2003 S Type Jaguar Goes for a Drive

[@MichaelWilliams-rd9ke]

I really agree, the S-Type has come of age. Personally I think it's a rare example of a car where the face-lift versions actually look better than the earlier ones - especially the improved interior.

[@alberteisenmann1023]

Right it's a great rare classic cars these days. Mutch underrated. But here in Germany the prices for good examples with the 3.0 and 4.2 litre motor begin to grow up. The prices grow arround 20 - 30 procent in Germany with in one year. It's a head turner, especialy outside the UK.

[@MarcusTDM]

Ive always liked the S type, and you are right that the looks of the car have really aged well and actually looks better now than it did then!

[@rondapierson9313]

You are so right and her look is timeless forever Classy 💛.

[@LawAbidingCat]

My dad has an S type R, and he absolutely adores it. It really has grown into it's looks and I would argue it's a good looking, quirky, eye catching design. Just seeing an S type out and about makes me smile.

[@jamiesmith8313]

I just bought one to put a big exhaust and high flow cats on it recently , angry sounding wee car

[@LawAbidingCat]

@@jamiesmith8313 Ooh sounds good! Me and my dad have just sent an enquiry to Swallows Jaguar here in the UK to see about their performance packages, looking at a high flow exhaust, supercharger pulley upgrade and a remap, hoping to get it to 450bhp

[@jamiesmith8313]

Nice one I've got the under drive pulley kit and supercharger cooler pump coming from eurotoys atm going to seperate the charge coolers from the motor cooling and run a chiller killer kit once the blowers ported I'm hoping for 500 plus , hope you guys have good luck with your tuning , stay safe bro 🤙

[@LawAbidingCat]

@@jamiesmith8313 That sounds fantastic! Thank you very much! I wish you the very best with your tuning also! Stay safe man 🤟

[@jamiesmith8313]

@@LawAbidingCat I reckon there is huge gains to be made with an lsd to , getting that power down better should surely help , Kia Kaha from New Zealand bro 🤙

[@bullseyeant]

I've got the pre facelift 4.0 V8. Had it for 11 years and still love it every time I drive it.

[@peterturner5618]

I have a 2007 3.0 & it's a brilliant car. Fun to drive, very capable & comfortable. I still get lots of compliments.

[@Elysium.Dreams]

I love my S-Type. It's possibly my favourite car ever.. I am struggling with crumbing plastic components, but I think that is an industry problem not a Jag exclusive one.

[@buhrrito]

I love the s type. It has aged well. Bought a used one and still rides like a cloud. Underrated car that has a lot going for it. People who drive this car usually have good things to say about this car. Kudos.

[@densalbeach1]

I had a 3ltr V6 S Type and loved it. Smooth and special to drive, my first Jag. Now on my 6th, an XJ Portfolio 3ltr diesel that has incredible levels of performance, luxury, road handling and economy.

[@jefferysmith3930]

I’ve never driven one but I’ve always liked these based on looks alone. The modern Jaguars leave me cold as they look so similar to everything else. Shockingly when these were new I would see some of them cruising around south Florida with padded vinyl roofs, 2 tone paint and white wall tires. I recently came across a v6 manual in a junk yard. I was stunned. I can’t imagine they sold many of those on this side of the pond!

[@unclejoe6811]

Timing chain problems sent many to the junkyard in the us a V8 that needed chains was a 7k dealer repair

[@NZotyoka81]

I had an ‘03 stype 3.0 v6 with the 6 spd auto. I love love love love that car!!! So beautiful and comfy. I constantly had people waving or even coming up to me to tell how much they like the car.

[@martinanderson4721]

In 1996 at the 60th Anniversary, which took place at Brown's Lane , the cars in the delegates car park were a sight to behold - might not be overdescribed as the 8th Wonder of the Jaguar World. The TVR Boys and Girls were there too ( Blackpool/ Fleetwood?). with their brightly colored sporty cars.😮 The then new XJ 6 was on display - firmly locked, with a few Heavies in place to prevent any over enthusiastic enthusiasts getting their paws on it , or even into it. Heaven forfend 🙏. 😢

[@mpersad]

That is a lovely example of a car that is beginning to get the credit it long deserved. Top review!

