Looking to get an S-Type R

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Hi All,

New to this part of the forum, but I've just sold my E39 M5 that to be honest I never really got along with, and am about to sell my 540i Auto. It strikes me that an STR will combine both things from these cars that I like, easy wafty auto nature but with 400 bhp on tap. Never driven the R, but I've had a go in a diesel and a 3.0 V6 and was impressed with both. I've been sniffing around the classifieds, on here, AutoTrader and eBay and am yet to visit a car, poor history and iffy owners have been the trouble so far. I've just joined the Jaguar Forum and posted an advert there, not sure where else to look.

If anyone has any advice on buying and things to look for that aren't well covered on the web that would be great, or indeed anyone thinking of selling please let me know.

Thanks

Tom

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johnxjsc1985 said:

there is an R on the Jag forum with 63k fsh for £6.5k

I did see that one on Autotrader too. Seems strong, especially for me since I don't like the colour combo or the lack of nav.

It's an R I want, not a NA 4.2.

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johnxjsc1985 said:

One thing put me off the Type R was the two tone interiors that looked awful.

I really like them! Especially the ones with the red inserts, it's so un-Jaguar.

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Well if you did, it would go to a very good home and you could keep tabs on it in the Reader's Ride section here. That is of course if you sold it to the right person

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I put a deposit down today on a 2003 STR in Silver with Black leather, 68k on the clock and very well looked after. It even got a new gearbox last year from Jaguar that is still under warranty, but it's got a fruity exhaust, sounds awesome! Can't wait to pick it up tomorrow!

Looking forward to compare to the M5, never really bonded with the M5, you needed to be in the right time and place to really enjoy it, whereas my 540i could be enjoyed everywhere due to the auto gearbox. The way I see it, the STR combines the best of both!

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I'm looking forward to it, I'm a die hard BMW fan, but even if I had the money would never consider a new BMW. M is dead to me now. Jaguar however.... love what they are doing these days.

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Picked it up this afternoon! It's superb! Already has a custom exhaust on it, and it sounds downright naughty! I love it!

The ride is amazing and those seats too, wow. Love it. Will get a new thread up soon.