Perth’s pre owned luxury car market has a sneaky little secret that only reveals itself to buyers after they’ve done a double take at a particularly desirable model. Amidst the throngs of folks clamouring after German brands, the Jaguar XF quietly goes about delivering comparable spec, a more distinctive driving experience and a significantly lower price tag all because Jag’s depreciation is kinder to buyers than its rivals. If you know what to look for and what to steer clear of the XF’s one of the most compelling pre owned executive cars on the market in Western Australia right now.
Why The XF Remains A Contender?
The XF’s got a certain reputation among exec sedan buyers that doesn’t date quite like infotainment systems do: it’s the rear wheel drive dynamics, first class cabin quality and ride that just can’t be beat by its German counterparts at the same price point. Most of the comparison set out there is front wheel drive, but the XF’s rear wheel setup gives it a balance and feel that drivers notice right off the bat especially out on those longer, more varied roads that Perth drivers take for granted. Inside, the XF’s cabin feels like a top notch affair, even across both main generations the leather quality, switchgear and overall sense of solidity really holds up against the competition, even when the technology starts to get a bit old. The depreciation curve that makes buying new an XF a no go, actually makes buying used a real bargain.
Two Generations: Which One Is Right For You?
The XF’s been built on two distinctly different platforms over the years, and the difference between them is big enough to really influence which generation will suit your needs. Before committing to a purchase, checking the vehicle’s compliance details through Transport WA is a useful step to confirm registration history and roadworthy status. The X250 built from 2008 to 2015 was all steel and came with those very tasty supercharged V6 and V8 petrol engines, as well as diesel options. It’s the bigger, more characterful of the two and if you can find one with a V8, you’re likely to be in for a real treat. But, parts’ knowledge and specialist familiarity with the X250 are really well established among the local European repair shops. The X260 built from 2015 to 2020 went with a lighter, aluminium intensive architecture and it’s a quieter, more refined ride, with all the latest Jaguar infotainment goodies. Weight reduction gave it a nice boost in efficiency and handling, but repairing it might be a bit trickier for some of the smaller panel shops in Perth. For city suburban commuter types in Perth, the diesel variants of both generations make a lot of sense especially when it comes to saving on fuel costs over the long haul.
Points To Check In Any Used XF
No purchase of Jaguar XF Perth should be made without the vehicle having undergone a comprehensive inspection. These are specific ownership points in the XF that need to be considered:
- All electronic systems should be functioning perfectly – the infotainment system should be responsive, the climate control zoning, the sunroof, and the parking sensors should be in perfect working condition since their malfunction is very costly to fix.
- Full vehicle history and service history should be requested, especially whether the cam belt/chain service has been undertaken properly; failure to undertake this on belt-driven models leads to very costly mechanical problems.
- Careful attention should be paid to the ride of the vehicle for air suspension problems – if there is any discrepancy in the ride height, the sound of a compressor, or a settling sound, these are problems which will be very costly to fix.
- An independent pre-purchase inspection should be carried out at a specialist before proceeding to buy the vehicle, as the cost of the inspection will be lower than the cost of any unforeseen repairs after the purchase.
The infotainment system in the older X250 version of the XF needs specific attention. Parts for the early infotainment system by Jaguar are no longer easy to find; a malfunctioning infotainment system affects the usability of the vehicle in ways that are not always reflected in the asking price.
Ownership Costs In Western Australia
The supply of specialists in Perth is limited compared to the number in Sydney and Melbourne. This should affect the choice of where the jaguar XF Perth is to be purchased. Ownership becomes simpler if purchased from a specialist and not a generalist then looking for an understanding workshop. Labour costs for European specialists in WA are not cheap. It would be prudent to factor the cost of servicing into the total cost of ownership rather than just the buying price.