[@paulrandomview]

These are seriously under-rated cars. I ordered one new in 1998, but changed my mind and cancelled. There was quite a long waiting list, so it did excite people at the time. In 2010 I bought a 2003 3.0 litre car, for only £2,600, and it was absolutely wonderful! Very quick when engine revved hard, as it had 240bhp. The ride is comfortable, and it seems to glide along, with a wonderfully fluid feel that I've not experienced in rival BMW or Mercs. Future classics I think. Thanks for the video review, very interesting. Looks are always in the eyes of the beholder, but I agree with you that S-types look better now than they used to when new.

[@andymcgeechan8318]

This was indeed a platform share with the Lincoln LS, designed by Coventry kid Gerry McGovern (MGF) who went on to head the Lincoln Division itself. The Jaguar design Centre at Whitley is about 2 miles from the Rover design center at Canley, both are alongside the A45 in Coventry. The Rover 75 was the last car designed at Canley which was redeveloped and is now a Sainsbury's car park. Great video as always. 🚘🛣🚦

[@RichieRouge206]

The Duratec V6 is - apart from the angelic Busso - one of the best sounding V6’s out there. I’ve always like the S-Type, I understand that people won’t like the quirky looks but that’s an appeal for me lol. Great review of a lovely car Matt!

[@furiousdriving]

It does have a great sound, almost as good as a V8! The looks have certainly mellowed over the years

[@raycroal]

the mercedes m112 sounds excellent in a clk320

[@davidpeters6536]

I had a 4.2 V8 Sport in black/cream int. with bird's eye walnut. It was a Mk2 (Ian Callum update) with new front & rear lights, boot and bonnet and had been a Jag directors car so fully specked up with sunroof, phone, TV, Cats etc etc. It was amazing and I shed tears when I let it go and miss it as I type this.

[@paulwlynch]

Superb review of one of the most underappreciated Jaguars

[@mariopizzamanmario8563]

I have one... a 3 liter manual, excellent car, but it is a good and low mileage one. If you get a bad one... brace yourself. I do love mine though, it's a true Jag IMO, part of it is Ford but that makes it reliable. Mine is (of course) emerald green with a tan interior. Also has the walnut woodgrain... but no I do not smoke cigars.

[@bcfairlie1]

Wtf? Why don't you smoke cigars? Not,cricket old chum

[@mariopizzamanmario8563]

@@bcfairlie1 well, I do never smoke cigars... at all (LOL).

[@gregcy89]

Very well maintained Jag! Wow!! I have a 2013 XF. It was my dream car 3 years ago and i got one. Jags are cars for a lifetime

[@davecarr2042]

I Have a 2007. 2.7 SE D twin turbo, Metallic Jaguar racing green,tan interior, and i adore it, i had a grey original 3.8 ltr manual with overdrive way back when and have loved Jaguar cars since. I Still get comments on how good it looks, it drives like a dream, i worked in Dublin recently and took it up the Mountains with 3 work colleagues and it was the best driving experience i ever had. iv'e had it 4 years now with no major mechanical problems just the usual things with wear and tear. i pay £12;50 a day to use it in London because of ULEZ but not once have i considered changing vehicle i love it so much.

[@terrortorn]

"Having the growler on the front" ... I always find it less perturbing if it is.

[@Captain_Scarlet_SIG]

The top range Rover 75’s were a cut above especially on the interiors but the S Types party piece was the V8. Nice review.

[@In_memory_of_Dad]

I have got to say Matt i was glued to the screen on that one, iv been contemplating getting a S Type for a while and after watching your review im definitely going to bite the bullet as they say. Iv got a 2020 Seat Alhambra xcellence for the family and a V6 Golf for me but there is something about the S Type that makes me think Mmmm i like that!!! I would like a auto 3 litre i think? Something a bit bigger and a more comfortable, like an S Type lol....🙂👍

[@furiousdriving]

You should have a look at this one, its low miles, loaded and perfect history

[@In_memory_of_Dad]

It looks perfect Matt the only problem I have is its a bit far to travel to look at a car, I'm based in Gloucestershire!!!

