Why This 23 Year Old's Jaguar S-Type R is a Cool BMW Alternative

[@BrandonBlackstock]

I’ve had an 06’ S type R for 5 years. It’s been a great vehicle and never left me stranded. I almost have 150k miles on it. Flooring it and hearing the supercharger whine always puts a smile on my face. The car has turned me into a jaaaag man. My next vehicle will be another Jag.

[@fancyjoe7474]

Thinking of getting a 04 model with 35k miles for $8k is that a good deal?

[@life_of_riley88]

Your next Jag should be an 07-09 XKR. Fantastic value for an amazing car.

[@bacrispy]

Nice

[@2hottt]

jaguars are nice cars

[@shaynewilliams8204]

Jags are just the beeze kneeze.

[@Scala598]

used to really hate these (non type r) mostly for the looks, however in the context of modern cars this one is actually really appealing

[@california3527]

Take a look at 1963 Jaguar S-type sir. For me white pearl from 2005-2008 is awesome.

[@charliekarting3401]

I know what you mean, if find myself looking back & reassessing cars like the S type because I don't like the newer plastic bags of rubbish, lol

[@nickarcher4775]

I had one ......sold it ...... looking back now I never should have ......the shove either in gear or off the line used to make my phone fly out the holder ......always made me giggle childishly ...... The long distance drive was sublime , I used to drive to Wales, Cornwalland Scotland instead of flying because the drive was genuinely enjoyable ......

[@robertwoodliff2536]

It's the front end looks....and that grill is such a fake....just looks like they were hole filling.

[@stevec6427]

I agree. I hate the looks but they're a bargain because of those looks. The standard S Type is very comfortable but dull and not well made but the S Type R is much better and the cheapest way to go that fast.

[@roadwarrior1459]

Uncle had a 2004 S type R. It was an animal. Will always have a soft spot for these.

[@ChrissyThePoo]

And once again I go once auto trader and have a browse. Damn you Jay I really can't afford this habit.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

How do you think I feel lol

[@mrdayumfine109]

@@JayEmmOnCars tell me about it.... I saw an old rally video yesterday. And now I'm messaging someone about the Forester STI they have for sale.... And I only bought my championship white FN2 a few months ago 🤦‍♂️

[@p.informatico1320]

@@mrdayumfine109 Get a Ford Puma 1.7, and you will have one of the most fun cars you can buy for less than 2.000 pounds...

[@davespooney8472]

@@p.informatico1320 and one that is on the cusp of shooting up in value, as old Fords that drive well do 👍

[@Madeinlondon67]

I buy them for breaking. Anyone got any petrol v6 ones for sale please dm me.

[@NorthernsoulBoy63]

It's the most Beautiful 4 door jaguar ever made in my opinion

[@alexclothier6626]

I bought my Jaguar XF S at 19 years old and loved it, good on him !

[@ireneuszpyc6684]

no videos: so, now you drive a 7-seat diesel SUV

[@guillaumefeyten548]

I drove my first S-type at 18 years old, but bought my very own 2002 2.5L V6 S-type when I was 20. Lovely car, it is an absolute dream to drive in. Wonderful handling, beautiful sound from the 200hp V6, simply incredible.

[@mykincadult-store1219]

Love these, one currently sat outside my house! Though I'd argue, its more of an M5 competitor, due to their size.

[@2702simmo]

I thought M5 as soon as I saw headline

[@michaelloach9461]

This maybe true but find an M5 for £5000! All the best...........

[@JJR_77]

@@michaelloach9461 might be possible if it has about 200k miles on the clock lol

[@lewis72]

I paid £5700 for my E39 M5 with 72k miles on it... 8 years ago. It had a £6k starting price on E-Bay and went unsold. I contacted the guy, willing to pay £6k for it but before I offered he replied with "£5-7 and it's yours". However, right now it needs £2.5k of welding and bodywork doing to it (rear arches and sills).

[@lewis72]

@Richard Harrold I was about to last Autumn but then funds became scarce due to this virus thing.

[@TheBendalina]

Respect to Alex for having such a lovely car at 23 what a sensible young chap. 👍

[@TheLEGOguy1212]

I'm 21 and this is my dream car haha! Trying my best to get one as soon as I can afford it. Most guys my age hate them, I don't get it!

