After many months of looking, and a bit of a stop start due to work issues getting in the way, I've now collected my used 3.0d S in ammonite grey with the red / black interior. Options fitted include the panoramic roof, ICT pro and 825w stereo. It has standard wheels and was an ex Jaguar management vehicle. The car will be used mostly in southern scotland and north england on 'a' and 'b' roads. My previous was an XF S 3.0d
Thoughts so far are mostly very positive.
I like the space in the car, especially the kids and gear in the back. The driving position is really good, the controls are all well weighted and intuitive, the engine pulls strongly and the gear box is smooth and well judged. The ride is 'mostly' fine. Although I have, like many others I think, opted to have the suspension set in dynamic mode all the time as it vastly improved the ride IMHO, with this set it feels quite similar to my XF in that respect. Comfort seems a tad unsettled and bit of a missed opportunity as far as I can tell.
The ICT pro has the latest software version on it, and so far I really love it. Definitely worth it over the standard one as far as I can tell.
My only real point of concern is the amount of road noise (it has the continental tyres fitted) which is too much on motorways for a car of this standard. I wonder if different tyre choices make a difference.
Dealer has been great also.
Thoughts so far are mostly very positive.
I like the space in the car, especially the kids and gear in the back. The driving position is really good, the controls are all well weighted and intuitive, the engine pulls strongly and the gear box is smooth and well judged. The ride is 'mostly' fine. Although I have, like many others I think, opted to have the suspension set in dynamic mode all the time as it vastly improved the ride IMHO, with this set it feels quite similar to my XF in that respect. Comfort seems a tad unsettled and bit of a missed opportunity as far as I can tell.
The ICT pro has the latest software version on it, and so far I really love it. Definitely worth it over the standard one as far as I can tell.
My only real point of concern is the amount of road noise (it has the continental tyres fitted) which is too much on motorways for a car of this standard. I wonder if different tyre choices make a difference.
Dealer has been great also.