;)
Congrats on the XFR! I picked up my 2010 Kyanite Blue XFR back in November and I love it. I got a great deal too because the pop-up gear selector is broken. It still works for putting it in P-R-N-D, it just doesn't pop-up anymore. Excited to see what you do with yours!
Now that sounds like a good idea. Oddly, the Chinese haven't thought of it yet as they usually come out with all sorts of aftermarket ideas for cars. It would look awesome with LED's. I noticed my car has a setting for the lights to set it for RHD or LHD traffic. Very clever.
Thanks Sam. I recently did a short stint of 200kph on the highway with it and it was so stable. The 3L is a wonderful car and a solid engine. My old 2008 model was a 3L petrol and I loved it. I had such a special bond with that car and am still sad I ever sold it. I should have kept it and had both it and my XFR :D
I just love that car! Reaching out to you from Tx. (USA) Now let me tell you about my Jaguar experience. I acquired a 2014 FXR, 53000 miles when I got it. In 2018, November to 2019 November; I thought I had my "DREAM CAR." It was exactly like yours...nothing was wrong with it and like I said. Almost to the date, the turbocharger needed to be replaced. So we know as a Jaguar owner, there are two. $3500 a piece and $8500 later I got rid of my dream. Becareful... I love how you are not attached to them. Keep the clips coming, way to go Hilton.
Thanks for watching. This car is fitted with a supercharger which is one single unit on top of the engine. They too give trouble, but only after lots of abuse. Luckily, this one is not making any rumbles as the bearings at the back sit in sealed oil and can seize and the viscous coupler in the front of the snout becomes worn (it's plastic) and has to be replaced. It's not a cheap job to have done, but it's better than replacing the whole s/c. I'm comfortable that I can handle it, but yeah, if it starts becoming too expensive to repair, I'll let it go and get an XJ ;)
Hey Hilton, congratulations I think you made the right choice, while the X260 is nice and modern I always prefer the face lift GEN 1 XF, especially XFR. The color combination is gorgeous, like you I love light colored interior, my XF was black on black and it was so cold and LOL sterile. Such low miles, seems like a good buy, as you know because you do your research there are some common problems like the water pump and the injectors, my water pump was replaced, and my injectors went out at 140,000 miles right after my boyfriend rear ended someone and we got rid of the car, perhaps make sure you do a periodic injector cleaner. My 2010 XF power steering column also made a noise, kind of like a squeak, it was a unique noise and would happen when I moved it or when it auto adjusted when I opened the door, it never failed on me but I did a lot of research on Jaguar forms and I bought the PAS additive, yes it is for the power steering fluid but a lot of guys on the forums swear that it helped the squeak in the column, I never had the chance to put it in and I still have mine I would totally give it to you but shipping from San Diego to South Africa wouldn’t be worth it LOL perhaps I will get an XFR someday, I remember your videos on your B5 Audi A4 which was my first car and I always thought it cool that we had similar taste in cars LOL I will definitely follow your journey congratulations and good luck, I hope you’re staying safe and sane in these crazy times- Nick
Hey Nick. Thanks for your wonderful comments. I had no idea you followed my videos from that way back. I loved that Audi A4, after spending 3 times on it than it was worth, it became a very reliable runner and we just sold it a year ago. Probably the car I ever had the longest. Yeah, you totally must get an XFR before you leave this world. I made the commitment that I would even if I regretted it, but I'd rather regret owning one than regret not ever knowing what it would have been like. You only live once hey :D. Thanks for the advice on the steering column. I haven't had a chance yet to look into it - just switched the auto function off until I can in case it does decide to cave in. Sorry to hear your black XF was in a fender bender. I'd probably do the same if mine was ever in an accident. They're never the same afterwards. It's kinda like if your boyfriend cheats on you and you still keep him around - never the same LoL I'm sure you'll get an XFR one day soon. I could have gone for an XKR or one of the sportier 2 door Jags, but one expects that to have a performance engine. The XFR surprises many when they hear it rumble by. And that's what I love about it. It's easy to live with and it still turns heads. Thanks for watching and stay safe my friend ;)
Congratulations and what a fantastic result! I'm slightly biased given I too have a face lifted white XF albeit not a XFR. It would be great if you could keep the wheels because they truly distinguish this car from other XF fare not of course forgetting the quad exhaust and front bumper. First thing has to be a thorough service as I'm sure the car will thank you in return. Really going to watch your progress with great interest.
Thanks pal. I agree, I want to keep these wheels. I'm going to have them repaired and painted gloss black. We'll see if they can indeed be repaired first as one is badly buckled and bent so I'm not sure. The car actually drives beautifully still for such horribly bent wheels so I can only imagine how it will drive with straight wheels and new rear tires.
That’s a lovely looking XFR you’ve picked up😎 Glad the trip wasn’t a waste of time, I bet you felt abit pissed off when you were driving away with your offer declined! Then you got the call! Do you think the wheels, squeaks are related, as it was driven down bumpy farm roads, perhaps it’s made parts of the trim come loose and just needs adjusting? Also worth checking ASAP is the cabin filter, I’m willing to bet that since it was owned by an older couple it may not have had the filter changed, they often get over looked, also if it’s in a farm environment it maybe pretty yucky! Not sure about there but in the U.K. a mechanic won’t touch the cabin filter on a normal service, it’s only if you pay top dollar for a comprehensive service, that it would actually get changed. Regarding the exhaust that some have mentioned, for me that sounds perfect, just enough noise, while not being too loud to annoy neighbours, and not a horrible drone on the motorway! I’d leave it personally! But it’s your car at the end of the day. Look forward to following your journey on the car 👍🏻
Thanks Jonathan. The seat squeak was actually from the seat being too far forward and the seat belt mechanism rubbing against the center console. The B&W speaker grill hasn't rattled since I left the seller :D. The door rattle is a definite issue and I'll attack it on a video hopefully soon because it's annoying. I think the door pad was off previously and they didn't clip the cable that runs from the inner door to the outer door handle as it has a little clip and they often don't clip it back. I think the rim damage was definitely caused by farm driving. I'm currently trying to figure out how to get them repaired, so it will mean jackstands for 2 weeks while they get repaired and painted gloss black. The quote to repair all 4 wheels is less than the cost of 1 wheel alone, so I'm happy with that result as long as the repairs are 100% good otherwise I must try and source other wheels which will be hard since not many XFR's have ended up in salvage yards. As for the exhaust, you are right, it is pretty loud now - we live in an estate and have rules, so it could become an issue to my neighbors if I have a loud exhaust. Especially coming home late at night and waking them up - wouldn't be nice. When I take the car for a roadworthiness check, they will tell me if there is anything else wrong. It doesn't feel like it because it drives pretty solid with now suspension noises even after those badly buckled wheels have given it a thorough workout. I checked all the linkages and the boots are all fine too. Steering is solid and pin point accurate. It actually had a cabin filter replaced in January this year when they took it in for it's first service in over 3 years. They also did the air filters and oil and brake fluid, but skipped spark plugs and s/c belt. Spark plugs and s/c belt are the most expensive part of the service. It's okay though, I'll do it on it's next service as I don't do much mileage myself - this will always be a low mileage car ;)
JagFan Hilton sounds like you’ve got it all covered then, and sounds like you got an absolute bargain, the faults seem very minor and easily fixed, so I think it’s money well spent on your part. You will have sink some cash into it but it’s definitely worth it, given the condition inside and out, and low mileage. I’ve never had wheels damaged in such a way, so I don’t know if there repairable, hopefully they are, because for me, it’s the kind of car where you need the stock wheels, and having that “supercharged” lettering on them means they have to stay really! in my opinion, gloss black could look very nice against the white bodywork. I quite like gunmetal grey rims on a white car too. Good thing with dark wheels, it hides the brake dust 😁 Keep us updated with the jag, and enjoy 👍🏻
I'm so envious.............but I'm glad you found one. It looks amazing too. I'm looking forward to your videos bringing her back to showroom. Good luck.
Wow, can’t believe you went back and got yourself another x250. Got the same rattle on drivers door especially when the bass gets stronger, my headliner has also started to sag due to the hot weather, might use this opportunity to add more sound deadening on the roof too. I’m wondering how can I make my XF more comfortable and quieter
Surprising. The XF is a pretty quiet car. This XFR is very quiet on the highway. I can't hear the engine, unless I floor it, then it unleashes it's inner beast, but mostly, it's very quiet. Watch this space because I'll be addressing the rattle in the door in a few weeks time once I have the car registration sorted.
Well done, if you have bought a Jaguar Approved like me you will get the same issues you are facing with a Jaguar you bought from an old lady. Well done
Thanks Jose. Don't let old lady fool you. Old ladies don't look after their cars and this old lady was quite a difficult one to deal with. I almost walked away from the deal when she caved in and let me have it at my offer. We were already driving away when we got a call to say she accepts the offer 😜
Congratulations Hilton on your new purchase welcome back to the X250 club always remember you messaging me keep your X250 as long as you can. Are you going to put some side mouldings as you did before?
