I have ordered this engine in the F-Pace I have ordered. J have asked if there are any owners on this Forum (nada).
Since ordering I have been doing some research regarding this particular engine type as everyone gave me a sideways look when I mentioned it. It has been available in the F-Pace since mid-July last year, so one would have thought there would be a few around. Did extensive research on the motoring websites for reviews and came up with nothing. Plenty on V6 300PS but not the 4 pot petrol (in an F-Pace). Had a look on Jaguar "Approved Used" section and of the 482 F-Paces available, came across 1 example of the 300PS petrol for sale (MY17 on a 18 plate in Portfolio guise having clocked up 2,840 miles), probably an ex-demonstrator. One in nearly 500!!!
Widened the search outside the confines of Jaguar and came up with 743 F-Paces, and one further vehicle for sale. This was a MY18 on an 18 plate in an R-Sport configuration, having 930 miles on the clock. This has peaked my concern a little. One would have thought that statistically there would be more out there than this. My conclusions are that it is either a super engine in a super car and therefore nobody is selling them, or it is a complete lemon and to be avoided at all costs.
I am used to the foibles of the JLR Brand and am only too aware that they love TESTING their cars at their customer's expense.
Do you think I am correct to be concerned, (and therefore change my order to the popular and reliable 250PS model) or should, just lie back and think of Britain???
Jock
Since ordering I have been doing some research regarding this particular engine type as everyone gave me a sideways look when I mentioned it. It has been available in the F-Pace since mid-July last year, so one would have thought there would be a few around. Did extensive research on the motoring websites for reviews and came up with nothing. Plenty on V6 300PS but not the 4 pot petrol (in an F-Pace). Had a look on Jaguar "Approved Used" section and of the 482 F-Paces available, came across 1 example of the 300PS petrol for sale (MY17 on a 18 plate in Portfolio guise having clocked up 2,840 miles), probably an ex-demonstrator. One in nearly 500!!!
Widened the search outside the confines of Jaguar and came up with 743 F-Paces, and one further vehicle for sale. This was a MY18 on an 18 plate in an R-Sport configuration, having 930 miles on the clock. This has peaked my concern a little. One would have thought that statistically there would be more out there than this. My conclusions are that it is either a super engine in a super car and therefore nobody is selling them, or it is a complete lemon and to be avoided at all costs.
I am used to the foibles of the JLR Brand and am only too aware that they love TESTING their cars at their customer's expense.
Do you think I am correct to be concerned, (and therefore change my order to the popular and reliable 250PS model) or should, just lie back and think of Britain???
Jock