Jaguar XFR Review - A phenomenal bargain, and Car of The Year 2020 winner! - BEARDS n CARS

[@HSGAutomotive]

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[@003590510]

I have owned a XFR for over 5 years. It is easily the best car I have ever owned. It is one of the best I have ever driven. The steering feel is better than everything except an old 911 or a Aston Martin V12 Vantage. The power is better than anything in it's class. Why? because the engine has a mountain of torque with no lag. It has a special variable cam system that can go from 32mpg cruise cam to race car engine cam in 5 milliseconds. Even better the ZF quickshift transmission has a locking torque converter in ALL SIX GEARS. Without downshifting you can pass people before they have a chance to react to close the gap. It is so enjoyable and effortless; true luxury to drive stress free ebbing and flowing as you please and not being cockblocked by whomever. It can remember all the shifts you requested and jump multiple gears on agressive deceleration and has 200millisecond shifts. Speaking of decel, the brakes are 380mm and the best and cheapest to maintain out of all its competitiors. AMG63 brake rotor is $1000.00+/per rotor. M5 is $1000.00+/per rotor. Same for the RS Audi. You can buy replacement rotors AND pads on ALL 4 corners for under $300 for the XFR. Speaking of the maintaince cost, If you look up a water pump (wear item on any lux car) for a M5, AMG63, RS6 blah blah is $700+ parts cost. You can buy a XFR water pump for $68. That theme follows on all the parts. They are not expensive compared to the performance sedans. XFR is not only the cheapest to buy, but miles cheaper to maintain by a factor of 10x than any AMG or M or RS. The best part about this engine tuned with upper and lower pulley, Arden headers/x-pipe/75mm dual varex exhaust you can break 700HP with this engine and because the XFR is lighter and bests them on drag cd than the M, AMG and RS will walk them. It has a better drag cd than any AMG, M or RS @ .27 for prefacelift and .31 for the XFRS. Tuning wise, the ZF6HP28 transmission in the Jag is internally the exact same transmission as the Ford 6R80 in the Mustang, and subsequently you can use all the billet parts for the 6R80 to build the 6 sp in the earlier 09-11 XFR to handle 1600+HP. The 8sp in the 2012-2015 is not buildable. So this car can take you from mild to wild. It has been more reliable than either one of my two V8 Lexuses and my 4Runner Ltd. I went over 5 years with the only money being spent on oil changes and a $28 trans cooler hose from the dealer. I just recently went through the car and did a bunch of preventative maintaince in Feb. Runs like a scalded cat. Still looks beautiful. Still makes my heart beat faster, and I still look forward to driving it everytime. I'll sell all my other cars before I sell this.

[@HSGAutomotive]

Very nice

[@keenanfitzpatrick9104]

If you made reviews, I’d subscribe in an instant. This is exactly the info enthusiasts want.

[@charles-h9e]

Agree for most, but the cam switching is not on the Supercharged motor, there's no cam profile/lift switching on these, just variable phasing/timing only (Naturally aspirated 5.0 have them)

[@rootsmanuva82]

I’ve heard these are reliable which blows my mind (in a good way). Jaguars and Range Rovers were long known to be temperamental bastards. The AJV8 is a bulletproof masterpiece. The XF Supercharged and XFR are starting to sound like the perfect all around car with very little downsides. Any M5 or AMG is great with HUGE downsides (cost to own).

[@abovenbeyondlimits81]

‘ At this point I took it personal “All Lexus’s

[@stewartcorstorphine4356]

I tested the M6 and XK-R and the XFR was the one that had me dipping into my bank balance. They are just awesome and great to live with. In dynamic sports mode it is off the chart fast. On the motorway I achieved over 35 MPG

[@HSGAutomotive]

Absolutely, a monster in a tux

[@stevec6427]

I've had my XFR for three years now. It's done everything from family holidays to track days and it's absolutely brilliant at all of it. I don't see me replacing it any time soon. The top speed limiter doesn't work until you get in to top gear, which you don't need to do until you get to 180mph.

