Jaguar XF 4.2

[Ferrer]

Originally Posted by f6fhellcat13

I expected about 20mpg (12l/100km) out of it because of its lightish weight for its class. But, I guess being a large luxury sedan with a big ole V8 at the front, it was never going to be great.

It's not that light. We're speaking about a 1750kg executive saloon, with an engine that's not exactly cutting edge and an automatic. Considering that with my driving the Mini is already at 10-11l/100km (24-21mpg), it's normal that the Jag is turning that sort of figures.

Originally Posted by clutch-monkey

it'll get a little better as the engine is run in though, yeah?

i suspect it tempts you to drive it in a non-economic way all too often

Well it already has 12.000km, so I guess it's been already run in. Altough the non-economic driving temptation is there alright...

[f6fhellcat13]

Originally Posted by Ferrer

It's not that light. We're speaking about a 1750kg executive saloon, with an engine that's not exactly cutting edge and an automatic. Considering that with my driving the Mini is already at 10-11l/100km (24-21mpg), it's normal that the Jag is turning that sort of figures.

I think I confused it with the old XJ that was all aluminum.
Jag needs to start offering manuals again. Manuals can be luxurious with a little work, just make the gearchange extremely slick and make the clutch nice and light.

[Ferrer]

Originally Posted by f6fhellcat13

I think I confused it with the old XJ that was all aluminum.
Jag needs to start offering manuals again. Manuals can be luxurious with a little work, just make the gearchange extremely slick and make the clutch nice and light.

I personally think that a gear lever and three pedals would suit this car a lot.