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Buying Advice - 2014 XFR

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I'm currently looking at a 2014 XFR with 58k miles on the clock and 8 services with Jaguar with the last being done in June 2020 at 48,000 miles. I've yet to see the full service history details but I'll be purchasing through an independent car dealership so its not approved used.

I love the car and absolutely want one but its a big purchase and I'm slightly nervous about it completely dying on me within a year...

Does anyone know if this model suffers from the same coolant pipes and timing chain tensioner issues as earlier models?

With a car of this age and mileage are there any parts you would absolutely want to see as having been replaced in the service history / any preventative maintenance or replacement parts in the near future?

Is there anything else I need to be mindful of?

The dealer offers a 2 year warranty through - should I reasonably expect any potential majors such as the timing chain issue to be covered by this warranty?

Appreciate I'm essentially asking you all to tell me the future, but any guidance would be great!!

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OzXFR
The timing chains/tensioners/guides were updated/revised/improved in 2013/2014 so the one you are looking at should be OK in that regard.
The coolant pipes however were not updated/revised/improved on the AJ133 until 2016 so at 58k miles they may be getting close to the usual cracking/splitting/failing problems. If you are lucky they may have already been replaced but if not you should double check that the warranty offered by the dealer covers them as it's an expensive job. Not the parts themselves but the labour as the SC must come off to get at them.
Other potential problems include the coolant pump, the thermostat, the HP fuel pumps, the SC torsion isolator and the SC belt tensioner.
It helps with this engine to change the oil and filter twice as often as scheduled.
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I assume you mean the last service was June 2021, have a look at MOT history as well and check that all door locks work.
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MyIRRCat
Hi and welcome to the forum. I posted this on another thread for another XFR potential owner. I hope this helps.

I have been an XFR owner for nearly 10 years!! I absolutely love them, hence I am still driving one after so long. First one was a pre-facelift Ultimate Black and I owned it for 2 1/2 years. I traded it against a brand new MY15 XFR. It has a Spires exhaust from new, fitted by Stratstone. I chose the optional Dark Dracos wheels, which matches the black pack (standard Nevis are bright silver). They are staggered 8.5J and 9.5J on the back.

As mentioned, service history is essential and don't believe the 15,000 interval. Ideally oil changes should be done every 7-8,000 miles. Listen to the engine for adverse noises. It is not a quiet engine, but supercharger snout bearing, timing chain rattle and even excessive tappet noise could spell a very expensivefix. At the back, look for differential noise or clunk's. XFR has an electronic LSD and they are known to fail.

Pre-facelift and early face-lift had a 6 speed autobox. Very good, but 6th isn't tall enough, so over 2,100 rpm at motorway speeds. Meant that cruising mpg around 28mpg. Later models had 8 speed boxes, so I can get up to 38 mpg at high speed cruising. Box shifts quicker as well.

Let me know if you need any more information. Here is my beast (MY15 with Speedpack, blackpack and Dark Dracos).


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Listen for a distinct rattle from the engine which is the super charger coupler, if it's got Dunlops on get rid of them, get the vin and you can check the OSH.

Oh and post some photos when you get it.
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dhallworth
You can buy a car from anywhere and as long as it's less then 10 years old and done less then 100k miles, you can get a Jaguar Extended Warranty on it.

Jaguar Owners Support | Owners | Jaguar | Personalise Your Car

As part of the ownership support we will help you during the process of personalising your Jaguar with accessories, knowing your covered for an accident.
www.jaguar.com www.jaguar.com

You will need to take it to your local dealership who will do an inspection on the car, any issues that are found will need to be addressed and then the car can be covered by Jaguar warranty. If you do this promptly after getting from a used car dealer, if the inspection at the dealer turns up anything horrific you can reject it and get your money back. If it gives the car the all clear you've got the piece of mind of the Jaguar warranty. 12 months warranty will be just over a grand but can pay for itself in one claim quite easily if something big breaks.

The Jaguar warranty can be administered by any VAT registered garage so you don't have to use a main dealer either, you can find a good, reputable specialist to do the work for you.