[@iibise.3827]

@@TheLEGOguy1212 I’m 18 and bought one. I bought it by accident I was never even looking for one I was just looking for a regular v8 s type but an R turned up in my area just as I was going to go look at another car

[@TheLEGOguy1212]

@@iibise.3827 How are you finding the car? Easy to live with, much going wrong with it?

[@iibise.3827]

@@TheLEGOguy1212 the car is the best I’ve had so far when it comes to fun, looks, and performance. Very very easy car to work on just a little tight sometimes. Currently in the process of rebuilding the entire cooling system. If you know how to do your own work it’s affordable and I know how to get my parts cheap so I love it especially the supercharger whine. But it’s a European trust me there’s always something wrong lol

[@iHaveTheDocuments]

It may be the pride of England but we Americans love Jaguars.

[@battyflaps5410]

are you the Jag WAR type or Jag U Ar type?

[@nickp97]

Jag War only way it's that or Jagggg

[@calumreiden2753]

But you can't pronounce its name correctly

[@dess5500]

You should ford owned them when this crap where made.

[@rasta6603]

@Garry Ellison lmao shut up and jus call it a jag

[@keithw4920]

Wanting a Supercharged RWD V8 is not indicative of an older soul, just a driver's soul.

[@alangordon2511]

It's 4wd still a lot of car for the price

[@NomadJRG]

@@alangordon2511 no it is rwd all power goes to the rear wheels

[@alangordon2511]

@@NomadJRG you are right enough I am sure I read somewhere before they were 4wd but checked again and they are definitely rwd

[@wojciechorzechowski2211]

I am 28 and I got my S-type as well :D This cas has a soul!

[@ireneuszpyc6684]

Jaguar S-Type: 1800 kilogramów - to jest krowa; miałem Mazdę RX-8 R3 (1300 kilogramów, 228 koni mechanicznych): lekki, zwinny, sportowy

[@wojciechorzechowski2211]

@@ireneuszpyc6684 Jakbym chciał sportowe autor to wybralbym coś innego, ale dla mnie ważne są przyjemne dla oka wnętrze i komfort jazdy. Obie rzeczy mam w S typie. Po za tym Mazda ma częste problemy z silnikiem.

[@ireneuszpyc6684]

@@wojciechorzechowski2211 jeździłem nią 2 lata, tysiące kilometrów, nie było problemów z niczym

[@wojciechorzechowski2211]

@@ireneuszpyc6684 Ale o czym my tu w ogóle rozmawiamy... Miał Pan Każde to super ale to porównanie nie ma sensu. To tak jak porównywac Bugatti i Lamborghini... Oba szybkie ale ludzie kupują je z innych względow...

[@ireneuszpyc6684]

@@wojciechorzechowski2211 1800 kilograms of "soul" L.O.L.

[@Millmiglia001]

I once drove an S-Type Supercharged and it was an ABSOLUTE MONSTER - FAST AS HELL and humbled many a BMW/AUDI/PORSCHE driver at the lights or on the straight. I called it the -'Assasin in a Savile Row suit'.

[@kevinbarry71]

This car of course was one of the first jaguars under Ford. They were certainly a step up in terms of reliability. They were also sold in the United States, and Ford also sold a similar version of the car as the Lincoln LS. They're mostly gone now also. Now that they are old, the fact that they are filled with Ford components makes them easier to work on. But as you say, most people did not consider these cars very special

[@MarksWheels]

I've been a Jag owner since i was about the same age and absolutely love them. I currently have an S type R and it is the second longest i have ever owned a single Jaguar for (4 years and counting) and im not sure i'll let go of her any time soon!

[@neilmcguinness4422]

I have always had a penchant for the Jaguar S type R I must say. Very rapid yet distinguished and lush and comfortable and quite understated. Just the kind of car I like. I never bought one when I came into money as I decided to go for something with a warranty and all weather traction (essential for me due to peevish surly British weather) so I went for a one year old Golf R and I could not have been happier with my choice. I do see a S type R often where I live though and I will always gaze at it admiringly. Every time. A very special car.

[@alleykitty2131]

I ❤️❤️❤️ my Jaguar S-Type. It drive like a dream. I also get many compliments, mostly due to the "leaper" on the hood

[@6ettinold]

At 2:06 - surely Rover 75, not 45? I remember, first hand, the excitement both of these cars and the BMW Mini prototype caused at the NEC. A very, very short-lived British, Blairesque, renaissance.

