S Type - Worth It?
Discussion
Hi,
I have seen a 'W' Reg S Type 3.0 V6 manual for £1400. It has 72k on the clock and appears to be in good condition (have not seen it yet and don't want to travel if it is not worth it).
I will be doing a 100 mile daily commute on the motorway so no issues with back road handling.
Any thoughts welcome.
Dan
I have seen a 'W' Reg S Type 3.0 V6 manual for £1400. It has 72k on the clock and appears to be in good condition (have not seen it yet and don't want to travel if it is not worth it).
I will be doing a 100 mile daily commute on the motorway so no issues with back road handling.
Any thoughts welcome.
Dan
You'll just have to go and have a look. Price really should not be the determining factor in a car that age - the only way to avoid tears with an older Jaguar is to buy solely on condition.
Full service history is vital and even more importantly it must have evidence of real care through it's life. You could pick half a dozen S types all at a similar price, age, specification and mileage from Autotrader and find a unbelievable difference in condition between the cars and future running costs when you go to look.
Go and look at several if you really want one. If you get a feel for what's on the market and drive a few you'll know when the right one comes up. Have a look on Honest John's (Daily Telegraph) for a what's good and bad guide to the S type.
Ideally buy one from an enthusiast, not some stone rashed, battered and half wrecked example that was picked up by some second hand car dealer at the the local car auctions. Have a look on jagads or the PH classisfieds.
There's no point in focusing on price and saving a few quid when you buy, only to have to fork out (for example) hundreds on new tyres soon after or maybe even thousands on replacing the rear wishbones when the car fails it's next MOT. Providing you buy the right car - even if you ignore the "book" price and pay well over the odds for it - you can run an older Jaguar very cheaply. Buy the wrong one and it'll bleed you white.
Budget for a full fluid change as well. Degenerated lube oil, brake fluid and coolant are a death warrant to any older car run on extended service intervals.
Full service history is vital and even more importantly it must have evidence of real care through it's life. You could pick half a dozen S types all at a similar price, age, specification and mileage from Autotrader and find a unbelievable difference in condition between the cars and future running costs when you go to look.
Go and look at several if you really want one. If you get a feel for what's on the market and drive a few you'll know when the right one comes up. Have a look on Honest John's (Daily Telegraph) for a what's good and bad guide to the S type.
Ideally buy one from an enthusiast, not some stone rashed, battered and half wrecked example that was picked up by some second hand car dealer at the the local car auctions. Have a look on jagads or the PH classisfieds.
There's no point in focusing on price and saving a few quid when you buy, only to have to fork out (for example) hundreds on new tyres soon after or maybe even thousands on replacing the rear wishbones when the car fails it's next MOT. Providing you buy the right car - even if you ignore the "book" price and pay well over the odds for it - you can run an older Jaguar very cheaply. Buy the wrong one and it'll bleed you white.
Budget for a full fluid change as well. Degenerated lube oil, brake fluid and coolant are a death warrant to any older car run on extended service intervals.
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