Personally, I'd try and haggle the price down a bit and go down this route rather then the generic 2 year warranty from any used car dealer. I've got the approved used warranty on mine and will be renewing it for as long as I can as things that would make you worry (timing chains, rear diff, gearbox, supercharger, etc.) are all covered. I've had 2 wheel bearings, Supercharger snout, and a rear diff on mine since I've had it.

David.
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Just go for it mate, we haven't got much time to enjoy these sorts of cars thanks to greta and her army of eco-clowns.
I've just bought my 1st xfr a month ago, it's a 14 plate with 53k which has been over-serviced @ jaguar and has a 12 month jag warranty on it.
I drove it 320miles back from Scotland and it was fantastic.
I am still totally blown away by how good it is.
It feels like a well built car so with regular maintenance and some mechanical sympathy you should be fine.
Get some decent wheel nuts for it and swap out the standard jag ones as they are shite apparently,I have a set of gorilla nuts on the way from the USA 🇺🇸.
It's an awesome car buddy so go and enjoy one now before it's too late.
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dhallworth said:
You can buy a car from anywhere and as long as it's less then 10 years old and done less then 100k miles, you can get a Jaguar Extended Warranty on it.

Jaguar Owners Support | Owners | Jaguar | Personalise Your Car

As part of the ownership support we will help you during the process of personalising your Jaguar with accessories, knowing your covered for an accident.
www.jaguar.com www.jaguar.com

You will need to take it to your local dealership who will do an inspection on the car, any issues that are found will need to be addressed and then the car can be covered by Jaguar warranty. If you do this promptly after getting from a used car dealer, if the inspection at the dealer turns up anything horrific you can reject it and get your money back. If it gives the car the all clear you've got the piece of mind of the Jaguar warranty. 12 months warranty will be just over a grand but can pay for itself in one claim quite easily if something big breaks.

The Jaguar warranty can be administered by any VAT registered garage so you don't have to use a main dealer either, you can find a good, reputable specialist to do the work for you.

Personally, I'd try and haggle the price down a bit and go down this route rather then the generic 2 year warranty from any used car dealer. I've got the approved used warranty on mine and will be renewing it for as long as I can as things that would make you worry (timing chains, rear diff, gearbox, supercharger, etc.) are all covered. I've had 2 wheel bearings, Supercharger snout, and a rear diff on mine since I've had it.

David.
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Would jag have to diagnose the fault before they allowed a different garage to do the work under the jag warranty? Or could the specialist diagnose and repair once they get confirmation from jag warranty?
Who pays? Do we pay then claim money back?
Be interesting to know as I have a range rover specialist 1 mile from my house who I intend to use for maintenance on my xfr so if they are allowed to do warranty work then should mine need it I will get them to do it.
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The two year warranty - study it carefully to make sure what it covers and any conditions attached, some can be very limited.
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Swindon Andy
Ask your intended garage. My local indie submits diagnosis to Jaguar who then authorise warranty repairs. I don't know if indies have to be affiliated it any way for this arrangement.
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dhallworth
My specialist is the same. I drop the car off to him along with the warranty booklet.

He diagnoses the fault, submits the warranty claim, gets approval, carries out the repairs and gets paid from Jaguar. I don’t have to shell out a penny.

However, not all garages have that process in place. I think with some of them you have to pay the garage and have it reimbursed.

David.
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AlexMetah
Look for any documented problems with coolant pipes and timing chain tensioners in the specific model and year of the XFR you're interested in. Check the service history for parts that have been replaced, especially given the age and mileage of the car. In addition to the specific problems you mentioned, it's always a good idea to have a thorough inspection by a trusted mechanic before you buy. They can identify any potential issues and give you peace of mind. Carefully review the dealer's warranty terms and conditions. Consider car towing from state to state so you don't have to transport the car yourself. Remember, while we can't predict the future, a thorough, professional inspection can help minimize potential risks.
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cutlea01
Huh??? You're giving advice to the OP who posted he was looking to buy a car over a year ago, and hasn't posted since.
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