2012 Jaguar XF 3 0d S V6 Portfolio 4dr OV12FCO | Review And Test Drive

[@blackkers3189]

Just bought exactly this, in white. 40k miles full Jaguar service history. Absolutely amazing car, highly recommended, and very well priced in the used market for what you get.

[@leonpalmer2429]

What mpg are you getting at the moment? Don't know weather or not to get this or a 2.2

[@blackkers3189]

@@leonpalmer2429 on a run 53 mpg by driving smoothly, mid roads 40 to 46, town mid to hight thirties. Depends how you drive. At 70 mph the car is sitting at around 1200 revs!

[@Thuds593]

Still reliable ?

[@blackkers3189]

@@Thuds593 Yep - no issues what so ever -- outside of normal wear and tear.

[@spudmurphy764]

First time I've seen a car being tested on the Trough - great! I've got the very same model, 13 reg, Italian Racing Red, Ivory leather, 20" black alloys, black body pack (no chrome), sun-roof, 825W Meridian wireless set. Had it nearly five years, and I will never sell it - ever! Great review!

[@BarrieCrampton]

Its lovely up there, and sounds like you have a great car, I love Jaguars

[@rickgordongordonellissteel3761]

Love your reviews Barry. I first came across you when I was looking for my 2015 Jaguar XF Sportbrake. Lovely car.

[@BarrieCrampton]

You are welcome, thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment

[@lfclsdlfclsd33]

Coming from a 19 seat cupra to a red portfolio today done a lot of research,watched your video last night but the mrs couldn’t keep off TikTok 🤬 the whole way through 🤦🏽‍♂️ the motorway miles are going to be bliss for my sciatica ! Thanks for the video 👍🏽

[@BarrieCrampton]

Glad I could help!

[@mickadatwist1620]

This is car Design league of its own

[@morimop]

Looks lovely in silver I have to say. I have a black portfolio from 2010. I think if I renew at some point I may go for this silver. Great video as usual. Love Jags 👍

[@BarrieCrampton]

I like them in all colours, they are just beautiful to drive

[@Andy-zi1wj]

I think the performance figures you quoted are for the 240bhp model. The s model with 270 bhp has a 0-60 of 5.9 :)

[@BarrieCrampton]

Cheers 👍

[@terrystratford1235]

I was thinking of getting a xk8 or xkr. Xk8 is 6.4 0,,-60. Xkr is 5.4sec! So 5.9 for a big heavy diesel is amazing! Plus you get better mpg😂

[@AhmadMhsin34]

I think this Jaguar badge is actually at the top, thanks.

[@alieman9154]

Thanks for enthusiasm, this car deserves this video ... especially what you feel when you drive it ! It's something unique & thanks to Ian Calumn for his vision to be the Nr.1 sport saloon car ! They own it! The engineering on this car is outstanding ... somewhere smarter than Mercedes! I own it & discovered it myself ! Thanks to the Design & Engineering team! And your enthusiasm! Keep that ;)

[@BarrieCrampton]

Glad you enjoyed it! thanks

[@marcusskyfall]

Well done John for finding this beauty 😎

[@ekmetaldetecting9768]

BRILLIANT VIDEO JUST BOUGHT A 2015 JAGUAR 2.0 D FR SPORT TRYING TO FIND THE SERVICE HISTORY APARENTLY THEY DO THIS DIGITALY BUT CANT FIND HOW YOU CHECK THIS......THANKS ALAN

[@stephenparker5272]

The refinement of the car is really apparent in this video.

[@BarrieCrampton]

Jaguars have the nicest interiors

[@AbhiTek_]

The last thing those kids were expecting to see on their day out was one man cooking bacon from the back of a Defender and another man reading out a service history to a bunch of cameras in a Jag 😂 Nice car Jags are… don’t know why people say they’re unreliable. They’re only unreliable if they’re not maintained properly, as goes for any car.

[@BarrieCrampton]

yes i suppose it was a strange day for everyone

[@neilyoung5116]

Hey Barry, Neil in Oz here mate, ended up keeping my Jaguar XF diesel over the Insignia VXR. Mine is only the 2.7 but still pulls like a steam train.