[@Imacomingtoo]

In my humble opinion the 75connoisseur was the better car

[@andipajeroking]

I am driving a pre facelift 75 and it handles quite well, especially on fast corners. Such a shame it didn t come with a beefier V6 or with a cheaper V8 😀

[@CaiSpidox]

Oh I do miss my S-type. The owner of this jag sounds very much like me. An old man soul - give me Jags and Lexus anyday. Jaguar's just always have a...feeling only a jaguar gives, and the balance of comfort and handling is always spot on

[@r7coo]

This channel just keeps getting better & better. I love reviews of underappreciated cars which are a relatively rare site on British roads. Great work 👍

[@SuperMorriso]

I had it for 7 years. Blue with beige interiors. Elegant, silent. Some expensive repair, yes. But it has been the best car i ever had. A car with as soul, really.

[@tonysherrard]

I’ve got a 2006 V6 2.7d - it has a lot of torque and it’s a lovely refined drive too.

[@JamesCherrill]

Love these, I considered a XJR instead of my E92 M3 as my first "quick car" at 19, both the S type R and XJR are very understated and way cheaper to maintain and run than what the bimmer was

[@ireneuszpyc6684]

if BMW M3 is much faster around Nuernburgring, than Jaguar XJR, then BMW will be more expensive to maintain; this is how it works; there's no free lunch

[@JamesCherrill]

@@ireneuszpyc6684 Well done, you have figured out how cars and pricing work...

[@TheTalentedTrout]

@@ireneuszpyc6684 I don’t think he’s driving the Nurburgring for competitive times on the daily so it’s not really relevant is it

[@texlad04]

The chassis was shared with Thunderbird and Lincoln LS. Compared to some other cars with the same 6 speed ZF speed transmission the shifting is snappy. Jaguar does a good job turning the ZF units including the ZF mechanical steering racks. The first gen of the last XJ also used the 6 speed with the 470 and 510hp variants. So this was a premium-ish chassis that surprisingly continued on - with some reinforcements I think - in the first gen steel body. The non R versions of the car have a surprisingly supple ride. And I do think even the 3.0 V6 is a good powertrain. Even the 6 feels snappy at low speed and likes to rev more than you would think. One friend has a 2005 (refresh front end) in red that is in fabulous condition. I totally would drive one of these as a daily driver. As a vehicle it is a quality item with good parts availability because Ford. And believe it or not the Ford parts have continued for a long time at JLR.

[@jessicabruno2820]

I have been watching a lot of your channel recently. It reminds me of top gear when it was actually about reviewing cars and not pulling ridiculous fake stunts. Thank you!

[@msix1836]

Though I never owned a Jaguar, but this one is a true beauty, a piece of art. Mint condition among all I’ve seen.

[@ingaz6565]

Ive owned both the 2003 and 2005 versions of this car (the main differences being slightly lower weight and small cosmetic updates in the 05 version) Its a surprisingly reliable car despite being a Jag. This of course being due to the fact that the chassis comes from a Lincoln LS and engine from Lincoln as well (originally a 4.0 liter) and numerous other parts coming from Fords parts bin. This helped with reliability (unlike the XJ which suffered from unreliability, specially those air suspensions). Most dont realize that when the S type R came out in 2003 it did 0-60 in the same time the 2003 corvette did. Problem is Ford failed to or was unwilling to make upgrades. The power remained the same from 2003-2007 when it was discontinued. meanwhile BMW, Merc etc are upgrading their salons pretty much yearly. Unfortunately at this stage the plastics, wiring etc on these jags are suffering from age, even low mileage ones will give you electrical issues, cracked plastics in the interior and of course, rust.

[@karlc4352]

I had one of these 15 years ago for 3 years it never went wrong at all then had a e39 m5 which was more fun but had so many issues great car though my mate at the same time had a rs6 that was always at the dealership broken the jags are more reliable than people think my current xfr has been faultless also

[@designxyz5007]

Punctuation

[@jameswilson8820]

@@designxyz5007 who cares about punctuation just take note of what he is saying don't be negative.

[@designxyz5007]

You are obviously very intelligent,

[@SmellsLikeGASOLINE]

The S-type would be an alternative to a Bmw M5, since it shares the same car segment (the S-type lenght is 488cm, even longer than a 5 series of this time). I don't really understand why would you compare it to an M3

[@JayEmmOnCars]

It's closer in price to an equivalent M3 and that's the fast car bench mark

[@SmellsLikeGASOLINE]

@@JayEmmOnCars In my opinion, a guy searching for an M3 will not find an equivalent in the S-type R, there are two very different cars in the manner they deliver sensations. But I'm sure I don't teach you anything ;) . BTW thanks for the reply and clarification!