[@ice-cp2vz]

Hi check behind those plastic cill covers,

[@jacksonsystemslimited]

Having had 3 I know a thing or two about them. I have a 2.7 version at the moment (Diesel, 2005). Check Sills as they rot like crazy under the sills, cam belts, and Gearbox service which a lot of owners miss. Its not a sealed box so factor in 4-500 quid if there is no history of gearbox being serviced. Make sure you have a GOOD battery on them, otherwise the electrics go haywire! The EPB will stick on etc.

[@roycesmart8019]

I've just picked up a 2001 with 68k miles fully specced 3.0 manual sport V6 1500quid amazing cars for the money sleek looks most the modern shit you want plenty of power go for it

[@1sublime]

great lively commentary, big ups. I absolutely must draw your attention to the one thing that everyone says about the engine though...its being 'Ford-sourced' etcetc. The V6 was originally a Porsche design; the ladder block, as per the 928's V8. It then passed to Cosworth. At which point the S Type project, under Ford. The whole of the valvetrain is Jaguar; including the variable intake manifold and variable valve timing, which is still as trick as they come without forced induction. Truly a high-bred motor, le pur sang as close as we get these days. Yes, I've got an S Type; 3.0 ltr, manual. The looks, the drive...well, say no more.....though that over used word, 'iconic', does spring to mind.

[@richardjohnson3463]

A lovely thing, that seems to have improved with age, excellently reviewed, cheers Matt

[@Dixieddawg]

You talking about Matt or the car? 😁

[@garethshaw5165]

I had a 3.0ltr with the R Design body kit it looked fantastic and drove superbly I loved that old barge.

[@UncleRa]

Thank you for this wonderful tour!

[@seancooke7332]

A Great Jaguar. A Beautiful Car. Driving the correct wheels.

[@sandymclea]

I sometimes wonder of this will be a great classic in another 15-20 years. Especially amongts the Tupperware we see nowadays.

[@Jerakeen2826]

I have the 3 litre. The sweet spot in the range in my opinion. Significantly better performance than the 2.5 with hardly any difference in economy.

[@martinanderson4721]

No mention of the J Gate. An automatic box with the facility to go into manual mode. It's all very well if you are hurling it round Brands Hatch it will probably stay in 5 or 6 th however if you are staying within suburban speed limits, the gearbox will want to go into 5or6 and lower the revs to about 1500. This is it being slightly lazy. So for a quicker response flip it across to 4 th. J Gate/ Jaguar Gate. 😅

[@andrewmorton3177]

My Dad bought a brand new 3.0SE in 2001 because he had always promised himself a Jag. It was a lovely car but towards the end it cost an absolutely fortune to try & keep it on the road. The Autobox had to be rebuilt, a new torque converter, the diff had to be changed, new fuel tank are just some of the things I remember. He spent around 6 or 7 grand on it in the last couple years but gave up & scrapped it in 2011 after the rust took hold. It did have 160000 miles on the clock to fair but I don’t think it was built all that well. Great video as always 👍🏻

[@jamieduff1981]

The X202 S-Type, released for 2002 , was heavily reengineered from the Ford DEW platform and has virtually nothing interchangable with the Lincoln LS - although many parts are shared with most other contemporary Jaguars e.g. suspension control arms introduced on S-Type were shared by X350 XJ and X150 XK models. This means that the 2002-onwards S-Type feels (and indeed fundamentally is) nothing like the Lincoln LS. It's just an evolutionary artifact used to criticise the S-Type by people who have never driven an X202. The X202 is a wonderfully balanced chassis and is very capable. Indeed it's still the underpinnings of the spectacularly capable XFR-S - which I also owned. The only dynamic advantage the E39 BMW 5 series had over the S-Type R was the option of a manual gearbox. Even then not everyone would agree that was an advantage in an executive performance saloon. Interior wise, you may enjoy the S-Type's leather e.g. on the back of the front seats so the rear passengers see leather rather than plastic seatbacks like the 5-series had resembling, which looks more Mk.4 Ford Escort than it does luxury saloon.

