Jaguar S-Type 3.0 V6 4d (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
I bought a 99(V) with 60k miles for £11k in June 03. Loads of car for the money and with a priate plate it still looks like a new car. Friends think it is a £30k purchase -)
Costs
Get it serviced locally instead of at Jag - why pay for rip off labour costs for a few checks and an oil change? So far 22k miles in a year and no mechanical faults. Average 25mpg but I do drive hard.
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On the road
Driving
Fairly powerful. Stats claim 6.8 secs 0-60 for this model, but it doesn't feel that quick. Suspension can be hard over speed bumps and potholes, but ultimatley a very smooth car and a joy to drive.
Performance
Strong, smooth, powerful. Feels slower than the book says but guess that could be a bonus. Slightly notchy gearbox, but you get used to that.
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Living with it
Reliability
22k miles - set of brakes and discs and nothing else mechanical - interior one of the elec window pulleys snapped - expensive repair at £175, but that is it for 22k miles - impressed.
Image
People still give it second look, people still say ooohh a Jag. Still looks great against the very latest model form Merc, BMW etc.
Comfort
No lumbar support on my car, but seats are firm and comfy- no back ache to note.
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Security and Service
Security
Problem with door locks locking themsleves? Ended up locking with the keys in the ignition (car running!) Cost me a new rear window! (seems that one door the locks seem to stick on central door locking so it stays locked and so closes all the rest.)
Service
I get it serviced away from Jag to save ££ but on visits they have been fine.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
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Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes