written by 210Tucker on 09/09/2014
I have had a BMW and a Mercedes, they are not in the same class. I am on my second S-Type (Petrol) now gradually getting younger and will continue to do so. Not for faint hearted with regard to costs, but one would not eat at a greasy spoon if one wanted pride and satisfaction, in comfort!
written by PhilipWatkins on 26/06/2014
I have just sold my 2011 Mercedes C200, which I had owned since new for nearly 2 years, and purchased this late 2007 3.0 auto S-Type with 57,000kms on the clock. OMG! I simply love the Jag. I have never owned one before, nor has anyone in my family. I guess its' reputation had always put me off - but after 6 months I am still excited about going out in it. No real problems so far. I had put new Michelin tyres on it, and they really ride and grip well. The engine is sublime, the gearbox a dream and the handling superb. If it had the comfort of the Mercedes seats, this would be an absolute 10/10. This feels like the quality of a Mercedes combined with the mechanical refinement and drive-ability of a BMW. In white it turns heads, and it is great to drive both around town and on the open road. It is especially enjoyable to drive on hilly and windy roads. I will buy another Jag - I just had to have one that was the curvy shape to satisfy my aesthetic cravings of what a Jag looks like.
written by wbWise393 on 23/04/2014
always wanted a jaguar with the looks of inspector morse but with the reliability and all mod cons of a newer less vintage car, and now i have it. british racing green metallic 3 litre v6 petrol with black leather the se version with sat nav sunroof auto etc. bought last august at the knockdown price of £1750 from a private seller i could see the body needed cosmetic work but the car started drove well and stopped, air conditioning blew cold and all electrics worked. now 10 months later after a 40.00 repair to pass its mot and some 3000 more miles on top of the 1000000 it already had it still drives well. although i sometimes worry when my bubble may burst and i get hit with a big bill, the ammount of spares on ebay and a good local garage should be able to cope.If you only have limited annual mileage the economy is not a problem and the looks, comfort speed and envious glances are worth every penny. type jaguar rules ok
written by Brightonman on 22/03/2014
I usually buy Porches but the last two cars were Range Rovers as both my parent were disabled. This has changed two years ago and I was about to buy either a BMW or Mercedes to use for a year. As I don't have a garage I didn't want to spend alot of money at the time. One day I saw this black Jaguar 2006 S-type and it had loads of extras added to it, sitting in the car showroom, naturally I had to take a closer look at it. I fell in love with it, it drives beautifully, what a lovely engine, it just purrs, extremely comfortable, I now had it for just over two years and I am surprise that I still love it. Yes the petrol consumption is not great and the car tax is very high, but if you going to moan about petrol and tax then just go away and buy yourself a cheap boring car. I never thought I would be a Jaguar fan but am thinking about replacing it one day with the 5.0 litre XKR.
written by ForgivemeifItellthetruth on 24/09/2013
If you are ever tempted to buy a Jaguar SType DONT. It was (I finally sold it ) the most unreliable and costly vehicle I have ever had the misfortune to own, Mass airflow sensor, Auto gearbox, Head Gasket, wheel bearings, could never park it on a slope the right hand bank of pots would fill with water and the car would miss fire just a complete nightmare. Fuel consumption was appalling 23mpg was good. I do appreciate that a Jaguar will be a costly car to run but this is a poorly built ill conceived car that is best avoided. Trust me it was a real problem to sell and I ended up pretty much giving it away in the end having only owned it for just over 2 years. The car was a 2002 bought from a dealer and had a full service history. Never again.
written by NZJaguarMan on 28/03/2013
I have had my mistral metallic blue 3.0 JAGUAR for some 5 years now since February 2008.It is my 5th Jaguar since owning my first one being a 1958 2.4 litre special equipment MK1 way back in 1975. The car is in some ways better refined than all the old jags,but the interior facia has a little too much plastic for my liking.Mine has cloth material seats and although perhaps not as classy looking as leather seats they are far more softer and comfortable,and don't get boiling hot on sunny days.Rear leg room is a bit limited but very similar to an old MK2 Jag leg space. The engine is very quiet and very responsive, I haven't dared try out it's top speed as if one is caught in NZ would mean loss of licence and loss of the car for 28 days. Fuel use is average's about 26 mpg which for a Jag is quite good,the best I ever got out of my old XJ6 4.2 was 19.6mpg, albeit fully laden with passengers and luggage. The exterior finish is good but I would have liked to have seen more chrome(plastic)finishing areas.You can purchase chrome kits but the shipping to NZ is very expensive. Faults, I have had (under purchase warranty),the air conditioning control box replaced and the gearbox contols reset.After owning it for three years replaced all four tyres with firestone firehawks.This showed up a drumming noise from the rear,tyres were changed but the drumming noise persisted, it was found that the right rear wheel bearing was the cause and was replaced costing NZ$470 including labour. The other item requiring replacement was the battery,being one of the largest passenger car batteries in existance it cost NZ$325,the old battery was nearly four years old and as I don't use the car every day it had done quite well. My ratings for the car are as follows.Performance 8,interior finish including facia 7,rear leg room 5,luggage space 5,exterior finish 8, fuel consumption 6,driver comfort 8,Handling 8, resale value at the moment 5. Overall looks 8.
written by Rialb on 24/01/2011
3L S Type Jaguar - Dream to drive... an experience every time - BUT you need to know reliability is not great - purchased with 80,000k on the clock - so far little problems of no consequence - drivers seat stopped rising and lowering - jammed mechanicals, Air Con Stopped - re-gassed (yet to find out what's really happened there, Now - yesterday - "Restricted Power" is the dashboard's statement and off to the garage - no majors - but compared to years of ownership of bland Toyota's that just worked and worked without fault, the Jaguar is, without a surprise, seemingly going to be a "challenge" and hence not a vehicle for reliable journeys - luckily, it's only a "spare" vehicle. Early days and perhaps pessimistic but I don't expect great things :-(. STILL - a great driving experience.
Written on: 20/06/2011
quite correct if you buy an old Jaguar you must know you will have problems. But when it is running well,well,,, thats another story. It is worth all the trouble it puts upon one. Just to feel like a lord for a few hours with that soft silky drive it dose ones heart good. everyone should try one at least one time. to understand. belfast...
Written on: 07/06/2012
i want to know where i can see the "3L S Type Jaquar(80000k)
written by on 30/12/2010
I live in Connecticut and would not recommend a Jauguar to my worst enemy. It has 54,000 miles on it and I have spent over $5,000 in repairs. I am planning a lawsuit against Jauguar for breach of implied warranty for fitness for a particular purpose and an implied warranty of merchantability.
This car is a nightmare.
12/30/2010
written by on 14/12/2010
I have a 3ltr petrol manual it just go,s and go,s. do your self a favour guys ,buy a used jag .This car has only had rear shocks fitted no other problems it drives every single day .My car puts a smile on my face every time i drive it, i know you can get good and bad in everything maybe iam one of the lucky ones . There is not one thing i can say bad about this car as far as iam concerned s type jaguars will always be in our family p.s six cd changer and superb sound system
written by on 25/08/2010
Header tank, suspension upright, roll bar bushes, sticking door handle and now the gearbox warning light has come on. All this in just 4 months of ownership. The last owner also did a whole nine yards of repairs and fixing faults. Yes at three grand its a bit of flash for not much cash but I can do without the pain this causes. Back into a nearly new ford focus, number 4 for me, yes its one of the herd but at least I'm not constantly looking up to the mechcanical gods before every journey wonderering will it or won't it!
written by on 20/08/2010
Extremely unreliable and would never buy another Jag as a result. At 60000 miles the gearbox needs a 2000 pound repair. Prior to that the throttle body (1000 pounds) has failed twice. Two brakefluid leaks, windscreen wiper failure while on motorway in rain, engine inlet pipe failure, cracked expansion tank twice, replacement of front shock absorbers twice, aircon failure, seatbelt warning light failure, exhaust pipe bracket sheared, central locking failure. Enough said.
written by on 08/07/2010
Absolutely lovely car, sense of occasion everytime it's driven, regular servicing should keep reliability problems at bay, real headturner, go on treat yourself! May keep it forever or might buy a XF when prices become affordable.
written by on 24/05/2010
I am amazed at how many folks have bought a jag S type only to find that it is biggest load of cxxx on the road. I have never owned a more unreliable car. Roll bar, bearings, ball joints, window mechanisms, ecu's wiring looms and now the dammed gearbox has gone.
well done jaguar, you have just ensured I will never buy another jag.