[@martinkulik9466]

I think e39 had limited slip that STR didn't have. Also m5 suspension was stiffer as it was faster around track. I however think s type is superior to bmw on road comfort / performance and also reliability is suprsingly superior on my s type vs my bmw e92 coupe that broke too often.

[@verocimil]

Such a beautiful design! Love the x-tipe, the Rover 75 and the Mini-Cooper too. Those British car designs are my favorits! If I had enough money, I would revive all those cars mentioned exactly as they have been designed in the 90es, with new technique and thus interior. Cheers to these great British designers!

[@kw6766]

the sport model does have stiffer ride but still comfortable i have 3.0 sport it is the most comfortable and reliable car i have ever owned and the s type still gets looked at when you driving . great video as always

[@doktoruzo]

Lovely car. I think it must be the quietest (non-elec) car you've ever reviewed Matt. Silky smooth. Love it. Thanks

[@royfearn4345]

Till you stick your boot in with J3 or J4 engaged and the purr changes to a big-cat snarl; lovely!

[@martinanderson4721]

The Presenter didn't seem to understand the door handle procedure when opening the drivers door from inside. There is a top smaller lever which needs to be operated before you can operate the bigger lower lever to actually open the door. Also this is part of the security system.which ensures a person with I'll intent can't get in. Also when the car moves off it automatically locks - and makes a reassuring locking noise. Also there are 3 positions for the ignition key.

[@MrJLDoug]

I purchased my 2008 Jaguar Type S from an estate sale in 2020 for $7 K that had 24 K actual miles. It had belonged to a US Marine and I suspect was placed in storage for extended periods of time. The car was pristine both inside and out. It basically is a brand new car for seven thousand $.. I love this car…

[@kenohanrahan4745]

Great review, I had two of these, the 2.5 with an interesting fabric upholstery, was lovely. Later on I had the 2.7D, but I found that less reliable, coolant leak issues. I still miss them, especially the 2.5, a big cat with a real sense of occasion.

[@niallplunkett6056]

I really need to color match my fenders like that. I have the leaper but no badge on the grille like that.

[@jaspal666]

The DEW platform was the start for the S197 Mustang. Not much of the DEW was left but when I took the plastic panel to check my fuel pump on my 2005 Mustang the lid had a Leaper embossed on it. 😂😂

[@danielwoodward564]

Loving the content lately, and also the amount of it. Please do keep it coming 👍

[@jjefferyworboys8138]

Exceptionally nice example all the better for its Ford components. Definitely a design that has improved with age.

[@adrianduffen600]

A great review of the car that got me my job at Jaguar! Although I would not have worked on that car as I was working on XJ B.I.W. by then. I would love to have a Jaguar S Type one day.......

[@sicilyny5375]

Just joined the Jaguar club . 2000 S Type...3.0....please do a video on these..include what to look for as problems...haven't put it on a lift..got a great price...love it so far..steering wheel super touchy...??? Clunky noise on n off...grease job ..shocks... Low on $$ thanks to Pandemic...but engine looks clean and looks well serviced...1st time I bought a car with no service records..checked vin# no recalls or problems cited... Mirrors and wiper fluid..doesn't work..fuses seem like some missing. The inside head covering..coming undone in a few spaces .moonroof works...windows work .fob works..radio not bad. Works...I really do love it...just petrified of repair costs although all cars are costly now for repairs..not much more... So...can you help...do a video...with concerns..thx

[@markc1921]

The earlier models dash and rear lights take styling cues from the Spitfire. The round bits in the rear lights match the RAF circle on the Spitfire and the dashboard vents are designed to look like the Spitfire wings. It's because the car was made at the Castle Bromwich aircraft factory where the Spitfire was made. I think you got a commemorative book with the first ones sold.