[@HSGAutomotive]

Ah nice

[@MH30R]

Once you go Jag, you never go back....:)

[@HSGAutomotive]

I’m a Jag owner now too, gotta agree 😄👍

[@stevec6427]

I agree although I'm struggling with the current range of dull engines in the current range of saloons. There's no current XFR equivelent

[@ericrawson2909]

I always wanted an XFR, just got rid of my 1998 XJ which I bought in 2001. When I bought it the salesman said once you have had a Jag you won't want anything else. My wife wanted me to get an SUV, and I agreed, but only if it was the f pace SVR. Have only driven a few miles in it so far but WOW, what a machine. Handles like a saloon, fantastic performance, incredible V8 exhaust sound, beautiful interior. Let's hope this one lasts 20 years as well.

[@mikhailpotryasov570]

Exactly 🙌

[@louisscott6214]

@@ericrawson2909 have a look at "seen through glass" F pace svr review. Its great. XFR for me next, that will be 5 years from now but cant wait

[@kevlev4288]

I've owned my 09 xfr for five years. It just passed 60k miles.in these times of horrific fuel and tax costs my friends keep asking me why keep it? The answer is simple. Every time I take her out she scares the $#!! Out of me and makes me smile in equal measures and that's worth every penny in my book 👍

[@HSGAutomotive]

Nice haha. I still haven't bought one yet, but had I the money in future, an XFR-S Sportbrake would be very tempting...

[@taddavison3043]

My own aspirations were much more modest, but I completely understand the rationale. I was after an XF in either Portfolio or Premium Luxury trim, and at the right price. I always said I would know the right car when I saw it, and so it turned out to be. It has full main dealer service history, 125 k on the clock, in Vapour Grey with cream interior (at my wife's insistence to match our young Labrador). It is powered by the 3.0 litre V6 Diesel 245 BHP and that returns around 60 MPG at motorway speeds, and 40 MPG around town, provided I can keep it moving). Although not the most powerful incarnation, it's still a handful if booted in anger. I liken it to being fired out of a Roman catapult. And such quality for well under 5 grand is crazy. That is less than half of the money garages wanted for a deposit on some other things I've looked at, without the crippling depreciation. Oh, and there's not a mark on it. The car looks and drives like a two-year-old, and it's a very pretty thing to look at. There's an old saying, when you walk away from a car, if you don't turn and look back at it, it's the wrong car. Having had new cars for the past 20 years, I couldn't be more satisfied with my old Jag

[@shayaaner]

My XFR is my baby, its very precious to me and i had options for m5 and c63 amg and a porsche panamera, but as you said,the XFR takes the cake easily, i have also tuned my car to 700 bhp and 750nm of torque with just stage 1 and a supercharger pulley upgrade,Now i beat lambos and ferraris with a glass of scotch and a cigar in my hand,the british style!

[@HSGAutomotive]

Haha, very nice. I'm fairly keen on a diesel Panamera, since I cover a lot of miles for reviews, but even then I suspect I'll still prefer the Jag.

[@123466778899]

I own a 2012 XFR, but stock. Where did you get the upgrade? Thanks!

[@bananahammock3664]

XFR does not get anywhere near 700bhp with map and pulley 😂😂 you'd be struggling to get 600, let alone 100bhp more than that!

[@shayaaner]

Let me run you through the figures coz you look plain stupid All gains in bhp and the car stock is 510hp 30hp- exhaust 10hp- airfilter and sparkplugs 60hp- pulleys 90hp- Stage 1 DMS TUNE ADD IT ALL UP TO GET 700 Bhp

[@TheM5Dog]

*cough* bullshit 😂😂😂😂😂

[@guidogos6031]

This reminds me of my former boss in the 90s driving his Jaguar. But this one looks even better. Like you say John Wick vs James Bond.

[@kawa9000]

I have just bought a 2010 xfr only had it less than a week and it still give me butterflies every time i get in it which no car i have ever owned has and as for the noise thats something else!

[@HSGAutomotive]

Very nice

[@ephraimjohn]

I've had my XFR for 18 months, and it is everything that I hoped it would be. The only change that I have made is to replace the exhaust with a Spires stage 2 job, which sounds utterly epic. It's used for the school run, for the commute (back when we commuted) and took me on an amazing road trip to Scotland last year. It's a glorious machine!

