[{"id": 17098433, "authorName": "the3pete", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the3pete/", "bidAmount": 5555, "content": "USD $5,555 bid placed by the3pete", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742230647, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17099296, "authorName": "sausage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sausage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1742233566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17100932, "authorName": "drivenjp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drivenjp/", "bidAmount": 5669, "content": "USD $5,669 bid placed by drivenjp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742238844, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17107018, "authorName": "jturk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jturk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So it has to be asked: What is the cost of a brake job on one of these?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1742305404, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17107355, "authorName": "All4Jags", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/all4jags/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jturk I have a similar car XE-S 3.0 380hp, 4 OEM quality German brake rotors and OEM quality pads + sensors $1300 so give or $100", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1742308293, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17107537, "authorName": "Here4first911 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/here4first911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jturk thanks for the comment. The quote from the dealership was $1627 (on the service paperwork in picture 180). I denied the service because the current measure is 5mm on the front pads which is in the service department\u2019s \u201cmay require future attention\u201d category. I just requested a quote from a local independent here in Cincy and will comment again once I get it back. \r\n\r\nThanks for the comment @All4jags, I\u2019ll provide the parts & labor breakdown if the Indy provides it to me.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1742309836, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17108410, "authorName": "Here4first911 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/here4first911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jturk @all4jags \nIndependent European shop quote came back for the brakes: \nTotal - $1235 \nParts - $881\nLabor - $200\nEPA fees - $64 \nSales tax - $90 \nThey recommend replacement at 3mm, so it\u2019s not a \u201cneed to replace now\u201d but a \u201cneed to replace soon\u201d, they agree with deferral at 5mm.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1742316374, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17109316, "authorName": "Misspent_Youth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/misspent_youth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for info on brakes, good to budget for since it was a couple of thousand miles ago. Would you be able to comment on the discoloration on left side exhaust fitting shown in pics 137, 139, 141 & 143. Is that a leak at the fitting (though I am not sure why it would be wet)? Or maybe something dripping onto the connection from above and it has moved to the bottom of the pipe? It just looked unusual since the right side appears completely free of any discoloration. Thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1742320163, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17109856, "authorName": "Here4first911 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/here4first911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@misspent_youth\nThanks for the comment, the discoloration is due to condensation near the fitting as the pipe zig zags adjacent the diff. Nothing dripping on it. It was a cold day when we took pics, therefore, a lot of vapor in the exhaust due to the weather. To the naked eye it looks exactly the same as pictures 123 & 124 of the sportbrake listing that you won. The condensation disappears when the car is warm or it\u2019s not as cold out! Thanks.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1742321818, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17110128, "authorName": "Misspent_Youth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/misspent_youth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Here4first911\r\nThanks so much, that makes total sense. And I didn't notice that in the other listing. Unfortunately the car I won was totaled in an Oklahoma hailstorm soon after my purchase - while I sat in it!! :-( A sad day for sure.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1742322699, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17110276, "authorName": "Here4first911 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/here4first911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Misspent_Youth oh no that\u2019s horrible!! A sad day indeed.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1742323176, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17110587, "authorName": "Goose_It", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goose_it/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "USD $6,000 bid placed by Goose_It", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742324271, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17126684, "authorName": "CoopCity", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coopcity/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I saw my first one of these in the wild last summer. They look really good!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1742441885, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17126953, "authorName": "BertCO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bertco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I Just today had 4 wheel brake and rotors replacement at Independent for my Sportbrake. \nBought own brake parts including R1 concepts cross drilled rotors and European semi metallic hipo pads. \nRotors X4 $123 Amazon \nPads + hardware X4 $124 Jegs \nLabor $463\nTotal $710", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1742449681, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17127957, "authorName": "Here4first911 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/here4first911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019d love to open the question of production & sales numbers to the BaT community to see if we can get a definitive answer from JLR or anyone else.. most articles and Reddit posts say ~250. \nBest numbers I\u2019ve found were on a website stating 99 sold in 2017 and 87 in 2018, all being model year 2018. I\u2019ve seen 2 (excluding mine) on the road. A white one in Dallas and a silver one in Cincy. Anyone have any inside stats?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1742479703, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17148157, "authorName": "oettinger.1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oettinger.1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What in God's name is a fuel leak detection pump? I mean the name says it, but... \r\n\r\nThere must be a way to use one of the many other fuel pumps to pressurize the system and monitor for leak down rate. Or just smell some fuel and look for a damp spot.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1742654119, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17148546, "authorName": "Spencer00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spencer00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The coolant system is the Achilles heel on these motors. Noticed the most recent service in Feb addressed a coolant issue. Any issues since that service?\r\n\r\nIs the assumption that the plastic coolant system parts and hoses are all original? I didn't see any notes of a metal coolant system overhaul which seems to be the long-term solution to the coolant issues.\r\n\r\nDoes this SB have the adaptive cruise control option? Looks to be missing the buttons for it on the wheel but not 100% sure....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1742657368, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17148976, "authorName": "BertCO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bertco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Sportbrake does not have an adaptive cruise control, as the front grille emblem is not the glass covered flat sensor required for that system.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1742660901, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17149293, "authorName": "Here4first911 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/here4first911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Spencer00 thanks for the comment. I agree, the cooling system has been the sore Achilles of my ownership experience as well, hasn\u2019t gone without a headache or two. You can see the coolant crossover pipe was repaired under warranty. I requested the dealership replace the \u201ccrackpipe\u201d with a metal member but as I shared in direct messages with a potential bidder.. the dealership declined to use a non-oem part and I made a judgement call that free, plastic and maintaining the cpo warranty was better call for me than taking the car to an independent for the metal pipe. No issues since the coolant leak repair late last year, where a lower coolant hose was replaced, system bled. I\u2019ve only put about 60 miles on the car since that service but it\u2019s been sorted (famous last words). \n\n@bertco thanks for the comment. You are right, the adaptive cruise would be a really nice creature comfort, but I think the real emblem looks much cleaner than the glass panel, of course that\u2019s just my personal preference. \n\nAesthetics have always been the car\u2019s MO. It grabs attention like crazy and I haven\u2019t gone more than 2 weeks without a stranger complementing it, asking what it is or telling me they\u2019ve never seen one. Pretty awesome.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1742663407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17149640, "authorName": "Spencer00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spencer00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the response. \r\n\r\nRegarding the CPO warranty, I assume it's expired at this point? If not, what is the current coverage left?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742665442, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17150184, "authorName": "Here4first911 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/here4first911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@spencer00 no warranty coverage left. I do maintain the wheel protection package I bought with the car. They say never buy the extended warranty but that policy has more than paid for itself with the OEM wheel replacement last year! I believe it is transferable to new owner. I just tried to call the company and they are closed on the weekend. I\u2019ll try Monday morning to confirm.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742668257, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17151091, "authorName": "msbendts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msbendts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Here4first911 -- I've been tracking internet sales (AutoTrader, Cars.com, etc.), auction sites (BaT, Cars & Bids, etc.), and salvage posts (Car-Part, AutoBidMaster, Salvage Reseller, etc.), and VIN Wiki for the last couple of years.....and have a list of 252 VINs for Jaguar XF Sportbrake sold in the US. \r\n\r\n2018 -- 234 (S=151 & First Edition=83)\r\n2019 -- 5 (all S models)\r\n2020 -- 13 (S=8 & Prestige=5)", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1742672016, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17151303, "authorName": "msbendts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msbendts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Make that 253 VINs ... a 2018 S First Edition just popped up for sale in Ferndale, MI today...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742672801, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17152709, "authorName": "Here4first911 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/here4first911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@msbendts awesome. Just out of curiosity did you already have my car logged or was it a new addition?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1742680491, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17153149, "authorName": "the3pete", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the3pete/", "bidAmount": 6336, "content": "USD $6,336 bid placed by the3pete", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742686269, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17155191, "authorName": "Zamora13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zamora13/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "USD $6,500 bid placed by Zamora13", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742742426, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17155724, "authorName": "Here4first911 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/here4first911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wheel and tire protection policy is through Classic Signature/NIU of Florida should the new owner want to maintain the wheel protection policy, it is transferable to the new owner within 30 days of ownership transfer and a $40 fee paid to the administrator. It will expire 9/24/2027.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1742747933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17155819, "authorName": "Here4first911 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/here4first911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wheel/tire protection policy.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742748784, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17156416, "authorName": "Here4first911 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/here4first911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742751746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17158391, "authorName": "williamclay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/williamclay/", "bidAmount": 6600, "content": "USD $6,600 bid placed by williamclay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742767637, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17158978, "authorName": "Manabouttown28", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manabouttown28/", "bidAmount": 6700, "content": "USD $6,700 bid placed by Manabouttown28", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742776982, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17159073, "authorName": "Zamora13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zamora13/", "bidAmount": 6800, "content": "USD $6,800 bid placed by Zamora13", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742778350, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17159434, "authorName": "Clovis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clovis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any thoughts on the interior colors? Keep as is, or dye it all black? Anyone with exprience changing a light color interior to darker color?