Jaguar S-Type 3.0 V6 4d (2000/V) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
March 2004 I paid less than £10k for a manual 2000 V 3.0 V6 with 33,000 on the clock, full history with full leather and loads of other hop ups. Absolutely can't be beaten for a luxury second hand buy....but do your homework first.
Costs
No 2 ways about it...the car likes a drink especially on short trips around town (22 mpg). Take it easy on a run and you'll return 30+. I only do about 8000 mls per year, so not a big issue. Servicing at main dealer is expensive, reliable.
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On the road
Driving
Very direct steering, magic carpet ride, surprisingly chuckable in corners for a big car. Manual gearbox is fine if you get a good (unabused) one.
Performance
Brilliant acceleration, sub 7 seconds if you do it right. Will pull in 5th from 30mph without making a sound.
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Living with it
Reliability
Only two things have gone wrong, the header tank cracked and needed replacing and the anti roll bar bushes and drop links were all changed when the front end developed a rattle...both are common faults. Other than that nothing in 10 months.
Image
People think you've won the lottery. A bit of an old man's car image but if that means people who think good has to be German won't buy one, all the better.
Comfort
The reason I bought the car..like your favourite leather armchair with a wheel at each corner and a rocket strapped to it. Boot space only let down, but split/fold rear seat helps a lot.
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Security and Service
Security
From reviews I've read on car security the S-Type is always highly rated and takes a long time for the "professionals" to gain access. Comprehensive airbags.
Service
They charge a fortune but treat you right. Discount club available for owners of older cars.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None so far
Other
Mentioned in reliablity section.
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