written by on 30/03/2010
i bought a 1999 s type jag a couple of years ago ,i love jags and always wanted one but ive got to be honest wish i hadnt clapped eyes on it ,every problem that the s type is well known for ive had. £2000 gearbox rebuild,antiroll bar bushes 2xhub bearings ,new rear calliper 2xrear window regulators sunroof packed up heater valve, bad water leak in boot broken headlight motor this only scratches the surface every time i do a job on this car something else goes wrong im on the verge of taking it to the nearest scrap yard biggest bag of .... ive ever owned my advice is stay well clear .wish i had checked the problem page for s type jags before buying dont let your heart rule your head like i did grrrrrrrr
written by Williamszone on 29/01/2010
I bought my car 2 years ago with 99,000 miles on the clock, it was an ex-lease car with full service history. Since having it, i have had no problems with it whatsoever. It now has 112,000 miles on the clock and just passed its second MOT. I needed two new tyres which I had done teh day before teh MOT was done and it passed, no problems or yellow note to indicate possible things that need looking at. The S Type is a smart car and I would tell anyone to get one. I love Jaguars and my next car will be a 3 or 4 year old XF.
Written on: 15/01/2013
Oh where do I begin?? My car has had both window regulators to go out. My heater went out. My fuel pump went out. My transmission is slipping. There are constant misfires. My windshield wipers recently stopped. I was just told about something that I cannot even pronounce that I must replace. The rubber around my trunk has to be replaced because apparently water has been getting in my trunk from the rain. For those who have had no problems, I can promise you it is a matter of time!! I was once YOU.
written by on 19/01/2010
I bought my S Type 3.0SE in September 2006. The car had just under 90,000 miles on the clock (Now 102,000), one owner and full Jag service history.
Aside from a wheel bearing and full set of discs just routine servicing required.
Plus points, purchase price £6500 in 2006 cost new nearly £30,000 in 2001. All the options were fitted when new so Sat Nav, Memory Seats, Leather. Goes like stonk when you prod it, on a run it gets 30mpg. I know its personal taste but I love the shape, works for me.
Minus points Parking sensors work when they feel like it and some of the heated front screen elements have given up.
On balance a damn fine bit of kit, but make sure you get full history pref Jag. Avoid cheap ones that will have invariably not been serviced regularly. I think the car needs to be serviced on the button to stay sweet.
written by on 05/12/2009
We have thoroughly enjoyed owning our 3.0SE, which we used to replace an Audi A6. It is thoroughly relaxing to drive, but capable of being quick enough if you want it to be. I have had to do nothing more than regular servicing in 18000 miles, and it now have 71000 on it, and feels as tight as new. wear on rear tyres are is a bit heavy if you have a slightly heavy right foot, but yu'd expect that. It may not have the flashy appeal of a 5 Series BMW or E Class Mercedes, but then again, I wouldn't be seen dead in one of those. We have been thoroughly impressed with our Jaguar, despite the reports of early models being troublesome. Service History is key, but if that is all ok, buy one...
written by on 05/11/2009
I have owned my s-type for 5 years and its been a pleasure to drive. I have been delighted with the car from day 1, i have had it serviced every year as recommended and the car has proved to be a totaly luxurious vehicle to own and drive with no mechanical problems ither than a hose that needed raplacing 2 years ago, it has passed evry MOT with no Problems, and for the engine size ( mine being a 3.0 petrol ) i have found it reasonably economical. Great Car !!!!!!!
written by vellas on 07/07/2009
I have had my Jaguar S Type 3.0 for three years and I wish I had never laid eyes on it ! Yes, when it works, it's a dream to drive, comfortable but I could never say reliable! I wonder, everytime I go out to it, what will be wrong today? So far it has probably cost around £3,000 in repairs and the final straw now is that three of it's windows have failed within a short space of time. It appears that this is a general problem with the S-Type and not a mere coincidence so now I have written to Jaguar, who have sent an apologetic reply and I am now waiting to hear from their customer relations department.
The car locked me in it the other day and I had to climb over the seats to try all the door catches, eventually one of them released and I got out, on a boiling hot day, this was not at all funny. I have never had a car with so many problems and someone quite appropriately commented that the car was probably a Friday afternoon job, last off the production line before end of shift ! When the windows were working, I once pressed the key to open it, the windows, including the sunroof opened but none of the doors so my son climed through the sunroof to release a door catch but it just kept locking and unlocking. this car is a total disaster and I am scared to drive it anywhere too far away from home.
written by on 28/12/2008
Had my Jaguar S Type for 18 months, engine check light comes on at random, had it knocked out twice at 50 quid a go both times cruise control which it hasn't even got. Now I ignore it, wipers seized up sprayed copious amounts of wd 40 down side of splined arms that come out the bulkhead and then dragging the wipers across the screen by hand. Full service at my local garage 150 quid excluding plugs got to go back in for them cos the inlet manifold has 2 come off.
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Written on: 24/09/2013
I forgot to add the passenger window mechanism broke dropping the window open.