Jaguar S Type R - Proper Owners Review
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toby8239 said:
Is heard similar things from other, and many people who I know have owned jags have moved away from the new breed.
The problem is finding an alternative. What else rides like a pre-2008 Jaguar? Even the seat in my XF gets uncomfortable after a while and I roll around more on (not in, on) it when cornering.spreadsheet monkey said:
Simpo Two said:
What else rides like a pre-2008 Jaguar?
A Range Rover or F-Pace on sensibly-sized wheels?I visited a supermarket in the XF today that I hadn't been to for a few weeks (when I had the S-Type). Someone has replaced the formerly good road with corrugated iron. And that's with the 19" wheels replaced with 17s. I have a company investgating new dampers because frankly the utterly s
t ride is spoiling my driving experience.
Having driven a 1999 3 Litre manual S Type for 14 years over 95k miles, in May 2015 I decided to upgrade and purchased a 2006 STR with 57k on the clock. What an amazing car it is, especially when compared with the older 3 litre. Obviously its a lot faster, but it feels a lot quieter, more solid and a lot more refined. It also has all the toys too that the 3 litre didn't have.
Since I have owned the STR I have made a few changes, mainly by removing all the Aluminium interior panels and replaced them with a set of Burr Walnut panels including the steering wheel. I wasn't sure about that at first but I love it. I sorted out a Catalytic converter problem brought about by contaminated fuel during the previous owners use, and fitted a new hub, disc and wheel to eliminate steering judder when braking - all brought about by a pot hole I suspect.
I had the gearbox oil changed using Lifeguard6 which made gear changes smoother and changed the oil in the diff and supercharger too.
This is a car I intend keeping for many years even though it is rarely used. Its very special to me.
Brilliant car.
Since I have owned the STR I have made a few changes, mainly by removing all the Aluminium interior panels and replaced them with a set of Burr Walnut panels including the steering wheel. I wasn't sure about that at first but I love it. I sorted out a Catalytic converter problem brought about by contaminated fuel during the previous owners use, and fitted a new hub, disc and wheel to eliminate steering judder when braking - all brought about by a pot hole I suspect.
I had the gearbox oil changed using Lifeguard6 which made gear changes smoother and changed the oil in the diff and supercharger too.
This is a car I intend keeping for many years even though it is rarely used. Its very special to me.
Brilliant car.
stagnite said:
Having driven a 1999 3 Litre manual S Type for 14 years over 95k miles, in May 2015 I decided to upgrade and purchased a 2006 STR with 57k on the clock. What an amazing car it is, especially when compared with the older 3 litre. Obviously its a lot faster, but it feels a lot quieter, more solid and a lot more refined. It also has all the toys too that the 3 litre didn't have.
Since I have owned the STR I have made a few changes, mainly by removing all the Aluminium interior panels and replaced them with a set of Burr Walnut panels including the steering wheel. I wasn't sure about that at first but I love it. I sorted out a Catalytic converter problem brought about by contaminated fuel during the previous owners use, and fitted a new hub, disc and wheel to eliminate steering judder when braking - all brought about by a pot hole I suspect.
I had the gearbox oil changed using Lifeguard6 which made gear changes smoother and changed the oil in the diff and supercharger too.
This is a car I intend keeping for many years even though it is rarely used. Its very special to me.
Brilliant car.
Fantastic choice!Since I have owned the STR I have made a few changes, mainly by removing all the Aluminium interior panels and replaced them with a set of Burr Walnut panels including the steering wheel. I wasn't sure about that at first but I love it. I sorted out a Catalytic converter problem brought about by contaminated fuel during the previous owners use, and fitted a new hub, disc and wheel to eliminate steering judder when braking - all brought about by a pot hole I suspect.
I had the gearbox oil changed using Lifeguard6 which made gear changes smoother and changed the oil in the diff and supercharger too.
This is a car I intend keeping for many years even though it is rarely used. Its very special to me.
Brilliant car.
I ran a 2003 S-type 3.0 Sport manual for 4 years, it was 2 yrs old with 40k when I got it, 6 yrs old with 100k when I p/x'd it for a 2005 S-type R with 35k, which I ran for 7 yrs & 60k.
Having once looked at the earlier S-types, the late 2002 facelift made a huge difference in looks, interior, and chassis (ride & handling were much improved).
The S-type R was great, although not cheap to run, economy (running on super) ranged from 16 to 23mpg (I did see 29mpg once, when following a large truck on the motorway for 12miles!), there were various electrical issues, and I had to replace damaged cats too. The only highlight was tyre wear, which I found to be really good - fronts 40k, rears 25k+, and most of my driving was fast A/ twisty B-roads
I now have an XFR, totally different beast, monstrously fast, more economical (24mpg locally, 28+ on a long run) and less problematic, but somehow not as charismatic...
...I now need to scratch an XK shaped itch, and I'm not sure that I need the performance of a 5.0 XKR so might look for a nice XK 5.0
Have had my STR coming up for 14 yrs now, I think they are great cars, maybe a bit dated now interior wise and exterior is like or loathe. As a mile muncher I know of nothing more comfortable that has good power and ha decent handling for it's size at any price.
Always fresh as a daisy when I get out of it even after 5-6 hrs driving!! will be keeping mine until its BER ,starting to increase in value now for a good one too.
Always fresh as a daisy when I get out of it even after 5-6 hrs driving!! will be keeping mine until its BER ,starting to increase in value now for a good one too.
flying-banana said:
Fantastic choice!
I ran a 2003 S-type 3.0 Sport manual for 4 years, it was 2 yrs old with 40k when I got it, 6 yrs old with 100k when I p/x'd it for a 2005 S-type R with 35k, which I ran for 7 yrs & 60k.
Having once looked at the earlier S-types, the late 2002 facelift made a huge difference in looks, interior, and chassis (ride & handling were much improved).
The S-type R was great, although not cheap to run, economy (running on super) ranged from 16 to 23mpg (I did see 29mpg once, when following a large truck on the motorway for 12miles!), there were various electrical issues, and I had to replace damaged cats too. The only highlight was tyre wear, which I found to be really good - fronts 40k, rears 25k+, and most of my driving was fast A/ twisty B-roads
I now have an XFR, totally different beast, monstrously fast, more economical (24mpg locally, 28+ on a long run) and less problematic, but somehow not as charismatic...
...I now need to scratch an XK shaped itch, and I'm not sure that I need the performance of a 5.0 XKR so might look for a nice XK 5.0
You don’t see many of those XFRs on the road - didn’t haymarket /Autocar award it 5*?I ran a 2003 S-type 3.0 Sport manual for 4 years, it was 2 yrs old with 40k when I got it, 6 yrs old with 100k when I p/x'd it for a 2005 S-type R with 35k, which I ran for 7 yrs & 60k.
Having once looked at the earlier S-types, the late 2002 facelift made a huge difference in looks, interior, and chassis (ride & handling were much improved).
The S-type R was great, although not cheap to run, economy (running on super) ranged from 16 to 23mpg (I did see 29mpg once, when following a large truck on the motorway for 12miles!), there were various electrical issues, and I had to replace damaged cats too. The only highlight was tyre wear, which I found to be really good - fronts 40k, rears 25k+, and most of my driving was fast A/ twisty B-roads
I now have an XFR, totally different beast, monstrously fast, more economical (24mpg locally, 28+ on a long run) and less problematic, but somehow not as charismatic...
...I now need to scratch an XK shaped itch, and I'm not sure that I need the performance of a 5.0 XKR so might look for a nice XK 5.0
Great to see the thread still going.
Sold my R 2 years ago, and since have owned an E63 AMG (MY2014) and am currently in an Aston Martin Rapide. Pound for pound the R is the best car I've owned. Simple engineering with more than enough power to surprise people. A definite future classic in the making.
Sold my R 2 years ago, and since have owned an E63 AMG (MY2014) and am currently in an Aston Martin Rapide. Pound for pound the R is the best car I've owned. Simple engineering with more than enough power to surprise people. A definite future classic in the making.
toby8239 said:
Great to see the thread still going.
Sold my R 2 years ago, and since have owned an E63 AMG (MY2014) and am currently in an Aston Martin Rapide. Pound for pound the R is the best car I've owned. Simple engineering with more than enough power to surprise people. A definite future classic in the making.
How does the E63 compare? Burble wise ?Sold my R 2 years ago, and since have owned an E63 AMG (MY2014) and am currently in an Aston Martin Rapide. Pound for pound the R is the best car I've owned. Simple engineering with more than enough power to surprise people. A definite future classic in the making.
I never had the pleasure of driving the S Type R (owned the 2.7D for a few years) but its a car I have a bit of a lust for. Really enjoyed the 2.7 drive but minus that lovely R sound and horsepower, and I'll try and pick one up at some point. You've got the think they've reached their 'bottom' in terms of price now. I think the look of the S Type will actually become more and more appealing as time goes on. I have always liked the look anyway, but I do think they will actually age better than a lot of other cars from this era. Very jealous of you current owners!
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