LoL - thanks Malcolm. I might do the side moldings but this time, the ones that look like the old Jag's. They are a little thinner with pointy edges, almost like a sword. I saw a white 2010 XF on eBay with those moldings and boy did it look good. So yeah, once I have all the main stuff out the way that must get done, I will probably look at that. People like slamming their doors against one's car in this place where we live now, so it will probably be a necessity.
I have a 2011 xfr supercharged black on black..In my opinion the new style front lights makes it look like every other kia,hyndai ,Toyota Japanese car,,the old style stands out from the crowd.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder so I can't argue with you 😉😊 Personally, I think both are beautiful in their own respective ways. I'm a big fan of the 1st Gen XF.
I like the 260 for interior materials. Looks are big and square. Not as sharp as the 250... but still nice. The xe is close in style and stance as 250. I too would get forged wheels from aftermarket. This vibrating noise maybe a universal joint . I have the 2011 xf 5.0 na. I removed the bottom of the air boxes for more induction noise. But the intake is too sensitive and must stay the same. Only hi flow filters is what's needed.
Hi Hilton, I have watched a few of your vids(of your previous XFR) since I started looking for a XFR. I very very nearly purchased this exact same car, but buckled out as I could not get past the services it skipped and the guys then did not really come to the party price wise enough to justify the risk (according to me). Loved the cream interior and so unique, made the luxury side stand out more. There is a XFR in the Cape(I am from CT) I looked at that had a timing chain issue at 62 000km's and ended up in a repair bill in excess of R100k. Please read up on the timing chain / tensioners on the earlier models in conjunction with the missed services might be something you would want to look at doing asap before it goes the same route. I ended up purchasing a lovely all black on black XFR-S that I am really happy with. We should do a jin yang video someday of the white XFR and black XFR-S. Looking forward to your repair vids as some items I will also end up needing to do. Strongs
Hey Paul. Pity you don't live here so we could hook up for a tandem drive. I was also concerned about the services but after realizing it stood for so long and just had it's oil change service in February I knew it would be okay. I drove all the way to Ermelo to test drive the car and luckily I did because I wouldn't have known about the buckled rims. They were really bad. I saw the car advertised by Inspectacar and them wanting R399,000 for it. I wasn't prepared to pay that for the car. I was then fortunate to find an obscure ad on the web by the owner themselves. I called and offered them R330,000 and they said yes. After seeing the wheels I offered R300k for it cash and the old lady declined and said she'd rather give the car to her son to drive on the farm. I said ok but just know that it's depreciating every day and insurance and maintenance will continue to cost you. We drove off to the nearest coffee shop for breakfast and I genuinely thought I was going home without it when they called to say they accept my offer. I transferred the money there and then and went to fetch it after our breakfast at Mugg n Bean. Then we drove it all the way home 265kms and even with bent rims this car did not skip a beat. The mileage is genuine and I had it all checked out at Jaguar Centurion where it just had the brake job. That was R25, 200 after I asked for some discount from the Service Manager. The original quote was R30k. So at least I saved R4,800 which more than covered the gearbox Service 😉😂.
@@carfanfan Lucky you could deal direct, that's awesome and congrats! Strong price for the car as it gives you the ability to get everything sorted out and still be under market related price but with low mileage and that very nice interior. I will send you mail on your profile email, have a few ideas I want to share.
Lovely find there Hilton. Great colour too. Looking forward to your future videos. I now have a 3 ltr d XF RSport Sportbrake. Be interested to know your solution for sticky dash buttons, as mine has same. I went for mud flaps, defo saves paintwork. 👍🍻
Thanks Graham. Some guys are saying make-up remover helps, others have commented here that baby wipes are good. I'm going to try baby wipes and will report back in a future video ;)
Looking forward to your future videos on this car. If you are going to change grill, mirrors and spoiler to black then I would opt for a nice set of gloss black wheels and also give it red brake callipers if they are not already on the car.
Thanks David - funny you say that as I just said this morning to the rim repair place that I want the rims repaired and painted gloss black at the same time. The calipers are red already, so they will stand out really nice. Next year, I'm going to have to replace all 4 discs and brake pads. They've done their job ;)
Nice content. So many youtubers seem to shy away from speaking honestly about their buying experiences in terms of honest views on the car ownership experience. Keep bringing us honest content 👌
100mph all the way home? You nutter! 🤣👍 Seriously though, it looks a lovely car. We had that exact same interior in our 5.0 NA, it’s nice and airy, and looked after properly is quite hardwearing. Hope she gives you plenty of fun miles. You just need the Spires back boxes for the perfect sound 😍
Amazingly well maintained XFR! Also it looks stunning in that white and hot with the black diffuser at the back. Only minus those alloys...you know. 20s or 19s black would be the sweet spot. I hope you made a proper full service every part of it for the peace of mind. Engine, transmission, brakes you know ;)
My TPMS in the tires says I need to have serviced on the dashboard, I heard they last 5 to 6 years 😐 and those buttons are Sticky just like like the Ferrari’s get, I haven’t looked into what works best for resolving that problem, congratulations on the XFR there holding there Value pretty good here in Los Angeles there going for 20K to 25K with low miles for that model. Ps K&N filters are a must
Congratulations 🎊 I’ve just purchased one of these myself today as well! I have the pre facelift 2010 model I recommend using makeup remover wipes they took all the nasty stuff off the buttons in my friends XJ. Hopefully that helps can’t wait to see what you do with the car!
I’d be inclined to try baby wipes first, as they don’t contain harsh chemicals and alcohol, if there’s lettering or pictures on the buttons, the makeup remover could fetch it off. Baby wipes certainly wouldn’t do it
Great car! I'd recommend going with the spires tuning cat back exhaust, I had one installed on my 2014 XFR and it sounds awesome. www.spires-st.com/product/xf-5-0-xfr-stage-2-exhaust/
I have the 2.2d version, I do monster miles. My wife has the same 5.0 engine in her Range Rover, awesome engine. Happy to help you source a set of wheels from the UK if you want.
Thanks Terry - if you're worried about fuel economy, this car is not for you. I don't drive to work, so I was okay with the fuel. It gets around 500km to a tank which isn't much. My old 3L V6 used to get around 640km per tank. My 2016 model which I just sold was getting 740km' to a tank and that was a 2L petrol. You'd be better off with a diesel if fuel is costly. It's going the same way here. Very expensive. It is currently at 12.5l/100km but since I'm now doing mostly urban driving, it is climbing steadily ;D
Thanks Andrew - white was my first choice, so in a way, losing that Silver one was a blessing now that I look back. I was gutted when I lost it, but now I'm happier.
I'm afraid there is no fix. You get replacement buttons on AliExpress, but they stick over the existing ones and don't light up at night - so there's no point. The best is to use a damp cloth and rub rub rub until the sticky gel coat is completely gone. Be careful not to rub the black off the buttons otherwise you can't see what they are for ;)
Thank you Hilton. You help to make owning an XF exciting. And you give us confidence that we can fix the little things that go wrong. I appreciate your detail and even repetition. However, sometimes you use a word that must be uniquely South African. A translation would be valued!
I’d love to see more videos on the performance and hear your thoughts on the power delivery. I’m looking for an XFR but really couldn’t care less about the gadgets like adaptive cruise control and all that. For me it’s the cheapest way to get that beautiful engine (replacing x308 xjr). Good luck with the project!
Congratulations on the new XFR! Looks stunning! Have a lot of fun and many miles with it! Would be great if you make videos about the repairs, would enjoy those and learn from them. I also have an XF and as well with the sticky buttons problem - unfortunately so far have not found anything that can remove this fully. There are some cleaning wipes that take make the buttons less sticky for a while, but after time I have the problem again, so no real solution yet. Cheers! :)
do yourself a huge favor and shop for a set of 19'' wheels that will fit over the braking system to replace the 20'' package. I've had essentially the same car for 3.5 yrs and my biggest regret has been the wheel package. It's no fun to worry about potholes so much. Likely a 255/40/19 would be best tire for front and a 295/35/19 in back. or similar. You're looking for approx. 27'' overall tire diameter. Get a wheel/tire shop to do the fitment with correct backspacing and such. DO NOT spend a bunch of time and effort with factory wheels. When you get new wheel and tire package get a new set of TPMS sensors and have installed. Your's are at end of their battery life. you can get these on ebay for less than $150 for the set. Your 18'' wheel idea will not work.