[@HSGAutomotive]

Awesome. I was torn between buying this or an XKR, and ultimately went for the coupe for the extra wow factor. I still gave the XFR my car of the year 2020 award though, fantastic machine. Even did a showdown video between the two

[@ephraimjohn]

@@HSGAutomotive I was fortunate enough to drive both XKR and XFR at Jag's Gaydon track a couple of times, and adore the XKR. But I was coming from a coupe before, and wanted something a bit bigger. I'm a drummer and a dad, and being able to fit both daughter and gear whilst poling around at speed was appealing. I probably could have managed with a XKR, but once the extra pennies were factored in, I decided on the saloon. I also considered the Audi S6 V10 wagon (too ugly and with a not great gearbox) and the Maserati Quattroporte (terrified of the potential maintenance costs). I don't regret my choice. Watched your comparison video and enjoyed it. Great stuff.

[@thomasharris5151]

I’m torn as well(really want the XKR)… but I need the room too..! Love the XJR as well but for the price the XFR is winning!!!

[@ephraimjohn]

@@thomasharris5151 I am still running the XFR and still adore it. The only thing I don't like is the tyre pressure monitoring system which seems to throw random errors a lot. But that's a minor complaint for such an amazing vehicle. Took it to North Wales last week and it was so fun through the mountains and twisties, as well as effortless on the motorway coming back. The XJR is lovely, but a little big for my tastes.

[@turnerscarsUK]

Great video, pretty much my thoughts exactly! I went from an SV8 to an XFR after having hot hatches for years. I ran the XFR for just over 2 years and loved it so much. I sold it just over 3 years ago and still miss it to this day (even though the daily is a brand new M140i!). I will get back behind the wheel of an XFR.

[@HSGAutomotive]

Nice

[@123466778899]

Great review!! I have one! I bought the face lift model 2012 a couple of months ago, AND I LOVE IT!!! It takes your breath away every time you open the garage and look at it, and of course much more so when you drive it!!! It dominates with sheer beauty and power, and that fantastic V8 puts a smile on anyone's face in an instant..... As you said it's perfect...... WHAT A CAR!!!!!!!!! 😎😎😎😎

[@barge2007]

I've had mine for over 5 years now - mostly as a second car. I've had some of the common issues - the temperamental A/C one being particularly annoying - but it's been good overall. Glad I went with the Jag though rather than a M5 - to me a V8 is the best engine as it just rumbles away at low revs, as mentioned in the video. It seems that engine tone gets deeper the more cylinders you have - until you go past 8 cylinders, when the engine note turns upwards again. And most of the 10+ cylinder engines only seem to sound good when they're being thrashed - the V8 in the XFR just sounds good all the time :-)

[@HSGAutomotive]

Absolutely 🤘

[@davidswaine3723]

It’s my next car, arriving next Friday, had the S Type R for 3 years and then an XF 3.0 twin turbo diesel due to doing mileage for work, so now I’ve retired can go back to a proper engined car, cannot wait until next Friday 😊

[@HSGAutomotive]

Nice one, enjoy

[@vannjunkin8041]

Still in love with her?

[@glenandreozzi9772]

Great video thanks! I just put down a holding deposit on an xfr a couple of days ago and am going to view it this coming Monday. Now I'm even more fired up about it! Nice one!

[@HSGAutomotive]

Glen Andreozzi Very nice. Hope you enjoy it!

[@Crixxtachi868]

Bought my 2010 xfr in July and couldn’t be happier. This video reinforces all the reasons I made my choice after considering so many other options.

[@HSGAutomotive]

Very nice 👍

[@HSGAutomotive]

I've just bought an XKR today :P haha

[@kamilomar9134]

YOU HAVE CHOSEN WISELY.

[@martinofleeds]

I’ve had one about 8 years ago. It was a 2010. Awesome car. V v v quick. It once kept a 458 honest on the M621. The sparkly new Italian,at that time, been pushed along, not gaining an inch & eventually moving to the inside lane to allow me past. The look of frustration must have been magnificent when in the dark he must have thought it was a Mazda 6 up his 3 chuffs. That’s what was perfect about it. So unassuming in the looks dept. 50 to 70 in kick down took 1.9 seconds according to various magazines. V impressive........the then current RS6 Took 2 seconds longer at 3.9. Loved it. Buy one.

[@martinofleeds]

Forgot to say following the XFR Car Wise that I’ve owned have been varied but 2 as I see in the same type of Class; an E63S that was a generation further on from my then current XFR. Also an RS6 PERFORMANCE again a Generation on from the Jag. The Big Jag was more of an event to drive than both the Big Germans even though they were a lot more advanced it the tech dept; the Merc with its self parking/steering trick. The Big Audi Est with its clever dash allowing you to have the sat nave between the clocks and on a big screen at the same time.......Matrix headlights.............

