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[TheBoy]

Winning the battle with forums for DIY?

No, not reached that critical mass yet, but I think on the UK one, people have learnt not to tell me to take it to the dealer.

But I think there is a turning of the tide

[TheBoy]

Touchscreen excluded (you clutz!) that does seem like quite a list. Compared to the ovlov at least (12m, 3 days and 35k onto ownership), which has wanted for nothing other than oil, filters, headlight bulbs, tyres and wheel alignment.

Do you think it’s down to build quality, driving style, complexity or luck?

Most of it is standard servicing.

I was aware of the bushes when I bought it, that was one of those things that clearly didn't bother the previous owner, but I couldn't live with it.

The first CDL motor was disappointing. When the second failed, that's a sign the CDLs are really crap (much like the GM ones on our Omegas I suppose)

[Marks DTM Calib]

Will be interesting to see what car options I get with my new role

A big fat hefty tax bill

Nope, it's a low value lease scheme so paid for after tax 

[Andy B]

What is it with clocks, mine doesn't reset itself either 

I'm surprised  Mine does

[Auto Addict]

What is it with clocks, mine doesn't reset itself either 

I'm surprised  Mine does

Don't you read the topics on the MB forum

[Andy B]

What is it with clocks, mine doesn't reset itself either 

I'm surprised  Mine does

Don't you read the topics on the MB forum

You know I do  ..... but missed this 

[Viral_Jim]

I was aware of the bushes when I bought it, that was one of those things that clearly didn't bother the previous owner, but I couldn't live with it.

The first CDL motor was disappointing. When the second failed, that's a sign the CDLs are really crap (much like the GM ones on our Omegas I suppose)

Fair enough, how many miles had it done when you bought it? I've seen a few XJs with epic mileage, clearly been used as Exec private live/airport taxis.

[tunnie]

Will be interesting to see what car options I get with my new role

A big fat hefty tax bill

Nope, it's a low value lease scheme so paid for after tax 

So not a BIK? Always fancied a company car, not that I would ever get one via Sky.

[Marks DTM Calib]

Will be interesting to see what car options I get with my new role

A big fat hefty tax bill

Nope, it's a low value lease scheme so paid for after tax 

So not a BIK? Always fancied a company car, not that I would ever get one via Sky.

Nope, you get extra cash in lieu and then pay for a heavily discounted lease scheme post tax.

[Marks DTM Calib]

I suspect I may be able to get a more definitive answer regarding Jag clock auto setting in the next few months....

[aaronjb]

I suspect I may be able to get a more definitive answer regarding Jag clock auto setting in the next few months....

Moving to Castle Brom or Solihull?

[Marks DTM Calib]

I suspect I may be able to get a more definitive answer regarding Jag clock auto setting in the next few months....

Moving to Castle Brom or Solihull?

Gaydon and Coventry 

[Viral_Jim]

If so, then the car deals are outrageous  .

If I remember rightly the argument(which HMRC accepted) is. If an employee keeps the car on lease for <1yr / 8,000 miles, jag still sell the car at a profit, so no cost is incurred to the business. So the leases can be stupidly low and basically just pay insurance/maintenance. 

A guy I qualified with went there and had a Range Rover sport on a “just add fuel” basis and it cost him <£300 pcm.

Then there’s the 10-20% employee discount should you want to buy your own. 

[henryd]

Well, well over 13 months now.

It remains a comfortable mile cruncher, with a decent turn of speed.

I'd say on average, I get low 30s mpg. I've had the occasional high 30s from a tank, and the occasional high 20s as well.

Failures have included:
Both front CDL motors
Front lower front wishbone arm bushes, replaced with polys
A single bonnet strut
A touchscreen display (might have been my fault )
A failed NSR wheel bearing...   ...twice
A failed headlight washer extender thing (probably the shit ECP screenwash that froze)

Touchscreen excluded (you clutz!) that does seem like quite a list. Compared to the ovlov at least (12m, 3 days and 35k onto ownership), which has wanted for nothing other than oil, filters, headlight bulbs, tyres and wheel alignment.

Do you think it’s down to build quality, driving style, complexity or luck?

My thoughts too,I've had my much older Touareg for 3 years and 33k miles and two sets of tyres and routine servicing is all its needed,no repairs required,its sitting at 160 k miles now

[aaronjb]

Gaydon and Coventry 

Ah, at the R&D end of the chain, then, I assume

If so, then the car deals are outrageous  .

If I remember rightly the argument(which HMRC accepted) is. If an employee keeps the car on lease for <1yr / 8,000 miles, jag still sell the car at a profit, so no cost is incurred to the business. So the leases can be stupidly low and basically just pay insurance/maintenance. 

A guy I qualified with went there and had a Range Rover sport on a “just add fuel” basis and it cost him <£300 pcm.

Then there’s the 10-20% employee discount should you want to buy your own. 

My ex was from Solihull - the place always seemed to be littered with RR Sports, parked outside the tiniest little houses in the worst areas..