You are right. The 18's didn't fit the car's brakes. In fact, they looked stupid on the car. I'm having the wheels refurbished - if that's possible. However, if I can't save them then I'll look into your advice here. Thanks for sharing ;)
@@carfanfan yeah, just picked up one of my wheels for bend repair.. I've chased bad money with worse for 3 years. only have driven 12,000 miles and have had probably 5 bend repairs and 2 weld repairs. (i really try to miss potholes, but the wheels are soft..) The car has been great, it's just the wheels that have been tough to live with. I feel like a 45 series sidewall is optimal for sportiness without such risk of bends, maybe a 40 series, but big wheels only allow for rubber band tires.
I was wondering what happened. I was convinced you had the X260 and all of a sudden I see this beauty. And you have that 1200 watt Bowers and Wilkins system. Kudos to you sir.
Thanks man. I've just received a brake warning light, so I must take care of all 4 corners first. Having the tranny oil changed tomorrow and then the brakes next month. Once that's done, s/c and diff oil is definitely on my list. The diff oil was the first thing I changed on my old 2008/2009 XF and luckily it never suffered from diff whine.
Well maybe these guys have that machine because my wheels are perfect. The ride is so smooth. The day I dropped the wheels of they received a £300k machine to assist with the load of work they getting.
Hey, Hilts I have a 2013 Jaguar XF supercharged. Wanted to know if I can go on this journey with you on your new purchase. I also need to do a few things to this one. I need some help on what needs priority so I will follow as you go along with yours.
Hey there. Congrats on your purchase. You will love the car even when you hate it. They aren't perfect bought 2nd hand, but with a little ingenuity, one can get it back to snuff fairly soon ;)
Yes that cream interior is difficult to find... I've been looking for one... But I'm looking for the one with the big headlights... But your one looks sweet 👌
Thanks Deborah. So far, it's still proving to be a trooper of a car. Driving is effortless and the handling is sublime. The way the suspension soaks up the bumps is way better than my X260 XF and that only had 19" wheels. This has 20" wheels and still does a better job, even if all 4 wheels are bent.
@@carfanfan After you fix those items, you'll be fine. Looking real cool, like with the Silver one. Love this white. Oh and you always call me Debs. Thanks for another beautiful car.
@@carfanfan I feel that after you fix all of the items, you'll have a much better car and much better deal than what you had with the previous Jags. Also would be nice if you can get an extended warranty and if you can find someone that specializes in repairing Jaguars, you will probably pay less than getting it fixed from the dealership.
You are right. I checked with my dealer and they said XFR came standard with black and carbon fiber here in SA - anything else was an option. Lucky for me this guy opted for beige and wood. I think carbon fiber interiors will age rather quickly.
Congratulations!! I have a 2011XFR silver with red & black interior, which I've never seen on other XFR's. Here's what I can tell you of my experience. I live in the states in a area with good roads. I've replaced 2 wheels & one repaired, these wheels just bends easy. The water pump is known to go early, usually before 50k, mine went at 40k. I had to replaced both rear wheel hubs. Jag suggests changing oil at 10K intervals, I changed mine at 5K. Jag said transmission fluid is good for life, I changed it at 30K. The car runs like a beast and the top speed is insane. On a open highway I've blown way past the 185 last number on the speedometer. Enjoy the ride, I can't wait to see the final results.
Jody, any other unusual repairs on your XFR? I’m looking to buy a 2012 XFR but wonder about having to do a lot of service repairs. Have you ever thought of putting 19” rims on your Jaguar?
Hey Jody. I didn't have a chance to respond earlier. So we both have a 2011 XFR - snap! So far, I'm loving my car. I've also had the tranny oil changed - video coming out this evening about it - and this week, I've just had the brakes changed - video coming out next week on that. The brakes were extremely expensive to do but at least I know now I can stop on a dime. I took mine up to 200kph on the highway while testing it the other day and that speed came up just as fast as a McDonalds Burger at a drivethru. I am amazed at the acceleration and the higher the speed, the more stable the car seems to become. It likes pouncing at top speed across the highways. Town driving is not its niche, but it's still comfortable and that suspension does such a better job of soaking up the undulations than my X260 ever did.
Hilton,
Just how expensive was that brake service?? Did you just replace the pads or did you mess with the rotors? ;-((
@@carfanfan Yes, the acceleration from 80 to 180 is insane. I find that acceleration way more impressive than the quarter mile.
@@matthew4659 you have to change the rotors and the pads at the same time. You cannot alter the rim size to 19. I did the brakes and rotors myself, I can't tell you how much it would cost you at a shop. I remember I got a price quote and it was extremely high in the thousands for front and back.
I purchased a 2010 supercharged XF in white with saddle leather and 62k miles from an older guy who did all the services before they were due. Love the car and recently took it on a 2500 mile trip. It performed flawlessly and in the desert on a staightaway did over 150mph for a few minutes. Felt planted to the road and never skittish. What a car! People think it's new and can't believe it's 10 years old. Enjoy yours.
Well done on your purchase! It's the best kept secret in the universe. I bet aliens come to earth just to see the XFR! 😜. Even with bent rims this car just tried it's best to make me comfortable and not worry about a thing. I love it to buts and will look after it like it looks after me.
The tyre profile is a percentage of the width so a wider tyre will require a lower profile to keep the same rolling distance
Thanks for sharing Steve. Very interesting. I don't know much about tires, so it's always helpful to get advice here where people can share knowledge. If you have any other tips, please, I'd appreciate it.
Ive just purchased an XF Sportbrake with 51k on the clock... A fantastic machine. Thanks for your videos they are very informative.
@@carfanfan Hi Hilton, have a look at this. www.willtheyfit.com/
Congrats! I have had my XFR for 5 years now with no issues. You are going to have to change all the fluids (coolant, power steering, brake fluid, trans, oil and diff) every 50k, and all plastic coolant pipes/rubber hoses in the engine every 10 years. There is one behind the s/c that can split on the seams on the older cars. The 2013's and up changed the seam pattern. Plan on changing the timing chain tensioners before 60k because your year are plastic. JLR made an updated hardened metal one. There is a kit you can buy to do it from the range rover guys. One more thing there is a rectangle mechatronic seal in the transmission that is plastic and cracks, and it will lunch your trans if left broken. There is a guy on eBay selling billet aluminum seals to replace the plastic one for good. Search "billet mechatronic seal xkr" otherwise you will have to keep buying plastic ones every time they break. They all break eventually. Oh and the factory wheels are notorious for being $#!+. I cracked mine the first week i owned the car hitting a pothole less than 1 in deep. Had to get them welded. Plan on getting a *forged* wheel to replace them. Stock tires are garbage too. Im running Firestone Indy 500's they are 9.9/10 of a Michelin 4S for 1/3 the $$. I was stunned they shaved off .5 seconds off the 0-60 time and improved cornering and braking...
Thanks for the info. I don't do much mileage with my XFR, mostly weekend cruising. But it's going for a major service in February next year when it's annual comes up and will have the s/c pulley, belt, oil, diff oil, plugs etc replaced. In the meantime, I'm trying to resolve a vibration which comes in at 70mph. I've had the wheels changed, so its not wheels and the tires were just replaced too. I suspect the shocks or gearbox mount or engine mounts.
Well done Hilton. A gorgeous car, hard to believe it's 9 years old. Love the light interior too. Very uplifting compared to the usual black. I'm sure you will have it back to pristine in no time. Look forward to seeing your progress. Happy motoring :-)
Hey Andy
Nice to hear from you. Hope you are doing well and still staying safe. We've had some friends pass away from this disease and when it hits so close to home it scares a person. Stay safe and thanks so much for watching 🤗
Hey, great car Hilton. I upgraded my 2011 3.0D S to a 2014 XFR-S and I just love that V8 burble. And the power / torque combination is awesome. There is a good Jaguar XFR Speedpack rear spoiler that would suit really well. Jaguar part number C2Z2A163LML. Be sure to get the correct boot harnesses to go with that.
Wow, from a 3L D to an XFR-S. The R-S is the big daddy of the XF's. Mine is more like the eldest son in the line-up :D - I considered installing that insane carbon spoiler the XFRS gets, you know, the ironing board? But it's just way too expensive and there is no aftermarket one. AliExpress have something similar, but it looks aftermarket and that's not going to do for me. So I'm going to go with the carbon fiber spoiler I had on my old XF which is a little more pronounced than the standard XFR spoiler and lips over the trunk a little more to give more down-force as well as more aggression. I think it's going to look awesome.
Will this look good on my 2013 xf supercharged is black
How did u manage to upgrade to XFR-S would love to try that on mine.
Hi Hilton, love your Jag videos. I bought an XFR over 3 years ago and it’s definitely the best car I’ve owned. Within weeks I had the famous triple upgrade added: s/c pulley upgrade, remap and, of course, a Spires exhaust. The remap before the exhaust change certified the power as 595! And the difference is amazing. It is truly digital driving, overtaking is instant. But the sound is what makes the experience so rewarding. Probably the best V8 you will ever hear. Mine is Italian racing red on black but I am very envious of your interior.