[@HSGAutomotive]

Yeah the Jag is more than the sum of its specs for me. It's the whole feel. Ultimately though, I went for a different Jag: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g56miIOvjc6Ed8U

[@Ondatrack2]

I just bought a black 2011 XFR this week on the auction site Cars and Bids without ever driving one based on your commentary about this one. I could not believe the value per dollar for what you get spec wise. I’ve loved the style since I first saw the new ones on the Lincoln Jaguars Dealers lot in 2011 when we were picking up my wife’s 2011 AWD Lincoln MKS, unfortunately not the turbo Ecoboost. Back then I really didn’t look at the mechanical specs because at $80,000 it was not something that was not remotely in my budget at the time so until recently I never took the time to research them. I needed a 4 door that would replace three cars I own, the Lincoln MKS(a fine looking reliable car for 130k miles just boring to drive), my 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero with tuned V6 turbo and an 2006 LS2 automatic GTO/Holden Monaro (I have 3 including a Supercharged and a twin turbo both 6 speeds) so I was looking at all the super sedans the last couple of months of the 2010-2013 vintage almost buying a Maserati Quattroporte, an AMG CLS 63, an M5 and a CTS-V2 all well over twice the money that I just paid for the XFR. The closest contender for me was the CTS-V since I can easily work on those and am already familiar with the drivetrain and a number of friends have them but I have never cared for the angular styling and there are a lot of them around where I live. The ability to change a pulley and add a tune and be at or above the of the power levels of those for a $1000 is appealing. I cannot wait for it to arrive.

[@HSGAutomotive]

Glad the review helped out so much, it's a fantastic car for sure. I do wish we had Caddy CTS-V's over here to be honest, I'd love to get one myself.

[@diceymaan]

And what you say about the interior, that camera can't justify it. I had the same with my S-type, I was like meh from the pictures when I saw it on sale, but when I was inside the car, the wood and leather and the feel and touch was just so nice. I think this will be my next car. Either this or XJ 5.0.

[@HSGAutomotive]

Yeah the interior is gorgeous. Most Jags in fact seem that way. Underwhelming through a lens, great in person.

[@DEEuroworks]

Just got one, 19k miles on it. Amazing car.

[@jjoriordan2670]

This and the XFR-S Sportbrake are my 2 dream cars.

[@tubeviewer-qp1fb]

Oh yes , the sportbrake is a lovely looking car, especially in S guise. I drove one of the last 3 litre S (diesel) models with (I think) 21/22 inch wheels (?) and the ride was really compromised with the 'drug dealer' wheels unfortunately.

[@vipvopvoy2350]

“I’m not for a moment going to suggest this is better than a BMW M5, but it’s as good as... And praise doesn’t get higher than that.” - Jeremy Clarkson

[@HSGAutomotive]

Vox 352 The interior design alone is an open and shut case for me. No comparison between them.

[@diceymaan]

@@HSGAutomotive Agree. BMW is so incredibly dreary inside, almost always. I would love the new BMW 850 Gran Coupe, but even though they've gone toward better, it still isn't amazing inside.

[@HSGAutomotive]

@@diceymaan I was very pleasantly surprised by the 640d in my review of that car (outstanding car btw) but even then most German interiors are a little too sterile for me

[@diceymaan]

@@HSGAutomotive Sterile is the fitting word. I do like Mercedes or some of them and Audi has gone in great direction with the massive gear lever, I don't know why I find it so pleasing to the I and touch 😄 Though my favourite interior in new cars would have to be Bentley Flying Spur. The dream saloon for both driver and passenger 😄

[@HSGAutomotive]

@@diceymaan I’ve come to like more recent German design a lot more. Early 2000’s Porsche is pretty horrific to my tastes, but I absolutely loved the Panamera’s interior when reviewing that

[@M135iboost]

I’ve owned a 2012 XFR now for 4 weeks and covered 200 miles with an average of 18.4mpg. I’m more then happy with that.

[@chriswalker2049]

So I bit the bullet and just put a hold on a 2011 xfr here in the states. Very few to pick from. The mileage is higher than optimal 91k but it has 34 service records at the main dealer. Flying out to Salt Lake from DC to drive home with my son. Here’s hoping it’s a good trip. Black on black on black wheels. Not my first choice but pretty sinister. So yeah. Wish me luck….