[@cPhiloo]

Je plussoie ! Une S-Type chez SLG un jour maybe...

[@Kelveron]

Agree that S-type was directed at the 5 series. The (Mondeo based) X-Type was the Jag rival for the 3 series.

[@blackwersus]

@@SmellsLikeGASOLINE Agreed, one is a 100% sport oriented car another is sporty luxury car

[@grayfool]

Saloons with big engines are very much my thing. Jags with an extra R, niiiiiice.

[@rasta6603]

Exactly!!!

[@jaykemeneses3261]

I owned a S type 4,2L V8 and I can honestly say the car was faultless for 4 years of ownership. Loved the car...

[@joshuarobinson3976]

Love these STRS. bought my first jag stype v6 at 19 and first STR at 21. What a beautiful machine to drive

[@angi733]

M3. Don't make me laugh, this was an M5 Rival.

[@johnmitchell2269]

M5? Don't make me laugh, these were a rival for the MG ZT 260

[@foreversceptical318]

Having previously owned one from new, your comment exposes the fact that you had never driven the S type R, nor even been in one. At the time, it beat the M5 hands down.

[@angi733]

@@foreversceptical318 don't understand your point ? I think they are good cars, just that it was a 5 series rival not a 3. I've driven X308 XJR and been in an S Type R actually, the supercharged engine is a gem.

[@angi733]

@@johnmitchell2269 Really? maybe the 385 supercharged one but I don't think a 260 would see which way an S Type R went.

[@Rypsolisti]

And the XJR was the rival of what then? 700-series? I think XJR is rival for M5 and S-Type R for M3.

[@PistolPete14]

Got my S-Type last year at 18 y/o. Awesome car and nobody else has one here in nyc.

[@maskedsardine1772]

Same with me. I got a 4.2 s type at 18. Everyone was completely shocked that an 18 year old picked that as a first car but I don’t regret it at all

[@gepwxaqdfsidsesg1548]

I have an XJ Super V8 on the drive at the moment (it's going to a friend next week). It's a cool thing.

[@jacobdzik6238]

❤

[@josephjewellers]

Bimmer 5 series and Mercs E Class size..... also both M5 and S type R have V8 in same era......so more of a M5 competitor

[@popuptoaster]

Agreed, they are in the same price bracket as most of the 55 engined AMG cars as well these days, I went for an W210 E55, has less power but is (surprisingly) lighter than the jag by a couple of hundred kilos and there is also the supercharged W211 E55 after mine if you don't mind all the extra electronics and air suspension.

[@popuptoaster]

@Darth Wheazius I've had a few jags, XJ40 was my favourite, built in the Ford days so they are actually reliable but still running the awesome straight six and V12 and have the feeling on the classic old XJ.

[@michaelloach9461]

Buy an M5 for £5000! If you buy one of these, you've got £5000 to spend on for servicing as the cheapest M5 is about £10000! That & you have a nice car that no-one knows what it is when they piss you off by being right up your arse & you put your foot down......All the best..........

[@stevec6427]

The XFR was the replacement for the S Type R and Jaguar made a big thing about it being aimed at the M5. Having driven both I found it an easy decision to buy the XFR rather than ze German. The XJR was competing against the Mercedes S600 and BMW 760.

[@lukeshardlow768]

I’ve had a 3.0 manual since I was 20. Great cars , I think the looks have aged well and they look a lot more than their worth.

[@thomasdawe1837]

Until you slap a godawful custom numberplate on it like this guy did.. otherwise, completely agree

[@jaguarology6776]

Bought my first Jag at 21 yrs old. Never looked back since.

[@adamwoodward2003]

I'd take this Jag over an M3 any day of the week, I love the way they look and that 4.2l Supercharged V8 is amazing, I believe it's the greatest V8 engine ever made.

[@CarsAndBikesBklyn]

I had a 2003 S type sport V6 !3,0Lwith a five speed in BRG of course. My first Jag. It was a great car and a lot of fun to drive. The only problem I ever had was the fuel pump went on me and I put about 50,000 miles on the car before I sold it. I have a New I pace now and would love to get an F pace manual. I just need to get another parking space in Brooklyn. I got interested in British cars because my father had a 1964 Aston Martin DB4 convertible. A four-speed with overdrive. The clutch on the car was a monster.

