Thanks for this. Last March I drove the X type, Mondeo, A4, BMW 320D and Merc 220CD. Only the Merc did it for me at the time, which was a disappointment as I liked the look of the Jag. However with my line of owrk I wasn't sure how the finances would stak up, so decided tio stick with my Megan and wait. So glad I did as I'm now looking at E class Merc or XF. Love the look of the XF, but I'd love a manual. Arranging proper test next week.

So happy you like the car. Mine is in order and am counting down the days to delivery. My apologies in advance for reducing your exclusivity.

Biggles

I think that these are simply lovely cars, I drive a leased 330D and tend not to bother with toys but the look and feel of the XF is amazing. My problem is that the BIK tax is too much for me to bear (psychologically) so I'll probably default to a 5 Series or E Class next time, particularly as I'll probably go for an estate.

It is the only car which tempts me to 'opt out' and run my own car, maybe when there are a few 12 month old pre-owned ones about I will, you have made an excellent choice anyhow - good luck with it. What colour is it ?

What is your mpg in town ?

Hi! I am a lucky b****** with the XF. I have an white XF with 2.7 diesel engine purchased received in end March 2008. Pratically my XF is one of the first that came out and was the 2nd XF in Romania. The first one was a demo version sent to the Romanian authorized importer. When I saw the car in Dec 2007 I went to Jag and told them I pay any price to be the first driver in Romania with XF.

It is worth it every dime. I tell you, the car is the best in its class. The new 3.0D (I will order one in Aug for my wife, I will be moving to the new XJ in Oct or Nov) has a huge tech difference than the old 2.7 BUT I love my 2.7 Jag and FOR SURE is making you STATUS higher than a BMW, Merc owner. After more than 2 year in a parking lot my white pretty jag is a heads turner even if is put near a new E-klass or EVEN if is near the new 5-series (by the way, this new 5-series is oldish than the older one, my opinion).

Regarding the interior, options, specs - the premium luxury has a lot of things that on a Merc or BMW pay extra at least 3-4k Euro and the dash leather, rich oak wood interior and the aluminium dash are making it a glam b****.

Please, until you want to buy an E or 5-series go to Jag and drive the 3.0 . Feel the suspensions , are better configured for sport-luxury than the 5-series . Also, until you decide, first go in the night and see the interior of an XF and after of the E or 5-series. You will got in love.

BTW the XJ is a S-klass, 7-series killer. I never thought that a car like this will ever come up. It is made for my taste .

Question : What XF forum? Where?

BYE

I'm considering switching to an XF from an A6. Glad to hear you're happy with it.

I would suggest taking a real measurement of consumption by brim filling twice as not all computers can be trusted.

You think you see an endless number of BMW, Audi and Mercs....

Steven Quas , Hamburg !

I was lucky enough to get a new car almost 3 weeks ago - a beautiful Jaguar XF 3.0D Premium Luxury.

I had an S Type a few years back but the XF is nothing like the Jags of old. This is pure class and modern technology which actually works. I tried a number of different cars before chosing the Jag. Audi A5 Sportsback, Merc C250 and BMW 330D but the Jag won the day easily.

As standard all XFs come with a host of items which would all be cost options on most of the opposition. I can honestly say that it was by far the best car.

After almost 3 weeks the engine has been run in and I'm now starting to explore the capabilities of the engine and gearbox. Wow is all I can say...

For a 3 litre engine I am averaging 36.3 MPG over 2,400 miles with one journey showing an average of 51.4 MPG (all figures from the onboard computer).

The boot is simply huge and you can even fold down the rear seats to make the space frankly astonishing.

One other factor swung the decision for me - the relative exclusivity of the XF. On my 120 mile round trip to work and back I see an almost endless number of BMW, Audi and Merc but hardly any other XFs. For those looking for a change - try a test drive in an XF and I bet it won't be what you expected.

Indeed, just got a 2014 2.2 163ps, mostly good so far. Did you ever measure actual mps on a brim to brim fill as opposed to checing the car computer? mine currently reading 42 against 38 actual, would be good to see if other see same difference.