Ask Honest John

Honest John Ask Honest John » XF actor
What is life like with your car? Let us know and win £500 in John Lewis vouchers | No thanks

XF actor

I'm considering buying a 2008 Jaguar XF with 2.7-litre diesel engine. Mileage is 60,000 and I would like an opinion if this high mileage might give problems over the next say 30,000 miles. It has been serviced by Jaguar.

Asked on 15 May 2010 by P.D., via e-mail

Answered by Honest John
That's interesting. How much? It's probably the cheapest XF diesel there has ever been. The engine earned its stripes in the S-Type, XJ, Peugeot 407 coupe, Citroen C6 and Land Rover Discovery III. Can have turbo trouble (the turbos get very hot). Will need timing belts soon, so worth costing that. But not a generally troublesome engine.

Our honest used car pricing is a little bit different to all the others. You can get to our values through make or model - you don’t have to follow a prescribed route. Plus, it’s live, which means we can react to changes in the market quicker than any printed price guide.

Honest Used Car Prices

From which small car to buy at which price point to the best UK-built cars, our Top 10s have the lot. Click now for your shortlist.

Unsure of what to buy? Our Top 10s are here to help you....
Dear Honest John,

Please help me choose my next car. I would like it to have:
    Select a few terms below
Similar questions
My 206,000 mile BMW 530d needs to be replaced. How recent a 3 series can I buy while avoiding recent electronic bling like stop start and run flat tyres?
Looking to pick up a comfy, safe executive car for my small family - used mainly for a 20 mile commute and occasional big motorway trips. Would like good reliability, decent running costs and some toys...
I retired a few years ago. My working life has recently changed and in future I will average less than 10k miles p.a. mainly local trips but occasional 200/300 miles each way trips. My "S" Jaguar is showing...
Related models
More engaging to drive than German rivals. Characterful. Diesel is very strong. Excellent overall refinement.
Immensely competent in all environments from serious off roading and towing to motorways and country lanes. Handsome looks. Roomy, classy full seven-seater
2.7 V6 diesel auto extraordinarily quiet at high speed. All models have very low wind and tyre noise.