About to be a Jag owner
Discussion
Hi all,
Just back from a test drive in an 04 S-type 2.5 sport auto. Realise that it's the smallest engine, but seemed OK for me - a bit more poke would have been nice, but not the end of the world - fuel consumption wasn't horrendous... was a very nice spec and not at all 'old man'.
Seems like it'll hussle the family around in style, and what seem reasonable running costs (300-350 main dealer services - add 150 for the cambelt)... so no big bills.
So should I or shouldn't I? (PS: I'm asking in the Jag forum because I think I'll get a more positive reception here!)
CH
Just back from a test drive in an 04 S-type 2.5 sport auto. Realise that it's the smallest engine, but seemed OK for me - a bit more poke would have been nice, but not the end of the world - fuel consumption wasn't horrendous... was a very nice spec and not at all 'old man'.
Seems like it'll hussle the family around in style, and what seem reasonable running costs (300-350 main dealer services - add 150 for the cambelt)... so no big bills.
So should I or shouldn't I? (PS: I'm asking in the Jag forum because I think I'll get a more positive reception here!)
CH
Welcome aboard.
I've driven a few S-Types in the US, wasn't until I drove another car over the same roads I realised just how good the S-Type is.
Doesn't matter what car and what engine you have, more poke would always in nice. I've had my Jag, and XJ6 for nearly 13 years, been a great car, the Jag dealers keep wanting to know when they can sell me a new one - well they can sell me a new one when this one needs replacing. I'd have never believed that when I bought it all those years ago.
Keep hearing this s
t about "old mans car" I was older than a lot of the guys here when I bought my Jag, I was 33. Old men don't drive Jags. They can't, when they get old their knees will no long let them get down into the seats or climb back out of them. When they get old, the Jag has to be replaced by something like a Beamer or other car with higher seats.
Good luck
I've driven a few S-Types in the US, wasn't until I drove another car over the same roads I realised just how good the S-Type is.
Doesn't matter what car and what engine you have, more poke would always in nice. I've had my Jag, and XJ6 for nearly 13 years, been a great car, the Jag dealers keep wanting to know when they can sell me a new one - well they can sell me a new one when this one needs replacing. I'd have never believed that when I bought it all those years ago.
Keep hearing this s
t about "old mans car" I was older than a lot of the guys here when I bought my Jag, I was 33. Old men don't drive Jags. They can't, when they get old their knees will no long let them get down into the seats or climb back out of them. When they get old, the Jag has to be replaced by something like a Beamer or other car with higher seats.Good luck
I've had an S Type for two years. It's the 2.7 Diesel Sport and it's a lovely car. It eats up the miles on the motorway and is still great for hustling down a winding road. I will probably be changing it soon and will hopefully get another Jag as nothing else appeals for the type of driving I need it for.
I've had a couple of electrical glitches but they were sorted very quickly under warranty and seemed to be down to the diesel engine ecu so you shouldn't have any similar problems.
The S Type is a very underrated car which is evdenced by all the praise heaped on the XF's chassis which is basically the same as the S Types.
I've had a couple of electrical glitches but they were sorted very quickly under warranty and seemed to be down to the diesel engine ecu so you shouldn't have any similar problems.
The S Type is a very underrated car which is evdenced by all the praise heaped on the XF's chassis which is basically the same as the S Types.
BigNige said:
Is it available for a good price?
It's up for 7.5, but there hasn't been much offered off that (max 250!) - it's quite an individual spec though which could work for or against it - i like it though... trouble is that the px was poor (but I expected that), so i think I'll have to shift it myself (anyone want a saab 93 - it's cheap: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/944334.htm)Oh yeah - the trip comp was showing approx 25mpg for the past 1000miles - after my brief stint on the motorway, the instant readout was much improved -late 30s / early 40s which I'd be well happy with (don't get me wrong - I've priced it up on the basis of 25mpg, but if it does better than that it'd be a bonus)
CH
Edited by Dr Bob on Monday 16th March 13:43
Oh and a final thing - am I mad to think about keeping one of these on the street? It's not bad round here - I used to have an Elise which lived on the road (though I used to have the odd sleepless night)...
...but some cars are vandalism targets and some aren't - hopefully the jag will appeal to the british good sportsmanship aspect of our drunken teens!
CH
...but some cars are vandalism targets and some aren't - hopefully the jag will appeal to the british good sportsmanship aspect of our drunken teens!
CH
Dr. Bob,
I have the 4.2 V8. I have tried the higher octane petrol and I haven't detected anything significantly better, except for the Esso variety strangely. Even then it's only a small difference, not worth the expense in my view.
The higher octane is supposed to keep the engine cleaner but I've never had an issue about this.
I suppose it's possible that a smaller engine will show more improvement? Let's see if any other PHers come up with anything.
R.
I have the 4.2 V8. I have tried the higher octane petrol and I haven't detected anything significantly better, except for the Esso variety strangely. Even then it's only a small difference, not worth the expense in my view.
The higher octane is supposed to keep the engine cleaner but I've never had an issue about this.
I suppose it's possible that a smaller engine will show more improvement? Let's see if any other PHers come up with anything.
R.
Stapie said:
Hey, hope you were joking old men do drive Jags i've always had BMWs' but my last two cars were Jags' and I currently drive a STR and i've had my three score and ten years, here's to many more Jag driving years!
Three score years and ten?Yeah you should still have plenty of Jaguar years left in your knees. I think my Uncle was close his 4 score years before he was forced to resort to Beamer driving. All his friends ribbed him something rotten about needing to switch to an old mans car when the Jag left.
I guess the S-Type isn't quite as low down as the Series III Double Six so that should give you a head start.
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