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742785366, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17159564, "authorName": "leapingles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leapingles/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "USD $7,500 bid placed by leapingles", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742789488, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17159941, "authorName": "lzbylut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lzbylut/", "bidAmount": 8600, "content": "USD $8,600 bid placed by lzbylut", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742817391, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17160072, "authorName": "SHERNIAZI", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sherniazi/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "USD $10,000 bid placed by SHERNIAZI", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742820150, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17160344, "authorName": "KCH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kch/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "USD $10,250 bid placed by KCH", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742823414, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17160604, "authorName": "Misspent_Youth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/misspent_youth/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "USD $17,500 bid placed by Misspent_Youth", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742825921, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17161508, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing car here. I didn't know these existed.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1742832884, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17162089, "authorName": "JWeston", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jweston/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Clovis I like the interior contrasting colors. The white areas would be somewhat prone to looking dirty, and the buyer would need to take the appropriate steps & measures to keep it looking good. The white portions of the interior could be dyed of course, but that is a lot of surface area and a professional leather shop would charge accordingly. If you anticipate hauling kids or dirty cargo, or if the color is just not to your liking, then this car is probably not the best choice for you.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1742836307, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17162448, "authorName": "Here4first911 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/here4first911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jweston nailed it! Appropriate steps and measures: \n1. Good quality leather wipes in the glove box \n2. The Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder 1982 hit single \u201cEbony & Ivory\u201d playing on the radio!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1742837052, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17162562, "authorName": "Stoban", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stoban/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "USD $22,000 bid placed by Stoban", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742837390, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17162822, "authorName": "Mr_Persnickety", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_persnickety/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tap my username and scroll (or search) my comments for a more detailed review, but I've owned one of these for about 3 years and 30k miles and I love it. Fast, great brakes, excellent handling and beautiful. Mine's been reliable.\r\nDo it!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1742838254, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17163296, "authorName": "MFFL2011", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mffl2011/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have loved mine. I am surprised how cheap these are selling for now. My ownership has been basically trouble free. In terms of number sold, I was told that one in Dallas used as a demo by dealer was totaled.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1742839830, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17163446, "authorName": "Here4first911 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/here4first911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve has been met! Bid to win: space, grace & pace!!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1742840345, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17163513, "authorName": "Misspent_Youth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/misspent_youth/", "bidAmount": 22250, "content": "USD $22,250 bid placed by Misspent_Youth", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742840631, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17163538, "authorName": "Stoban", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stoban/", "bidAmount": 22500, "content": "USD $22,500 bid placed by Stoban", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742840707, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17163543, "authorName": "Misspent_Youth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/misspent_youth/", "bidAmount": 22750, "content": "USD $22,750 bid placed by Misspent_Youth", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742840733, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17163583, "authorName": "Stoban", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stoban/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "*tip of the hat* That's it for us, Enjoy a super smooth and rare ride!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1742840849, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17163610, "authorName": "Misspent_Youth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/misspent_youth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 3/24/25 for USD $22,750.00 to Misspent_Youth", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742840941, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 17163651, "authorName": "jagmansr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jagmansr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats on a super buy. Glad you could replace your other Sportbrake", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1742841074, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17163715, "authorName": "MFFL2011", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mffl2011/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a steal. Congratulations!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1742841329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17164023, "authorName": "pschall", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pschall/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holy moly. What a price. For those shopping, I have one that will be listing soon.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1742842151, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17164105, "authorName": "BorisB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/borisb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ooof. I simultaneously love that this was a steal for the buyer and bummed for owners like me - thankfully we're not selling soon. Love ours.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1742842370, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17164249, "authorName": "esixty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/esixty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to the buyer. Great deal.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1742842840, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17168300, "authorName": "pongdog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pongdog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Man, I just came back and found out someone stole this! Did anyone call the Sheriff yet? An absolute steal on a super cool ride - fell in love when I saw my first one on BaT. And I'll be watching, @pschall!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1742858644, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17171154, "authorName": "msbendts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msbendts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Here4first911 -- yes, this was the first time this VIN has popped up on my radar. Final bid is good view market value ... other 2018 Sportbrakes with similar mileage have sold for $25-27K from car lots, so this is what you would have gotten on a dealer trade-in or out-right-sale-to-dealer as they need their mark up.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1742914701, "type": "comment"}]