Jaguar or Lexus?

Recently retired and want to buy a used car that has a very comfortable ride.

I have considered a Jaguar XF or Lexus IS250 but would welcome your opinion and/or further recommendations.

Budget £25-28K, mileage 7-8K

Having spoken to salesmen for Jaguar and Lexus they tell me that their customers who own a diesel and do approx 6K mileage have not experienced problems with the Particulate Filter.

Is this a case of 'they would say that anyway' or do Jaguar and Lexus fair better in this respect?

Asked on 17 July 2011 by pj5

Answered by Honest John

The Lexus IS250 auto is beautifully smooth and refined. Rides much better on 16" wheels than 18" or 19". There have been DPF problems with S-Type 2.7 V6 diesels. Have yet to hear of them on XFs. The best car is the XF 3.0V6 diesel, even if you have to downspec to get one for the money.

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