[@robindow1061]

There is of course a third type of person that some have in mind when Jaguar is mentioned. That is Arthur Dayley.

[@cornishrider]

Back when he was advertising Halifax Liquid Gold Saving Accounts, I think they were 10% + interest rate. Truly a nice little earner in today's climate 🤣

[@kevinwhitwell6004]

Yep a old jag also means Arthur Daley to me

[@cornishrider]

The facelift versions were a significant improvement and very good and under estimated cars, I say this as I'm in the fortunate position in that I've driven every version produced. When the Diesel was launched many existing owners and prospective customers couldn't believe it was a diesel as it was that good.

[@michaeltutty1540]

Great review of a car I have always loved. Personally, I would go for the V8 pre facelift. I would never buy a car with an electric parking brake. The styling has always been a strong suit if the S-Type. So elegant yet strong elements that bring it to life. As an aside, the rear side marker lights would be red on a North American example.

[@PigeonPlucker]

As I understand it, the electric parking brake in the S was very prone to failure. And surprisingly expensive to fix.

[@pizzalover3]

Oh and the door speakers are MK3 Mondeo 6x8 ones unless you got the Alpine upgrade so not that flash!

[@russcattell955i]

A friend of mine, a most gentlemanly gentleman owns one. When I mention his Jaaag, I see a wicked glint in his eyes, he takes on a kind of persona, silver haired "Terry-Thomas & Leslie Phillips" oh rather !

[@flemmingsorensen5470]

Stunning - absolutely stunning! I always loved these cars, and still think they are very elegant cars. This is example is the best I have seen for years 👍🇬🇧

[@sycove1]

It could be argued that since Jaguar (the feline) is native to North America, that the US pronunciation is correct. But of course, Jaguar Cars was founded in the UK, so the English pronunciation is also correct (if you know what I mean).

[@royfearn4345]

The jaguar is native to SOUTH America, the Amazon basin, nothing to do with Yankeeland!

[@timmytimsen3030]

Hello, I've bought myself an old S-Type like the one in the video. At 18:22 in the video I noticed that the car makes a noise when downshifting. Mine does the same thing. Is this a problem with the S-Type and is there a solution for it?

[@thisiszaphod]

Always had a soft spot for these.

[@Crimson_Logic]

I love the leaper. I plan on adding a leaper to my XE at some point in to the future.

[@Lucinda666]

I would say........ 1999 version is Iconic for S-Type Jaguar 🐆!

[@gewfone]

Yesssssss 🐆I have a white 99, live my white Queen

[@TheStobb50]

A beautiful very underrated car I always wanted one but never got round to getting one, again thank you for this video keep up the good work

[@alansimpson835]

I agree. The design has definitely held its own. It looked distinctive when it came out and still does today. I like the maple on the inside too. Question is, did you find yourself at the golf course?

[@Kozza_-jc5xw]

I have an 07 plate X type and i have to tell you ,to me X type and S type and just simply stunningly beautiful cars, no matter what others say. On top of that collaboration with Ford made parts cheaper and more available. Whats not to love!

[@sonnysting2663]

It looks like new and still is an impressive car. Nevertheless, the design was not so successful as Rover 75 and despite the obvious differences in value, a perfect 75 has more british legacy.

[@petertrinder3127]

Another great car ,love your test drives especially cars from Wayne @ Stone Cold Classics .

[@johnmcl7]

Although the front looked a bit odd I was a big fan of this car when it came out and bought a 1:18 scale Maisto model of it which I still have in this very colour, I think it still looks particularly good from the rear three quarter view. Such a pristine example it's hard to believe how old it is.

[@paulpalmtree9295]

This very nice Jaguar S Type, has now been sold.

