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Re: September Lease Deals Coming! [mssurrey]
by mssurrey
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Sep 05, 2008 (10:29 pm)
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Replying to: mssurrey (Sep 05, 2008 8:55 pm)
OK - scratch that... I saw you past post with details.
Looks like you got a huge discount on MSRP !!!
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- #290 of 427
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Owners Opinions
by schlute
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Sep 06, 2008 (5:05 pm)
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I was ready to buy an xf and then I started reading all the reports about creaking and noises and people trying to get their cars exchanged for the lemon law. Is the car really as bad as some people are saying or is it just a severe case of buyers remorse ?
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- #291 of 427
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Chrome Wheels
by schlute
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Sep 06, 2008 (5:08 pm)
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Has anyone exchanged their stock wheels for chrome or polished wheels?
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- #292 of 427
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Re: Owners Opinions [schlute]
by sphnx
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Sep 06, 2008 (8:16 pm)
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Replying to: schlute (Sep 06, 2008 5:05 pm)
I am one of the posts you are talking about. I loved everything about the new XF- the style, performance etc. But after 2500 miles my car developed a severe creaking noise that happens every time you turn into a driveway that makes the car go on an uneven surface. So far the car has been in the shop almost 3 weeks and after replacing door seals and a clip behind the sunroof , and I am not sure what else they have replaced, and the car still is making the noise. I am giving them every opportunity to resolve the situation, but I do feel it is a problem with some welds when it was manufactured. I am not saying all XF's have this but a few others I have talked with have experienced the exact problem. All I know is that this is a brand new vehicle and the noise is unbelievably annoying-way beyond some simple minor rattle. Trust me if you heard this car you would never buy it. I do not know the outcome , but in my opinion Jaguar should take this car back and tear it apart to find out what happened. I am severely disappointed because I have wanted this car since I first saw it. I will happily post the resolution to this. I am giving them every chance to make it right, but I will never accept a car that has a flaw as bad as this.
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- #293 of 427
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Re: Owners Opinions [sphnx]
by schlute
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Sep 07, 2008 (3:54 am)
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Replying to: sphnx (Sep 06, 2008 8:16 pm)
Thanks for your reply. I wonder if the noises are only a certain trim level like the supercharged version or maybe one of the first ones built? Do you know when yours was built and what trim level or wheels does it have. Have they been courteous with you when trying to reslove the problem?
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- #294 of 427
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Re: Owners Opinions [schlute]
by sphnx
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Sep 07, 2008 (7:29 pm)
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Replying to: schlute (Sep 07, 2008 3:54 am)
mine is the luxury edition and one of the first built since I picked it up at the beginning of April and not the supercharged. The dealer has been for the most part responsive in letting me know that they do not have it figured out yet. I get a call saying that they are trying to solve it with the help of the Jaguar field rep. Honestly I think they just can't figure it out yet, and since it has been almost 20 days I have my doubts to whether they ever will. All I know is that as excited as I was about this car, this has been the biggest disappointment I have ever had. I have had two Jags , three Mercedes, one BMW along with the chrysler 300 and this is the most problem I have ever had in a vehicle. I know there are owners that have not had this problem and I am happy for them, because I am a car nut and I was incredibly excited about this car. As much as I was excited I am at the other end of the spectrum- totally disheartened and just wishing I had not bought one.
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Re: Owners Opinions [sphnx]
by schlute
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Sep 08, 2008 (2:54 am)
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Replying to: sphnx (Sep 07, 2008 7:29 pm)
Have you had a MB CLS 500 or 550 ?
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- #296 of 427
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Re: Owners Opinions [schlute]
by sphnx
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Sep 08, 2008 (7:36 am)
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Replying to: schlute (Sep 08, 2008 2:54 am)
NOPE
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Re: September Lease Deals Coming! [mssurrey]
by wantabentley
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Sep 09, 2008 (4:20 pm)
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Replying to: mssurrey (Sep 05, 2008 10:29 pm)
They were very professional + easy to deal with. Of course, you need to know exactly what you want, must have, + can live without. It is always a compromise between what is available and what you want. I think you'll get a good deal and respectful treatment.
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Re: Chrome Wheels [schlute]
by texasguy8
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Sep 10, 2008 (11:40 am)
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Replying to: schlute (Sep 06, 2008 5:08 pm)
I leased my XF. I removed the stock 18" wheels and I replaced them with 20" chrome wheels and low profile tires. I had to shop around a bit to find a wheel that would fit the car. I was told that the brake calipers were larger than normal and I needed to find a wheel that would fit. Many of he wheel shops had not seen the car and tehy did nto have a wheel that would fit. I immediately noticed an improvement in the ride once I removed the stock run flat tires. I am very happy with the new chrome wheels and they really improved the looks and ride of the car. I took the original 18" wheels and tires and put them in storage. I will replace them when I turn the car in after 39 months.
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