By the way your door rattle is because the foam separating cables in the door has perished. Do all 4.
Looking forward to your journey.
Thanks for the tip Ralph. I will be looking into what exhaust options are available to me here. Hopefully I can find something locally. Otherwise, I'll have to import one ;D
On the process of buying a Jaguar XF, your videos have helped me understand the car and increase my love for it
Only reviews that communicate to the SA audience. Thank you
nice Car man 👍 , i have a 2012 v8 N/SC ,, an for the sticky buttons i used baby wipes to remove the stupid glue and it worked like charm ..
Yes, Baby wipes will get the sticky off without damaging the lettering on the buttons.
Baby wipes? What's on the baby wipes that cleans it? Very interesting. Some have said lemon juice, others have said silicone spray (which doesn't sound right to me). Baby wipes sounds like a nice non-abrasive way to try and fix this issue. I'll give it whirl ;)
@@carfanfan give a try bro u wont regret it ,,and result is instant without damaging any writing on the buttons .
@@teddbertrand2627 yes exactly , very effective and cheap way 👍
Welcome back Hilts, so glad you got another Jag, cant wait to watch the journey !
You seem to have found a hidden gem there, I'm pleased for you! I've now had my X250 XF R-Sport 2.2 diesel facelift for four months now and I absolutely love it! Its interior is black and the cream looks much better but that's the only thing I'd change. Even though it's only a 2.2, it lollops along lazily at 70mph , and has eager acceleration at lesser speeds. Out of the three models, I think the X250 facelift is the nicest-looking and I like having four rotating airvents, rather than just the two on the X260. It's little things like that which make a difference!
I wish you many happy miles in your new toy.
Excellent car, you will love that supercharged engine. Had my Jag XFR serviced last week, needs new front lower bushes, and had a minor buckle on the front left wheel which came out. Over the pass 3 years I've owned the car, it's been very reliable.
Those engines are super tough aren't they? Well they put them in Range Rovers so they should be ;D
Not been having the best experience with Jaguar main dealer, after having my service done which was fine, they told me both front lower bushes are badly torn. I took the car to a independent garage, and they said everything is fine, and no tears can be seen. Should i go back to Jaguar and complain 😕.
Looks a lovely car Hilton and I'm sure you will work through all the issues and it will end up perfect. I took your advice about the polarity sensitive T10 LED bulbs. Now fitted and I'm delighted! I do have another issue with my 2011 3litre diesel XF. My air con stopped working. I took it to a local garage to get them to investigate and they basically let me down completely. Told me they had carried out a pressure test and thought the car needed a new compressor. Now these are about £500 so I am reluctant to replace it until I know for sure it will fix the problem. I asked the garage if they had dye tested the system which they hadn't. They don't do that apparently! Seems to me that it is vital to do this to highlight any possible leaks. To merely pressure test could result in having the refrigerant replaced and pressurised then who knows, a week later it could be flat again! Don't know if you have had any air con issues but would be good to have your view.
Don’t know which country you’re from, but in the U.K. I found a local mobile air con specialist, they came to my house, and got my air con working in 45 minutes. It’s an older car 2005, which when I bought it the air con wasn’t blowing cold enough. He pressure tested it and drained out the small amount of gas that was left in the system, didn’t find any leaks thank god! So all was good, then he re-gassed the system with dye I believe and it also has the oil in it aswell that lubes the system when it’s turned on. He said leave the engine running for 10minutes after he’s gone, then I can turn it off and I’m good to go. This cost the very small amount of £69 (in the U.K.). It’s ice cold now in literally less than one minute from starting the engine😎👍🏻
This was a good working air con system with no leaks or issues though, if you have other problems or leaks then obviously you’re going to need more than a re-gas!
Hey Ali - my previous X260 XF had a/c issues. Turns out it was leaking where they top it up. That entire big silver pipe had to be replaced (not very costly) and then it worked fine again. This XFR also had a/c issues (or so the owner told me as he had it fixed). Rats gnawed the wires for the a/c in the engine bay to the compressor, so it wouldn't work at all. Have an auto electrician check it out first for wiring issues - the compressors on these cars don't give in that easily. My bet is it's wiring.
JagFan Hilton that’s super annoying, I’d say it was must have feature, especially where you live!😎☀️
@@carfanfan Small garage quite near me has been recommended so I'll pop in and see them. I'll mention about possibly being electrical too. Enjoy all your videos. Thanks again.
@@carfanfan Just a quick note to say local garage tried to re-gas my a/c and it didn't work. Tried again after an hour or so and it did work. No idea why but I'm guessing just a blockage somewhere that has now been cleared. Great to have it working again and only cost me £65. :-)
Nice XFR. Not many cars make white look that good. Wheels are a pain. I bent/broke the 19" on my X250, then went to 18" out of frustration. But one of the 18" is bent as well (2nd hand). Still tracking down a straight 2nd hand one. Perhaps try for a bulk buy discount on the 20's. Or one of those coffee cards - every 5th wheel is free. haha
LoL - thanks Thomas. I have thought about those 18's but I really love the XFR wheels and want to keep it stock. I will have them repaired and painted black. It will add to the aggressiveness of the car. You had me in stitches with every 5th wheel free :D
"Every 5th wheel is free..." Good one!
Hello Hilton. That's great news that you bought X250 XFR, congratulations. I am your subscriber for some time already and it's wonderful to see your progress with the cars. Still love to hear your reviews and reccomendations you are providing for the XF models. I am looking forward to your next videos. You have been doing great job for all Jaguar XF fans. Thank you for your effort! Btw: cream interior in XF looks amazing! Sending greetings from Czech Republic. Michal
Hey there Michal. Thanks for the kind words. I'm happy to hear that. I'm hoping to make my videos a bit more entertaining in the future as they have been mostly informative. With some some extra camera equipment and sound gear, I can now pull that off. It's been wonderful having you as a subscriber. Thank you for your loyalty - I appreciate you ;)
Brilliant! I've been watching your videos on and off for years, I bought a none running pre facelift xfr at the beginning of the year, unfortunately due to lockdown I've not been able to get on with repairing it as it isn't stored locally to me, so wanting to get on with it, super excited to see you've bought one as I know how comprehensive your videos are! I look forward to observing your journey!
Thanks man. Good luck with your XFR. Hopefully this Covid thing goes away soon because it's a hindrance to my progress. Sellers don't want to ship to me in SA because flights are not regular. DHL has hiked all their prices to cash in on the whole thing. Just awful.
@@carfanfan it's effecting so many things, it's hard to get materials for my business as alot of manufacturers have stopped production, so once stocks are depleted that's it for the moment! I'm sure you'll be able to find plenty of other jobs to do in order to keep the video content flowing, thanks again Hilton 👍🏼
Wish you many miles with your XFR, we know u will get it in order in no time. Please make as much videos about the repairs as you go along. ! cheers mate
Thanks my friend. I will definitely try and do that. Time is usually never on my side with work keeping me busy but this is one car I am totally passionate about so there will probably be more videos than my previous XF 😜
Hi Hilton. Sorry to see the old car go, but looking forward to the journey with the new. Light interior looks great! I would go ahead with the mudflaps...gives the car a wide, mean-looking stance from behind, also stop the clear coat from being eroded behind the rear wheels. Info you have on tyre profile is correct. Anyway, well done and good luck with the new purchase !👍🏾
Thanks man. With Covid, I can only get it roadworthy certified 15th August - this means I can't do much with the car between now and then. I'm going to try and get those wheels sorted in the meantime because they bug me bad. Once sorted, new tires for the rear and then to fix that annoying rattle in the door :D
Great buy ! Nice to have you in the XFR club 👏🇬🇧
It is a special club isn't it? I don't know if I'll ever be able to let this beast go one day. I think I want to be buried in it :D
JagFan Hilton I once saw a TH-cam video on a Nissan skyline R34, the owners mate asked him “so are you ever going to sell it?”
He said, no, if this car goes anywhere, it’ll have my dead body inside it.
Gotta love that passion 😁😂
JagFan Hilton I’ve had more smiles per mile in the XFR than in anything else. Three trips of 3k miles each across Europe completed so far ..... effortless :)
Great choice!! I have 3 xkr 2000 conv. 2001 coupe 2002 coupe and a 2011 XFS it is my favorite car by far i that i have ever owned. So much power so little issues. 25 mpg ice cold air. if you have any problems down the road i would be more than glad to help you out. i have learned so much about these cars. Thanks for the videos!!!!!
Hey Ted. Thanks for the offer. My baby has just had it's transmission service and brakes on all 4 corners. Videos to follow soon. I love the XKR. Love the XK. The original XK is actually my favorite and I would have bought one, but not practical where I live. Not for every day driving with those big doors, but it's a classic stunner.
I'm absolutely stoked to see what the future of the things that you are going to do with this Jag brings. My best to you!