[@richarddyasonihc]

I once thought of getting one of these, I am old enough to have had the original, but didn’t really want a Jag shaped Mondeo. Currently have an XJ351 V6 Portfolio. Despite moans from those who don’t like the departure from’classic XJ’ I can’t help but say that the 351 is a beautifully sculptured car. How many speakers? 20 actually. no slouch either - 298bhp, I can’t really find anything (apart from the large touch screen and on or two switches), find any plastic. It is all walnut wood and leather finish - even the roof lining is suede. Jaguar? You can’t mistake it for anything else. Saab? Yes I had a Saab 2.3 litre 9000 in 1993 - I can vouch for your comment regarding those, miles ahead of anything BMW or Mercedes back then.

[@nekite1]

Saabs aren't wierd, I had two 9-5's, the last one of which was an Aero. Brilliant cars. Ido like the S-Type though.

[@andrewstones2921]

I was in USA in the late 90s and Americans called a Jaguar a JAGWAAAR

[@kamrankhan-lj1ng]

They do. And yes the w sounds like a native Indian word.

[@paulpalmtree9295]

Wow, at just £8,450 the Jaguar represents terrific value for the money.

[@darrenwilson8042]

I may be a philistine but I pull any dealer sticker off the rear window - or anywhere else for that matter. I don't buy a car to be an advertising board for the dealer for free

[@knifetrain3118]

Gorgeous car! Here in America people in the “body business”would have chosen a Cadillac for more trunk space! 😵

[@unclejoe6811]

Lincoln Town Car

[@Hattonbank]

What did Joe Pesci drive?

[@ronaldderooij1774]

Certainly one of my top 5 designs ever. And contrary to what was said in the video, I had that feeling from day 1 after its launch. Sadly it is beyond my budget to fill up insure and maintain.

[@raycroal]

they can be bought for 750 euros in uk

[@lr_s3102]

Love these, despite the... unusual front end styling

[@JohnAdams-kc8wx]

Would love a manual one of these…

[@gewfone]

Me too...I have a 1999 auto at the moment...

[@simonjohnhinton1938]

The 3.0 with the 5 speed auto is pretty damn quick tbh. I'm looking at getting one with just 48k. Keep an eye out for rotting sills and rear subframe as things can get expensive. If you have a good un then zeibart the underside to keep things corrsion free. Expect about 19-26 mpg sometimes more on a good run.

[@christianolsson834]

Correction on 0-60. If it’s not the 2.5 petrol V6. In real life they do 0-100 kmh in about 7 seconds tested and 7,9 in the brochure. 0-60 is 7.5 on the 2003 auto 3.0 according to Jaguar. Probably around 6,6-6,7 0-60 real world testing. They were not far off in terms of 0-60 compared to the 4.0.

[@Justsayin369]

I have one love it only 16k miles on it

[@dougseivwright]

Great review! I do still fancy having a S Type as a daily.

[@rontuohy8902]

I was fortunate to own a 2004 4.2 (naturally aspirated) S Type for the past four years (sadly, redundancy, lockdown, etc, meant it had to go about two months ago). It was a wonderful car, the best car I've ever owned (yes, better than its Merc C, E Class amd ML predecessors, good as they were). The V8 performance was outstanding and I never felt any regret for not buying the supercharged 'R' model. It was exceptionally comfortable and wafted along like nothing I've ever had before, and with the added enjoyment of being able to lift up its skirts and with its 6.3 seconds to 60mph, leave lesser machines (like BMWs!) in the dust. Rust can be a problem but I bought carefully and maintained well. I'd have another in a heartbeat if and when the world returns to normal.

[@NightcrawlerNC]

Some bits of the car remind me of the crown vic

[@_Solaris]

Regarding that retro look being cool these days, its true. My 2000 Merc e-class (when it's shined up) really gets looks. The car you're driving has much the same style as mine. I'm hooked on the 4 round light front end style.

[@glennhilton4567]

Great presentation 😅

[@vspencer9764]

I got a beautiful facelift example fully loaded 6 speed auto (believe it or not completely rot free including sills) for the princely sum of £300 for my elderly father as my work colleague went and bought a new Jaguar and they offered him nothing on a trade in and he said the first person with £300 could have the big cat. Ours was completely reliable but it did get the odd error code due to only getting used once a week to go to the shops as once the battery gets a bit low it can throw the odd engine management light but wish he never sold it as it was a great waft wagon.