[@DanielSadjadian]

I never understood why James May hated the S-Type so much. I drove the SE for many years, it was comfortable, easy to drive, reliable and had a lovely V8.

[@bigdog594]

James who??😳😂

[@michaeltelemachus5112]

The Top Gear Trio were (and still are) Ars--oles. I would rather trust the opinion of the 3 Stooges.

[@docdildonica7515]

I think it’s a gorgeous and timeless car.

[@GetUpFalcon]

Fully independent suspension front and rear. Unbeatable!

[@DEEuroworks]

I have one just like that, 05 STR, love it, smooth and powerful, love the supercharger whine. Wish in the drive by shots the owner was pushing it more. Thanks

[@willowman7721]

I've got one. Best car I've ever had. Big fan of the Sweeney as a child and still am. No brainier really. Very reliable too.

[@bacrispy]

Are you sure it’s reliable

[@mudplugging]

I bought a year old V8 in 2000, at the time, I was a relatively young owner myself, had it for 9 years, sold it on at 196k. Loved it.

[@McGrowlers1]

Had S Types for more than fifteen years - the last a 2004 Ultra Violet (blue)S Type R which I brought with 12,000 miles on the odometer and put 168,000 miles on before trading her in when I retired. I absolutely loved her - tweaked her a bit (well quite a lot in truth) and at one time she was pushing out 570bhp on the rolling road and was lightening quick especially in the mid range. So much so you had to indicate, move out to overtake before flooring it if you wanted to avoid piling into the back of the car you were planning to overtake. Electrics were its Achilles heel but more so in the earlier cars.

[@ampiko68]

Hi Roger, how did you achieve 570 hp? That is unheard of :)

[@nakoma5]

I guess I'm alone in thinking The S-Class looked pretty as most Jaguars do especially in the right color. That distinctive front end you could never mistake it for anything else in your rearview mirror.

[@Robfromnorfolk]

Not alone!

[@missa1969]

Not alone at all. It may help to have an art teaching degree to understand this at all in the first place. Van Gough was laughed at until an unseeing generation died.

[@bernhardwagner5749]

Young guy with an old soul, that sounds a bit like me. My first car was also an S-Type (sadly only the diesel). I was 19 and now, nearly 12 years later, I still love it. It was the start of my love affair with british cars. At the Moment 6 of 9 are british, and I hope I can finish my Scimitar project in 2021. Many thanks for your great videos, and all the best for next year!

[@yorkie4k]

Great cars. My dad had one of these brand new, all options ticked and in green, was a lovely car.

[@rayoco1]

I recently bought a 2002 S Type R in Slate Grey, which suits the car. It has FULL service history with about 167,000 miles and was fully imported from new into New Zealand in 2002 - no covid restrictions to travel at this time so it's on the road...

[@KotomiP]

8:29 - I thought that was a ghost, totally didn't expect the owner to sit in the back

[@jo05dk]

I liked the S-Type when it was launched, but to me the have aged VERY well indeed. This car, colour aso, is a tasty nugget if you ask me.

[@SuperJMichael]

That supercharger has a broken torsion spring in the torsional isolator. That is what is causing the rattle noise from the engine compartment. It won’t reduce the life of the supercharger but, it will be noisy. I was a QE with the supplier of the supercharger and a warranty analysis expert.

[@klasseact6663]

These are pretty sharp looking in R spec, just enough to make you look and sleeper enough to fly under the radar😎👍❗

[@stretchy1260]

I have a 2000 V6 3.0...... Replacement gear box, replacement rear sub frame, replacement glove box, replacement discs , replacement fuel filter , new AC compressor, replacement radiator & water pump. Altogether around £3,000..... but i love it and it is the best car i have ever owned.

[@The_Car_Gods_7814]

Good on the lad, I had considered the STR when I was 21 (Not that long ago) but preferred the X308 body of the XJR instead and there honestly there wasn't much between them other than the 200CC and 1 gear ratio. I have since sold the car and wanted this but the lack of manual control from the auto was a bit off putting having a J gate again. As you said yourself I do rather associate the old style of quad headlight and shallow buttresses with the scoundrel's of a bygone era.

[@royfearn4345]

The J gate is fine once you've mastered it. It comes into its own for mid-range overtaking rather than relying on the rather hesitant kickdown switch. Use the lhs of the J just like a manual but without lifting then drop it over to D once you've finished with the heroics. Mine is an 05 3.0 and I find this adequate for UK road use plus there's a nice amount of veneer. Mine is a re-import from Japan and is therefore virtually rust-free. Be careful not to over-rev coming down the left J. Usually best not to drop it lower than 3rd unless you're below 40mph.

[@LaytonKnightt]

I never got the S-Type hate. I’ve loved these for twenty years. I would kill for an R, especially in BRG. The later years look fantastic.

[@cliffm6566]

Platform shared with the Lincoln LS, another great car, rather unappreciated as well😊

[@KandiStomper]

Bit of odd irony is that I was debating on if I wanted to buy an LS or the s-type. And at the time I had no clue they were a shared platform. Of course i went with the jag though.

[@thalo9237]

Absolutely! I have a 01 LS V8. I really like the car. I keep trying to find a reason to sell it. But I can't...maybe I will swap it for one of these... Idk..🤔🤷🏽‍♂ lol

[@PaulinhoThompson]

This Jag looks a lot of fun, another great video, thanks again. Happy New Year, and here's to more great content in 2021, thanks.

[@QT31160]

The S-Type was a BMW 5er competitor (so M5 for this variant). The X-Type was the 3er competitor. The S-Type platform was the DEW98 and was shared with the Lincoln LS and Ford Thunderbird, while the X-Type was based on the Ford Mondeo hence the requirement for 4WD to provide differentiation and justification for the pricing at launch.

[@ct-bq5rs]

I replaced the front brakes on one of these back in the day. I remember them beeing massive! From the test drive I remember it had a quite impressive straight line performance, and was very planted, but not really agile. It's a great car for journeys and Autobahn travel 👍🏼

[@martinkulik9466]

Did you have dynamic shocks?

[@ct-bq5rs]

@@martinkulik9466 to be Honest, I don't remember. This was not my Car, I just worked on it and did en extensive Test ride afterwards.

[@derekwait5238]

I LOVE the sound of a supercharged engine on full chat.

[@stevestone4346]

Great car. Like most Jags they look better with time.

[@moonstryder1740]

got our 5th one since feb last year, lovely cars to buy and sell if you are able to import parts at a good price. we've saved 2 and they are doing well now with completely overhauled engines, new rims and wheels and paintjobs that are just stunning!

[@peter-e2q]

Great to be able to watch a really interesting video, especially on a car I’d love to own, without irritating irrelevant background music!

[@Brickinasock]

Great. Was looking at these before based on my own research and now they're going to go up in price. Thanks for that.

[@docdildonica7515]

Jaguars don’t have competitors. They’re in their own league. It’s stupid to compare other cars to them.

[@jbdiablo22]

If you’re ever interested Jay, I’ve got a 2002 Jaguar S Type R sat on the drive that looks standard but has a shorter supercharger pulley and remapped ECU. I also have a 1998 Jaguar XKR convertible that you can have a go in. Both in British Racing Green!

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Yes on the XKR for sure! Email me on [e-mail]

[@floribertosousa2251]

Great video Jay. Thanks for reviewing this "my favorite" Jaguar S type R with the supercharged V8.

[@marcnelson8986]

I miss my 2006 STR, it was an odd beast and marmite for most but I loved it. The ride was great and the engine effortless, in fact I put mine up against a friends M3 (SMG version) and his response was 'I had to turn aircon & DSC off and put it in sportiest mode just to keep up'. I had several issues though including: CAT Failure (Not cheap £1000 per bank) - I Actually pulled 390BHP on a RR with the CAT failure and CEL light on at a TVR meet. Came 2nd to a LS1 powered Tuscan, the Jag mechanic onsite that day reckons it would have pulled closer to 420 without the awful fuelling due to the errors. Bush replacements >£1000 Water pipe under the super charger failure Water pipe to the expansion bottle failure Constant rear tyres :) Battery always having to be maintained during winter, any drop in charge would cause multiple system failures and limp mode. Rust starting to appear on sills Apart from that it was a great car, traded it in for an Auid Q5 diesel :( Thanks for the Vid

[@ojmacek]

im 16 years old and i have a 3.0 petrol paired with a 5 speed manual waiting for me to get my licence. also only has 103k miles! :D

[@TheTimeDetective42]

Wow, nobody asked and no-one cares!!!!

