Used 2012 Jaguar XF Portfolio Sedan Review
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A unique driving experience
Brian Eliasek, Armstrong Creek, WI, 09/18/2016
2012 Jaguar XF Portfolio 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 6A)
I owned this car for 3.5 years before I was recently T-boned and the car totaled. I loved this car. Great interior and exterior design. Handled beautifully and a great feel behind the wheel of the 5.0. However, the navigation was not comparable to the German competitors even when I bought it in 2013...Can't give it 5 stars for that reason. Overall recommend this year and model however. … I am in the market again and hoping that the 2017's "S" model is 5 star worthy!
I wish I could love this car more but....
Ren, Clearfield, UT, 08/18/2016
2012 Jaguar XF Portfolio 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 6A)
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.
2012 jag portfolio
Ray Sims, Hillsboro, TX, 05/23/2018
2012 Jaguar XF Portfolio 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 6A)
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.
My second XF
cbrandi, Bowie, MD, 02/27/2012
2012 Jaguar XF Portfolio 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 6A)
Traded my 2009 for a 2012, loved my Jag and never a single problem so when I saw the '12 I just had to have it.
Opted for the Portfolio edition, love the interior it is so far above anything else in this price range as to have no competition.
The new seats are even more comfortable, cooled as well as heated, so no more sweaty back when driving in summer heat. I looked at BMW, Merc and … Audi, they are all so common and derivative, what a bore to drive one. I like that Jaguar gives so many options in customizing the look: interior colors, choice of veneers, the whole experience is up market.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2012 Jaguar XF Portfolio Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Powerful V8 performance
- Pro:stylish and well-crafted interior
- Pro:sporty handling
- Pro:refined ride
- Pro:thrilling XFR model.
- Con:Some fussy controls
- Con:no all-wheel-drive or V6 option
- Con:mediocre outward visibility
- Con:questionable reliability.
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