Jaguar S-Type (1999 - 2007) 3.0 V6 Sport 4d (01) (2001/Y) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Buisness owner and very wealthy even though you can pick these models up for 2k.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Very posh maybe too much?

Would you buy this car again and why?

No i wouldnt jaguar dealers are rip off merchants and the build quality on a prestige car like jaguar has gone down hill.

What are you likely to buy next?

Anything but a jaguar.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£1,600

When did you buy the car?

September 2011

Did you get a good deal and why?

No i didnt 2 days later engine management light came on and old owner must have known about a few issues.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Wanted luxury.

What was the dealer like?

No very helpful.

What's it like to drive?

Very comfy and quiet but found myself listening for things to go wrong.

What's it like to park?

I almost thought i was parking a limosine.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Gearbox needs refilling but cannot do myself and need a dealer to fix. vacuum pipe under fuel manifold was broke big job. differential as a whine. jaguar service are not helpful at alland just want your money. big car=deep pockets.

What's most practical about your car?

Boot space and inside the car is spacious. expect to be in a petrol station everyday if only using for short journeys.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

All the usual jaguar luxuries but that means more things to go wrong.