[@nkodo22]

how has the car been? Picking up one next month.

[@chriswalker2049]

@@nkodo22 Hi. The car has been really solid. No problems besides the trunk button which is common. Drove it home 2500 miles. Pretty much daily drive it even though work is only 3 miles away. Starting the car at 5 in the morning is worth the fuel. Car wasn’t caught up on maintenance so I did the pads and rotors all the way around. Much much cheaper than on an equivalent m car or amg. I had a local specialist do engine mounts. Transmission service and flex disc. Transformational on a car with 100k. Even driving it every day it still feels like a special occasion every time I hit the start button. So I’m sure you will be happy. Very supportive community online.

[@nkodo22]

@@chriswalker2049 thanks ! This is the kind of feedback I was looking for. Glad it is an enjoyable experience. Definitely picking up one next month!

[@chriswalker2049]

@@nkodo22 cool. Send some pics and let me know how it goes.

[@nkodo22]

@@chriswalker2049 will do!

[@jameskirk4911]

Got mine this weekend. Thanks for the review mate

[@HSGAutomotive]

Awesome, enjoy 👍

[@ianspencer8109]

I couldn't decide so...bought an XFS AWD 3.0L Supercharged and an XKR, very happy with both

[@HSGAutomotive]

Nice. I do wish they had made an AWD XFR

[@davidfrank2824]

I'm still on the fence about picking up one. I came across a pretty good deal and for a 11-year-old car it still looks brand new and only has 60,000 mi on it. The owner just put all new tires and brakes a complete tune up replacing all the fuel injections. He's asking $20,000 US and from what I have looked up that's pretty much the price to pay for anything that is as nice as this one. Have to watching your video now I even wanted more. If we don't receive any more snow this weekend I am going to the person's house to test drive and if I like it discuss the price. Thanks for sharing your experience with this car.

[@HSGAutomotive]

Very nice. I almost bought one myself, but ultimately went for a 4.2 XKR as I wanted the more overtly flashy looks, but the XFR is still my car of the year from Beards 'n Cars in 2020.

[@-A-lm5xb]

Beautiful car, fantastic review, far better and clearer than another certain youtuber who can't seem to make his mind up whether he likes them or not and spends most of his reviews nitpicking regardless of what he drives. I have an XF 3.0d but I wish I could afford an XF-R, just a step too far me though on running costs.

[@HSGAutomotive]

Yeah the diesels are massively popular at the moment, and for good reason at their prices. These are still mostly overlooked by many buyers I think, even with values rising

[@Chazaxl]

I agree. I came very close to buying a 2011 XFR 100 Edition car with subtle mods such as Spires exhaust and some ECU / pulley work. It was stupendous and the car was cheap. It was high miles and lots of owners but such a nice car. I owned a 2009 XF diesel before and generally liked it but hated the non sports seats. This is BMW M5 F10 equivalent however, forget the E60, had one, no torque, fragile and lousy as a daily. So now hunting for an XF .... since the one I was pondering on was sold, very understated cars.

[@HSGAutomotive]

Charl Tintinger Nice

[@Phillsen]

i had the XF 4.2 SC with only slightly above 400hp and on the highway just swimming along I got that thing under 9l/100km (26mpg US) (30mpg UK) easily.

[@HSGAutomotive]

Ah nice, reviewed that one too more recently, if you’re referring to the SV8

[@Phillsen]

@@HSGAutomotive yep , exactly that ^^

[@marcsmith4302]

Watching your reviews and would like an opinion, I have a 640d coupe currently and have seen a nice XFR 2010. How do you rate them against each other as a daily drive? I don't do as many miles as previous so fuel not so much an issue however I haven't yet driven the Jag. Aside From info screen do you think XFR would be a departure in any way? Cheers!

[@HSGAutomotive]

I love them both actually, and reviewed them both back in 2020. Overall the Jag has far more charisma and is more of a four door muscle car. If fuel isn't an issue then I'd definitely say the Jag is more simple, old school fun with a good ride and good prices. Only 'downside' is if you're looking to have the wow factor, as most people don't really know what the XFR is or why its good.

[@marcsmith4302]

@@HSGAutomotive appreciate the feedback. The 6 series as nice and capable as it is doesn't feel like an event really, a very rapid cruiser. From your reviews and hearing them the XFR would be an event when needed and a good cruiser at other times. Quite like the understated looks too, aggression without shouting! Thanks keep up the reviews, always good content!

[@Moparornocar74]

The M5 is a time bomb, big end bearings and the transmission is truly terrible, but I might be biased given that I own an XJR

[@mikesw87]

SMG isn't actually terrible at all, bit it does take getting used to and you do need to use it properly, a bit like a manual.

[@Moparornocar74]

@@mikesw87 I was more talking about failure rate as opposed to use

[@scotthindle5470]

I’ve had an XFR for couple of years now amazing machine, thundering V8, been faultless to drive best car and fastest I’ve ever owned 🤪🤪🤪

[@HSGAutomotive]

Nice one, great motor

[@FleetAdmiral215]

Great Video !

[@markmorgan6214]

I bought a 2013 facelift in Oct 21. What a car and also get lots of attention and comments saying the same. In black it has the spires stage 2 and a few other visual chrome tweaks and I absolutely love it. Performance is simply astounding, more than a few Golf Rs and S3s have chanced their arm and clearly have no clue what this is......utterly embarrassing them for them...

[@HSGAutomotive]

Nice one, haha

[@matthewkonopka3012]

Its still well dressed but it has a high body count. Well said

[@jackboulter4901]

Hi Mike i love ur irl reviews and racing game content. And one of my dream obtainable cars is an xfr one day because unfortunately at the moment im only 17 and cant afford one obviously haha or insure it so keep up the brilliant content.

[@HSGAutomotive]

Jack Boulter Thanks bud, good choice, I’m now looking to get one too 😂

[@jackboulter4901]

@@HSGAutomotive no problem bud ive always loved your content no matter what,especially that post on your Instagram about the 787 bs sound being crap in gran turismo sport back when it was first added into the game

[@chrisfalcke6201]

Love the XF-R and a cracking review of one of my "Lottery" cars! Currently got the S version re=mapped to 320 brake but an R is still one of my dream cars (along with the XJ-R 575

[@HSGAutomotive]

Yeah they're fantastic cars. I more recently reviewed the bonkers XFR-S as well, which I'd been trying to find for a while

[@rootsmanuva82]

I overlooked these when they were new. I didn’t like the styling and just assumed they were heavy and soft compared to an M5 or E63 AMG. The XF has stood the test of time and I think it’s gorgeous, almost timeless. Bonus: An XFR will be infinitely more reliable than an E60 M5, has a WAY better interior and exterior and rides better.

[@HSGAutomotive]

For sure

[@no1bodace]

Fully agree with your review, I own a 2014 version with a few updates to the exterior but like you I simply love this car! A quick word of caution to anyone thinking of getting one... be ready for some expensive servicing's and tires. All that said your not going to get me to sell the beast anytime soon,

[@richardadams6821]

I own one, in spectrum blue spires exhaust , it’s an awesome vehicle!!!!!!

[@richardadams6821]

£20k it’s yours

[@HSGAutomotive]

Haha I've since had my Jag fix with an XKR, but cheers

[@superbracey]

I'm very, very tempted to take out a loan and buy one of these for a lower monthly repayment over 3 years than friends and colleagues who drive brand new Fiestas/Corsas/Focuses/Astras. Yes, I know that insurance, fuel, servicing and repairs are going to cost a lot more but I'd get little satisfaction from owning something that's run-of-the-mill (I've owned an old 540i). But these Jags have done the majority of their depreciating and they seem to tick every box for me. The bit where you say it can do 32mpg on the motorway has been played to my other half (all part of planting the seed to get the green light).

[@HSGAutomotive]

Haha, enjoy if you do decide to go for one, it's outstanding.

[@superbracey]

@@HSGAutomotive Was it really a year since I posted that?! Well, I'm now almost in a position to buy one, my dream car. £12-16k on a car doesn't sound like a lot of money to many people but it's about double the amount I've ever paid for a car before in 20+ years of driving. I'm within touching distance of being able to walk up and buy my dream car with cash (no loan needed since my last post) and have a few quid set aside for tyres and fuel. With another child on the way, I've been telling the missus about how good the isofix system is in these XFRs (of course she can see right through me). I'm so very nearly there...