[@fhwolthuis]

That's a jolly good motorcar, sir Richardson! 😁👍

[@furiousdriving]

Rather pleasant!

[@gosportjamie]

Surprisingly, considering your following of the restoration of the Minder Capri, you missed out another type of Jaguar/Daimler owner... Arfur Daley... Our cousins across the pond have never been able to say Jaguar properly, so that story is very much incorrect, but it is fun...

[@Dixieddawg]

Excellent car & review, beautifully edited 👍🏻

[@FixedByDuncan]

It's funny, the S type has become quite good looking in it's old age. whod'a thunk it when it was released?.

[@kamrankhan-lj1ng]

Oh, yeah old age. Right.

[@patrickh7368]

Do you know the reason behind the S Type Dashboard…..? Overall shape represents a plane wing profile as these cars were made in the old Aircraft Factory, so I understand 😊

[@terrificspokesman7416]

Yes the V6 is a Ford Duratec engine though it does have some Jaguar parts like the Cylinder heads, which are Jaguar.

[@andrewwillis1712]

Hey Matt. About time you tested some modern hot hatches or future classics.

[@paulsutton5896]

How beautiful they were - even compared with modern Jaguars.

[@stuartdavies5191]

A brilliant video as always Matt. A friend of mine had a couple of these before his XF which he says isn't a patch on the S class.

[@raycroal]

s class is tough to beat

[@micheleklower5804]

Wood and leather equals luxury

[@frothe42]

One vehicle of Jaguar that I never had the pleasure of riding in. XJ, X-Type, yes, but never this. Those window switches look right out of a Taurus, imported from Detroit. The rest seems pure Jaguar.

[@Jam3sA]

Re. the bank robber demographic: didn't they just nick them from the aforementioned middle-management? A pre-facelift 3.0 manual is weirdly appealing, despite the quasi-retro styling issues, because it has a proper gearbox & handbrake!

[@Biggles]

I had a British racing green 3.0 sport manual pre-face lift and can confirm it was quite good and quick. The ergonomics are off though, especially compared to an XJ. Has a kind of a trans-Atlantic feel, not an old Jag feel.

[@SM-dt1pr]

In the 60s, yes. By the time of The Sweeney, weren't they just bangers?

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

It's growing on me but I'd still take a late model XJ40

[@cornishrider]

S, Gold, Sovereign, XJR or Majestic?

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

@@cornishrider 4.0 Sovereign

[@alberteisenmann1023]

Its a great rare classic cars these days. Mutch underrated. But here in Germany the prices for good examples with the 3.0 and 4.2 litre motor begin to grow up. The prices grow arround 20 - 30 procent in Germany with in one year. It's a head turner, especialy outside the UK.

[@paulpalmtree9295]

You’re comments are very much appreciated, many thanks. Manchester, England.

[@alberteisenmann1023]

@@paulpalmtree9295 Thank you very mutch Paul. Hope we can enjoy these fine british classic Jaguar cars for many years in the future. I have an S-Types 3.0 litre from 2006 since two years, bought it from an 87 years old gentleman near Hamburg. I have had BMW and Mercedes, but the Jaguar is another world for me as a car enthusiastic. I don't want to give it away for the rest of my live. Best regards from Krefeld Germany.

[@jonnylivesinbr]

@@alberteisenmann1023 wie ist die Haltbarkeit Ihres Jaguars im Vergleich zu den Mercedes und BMWs die Sie schon hatten?

