Used 2012 Jaguar XF Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2012 XF, so we've included reviews for other years of the XF since its last redesign.
My first but not my last Jag
georgemilliken, 09/19/2014
2011 Jaguar XF Premium 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 6A)
37 of 40 people found this review helpful
I have had Mercedes, BMW, Lexus, Infiniti and Saab cars over the years owning multiple models in the Mercedes, BMW and Lexus car lines. I never thought I would buy a Jaguar. I had seen some new ads and the cars looked great, but I had heard such bad things about the reliability issues. I try to buy a late model used car because I think it makes good financial sense. I will buy new if I can't find a used car with all of the options I want. While looking at Mercedes I stumbled upon a 2011 XF. Decided to drive it and that was all I needed. Still under factory warranty and has three certified years after that. Love this car, love driving again.
Jaguar XF 2011
Greg, 11/18/2018
2011 Jaguar XF Premium 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 6A)
29 of 32 people found this review helpful
Parts are really hard to get from the after market. I own two BMW also the parts are easy to find. Other than that I really love this car. It handles great has all the power you could use in a real world environment. Well made a lot better than older versions. Eats brakes Quickly but that’s not a real problem if you can service your own car. In 37000 miles I’ve had three problems a plastic cooling tube that almost fried the engine. Wasn’t that costly to fix myself. A battery and alternator. Which I would say is nothing but basic things you will encounter with any vehicle.
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I wish I could love this car more but....
Ren, 08/18/2016
updated 03/27/2017
2012 Jaguar XF Portfolio 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 6A)
21 of 23 people found this review helpful
A few months after purchasing the vehicle used with 45k miles a coolant leak developed. Lucky me because this happened at 49k miles and it has a 4 year/50k mile warranty. The dealership stood by Jaguar's warranty and helped me. It took 3 trips to the dealer to get it fixed. They ended up replacing the coolant reservoir the first time, the Y pipe the second time, and the 3rd try was the charm having replaced a hose that was leaking. Although frustrating to have those issues and keep having to go back to the dealer, the actual dealership was great to work with and ended up getting it resolved, they gave me a loaner car 2 of the 3 times. That is the type of issue that can happen to any car so I'm not knocking the vehicle TOO much there. The exclusivity, looks, style, used value, etc. on this car are pretty unbeatable. I specifically only looked for 2012's because in 2012 was the first year of the model refresh giving it the unbelievably seductive headlights and tail lights and more refreshes, but 2012 is also the LAST year of the standard 5.0 L V8 motor. Car is great to drive, great to be seen in, comfortable seats, great sound system on the portfolio trim. The brisk, effortless acceleration from the v8 delivers lots of laughs and is high on the giggle meter. Preventative Maintenance costs aren't TOO bad as long as you avoid the dealer for that, I got a full synthetic oil change, fluids topped off, fuel injectors cleaned, 4 wheel-alignment, flat tire repair, different tire installed, and 2 air filters replaced all for $245. 1 problem is the interior build quality has developed a squeak/rattle. I call it an "expansion and contraction" rattle because it only rattles/squeaks in hot temperatures or when the car has been in the sun all day..it doesn't rattle at all during the winter or cold mornings. Would I buy a 2012 XF again? Ehh..now that they are out of warranty I'd probably opt for an in-warranty supercharged V6 XF of a later year. Anything major breaking on this Jag out of warranty will be back breaking. Oh one last thing: I don't know if I am idiot...or if this was completely skipped in the building of my spec, but my car does not have child safety anchors. The indicators on the leather seats, that tell you where they should be...point to an area behind the seat that does not have a safety anchor...scratching my head on this one.
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1ST new Jaguar
Jerry RIchard, 06/11/2020
2011 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I had heard reviews that Jaguar was terrible at maintenance and actually bought a used one which created all kinds of issues however I liked the new design so I bought a 2011 XF S. I now have over 75000 miles and have NEVER had any issues other then the battery for the fob and brakes wearing out quickly. Maintenance at dealership has been great. This car is not your grandma's jaguar, it's fast, styling is beautiful and the interior is excellent. So, reading the reviews, it's amazing to see a few really got a dog. Must have been the time the builders were out all night drinking. Mine has been the best car I've purchased ever.
2012 jag portfolio
Ray Sims, 05/23/2018
2012 Jaguar XF Portfolio 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 6A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
This has been the most reliable car i have ever had. That includes GMC Denali, Mercedes E, Acura NSX, Porsche, BMW 7 series, Ford Explorer.
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