[@HSGAutomotive]

@@superbracey Nice one 😉👌 hope you grab a good one, and enjoy

[@superbracey]

@@HSGAutomotive Well... I went and did it. Saved hard and bought a facelift metallic black one yesterday. Over the moon. And, I did an indicated 31.8mpg average on the (steady) 190 mile drive from collecting it last night, so I can confirm it's possible. I know my daily average will be much lower. What a machine!

[@HSGAutomotive]

@@superbracey Ey nice one, two years in the making 👍 enjoy the beast

[@TheL1arL1ar]

A beautiful car there Braun.

[@HSGAutomotive]

Thanks bud

[@england8754]

I have the XF 3L S D BHP 320 Stage 1 remap, going for Hybrid Turbos next year and DPF delete + new intercooler should take it to 400BHP

[@HSGAutomotive]

Nice

[@england8754]

@@HSGAutomotive I'll be posting the dyno when it's done

[@VishalGupta-od5mf]

This Jag is class!

[@HSGAutomotive]

Absolutely

[@VishalGupta-od5mf]

@@HSGAutomotive After watching this video I know the XF will ve my next car. I love the styling of them and my neighbour has a cherished XF Portfolio S 3.0d V6 which has caught my eye. I'll buy the car from him when he is ready to sell.

[@Driff97]

"Please don't buy this car" Even if I wanted to, I can't. Canadians don't get ferry boats that fast.

[@Dooped]

im canadian and I own one lol

[@AngryCanuck]

Own one in Ontario, just put away for the winter :)

[@effa114]

@@AngryCanuck With winter rubber, could you drive year round? I’m in Vancouver so winter is a very different consideration for us than you, but I’m considering one. I’m pretty sure with winter tires it would be plenty capable for day to day and the odd trip up to the ski hills.

[@JLFlyer01]

My current daily. Has been for a couple of years. And the best car I have ever owned. An eye opener. Special. Better than an M5? I don't care... I live it!

[@HSGAutomotive]

Nice one, I ultimately bought an XKR, but the XFR still got my car of the year 2020 stamp of approval

[@mrkei5871]

_It's a Jaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaag_

[@lgrasso5531]

I love my XFR but you need to be prepared for some expensive repairs. Research common faults! Timing chains, door locks, alternator and battery issues, air conditioning compressor faults, supercharger snout, water pump and brittle pipes just to name a few.

[@HSGAutomotive]

Interesting. I'm a Touareg V10 owner and former Maserati owner so I'm used to repairs and horror stories, haha

[@stevojagman]

Ive had an XFR for more than 3 years and havent experienced any of those problems. Mine is an 09 and punching 600bhp.104 k and interior is still perfect. Absolute ballistic missile but quiet and soooo refined.Superb cars.

[@stevojagman]

Just to add...still on the original battery too. M5s usually detonate their conrods at 60k too.Jaguar XFR is way more reliable.

[@martinofleeds]

@@stevojagman I had mine for several years and I had 1 headlamp bulb go and that was it.......... There’s always someone on the internet wanting to piss on your bonfire......

[@demioxdtouring]

I'm late, But I have a Jaaaaaaaag, Hot Wheel.

[@papagen00]

can you also test drive the aluminum XFR ?

[@WashingtonSAFC]

XJ-R (And XJR-S), surely?

[@user-hi4sm3ig5j]

Forget the Mercs and Jags, how much is the Ford S-Max?

[@HSGAutomotive]

iM3GTR About £250k. It’s the S-Max RS200 Group B Evolution, Pikes Peak edition. With racing mats.

[@user-hi4sm3ig5j]

@@HSGAutomotive The most unsung of unsung heroes! So unsung, even Ford doesn't know it exists.

[@paulbateman3001]

Well I have an xfr and I have to say it is fantastic i smile every time I get in it 😆 Paul Bateman

[@viniciusmagnoni6492]

GT5 memories...

[@scotty-837]

I've had a 2010 xfs for 4 years and now want to goto an XFR or XJ 5.0l. Does anyone know if the 5 ltr engine has any common problems to look out for?

[@HSGAutomotive]

Worth checking out my other XKR content in that regard. Some of the comment sections cover the 5.0 motor

[@mrek2068]

I have an XFS Portfolio, which is sensational.