Thanks Rick. This car isn't perfect but I already love it. A very exciting future indeed 😉😜
I'm excited to get mine. Should be next week. I took it in on trade. Running it through safety inspection. Didn't need anything. In good shape and drives great. It has black pack package.
Great sounding car. Lots of smiles per mile. The clue to the wheels and squeaks is "the farm" . Guess some rough surfaces in its time. Good luck.... binge watching anything XF so see if I still want one by tomorrow!
LoL - thanks David. Did you go out and get one? I managed to sort out the rattles as well as the wheels and now the car is awesome.
Hi Hilton, another great video. You had me the moment you started the XFR, what a beautiful exhaust note. I look forward to following you through your journey with the XFR. Cheers David
Thanks David and thanks for watching 😉
Congratulations. This version is by far the most attractive version, and with the XFR engine - wow!
Thanks Errol. I'm super excited for the future with this car. It is such a trooper. There are some maintenance things I must do within the next six months, but I'm up for that.
I also love it in white.
Great car I have a 2010 xfr 5.0 supercharged it's a great car. I get a lot of people asking about it. I watched a lot of your older videos before purchasing jaguar owes you a couple checks my man you sold me...
LoL - as long as you find the car of your dreams and it makes you happy. My motto is, life is too short to regret not having made the mistakes you might have when you get old - live in the moment and appreciate what is today.
Well done on a nice set of wheels. Even my wife was mightily impressed on it's condition & presence. Look forward to your updates on the car as I also since owning my 2014 3.0 SC model, have updated or serviced many parts. Definitely do the Transmission Service, do all the fluid update Engine, Diff, Brake, & if you get the chance replace the SC oil. I also re-furbished the wheels & added Michelin PS4s. (the NEVIS wheels on your car are great, hopefully you can save them). Apparently there is a Carplay system available for this model that updates the system. I also look forward to your fixing the "sticky buttons" fix video. Happy motoring..
I have the first gen XF 3.0 Diesel. I drove the mk2 version when I got mine serviced, it drives much better. The original XF I can compare to like driving with Wellington boots on, the mk2 is like driving with sneakers on. Much more smoother and lighter. The mk3 I haven't driven, but from what you've told us in your videos, seems a bit cheap and nasty. My vote is for the facelifted mk2 version. Also, the replacement service mk2 i drove was white, with the blacked out grille and wheels, and also had the body kit yours has.I preferred it much more than my all over silver and chrome one. I think the white and black facelift model is the perfect XF. It looks sporty on the outside yet classy inside, not cheap and modern.
Nice car, The best value for money performance sedan here in New Zealand. Hopefully my next car!
love the beige interior!! it is the prettiest. I have it too
It's just a cut above isn't it? 😊
@@carfanfan yes!
I have a sportbrake portfolio S with the biege interior, in my mind i think it the best colour option although it does require a bit more effort to keep clean !!
Sticky buttons, I imported my car, I bought new in Qatar, ( X250, 340Hp V6, mine is Polaris white has the same interior cream leather) into the UK.
The Butyl coating goes funny in very hot conditions, but be very careful what you use to get the coating off.
I used Iso-Propyl alcohol, but if you rub too hard the white legend paint on the buttons will come off as well.
It took me several hours to get that awful coating off as it just balls up into gooey messy lumps and migrates into the hard to reach gaps between the button edges and the escutcheons.
Great project though! I'll be interested to see what you do to it.
Thanks Henry. I started on the buttons today and it has proven to be timeous job. I'll continue with it over the weekend again and probably still into next week. I found it easier to just remove the wood trim with the lock/unlock buttons on it as the car kept unlocking. The a/c controls will be my next project and yes, one has to be careful of the white painted icons as they do easily come off. I used WD40 on a white micro fiber clothe and it worked well. Also helps if the weather is hot as the sticky stuff comes off easily then.
Nice vid,just a quick tip about the steering wheel motor.Get of the plastic covers around the steering wheel and put some vaseline on the motor components.Mine did a crackle noise and it solved it.
Mine makes a strange sound like a whoop sort of sound when I open the doors and it adjusts. I'll take the covers off and have a root around to see what's causing the noise - perhaps vaseline will indeed do the trick ;) Thanks for the tip.
If you solve the problem with the noise from the doors please let me know🙌
@@EkoRomania I'll be doing a video on that 😜
Despite its troubles! Id stick with it personally! That V8 Engine always puts a smile on you're face! I've got an X260 3.0 Supercharged, Love it too bits! But I work as a technician for JLR, and everytime I get in an XFR (which they dont do on the X260 framework)! I always think why didnt a get one of these! :(
You right. When I hear that V8 burble as I drive through our neighborhood, I smile. I like to turn the window down so I can hear it. My neighbors always comment on how they run to the window to listen to it because they can hear it when I start it up in the garage :D
I have a facelift xfr like yours, only issue I’ve had is the fuel injectors. Another thing to keep an eye on is the timing chain. Make sure you get the Spires Exhaust Hilton, it’ll change the sound of the jag. You’ll love it. I have a quick vid on my profile.
Thanks Gaz, just went and checked it out. Man that sounds nice. Problem is, I live in an estate and neighbors complain about people with noisy cars. Since getting the XFR, I let it purr down the driveway and through the complex roads until I'm out and then let rip :D
@@carfanfan I had an XFR and the timing chain snapped, apparently it was revised on the later models but mine was a face-lift 2011 model, I was lucky and had a comprehensive warranty so the engine got rebuilt at no cost to me with the revised timing chain. I have since changed the XFR to a BMW M4 which I regret as I had the spires exhaust and sounded amazing and I just loved the XFR, M4 is incredibly fast but the XFR is a great car to be in.
I've always preferred the face-lift model.... I looked at a few before buying my 2013 XF in sea frost blue, turns out even the colour was an expensive optional extra. Absolutely love my car, even more so now I've had it remapped 😁
Hey Simon. Sea Frost Blue is a beautiful color on the XF. What engine you got?
It's the business edition, 2.2 diesel, black interior...... Style, comfort, economy and plenty of pace
It’s a beauty Hilton well done , I have a 2009 3.0 in dark metallic green with the cream leather and walnut wood , I absolutely love it
I also have a rattle in the drivers door so please get a wiggle on fixing that as I haven’t got a clue and I will appreciate the guidance 😂
Cheers bud hope all goes well with it .
Yeah I have a 2011 3.0 with a slight rattle in the drivers door. Be good to get some guidance from Hilton. :-)
Thanks Jeremy - I have an idea what it could be, but won't know until I take the door card off. I'll do a full video on that when I get to it but in the meantime, I must get the wheels sorted to stop the strain they're causing on the suspension.
I've had a 56 plate X-type 3 litre petrol four wheeldrive then a 2010 XJ had a head on smash Police tell me the impact speed was 120mph roughly I then bought a white XF Sportbrake 3 litre twin turbo amazing car as I was a little cautious coming from XJ to XF I was very pleasantly surprised kept it for a couple of years and never missed a beat nearly 100000 miles later now I'm back to a new XJ has been re-mapped to 356bhp and a 2017 F-TYPE 5 litre supercharged which is going to be re-mapped to 600bhp absolutely love my Jaguars I'll try and upload some pictures, good to see Jaguar fans out there enjoy.
I must do a video soon to get all my subscribers to send me pictures of their rides so that I can feature them in future videos.
Well. That's a proper Jag. :) My tire size's the same, currently looking for a set of winter tires. As it turned out, there's only one set with the right specs, Pirelli SottoZero, developed for the SV8 and XFR models, there isn't any other choice. If I may give an advice, checking the quality of the fuses in the fuse table located in the boot may be a good idea, they may be burnt or oxydized. If so, they can cause funny moments. The whole fuse table had to be changed in my kitty, I have a pre facelift X250 SV8. Since your beast's a much younger unit, maybe the quality of the fuse table has been upgraded, but the devil never sleeps. Cheers! Peter
Thanks Peter. My subwoofer isn't working and I was going to root around the fuses to check as it's plugged in but not getting power. I haven't had time to spend with the car as we have contractors working on the house installing solar for us. But that's good advice. I might replace all the fuses as I have literally every type of fuse you can think of. If the sub fuse isn't blown, then it's definitely a wiring issue. I have the wiring diagrams, so I can figure out where the wires all go. Might have to remove the seats to get to the loom. Just another project to sink my teeth into :D
Congratulations! I passed very same one today on German motorway, on my way to Poland :) during 1250 km only 2 jags, mine and XFR, in crowd of BMW... Mercs and Audis.... Cheers mate, good luck with your new Cat!
Thanks Artur. That's why I like Jags so much. They are special. People driving those other brands look with longing at my Jags always. Why they don't go out and buy one I don't know, but a Jag stands out in any crowd ;)
I am another Polish with Jaguar Sportbrake 3.0, take care guys ;-)
@@binio28 pozdrawiam!