[@insayn7995]

I really like the interior of Jags from this era for some reason. Also, the S type competed with the 5 series and the e class.

[@jacobdzik6238]

Polish Guy is the main Man There.at Jaguar

[@jedw]

"There was never a 4 cylinder in the front.." just the way it should be 😏

[@insayn7995]

Exactly, 4 cylinders don’t belong in mid size sedans/saloons.

[@jareknowak8712]

@@insayn7995 Oh, they do. Now. :)

[@w3villz425]

@@jareknowak8712 hmm not really unless you like turbocharged cars

[@okeyezeilo6187]

@jedw Hear hear...!

[@stevec6427]

The 3.0 petrol V6 was pretty rubbish though, with less torque and power than a decent 2.0 four cylinder. The V6 diesel and supercharged V8 were the only ones to buy.

[@speedosambos]

Had x2 of these quite a few years ago... still love em.. the seats were sooo comfortable over a long journey, haven’t had a car since with any seats that come close..🙏👍👌

[@johnlaws5231]

Glad to see you liked this car as much as I love mine

[@cornishrider]

Platform was shared with the Ford Lincoln, Its a great car I know a retired ex 60's Le Mans Jaguar racer who chose one as his daily driver and another 60's saloon car racer who bought a 4.0 V8. I drove them new in my late 20s retro styled but very capable cars back in the day.

[@lewis72]

2:03 Rover 75

[@andipajeroking]

Yep, exactly.

[@chrisryan5339]

I had a couple of 75’s nothing like an R !

[@andipajeroking]

@@chrisryan5339 Well, of course, you would need the V8 75 for that comparison to be fair:)

[@chrisryan5339]

@@andipajeroking yes indeed. I nearly bought one. Not a touch on the S type R but a great car

[@carllynch8798]

That is a great car and very underrated.

[@MrRemans]

I have a facelift 4.2 n/a, lovely car indeed. Overtaking is as easy breathing, and weather you're driving 60 or 120mph, your comfort is never sacrificed!

[@rare6499]

Nice, that’s the one I would have. Lovely and subtle.

[@bfcfan2739]

Another excellent review really enjoying your channel. Seriously contemplating one of these. Got a 65 plate 330d at mo which is a great car on paper but I've got zero emotional attachment to it.

[@williamfence566]

Nearly bought one 20 years ago but put off by the "unreliable " tag. That one looks a good un . Interesting that it rides better than the newer stuff, keep hearing that a lot . Progress is a hard riding, physics defying, crossover.

[@DoctorJezz]

Can't get rid of mine. Have it alongside my S1 Elise and it's been fabulous. My second S type - they've been on track from Oulton Park to the 'Ring and the only work that needed doing was after that day at Oulton riding the kerbs (a bit of suspension work - the Caterham I spanked at Druids - which was the reason the Jag was on there - cost me over 5 grand! 🤯😳). I simply can't purchase another car under 20-30K that would be as fast, cosseting, lovely and reliable as this - I just love her. I may get a Porker turbo next (the Elise will stay BTW) ... or maybe a Range Rover (or Aston Martin - minus supercharger if forced to (same base engine but less powerful on the Aston etc - look it up 😉). Mine now has around 160K and has been utterly reliable. My previous S type did 60K with one piece of work on the gearbox fork (I was one of the few people ever to specify a manual form new on that one) done under warranty. Post 2004 with the timing chain upgrade these are a ridiculous opportunity to experience something otherworldly which is supremely capable, luxurious and genuinely ... really very .... reliable. Just my experience over a couple of hundred thousand miles in these cars with ... quite clearly ... some spirited driving. I'm a happy Jaaaaag lover 👌😉

[@davewatts7444]

Great road test, my brothers father in law has one in gold, looks OK my golf buddy has on in bright blue, and turns heads both have been issue free.

[@antgtr]

Always had a soft spot for the S-Type R, however much prefer the looks of the pre-facelift version

[@nassimnassim6019]

What do you meam?

[@scoutmaster314]

No mention of Sting's "Desert Rose" video? That video introduced the S-type to the world much the same way as "Transformers" was used to introduce the new Camero some years later. Sting / Desert Rose > Transformers IMHO. It became my wife's favorite car after that video and we got her one in 2005. It wasn't the R, her's had the very adequate 300 hp V8 in British Racing Green. It was an upgrade in everyway from the Audi A6 we traded. Better looking, better performance, and much more reliable.