[@HSGAutomotive]

Nice 👍

[@tubeviewer-qp1fb]

On a separate note, while I like the style of your vids very much and there's nothing wrong with the camera scenes on you driving, I think a 80:20 mix of forward facing (over bonnet bulge) footage would be (overall) more enjoyable from a car enthusiast perspective - i.e. focused on the car driving experience rather than the driver. :-) I also think the vids could be a little shorter in length without being annoyingly quick and dirty like some. Great cars and content overall though dude. :-)

[@HSGAutomotive]

Yeah possibly, I’ll give it a look in future episodes 👍

[@rasmuspersson1000]

Great video. First I watch from you. I'm so confused over the hard-rock style you have on the outside Vs that smooth innocent voice 🤣 I miss more focus on the outside, storage, how's the backseat and so on.

[@HSGAutomotive]

Haha, glad you enjoyed it. And yeah I get that a lot. 'This is my boyfriend, he collects miniature train sets...and rides a Confederate F131 Hellcat' XD

[@M135iboost]

Also that “top speed limiter” doesn’t exist.

[@HSGAutomotive]

So I've heard, haha

[@wildbillharding]

I've driven Jags exclusively for over 30 years. I simply cannot understand why they are so underrated and sell so poorly.

[@HSGAutomotive]

Me neither, but the upside is it does make them into some of the best performance bargains around. I absolutely love my XKR

[@wildbillharding]

@@HSGAutomotive I'm crazy about my XK-R. It's one of few cars I've owned which has brought multiple compliments. Another is my venerable X-308, There isn't a bad angle on that old beauty. There's an antipathy to Jags among the Mutti Merkel Metall brigade, who insist Coventry cats are all unreliable. If you speak to hardcore mechanics, as I have for an article I'm writing for the JEC magazine, you find that these days Merc cars, as opposed to vans, are extremely unreliable. There are several BMW models with serious problems you never read about in the motoring press. I chuckled when a US lorry driver told me the most towed make in America is - you guessed it - BMW. The worst car I've ever travelled in was a week old Audi A3. It was so uncomfortable I was on pain-killers for two weeks. I ain't kidding. The seats were appallingly designed and the dash so impenetrably difficult to fathom that the driver was shouting in frustration.

[@jorgemirat647]

You know that the chasis of that car is in fact the same as the S-type R (STR), right? It was not until the new style headlights that the XFR changed to a new chasis. In any case, the engine and the gearbox is better than in the STR, BUT for many Jaguar enthusiasts it has lost the uniqueness of style that Jaguar had, in fact if you change the badge on the XFR it could be any other brand. True that the STR lost also some of the Jaguar styling even though they tried to recreate the classic MK2... if I ever change the STR it would be for an XFR for the better engine and gearbox, although I'm a bit put off by the lack of Jaguar styling. Good review though!

[@HSGAutomotive]

I've reviewed the STR, didn't enjoy it anywhere near as much. And yes I am aware, just as the X100 shares underpinnings with its predecessor also.

[@cbrestorer7220]

I owned a 2012 V8 XF and it was simply fantastic. Great great Jaguar indeed. If that was fantastic I just can’ t imagine the supercharged XF! I am currently living in a socialist country but as soon as I return back to civilization I will look for another XF or even better an XFR. Great review video, thanks for posting it.

[@HSGAutomotive]

Absolutely, it really is a four door XKR 👍

[@peanuts2105]

I have 3.0 tdv6 diesel version of this. It’s brilliant, so class but my wallet couldn’t really stretch to V8.

[@helmudo]

Listen here, you already made me buy an XK so can you please wait until I paid it off? (Don't want to put a link here but you can find a video of mine in my channel... far far away from your quality content though ;))

[@HSGAutomotive]

haha nice one, enjoy! Nice choice of colour too

[@alexgeorgiou9372]

Can someone tell me how he manages to talk the whole way through this video without moving his lips?

[@HSGAutomotive]

Magik

[@thurmanmerman9099]

road tax on the jag xfr is £630 a year which is a p..s take

[@HSGAutomotive]

Yeah most of my cars have been in that region

[@jackthomas1959]

Oh it's such a Jaaaaaaaaag...

[@stevemendham342]

Why the Americanisms such as "trunk" "sedan" and "wagon" ?

[@HSGAutomotive]

More aptly, why do you care

[@vannjunkin8041]

​@@HSGAutomotive I don't understand the pettiness

[@HSGAutomotive]

@@vannjunkin8041 Me neither, but some people aren’t happy unless they’re complaining about something…