I am just about to get one too. Another Polish JagLover.
This one is looking very nice.
Thanks. I do love Jags very much.
Congrats on the XFR! I picked up my 2010 Kyanite Blue XFR back in November and I love it.
I got a great deal too because the pop-up gear selector is broken. It still works for putting it in P-R-N-D, it just doesn't pop-up anymore.
Excited to see what you do with yours!
Man that Kyanite Blue is gorgeous!
What we need for our X-250 XF facelift models is a custom headlight company to make aftermarket X-260 L.E.D light's thats compatible for our models
Now that sounds like a good idea. Oddly, the Chinese haven't thought of it yet as they usually come out with all sorts of aftermarket ideas for cars. It would look awesome with LED's. I noticed my car has a setting for the lights to set it for RHD or LHD traffic. Very clever.
Nice Hilton. I have an X250 3litre, Looking forward to getting XFR soon. Would love to hear about its performance from you.
Thanks Sam. I recently did a short stint of 200kph on the highway with it and it was so stable. The 3L is a wonderful car and a solid engine. My old 2008 model was a 3L petrol and I loved it. I had such a special bond with that car and am still sad I ever sold it. I should have kept it and had both it and my XFR :D
@@carfanfan thanks Hilton. Lovely to know that. Have you ever tried XJL 5.0.
I just love that car! Reaching out to you from Tx. (USA) Now let me tell you about my Jaguar experience. I acquired a 2014 FXR, 53000 miles when I got it. In 2018, November to 2019 November; I thought I had my "DREAM CAR." It was exactly like yours...nothing was wrong with it and like I said. Almost to the date, the turbocharger needed to be replaced. So we know as a Jaguar owner, there are two. $3500 a piece and $8500 later I got rid of my dream. Becareful... I love how you are not attached to them. Keep the clips coming, way to go Hilton.
Thanks for watching. This car is fitted with a supercharger which is one single unit on top of the engine. They too give trouble, but only after lots of abuse. Luckily, this one is not making any rumbles as the bearings at the back sit in sealed oil and can seize and the viscous coupler in the front of the snout becomes worn (it's plastic) and has to be replaced. It's not a cheap job to have done, but it's better than replacing the whole s/c. I'm comfortable that I can handle it, but yeah, if it starts becoming too expensive to repair, I'll let it go and get an XJ ;)
Hey Hilton, congratulations I think you made the right choice, while the X260 is nice and modern I always prefer the face lift GEN 1 XF, especially XFR. The color combination is gorgeous, like you I love light colored interior, my XF was black on black and it was so cold and LOL sterile. Such low miles, seems like a good buy, as you know because you do your research there are some common problems like the water pump and the injectors, my water pump was replaced, and my injectors went out at 140,000 miles right after my boyfriend rear ended someone and we got rid of the car, perhaps make sure you do a periodic injector cleaner. My 2010 XF power steering column also made a noise, kind of like a squeak, it was a unique noise and would happen when I moved it or when it auto adjusted when I opened the door, it never failed on me but I did a lot of research on Jaguar forms and I bought the PAS additive, yes it is for the power steering fluid but a lot of guys on the forums swear that it helped the squeak in the column, I never had the chance to put it in and I still have mine I would totally give it to you but shipping from San Diego to South Africa wouldn’t be worth it LOL perhaps I will get an XFR someday, I remember your videos on your B5 Audi A4 which was my first car and I always thought it cool that we had similar taste in cars LOL I will definitely follow your journey congratulations and good luck, I hope you’re staying safe and sane in these crazy times- Nick
Hey Nick. Thanks for your wonderful comments. I had no idea you followed my videos from that way back. I loved that Audi A4, after spending 3 times on it than it was worth, it became a very reliable runner and we just sold it a year ago. Probably the car I ever had the longest. Yeah, you totally must get an XFR before you leave this world. I made the commitment that I would even if I regretted it, but I'd rather regret owning one than regret not ever knowing what it would have been like. You only live once hey :D.
Thanks for the advice on the steering column. I haven't had a chance yet to look into it - just switched the auto function off until I can in case it does decide to cave in. Sorry to hear your black XF was in a fender bender. I'd probably do the same if mine was ever in an accident. They're never the same afterwards. It's kinda like if your boyfriend cheats on you and you still keep him around - never the same LoL
I'm sure you'll get an XFR one day soon. I could have gone for an XKR or one of the sportier 2 door Jags, but one expects that to have a performance engine. The XFR surprises many when they hear it rumble by. And that's what I love about it. It's easy to live with and it still turns heads. Thanks for watching and stay safe my friend ;)
Congratulations with this beautiful Jaguar. Looking forward to your next videos. Greetings from Holland Amsterdam
hey there - thanks for watching ;)
Congratulations and what a fantastic result! I'm slightly biased given I too have a face
lifted white XF albeit not a XFR. It would be great if you could keep the wheels because they truly distinguish this car from other XF fare not of course forgetting the quad exhaust and front bumper. First thing has to be a thorough service as I'm sure the car will thank you in return. Really going to watch your progress with great interest.
Thanks pal. I agree, I want to keep these wheels. I'm going to have them repaired and painted gloss black. We'll see if they can indeed be repaired first as one is badly buckled and bent so I'm not sure. The car actually drives beautifully still for such horribly bent wheels so I can only imagine how it will drive with straight wheels and new rear tires.
That’s a lovely looking XFR you’ve picked up😎
Glad the trip wasn’t a waste of time, I bet you felt abit pissed off when you were driving away with your offer declined! Then you got the call!
Do you think the wheels, squeaks are related, as it was driven down bumpy farm roads, perhaps it’s made parts of the trim come loose and just needs adjusting?
Also worth checking ASAP is the cabin filter, I’m willing to bet that since it was owned by an older couple it may not have had the filter changed, they often get over looked, also if it’s in a farm environment it maybe pretty yucky! Not sure about there but in the U.K. a mechanic won’t touch the cabin filter on a normal service, it’s only if you pay top dollar for a comprehensive service, that it would actually get changed.
Regarding the exhaust that some have mentioned, for me that sounds perfect, just enough noise, while not being too loud to annoy neighbours, and not a horrible drone on the motorway! I’d leave it personally! But it’s your car at the end of the day.
Look forward to following your journey on the car 👍🏻
Thanks Jonathan. The seat squeak was actually from the seat being too far forward and the seat belt mechanism rubbing against the center console. The B&W speaker grill hasn't rattled since I left the seller :D. The door rattle is a definite issue and I'll attack it on a video hopefully soon because it's annoying. I think the door pad was off previously and they didn't clip the cable that runs from the inner door to the outer door handle as it has a little clip and they often don't clip it back. I think the rim damage was definitely caused by farm driving. I'm currently trying to figure out how to get them repaired, so it will mean jackstands for 2 weeks while they get repaired and painted gloss black. The quote to repair all 4 wheels is less than the cost of 1 wheel alone, so I'm happy with that result as long as the repairs are 100% good otherwise I must try and source other wheels which will be hard since not many XFR's have ended up in salvage yards.
As for the exhaust, you are right, it is pretty loud now - we live in an estate and have rules, so it could become an issue to my neighbors if I have a loud exhaust. Especially coming home late at night and waking them up - wouldn't be nice.
When I take the car for a roadworthiness check, they will tell me if there is anything else wrong. It doesn't feel like it because it drives pretty solid with now suspension noises even after those badly buckled wheels have given it a thorough workout. I checked all the linkages and the boots are all fine too. Steering is solid and pin point accurate. It actually had a cabin filter replaced in January this year when they took it in for it's first service in over 3 years. They also did the air filters and oil and brake fluid, but skipped spark plugs and s/c belt. Spark plugs and s/c belt are the most expensive part of the service. It's okay though, I'll do it on it's next service as I don't do much mileage myself - this will always be a low mileage car ;)
JagFan Hilton sounds like you’ve got it all covered then, and sounds like you got an absolute bargain, the faults seem very minor and easily fixed, so I think it’s money well spent on your part. You will have sink some cash into it but it’s definitely worth it, given the condition inside and out, and low mileage.
I’ve never had wheels damaged in such a way, so I don’t know if there repairable, hopefully they are, because for me, it’s the kind of car where you need the stock wheels, and having that “supercharged” lettering on them means they have to stay really! in my opinion, gloss black could look very nice against the white bodywork. I quite like gunmetal grey rims on a white car too. Good thing with dark wheels, it hides the brake dust 😁
Keep us updated with the jag, and enjoy 👍🏻
I'm so envious.............but I'm glad you found one. It looks amazing too. I'm looking forward to your videos bringing her back to showroom.
Good luck.
You and me both! ;)
JagFan Hilton is it done yet?