[@leebuckles2364]

Just goes to show it don't have to be a sports car or supercar to get driving enjoyment another great vid

[@martinboulden3540]

Great to see a young enthusiast not buying the typical Golf Type R or BMW 140i and instead buying something with character. Hope he has lots of fun and not too many bills.

[@barryoconnor431]

I had the 2-7 diesel sport 56 plate. Loved it, so quiet, comfy and smooth to drive.

[@lolly166541]

I'm on the market at the moment for an S-Type because I'll be driving from Germany to the UK, hopefully, fairly often and so I'll be pushing quite a few Motorway miles. I was wondering how the smaller Engines cope with it? Really don't want an engine that screams like it's about to die going 95kph/100kph. I mean, the sound of the V8 is nice, one can't argue with that, but looking at the fuel prices a V8 might be a pricey Idea. Also, how's maintenance price wise? On the Internet you find a lot of costs making it seems that the S-Type will cost about 3000 euros just by starting it up, on the other Hand you see people that drove thousands of miles without basically spending nothing because the cars ran great.

[@nickw1322]

Good on the lad! I bought a C5 RS6 at 23, now driving an x350 Jag XJ

[@evokki0075]

Yes, I'm a petrol head and enjoy cars with some horses, but i have always loved the S-Type with those wooden interiors and crome finishes at the outside, smooth V8 under the bonnet of course. And yes, I'm 20 years old. Only if it would have air suspension I think it would be perfect.

[@m.leland459]

Last year I sold my 1998 XJR and got this STR. Slightly better performance with the additional gear and 30 HP. These are really performance bargains in the USA. The S-type shared it's platform with the Ford Thunderbird boulevard cruiser and the base model Lincoln, the LS. I sincerely believe that if Ford didn't own Jaguar, they would have made a high performance & supercharged Ford Mondeo/Taurus. This is because the S-Type R was the answer to the Cadillac CTS-V (manual tranny only). The other contemporary competitors were the M5 (manual only), the E55 AMG (automatic only), and the Audi S6. The positives of the S-Type R: The best brake performance of the the bunch, the most comfortable ride, the best fit and finish of the interior, and by 2020 standards; the cheapest to buy. The negatives: no limited slip differential, the slowest of the bunch, no M, AMG, or S badge. I'm smitten with this car and will keep it for many, many more years and daily driver miles.

[@Galatzo]

The 3 litre is better that we remember, idk about the R Anyhow i kinda have a soft spot for these

[@chrisclarke6344]

Ive had mine for 10yrs now, blower drive upgrade, sports cats, and remap, gives somewhere in region of 500bhp, no problems except rear pin bushes once in a while. Brilliant drive, cheap insurance, finally best of all its a jaguar. Only circa 1200 actually made they are a modern classic and values are creeping up for the best examples, particularly the stratstones.

[@awescolme]

Did you change the supercharger to get 550bhp?

[@chrisclarke6344]

@@awescolme yes a kendal bell supercharger was fitted. The 500bhp was whp (corrected for air pressure ect.)

[@jasondonavich2758]

People said the same about my x-type being an old mans car when it has a pretty young community out there.

[@zzhughesd]

I owned one in the trade took couple grand profit but loved LOVED it didn't want it to go, had It under 5 days, never had one since.

[@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X]

We had an S-Type (3.0 V6) and loved it to bits; it was my first car. The XK8 / XK8 is not a rehashed XJS, however! Unfortunately it succumed to rust of Germany's salted roads.

[@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X]

@freepieanchipsgarage The DB7 was based on the XJS' underpinnings, the XK8 shared little but the way the rear axle was engineered (as did all Jaguars between the 1960s and the S-Type).

[@darrenjkendall]

It's a Jaaaaaaag, great review of a car from a bygone era, thanks Jay.

[@rickyg1247]

I had one of these and loved it but the transmission does let it down. Mine was in Jag World magazine and compared favourably with the M5 they tested with it.

[@metfreak100]

Its a 4/5er in everything kind of a car. 4 in braking, 4 in quality, 4 in handling, 4 in accelaration..nothing earth shattering but gets the job done pretty well,and looks the part too. Certainly,one that wont keep pushing you and is polite like a bourgeois english tea drinking gentleman