[@alberteisenmann1023]

@@jonnylivesinbr Also der Mercedes war damals ein gebrauchter W140. Die sogenannte Helmut Kohl S Klasse. Ein wahnsinns Auto. Allerdings mit einer Reparaturanfäligkeit die selbst jemanden der recht gut verdient über seine Grenzen treibt. Ich könnte jetzt einen ganzen Roman darüber schreiben, das sprengt aber den Rahmen. Der BMW den ich hatte war der E 90, 325 i. Es gab Motorprobleme wegen Zündaussetzern und einer Zylinder hat nicht mehr funktioniert. Dann kam noch einiges andere. Ich habe ihn dann verkauft, bei 135.000 km. Zumal ich das Fahrverhalten absolut unkomfortabel war. Viel zu hart, schlechte Federung und der Anzug war auch nicht der beste, auch vor dem Motorproblem. Und ich bin kein ausgesprochener Schnellfahrer. Alles in allem für mich eine sehr billig wirkende qualitative Verarbeitung, lausige Servolenkung, Fahrgefühl wie in einem Kleinwagen. Das kann natürlich jetzt jeder anders sehen, ich schildere nur meine Meinung und Erfahrungen. Den Jaguar S-type fahre ich jetzt seit etwa 2,5 Jahren. Was ich jetzt machen lassen habe waren neue Reifen, neue Bremsscheiben und Belege. Also normale Verschleißteile. An der Hinterachse musste ein Querlenker und eine Spuestange erneuert werden. Das scheint, auch bei allem was ich von anderen gehört habe, tatsächlich eine Schwäche des S-Types zu sein. Ansonsten nichts. Der Motor ist super und die Qualitätsanmutung, optisch und habtisch ist um Welten besser als bei BMW. Das Fahrgefühl und der Durzug sind spitze, Verbrauch zwischen 11 - 12 Liter. Kein Vergleich zum BMW. Der brauchte übrigens fast exakt das selbe an Benzin. Auch der von Jaguar modifizierte Ford Duratec 3.0 Liter Motor läuft wesentlich schöner und runder als der von BMW, auch wenn der BMW Motor zugegebenermaßen schöner anzusehen ist. Ich fand den Jag schon spitze als er 1999 herauskam und er ist es auch. Fahrgefühl etwa wie ein britischer D Zug mit leicht sportlichen Elementen. Ist inzwischen natürlich auch ein Youngtimer und man sollte sich, wenn man einen haben möchte, überlegen ob man ihn wirklich als Alltagsauto fährt oder als Zweitwagen zum Spaß oder für Langstrecken. Für Automobile dieser Altersklasse sollte sollte man natürlich immer mal ein paar tausend Euro in der Hinterhand haben, wenn mal etwas ist. Ich glaube es gibt nur noch etwa 4 - 5 tausend S-Typen in Deutschland, also weniger als zum Beispiel von einem Mercedes W116 ). Ich hoffe der kleine Roman bringt sie etwas weiter. Schöne Grüße.

[@alberteisenmann1023]

@@jonnylivesinbr Eins noch zum Abschluss - Von der Haltbarkeit, wenn es da überhaupt große Unterschiede zu Mercedes und BMW gibt, würde ich den Jaguar als haltbarer einstufen. Hauptsächlich auf Grund dessen, dass der Jaguar noch weniger überflüssige technische Innovationen hatte, als vergleichbare Mercedes oder BMW.

[@terrificspokesman7416]

Great review. Though the diesel is not a 2.5 Twin Turbo it's a 2.7 twin turbo. The diesel is the same 2.7 V6 twin turbo diesel that was used in the Citroen C6 and it was used in Land Rovers too just with a single turbo and some engine parts were slightly different. I've heared that in Land Rovers they can have crankshaft issues (though Land Rover specialists say it can be prevented.) Crankshaft issues for the 2.7 diesel on the Jaguars and Citroens are less rare but they can still happen. The 2.7 V6 diesel was replaced by a 3.0 V6 variation of the engine (the S-Type never got the 3.0 diesel) which could be found on newer Jaguars and Land Rovers. The V6 diesel is replaced now with a 3.0 Inline 6 diesel.

[@Lot76CARS]

Totally underrated and misunderstood at the time, currently cheap as chips but R derivative really appreciating, has got to be a classic in the future on the basis that the population of them will be decimated by then!

[@keithashley6298]

Lovely car and review, thanks for this.

[@tristanpage6805]

Aged very well. Great video.