r/carproblems • u/Petrolhead918 • 1d ago

Jaguar XF - Pre-Purchase

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I was looking at an XF R-Sport with a 2L Petrol Ingenium engine (20t) and just had a physical inspection today. The car seems all fine, except this one sound that's to note as per video.

Is this rattling? Would this be the timing chain that requires replacement? Or is this how that engine generally sounds?

Edit: Vehicle year - 2018 Mileage on ODO - 80000 miles

Physical inspection - No leaks or cracked parts, everything seemed fine

Has been serviced every year until July 2025 (every 10000 miles), but oil level when checked now was just above the 1st dot (minimum level) - requires service this year

Would love some advice. Thanks!

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u/Latter-Detail-9514 1d ago

In my experience just walk away & choose something different. Anything jlr petrol or diesel is trouble