[@BarrieCrampton]

XF's are one of my favourite cars

[@michaelhorner2722]

Great review on a very nice value for money car.

[@BarrieCrampton]

Thanks! 👍 and thanks for watching

[@alextoft9199]

Beautiful spec that. Would love that parked outside my window. 😁 ambient lighting looks great at night too. Even the newer 2.0 Ingenium diesel linked to an 8 speed (I think) was great. Enough power for me anyway 👍

[@BarrieCrampton]

Classy Car, would look good outside anybodies house 😎

[@alextoft9199]

@@BarrieCrampton I would just look at it, outside my terrace, with my morning tea thinking. That's mine! 😅 let me just move it forward a bit! 🤣 It's those multi-spoke alloys. Great spec and colour. Under no circumstances do you put it in sport mode and use the paddleshift 👍

[@mishalchotai4721]

I purchased a 3.0l d s ... portfolio. Its the best car I have ever driven.

[@cb3580]

Have to agree with you. It oozes class and style and whilst some of the interior buttons or stalls can feel a little cheap it never fails to bring a smile to my face. It also looks stunning

[@Edward-tp5nc]

I agree on the suspensions on all cars now. I remember cars with comfort. I do like this one very well. Not so much so on the newer ones however.

[@shanedavis9166]

Another lovely car & a few years ago I'd be dreaming of owning one. But as daft as it might sound, having driven a "high-rise" vehicle for so long now, I don't actually feel safe / happy, in a lower sitting car.

[@BarrieCrampton]

Then im daft too as thats exactly how i feel 😂

[@shanedavis9166]

Welcome to my world mate lol

[@MikePhillips-pl6ov]

I've gone from a Toyota Land Cruiser to an XF. Though going 'lower' I find the ride on the XF quite high with the large wheels.

[@Scisca1a2a]

I love the desing and philosophy behind British cars, but I'm so scared of high costs of repairing them. That's why I drive a 2012 Honda instead of a 2012 Jaguar, even though they cost the same to purchase.

[@rocket78able]

The best Jaguar sedan ever made. XFR with the 5 litre was the pinnacle. This twin turbo V6 is the pick for power and economy, have the same engine in my F Pace. It's a pity cars like this are a dying breed.

[@morimop]

BTW I love the look of the Gangsta glass! 🤣

[@BarrieCrampton]

😂

[@AbhiTek_]

Oh and another thing: If you go to the KZbin Audio Library in the KZbin Creator’s Studio, you can download any of those tracks, load them onto your phone and then play them on your test drives to demonstrate car speakers because they’re all copyright free tracks. 👍🏽

[@BarrieCrampton]

I cant find any tracks that i like though😂

[@AbhiTek_]

@@BarrieCrampton yeah that’s the only problem 😂

[@clivewatson3609]

Best value car out there

[@jameswan670]

i want to say "Hi" to crankshaft

[@Andybowers76]

Really good video thanks. strange reaction to a group of small humans though, might wanna get that checked

[@mattyrab3477]

I have remapped black portfolio s it’s awesome

[@cb3580]

This is exactly the same as my car. 2012 plate XF S in Rhodium Silver. I’ve owned it since Nov 2021 and spent about £2k on it already. Wouldn’t swap it for anything.

[@BarrieCrampton]

very good car, i prefer it to Mercedes, Audi and BMW

[@AttitudeCharter]

So it's cost you a lot of money in repairs and you love it?

[@cb3580]

@@AttitudeCharter 50% was “preventive maintenance” and the other for repairs the car is 10 years old you have to remember.

[@blackkers3189]

Just picked one up in white, my god, I love this car

[@sashankthag12]

@@cb3580 what did you spend on as I am looking to get a 2012 XF S 2.2D with 110k on clock

[@rancidstain]

Is the car still for sale. I'm looking for an XF around that age? Great video👍

[@BarrieCrampton]

Sorry it sold the day the video was published

[@AhmadMhsin34]

I may not be as far away as you think' f-Pace SVR~😅

[@colincarter3529]

Just a small nitpick you said the tyres were continental all round then you said p zeros which is Pirelli?

[@BarrieCrampton]

Its my age, the older i get, the better i was 😂

[@colincarter3529]

@@BarrieCrampton tell me about it.