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Wow, can’t believe you went back and got yourself another x250. Got the same rattle on drivers door especially when the bass gets stronger, my headliner has also started to sag due to the hot weather, might use this opportunity to add more sound deadening on the roof too. I’m wondering how can I make my XF more comfortable and quieter
Surprising. The XF is a pretty quiet car. This XFR is very quiet on the highway. I can't hear the engine, unless I floor it, then it unleashes it's inner beast, but mostly, it's very quiet. Watch this space because I'll be addressing the rattle in the door in a few weeks time once I have the car registration sorted.
Just bought a black xfr with cream interior last week. 77k miles
Cream interior? Well done! Very rare beauty that!
what country are you in?
@@dagnut South Africa
Well done, if you have bought a Jaguar Approved like me you will get the same issues you are facing with a Jaguar you bought from an old lady.
Well done
Thanks Jose. Don't let old lady fool you. Old ladies don't look after their cars and this old lady was quite a difficult one to deal with. I almost walked away from the deal when she caved in and let me have it at my offer. We were already driving away when we got a call to say she accepts the offer 😜
Hey Hilton, really enjoying your channel 😊 . I’ve had 2 jaguars XF’s now - x250 and now 260. Both amazing.
Glad to hear Rob. Both very good cars!
Congratulations Hilton on your new purchase welcome back to the X250 club always remember you messaging me keep your X250 as long as you can. Are you going to put some side mouldings as you did before?
LoL - thanks Malcolm. I might do the side moldings but this time, the ones that look like the old Jag's. They are a little thinner with pointy edges, almost like a sword. I saw a white 2010 XF on eBay with those moldings and boy did it look good. So yeah, once I have all the main stuff out the way that must get done, I will probably look at that. People like slamming their doors against one's car in this place where we live now, so it will probably be a necessity.
I have a 2011 xfr supercharged black on black..In my opinion the new style front lights makes it look like every other kia,hyndai ,Toyota Japanese car,,the old style stands out from the crowd.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder so I can't argue with you 😉😊 Personally, I think both are beautiful in their own respective ways. I'm a big fan of the 1st Gen XF.
I like the 260 for interior materials. Looks are big and square. Not as sharp as the 250... but still nice. The xe is close in style and stance as 250. I too would get forged wheels from aftermarket. This vibrating noise maybe a universal joint .
I have the 2011 xf 5.0 na. I removed the bottom of the air boxes for more induction noise. But the intake is too sensitive and must stay the same. Only hi flow filters is what's needed.
I had an XFR a few years back - Kyanite Blue with charcoal interior👌
I love Kyanite Blue. What year model do you have?
@@carfanfan it was a 2011 car.
Replaced it with an XJ Supersport in 2015, & then replaced that with an XJR575 last year.
Love the car Hilton, it looks great and the mileage is incredible. I know that you are going to get that car back to a 100%. Great buy.
Thanks Roger. I'm trying to get wheels and tires sorted right now. By next week the wheels will be ready. Gloss black and not buckled 😜
Hi Hilton, I have watched a few of your vids(of your previous XFR) since I started looking for a XFR. I very very nearly purchased this exact same car, but buckled out as I could not get past the services it skipped and the guys then did not really come to the party price wise enough to justify the risk (according to me).
Loved the cream interior and so unique, made the luxury side stand out more.
There is a XFR in the Cape(I am from CT) I looked at that had a timing chain issue at 62 000km's and ended up in a repair bill in excess of R100k. Please read up on the timing chain / tensioners on the earlier models in conjunction with the missed services might be something you would want to look at doing asap before it goes the same route.
I ended up purchasing a lovely all black on black XFR-S that I am really happy with. We should do a jin yang video someday of the white XFR and black XFR-S.
Looking forward to your repair vids as some items I will also end up needing to do. Strongs
Hey Paul. Pity you don't live here so we could hook up for a tandem drive. I was also concerned about the services but after realizing it stood for so long and just had it's oil change service in February I knew it would be okay. I drove all the way to Ermelo to test drive the car and luckily I did because I wouldn't have known about the buckled rims. They were really bad. I saw the car advertised by Inspectacar and them wanting R399,000 for it. I wasn't prepared to pay that for the car. I was then fortunate to find an obscure ad on the web by the owner themselves. I called and offered them R330,000 and they said yes. After seeing the wheels I offered R300k for it cash and the old lady declined and said she'd rather give the car to her son to drive on the farm. I said ok but just know that it's depreciating every day and insurance and maintenance will continue to cost you. We drove off to the nearest coffee shop for breakfast and I genuinely thought I was going home without it when they called to say they accept my offer. I transferred the money there and then and went to fetch it after our breakfast at Mugg n Bean. Then we drove it all the way home 265kms and even with bent rims this car did not skip a beat. The mileage is genuine and I had it all checked out at Jaguar Centurion where it just had the brake job. That was R25, 200 after I asked for some discount from the Service Manager. The original quote was R30k. So at least I saved R4,800 which more than covered the gearbox Service 😉😂.
@@carfanfan Lucky you could deal direct, that's awesome and congrats! Strong price for the car as it gives you the ability to get everything sorted out and still be under market related price but with low mileage and that very nice interior.
I will send you mail on your profile email, have a few ideas I want to share.
@@bullet24za Thanks Paul. Sure, send me an email. I'd be interested in what your plans are for your gorgeous Yag :D
Lovely find there Hilton. Great colour too. Looking forward to your future videos. I now have a 3 ltr d XF RSport Sportbrake. Be interested to know your solution for sticky dash buttons, as mine has same. I went for mud flaps, defo saves paintwork. 👍🍻
Thanks Graham. Some guys are saying make-up remover helps, others have commented here that baby wipes are good. I'm going to try baby wipes and will report back in a future video ;)
@@carfanfan good suggestion, I'd be careful as some of these chemicals can make it worse. I'll try baby wipes. 👍
Looking forward to your future videos on this car. If you are going to change grill, mirrors and spoiler to black then I would opt for a nice set of gloss black wheels and also give it red brake callipers if they are not already on the car.
Thanks David - funny you say that as I just said this morning to the rim repair place that I want the rims repaired and painted gloss black at the same time. The calipers are red already, so they will stand out really nice. Next year, I'm going to have to replace all 4 discs and brake pads. They've done their job ;)
Awesome car mate well happy for you :-) what a beast!! Looking forward to see you restore her back to how it should be.
Thanks man. I think the previous owner will turn in his grave when he sees it once I've made her pretty again.
Nice content. So many youtubers seem to shy away from speaking honestly about their buying experiences in terms of honest views on the car ownership experience. Keep bringing us honest content 👌
Thanks Fazil 🤗
Hi Hilton,so you got your facelift at last looks great and best colour can't wait for your future videos 👍
Thanks 👍
100mph all the way home? You nutter! 🤣👍
Seriously though, it looks a lovely car. We had that exact same interior in our 5.0 NA, it’s nice and airy, and looked after properly is quite hardwearing. Hope she gives you plenty of fun miles. You just need the Spires back boxes for the perfect sound 😍
Wish I could afford the spires exhaust. 😂
Amazingly well maintained XFR! Also it looks stunning in that white and hot with the black diffuser at the back. Only minus those alloys...you know. 20s or 19s black would be the sweet spot. I hope you made a proper full service every part of it for the peace of mind. Engine, transmission, brakes you know ;)
Yep, if you watch my videos after this one, you will see I've done pretty much everything. Next up in April is the XFR's BIG service.
Hey Hilton, first of all thanks for the new video! Your XFR is so handsome, very nice car man.
Thanks. It's nice to have a cat that actually growls now :D
@@carfanfan Yeah man that's right 😂
My TPMS in the tires says I need to have serviced on the dashboard, I heard they last 5 to 6 years 😐 and those buttons are Sticky just like like the Ferrari’s get, I haven’t looked into what works best for resolving that problem, congratulations on the XFR there holding there Value pretty good here in Los Angeles there going for 20K to 25K with low miles for that model. Ps K&N filters are a must
Thanks Mak. I'm having my wheels redone so I guess I'll be struggling with the TPMS again when I get them back.
Congratulations 🎊
I’ve just purchased one of these myself today as well! I have the pre facelift 2010 model I recommend using makeup remover wipes they took all the nasty stuff off the buttons in my friends XJ. Hopefully that helps can’t wait to see what you do with the car!
Thanks Austin and congrats on YOUR purchase. I know you will be happy wit it just as I am ;)
Also, thanks for the tip on the make-up wipes. Some people have said Baby wipes, but I'll get both and see which has better results ;)
I’d be inclined to try baby wipes first, as they don’t contain harsh chemicals and alcohol, if there’s lettering or pictures on the buttons, the makeup remover could fetch it off. Baby wipes certainly wouldn’t do it
Hilton. It’s nice to see You again.
Perfect interior same as mine, I like it.
Beautiful car.
