garethj Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 First registered in September 2003 so a 2004 facelift model Jaguar S Type, 3 litre V6 petrol with the 6 speed automatic gearbox. Looks wonderful in black with cream leather seats, heated in the front with electric adjustment and two memory settings.This has got almost all the factory options; cruise control, satnav (with recent disc), 6 disc CD changer, automatic headlights, dual zone aircon and it all works perfectly. It doesn't leak water in (not even through the boot, unlike most) and is a fantastic drive. About 18 months ago it had a new battery, alternator and aircon compressor plus loads of work to fix a battery drain and has done several trips to Europe with the family and of course it's incredibly comfortable. MoT is until April 2016.We've owned this for just over 3 years and only getting a job further away forces the sale, you can beat 30mpg on a run but 25 is more usual through traffic. The front tyres will need replacing soon but otherwise it's ready for any long journey you want, it even makes a commute to work more relaxing. Viewing in Flitwick, Bedfordshire. It's on ebay so I'm expecting offers of an XBOX or a Zafira with half an hour's test. What I'd really like is £1500, too rich for a roffle I think. eddyramrod, Mr A Lawrence, MarvinsMom and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen01 Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I will own a stype one day, they are lovely, glwts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 These are lovely to drive and black is THE colour to have them in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanky Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I can't afford it and I'm basically a virtual tyre-kicker, but what does it sound like if you take it to the redline? Does it make a mega ripping-cloth noise or is it just really muted and composed? It does look really nice and well done (presumably) sorting out the yellowing lenses on the headlights - so many have gone all horrible and just brings the tone down on an otherwise handsome car. GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sterling Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 WANT! A little too rich for me, soz. Never spent more than 3 figures buying a car and the way thing are going, don't think I will. I will own an S-type one day, but just not today. Have a free bump and good luck with sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethj Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 It's got a bit of a growl when you thrash it, but it's before Jaguar started putting all kinds of valves in the exhaust to make it deliberately pop so it's still pretty quiet. The embarrassing truth is that I rarely give it the beans because it makes you want to drive sedately. I've never let people out of junctions so often as when I've driven this. If the transport police gave everyone a pet cat or dog (according to preference) to stroke before the journey and a Jaguar to waft around in, road rage would be cut completely overnight. Cavcraft, Stanky, eddyramrod and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Nice looking car. I have it on good authority that the autobox used in these keeps the gearbox reconditioners busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 That is rather lush. I drove one once (pre-facelift) and thought it couldn't be too long until they reached my territory. Not long to go now, it seems...This one's too rich for my blood but GLWTS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethj Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 I think it's the 5 speeds that are flaky, the 6 speed is better although most trouble comes from the "sealed for life" crap. If there's any signs of slipping, not changing properly or any of that stuff, give it a fluid change. This one is so smooth that the only way to tell when it's going from 5th to 6th is to watch the revcounter. CGSB and Bren 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Partridge Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 WANT! A little too rich for me, soz. Never spent more than 3 figures buying a car and the way thing are going, don't think I will.Same here mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarvinsMom Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 nice, even nicer to learn that i'm not the only person who likes these. a friend who loves everything that comes from the land of the fiendish hun, would aways twitter on how these are a lincoln in a pretty frock, which was abit rich as his beloved Aldi of course is in no way related to a fucking golf.... gordonbennet and eddyramrod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantingYoof Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 S-Type is on my revised bucket list (now that I've ticked "V8" and "Lexus" off it), but as I've just spent six months arsing about in said Lexus and I've just spent a large sum on a long-term car, all I can give you is a free bump and the knowledge that I am envious of you for simply having owned that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 One day, just not today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inconsistant Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 This is exactly what I'm looking for but I really need something with two and a half memory settings for the electric seats so unfortunately I'm out. Good luck with the sale old chap what what. (Recommended seller btw). BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr A Lawrence Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 I don't know, blacks not the only best colour. Lacquer Peel, BorniteIdentity and eddyramrod 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 I have always fancied an S Type and wanted the light beige interior but I can't always have what I want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Partridge Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Buy my 800 then. It's a poor (and blind) man's Jag. eddyramrod and SamR380 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Buy my 800 then. It's a poor (and blind) man's Jag. Rover 800 is great but I would only get support from Mrs Cyl for a V6 Coupe! Then there is the where to keep it, I need to only buy cars that have there own garages included! I keep saying we have reached our limit and one word of encouragement from Mrs Cyl and there another one! My friends keep saying sell some but I am not sure what that phrase means! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Nice motor Tidy MOT history too Squint a bit ...and I can just about see Mike Hawthorn drifting this on hand-throttle up on that Guildford bypass garethj 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Nice, nice, but when I see what's underneath the bonnet, my flight instinct kicks in.Run like f00k! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negative Creep Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Very nice - hated the looks of these when they came out but have to admit they've really grown on me drum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethj Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 Under the bonnet is 240bhp, as for how it works I have no idea, there's a reasonable amount of space around as the engine bay will take a 4.2 litre V8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethj Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 It's all shaping up well for the auction finishing on Saturday, I've been contacted by some very very strange people with a variety of sob stories, none of whom can afford to buy a car. I might have a few drinks on Saturday night so when I get contacted by the eventual winner I'll be less inhibited with my replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarvinsMom Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Nice, nice, but when I see what's underneath the bonnet, my flight instinct kicks in.Run like f00k!this one gives me the same FEARS (but this bloody belongs to me) garethj and Mr A Lawrence 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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