[@dadmadforgot4050]

Are these reliable cars as they start to get older?

[@markpearce4694]

hi barrie were did you get the gulf jacket

[@BarrieCrampton]

here at London Leathers, I got a Black and a Blue One, really like them

[@BarrieCrampton]

www.londonleathers.co.uk/casual-leather-jackets/mcqueen-range/

[@mikepalmer7687]

JLR the best

[@BarrieCrampton]

I agree, i cant think of a model they make that i dont like

[@mickkingston1450]

Same engine as the Range Rover sport 3.0 v6

[@BarrieCrampton]

its a great engine

[@M-POWER777]

So anyway back to the Jag 😂😂😂

[@BarrieCrampton]

What can i say, im easily distracted 😂

[@M-POWER777]

@Barrie Crampton haha, understandable 😆 great review and great car. Hope to find a low mileage XF-S in descent condition here in the Netherlands or Belgium. Soon. ✌🏾🤙🏾

[@lawrenceholden5716]

Lovely car but am I the only one who thinks gangsta glass ruins the look of a car, makes it look like a van and a bit chavvy, does on all of them.

[@BarrieCrampton]

No you are not, I am of the same opinion, totally spoils the car

[@nigelprettyc3]

Look nice but You need some wedge when it goes wrong and it will

[@BarrieCrampton]

Not so, we have no problems with them, more warranty claims on audis, mercedes and especially bmw’s

[@cb3580]

@@BarrieCrampton go on Barrie lad you hit ‘em with some facts 🤣

[@alistairmacdonald2634]

Have to agree with Sam Dave. I've had my 2012 XF S for over 2 years now & it's been a money pit. I may have just been unlucky with the one I bought. Great looking cars & lovely to drive though.

[@cb3580]

@@alistairmacdonald2634 mind sharing what problems you encountered?

[@alistairmacdonald2634]

@@cb3580 Off the top of my head, Brake servo Door switch/ window module Hazard switch panel Boot loom Heated/cooled seat module Radiator fan Rear stabilizer bar Rear brake calipers Booked in to get the inlet manifolds & turbo crossover pipe replaced in a couple of weeks which is a gearbox out job to get access to the pipe with estimated cost of £3000. I've done a lot of maintenance work as well like timing belt, front & rear pads & discs, refurbed wheels, gearbox service etc.

[@noelcahill6707]

Problem is that engine and the crank you could be lucky or you could be looking for a new engine jaguar and landrover should have ditched that unit for bmw when ford wouldnt sort the problem

[@BarrieCrampton]

Yep because theres no problems with BMW engines 😂

[@noelcahill6707]

@@BarrieCrampton oh there is the n series has kinda sorted it self early n series engines had chains going the m57 was a great bmw diesel but that ford engine has cost jag landrover alot of people just not looking at the brand again even jags own 2lt diesel is not that great

[@GrosvenorGarage]

@@noelcahill6707 i remember when petrol used to wash the linings off the 6 cylinder engines, then when the others used to ingest their own swirl flaps and blow up, we have fewer problems with JLR than we do with Audi, Bmw, and Mercedes Benz, and JLR product drives better too (imho) people have very short memories when it comes to German Products and like an Elephant with JLR, dont even get me started on the Porsche 3.4 engine but not word 1 about them,

[@noelcahill6707]

@@GrosvenorGarage im fully not saying the germans dont have problem iv always had rover and landrovers id love a jag i just dont trust that engine id get the 2 2 puma before the 3ltr

[@suprac19]

I agree, The 3litre bmw diesel doesn't break its own crankshaft, it's more fuel efficient, cheaper to tax, is euro 6 instead of 5 and the 35d is more powerful. The 2.2 litre ford engine although more reliable is from a mondeo and transit van. Ive been looking at these jags and considering buying one but because of the above mentioned I might end up going for a 5 series, I believe the bmw would hold its value better too, these jags might end up devaluing like a rover 75.

[@fhfhdbbcbfchfjjf382]

Not really a fan of a diesel. but l have a 2.0 which is very fast despite it being a 4 cylinder engine 0-60 - 5.7 seconds for me and it was hella worth it despite it being cheap