Thanks mate. I've done a whole lot more to this car and it is looking awesome. Still a way to go though ;)
Beautiful car actually love my xf!!!! Good video as well glad to see u back Hilton!!!!
Thanks my friend.
Fantastic Buy...be it with some issues which for a 9yr vehicle is not too bad. How about an exhaust upgrade?
Oh yes! Now you're talking. There are a few places that do exhaust upgrades for Jags and I was thinking about that last night. 😉
Got my exhaust upgrade with X-pipe Flowmaster outlaw mufflers sounds badass it makes children and animals 🏃♂️
Great car! I'd recommend going with the spires tuning cat back exhaust, I had one installed on my 2014 XFR and it sounds awesome. www.spires-st.com/product/xf-5-0-xfr-stage-2-exhaust/
I have the 2.2d version, I do monster miles. My wife has the same 5.0 engine in her Range Rover, awesome engine. Happy to help you source a set of wheels from the UK if you want.
Thanks for the offer Russell, but I'm going to try have the repaired ;)
Love the xfr,thinking of a xkr or xfr next , how is the fuel economy as it is not cheap in the uk .
Love your xfr
Thanks Terry - if you're worried about fuel economy, this car is not for you. I don't drive to work, so I was okay with the fuel. It gets around 500km to a tank which isn't much. My old 3L V6 used to get around 640km per tank. My 2016 model which I just sold was getting 740km' to a tank and that was a 2L petrol. You'd be better off with a diesel if fuel is costly. It's going the same way here. Very expensive. It is currently at 12.5l/100km but since I'm now doing mostly urban driving, it is climbing steadily ;D
Well done Hilton love the white.
Thanks Andrew - white was my first choice, so in a way, losing that Silver one was a blessing now that I look back. I was gutted when I lost it, but now I'm happier.
Also Mine Also Has Those Same Annoying Sticky Buttons! Please Tell Me Also ASAP When You Find Out How To Fix Them!!
I'm afraid there is no fix. You get replacement buttons on AliExpress, but they stick over the existing ones and don't light up at night - so there's no point. The best is to use a damp cloth and rub rub rub until the sticky gel coat is completely gone. Be careful not to rub the black off the buttons otherwise you can't see what they are for ;)
Excellent Purchase.
look forward to seeing all your improvements, Just got a new XE here in the UK.
Congrats on your purchase Ray. Here's wishing you many happy miles in it.
Thank you Hilton. You help to make owning an XF exciting. And you give us confidence that we can fix the little things that go wrong. I appreciate your detail and even repetition. However, sometimes you use a word that must be uniquely South African. A translation would be valued!
Thanks David - what would that word be?
@@carfanfan it sounds like you said the car is a bit of a "hootique"
@@davidnichols7420 LoL - no, I said it's a hooptie. That basically means it needs some work.
I’d love to see more videos on the performance and hear your thoughts on the power delivery. I’m looking for an XFR but really couldn’t care less about the gadgets like adaptive cruise control and all that. For me it’s the cheapest way to get that beautiful engine (replacing x308 xjr). Good luck with the project!
Congratulations on the new XFR! Looks stunning! Have a lot of fun and many miles with it!
Would be great if you make videos about the repairs, would enjoy those and learn from them. I also have an XF and as well with the sticky buttons problem - unfortunately so far have not found anything that can remove this fully. There are some cleaning wipes that take make the buttons less sticky for a while, but after time I have the problem again, so no real solution yet.
Cheers! :)
I've heard neutrogena make-up wipes get rid of the sticky gel. So will do a video on that and post my win / fail on it ;D
@@carfanfan Perfect, thank you for the tip! Will also try to find them and if I do, then will write again about the result :)
do yourself a huge favor and shop for a set of 19'' wheels that will fit over the braking system to replace the 20'' package. I've had essentially the same car for 3.5 yrs and my biggest regret has been the wheel package. It's no fun to worry about potholes so much. Likely a 255/40/19 would be best tire for front and a 295/35/19 in back. or similar. You're looking for approx. 27'' overall tire diameter. Get a wheel/tire shop to do the fitment with correct backspacing and such. DO NOT spend a bunch of time and effort with factory wheels. When you get new wheel and tire package get a new set of TPMS sensors and have installed. Your's are at end of their battery life. you can get these on ebay for less than $150 for the set. Your 18'' wheel idea will not work.
You are right. The 18's didn't fit the car's brakes. In fact, they looked stupid on the car. I'm having the wheels refurbished - if that's possible. However, if I can't save them then I'll look into your advice here. Thanks for sharing ;)
@@carfanfan yeah, just picked up one of my wheels for bend repair.. I've chased bad money with worse for 3 years. only have driven 12,000 miles and have had probably 5 bend repairs and 2 weld repairs. (i really try to miss potholes, but the wheels are soft..) The car has been great, it's just the wheels that have been tough to live with. I feel like a 45 series sidewall is optimal for sportiness without such risk of bends, maybe a 40 series, but big wheels only allow for rubber band tires.
I was wondering what happened. I was convinced you had the X260 and all of a sudden I see this beauty. And you have that 1200 watt Bowers and Wilkins system. Kudos to you sir.
Been considering selling my 5.0 XF and buying an XFR the prices are really good right now
Best time ever. Soon, prices will start going up. Guys are realizing there won't be another one ever. Buy now or regret it my friend 😉
I wanna buy this model only. It looks magical. New one is mainstream.
It's that coupe Aston Martin like styling that is so timeless and still turns heads 😊
Hello from Japan! Good luck on the new XF!
Hey thanks man. All the way from Japan. Greetings to you!
woow and you have adaptive cruise control , good buy man!
Congratulations, and good luck 😬😉
She’s so stunning 😍
Very similar to the xf premium
Thanks Yamili. It's the most premium one can get 😜
JagFan Hilton id say a 5.0 supercharged V8 was pretty darn premium, even if the seats were cloth!😜👍🏻
Nicely done, welcome to the R family. I would do an immediate diff and supercharger oil change. But great car...I own a 2007 X350 XJR
Thanks man. I've just received a brake warning light, so I must take care of all 4 corners first. Having the tranny oil changed tomorrow and then the brakes next month. Once that's done, s/c and diff oil is definitely on my list. The diff oil was the first thing I changed on my old 2008/2009 XF and luckily it never suffered from diff whine.
Hi got a 3 litre s 2010 20 inch wheels they crack so easily had 5 refurbished but still love it
Yeah, these big wheels are very soft James. My 19" wheels on my previous X260 were extremely soft as well.
You can have the wheels “reshaped” they basically put the wheel on an hydraulic press that spins the wheel slowly and puts it back perfectly
Well maybe these guys have that machine because my wheels are perfect. The ride is so smooth. The day I dropped the wheels of they received a £300k machine to assist with the load of work they getting.
Great car. It’s beautiful. I have a 3litre diesel S premium luxury which I love very much. I look forward to future videos
Thanks Tunde, that 3litre diesel is quite a beast!
Hey, Hilts I have a 2013 Jaguar XF supercharged. Wanted to know if I can go on this journey with you on your new purchase. I also need to do a few things to this one. I need some help on what needs priority so I will follow as you go along with yours.
Hey there. Congrats on your purchase. You will love the car even when you hate it. They aren't perfect bought 2nd hand, but with a little ingenuity, one can get it back to snuff fairly soon ;)
Thanks for the reply and motivation.
Yes that cream interior is difficult to find... I've been looking for one... But I'm looking for the one with the big headlights... But your one looks sweet 👌
Thanks Veron
Great job, enjoy the new car ! 😊👍
Thanks 🍯 😊
Hey Hilton, Beautiful car. I love it.
Thanks Deborah. So far, it's still proving to be a trooper of a car. Driving is effortless and the handling is sublime. The way the suspension soaks up the bumps is way better than my X260 XF and that only had 19" wheels. This has 20" wheels and still does a better job, even if all 4 wheels are bent.
@@carfanfan After you fix those items, you'll be fine. Looking real cool, like with the Silver one. Love this white. Oh and you always call me Debs. Thanks for another beautiful car.
@@mygodisable2 LoL - hey Debs. My sister's name is Debbie, so that's why I usually call you Debs. Sort of kindred connection ;D
@@carfanfan Thanks Hilton
@@carfanfan I feel that after you fix all of the items, you'll have a much better car and much better deal than what you had with the previous Jags. Also would be nice if you can get an extended warranty and if you can find someone that specializes in repairing Jaguars, you will probably pay less than getting it fixed from the dealership.
Im putting together the 2008 2.7diesel also been parked since 2018 but love these cars
Nice car! I live in NZ and I too have been looking for one with a light coloured interior.,,,,Very hard to find.
You are right. I checked with my dealer and they said XFR came standard with black and carbon fiber here in SA - anything else was an option. Lucky for me this guy opted for beige and wood. I think carbon fiber interiors will age rather quickly.
Nice car. Well done Hilton