0ldCh0d Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Hi All, Tonight I did something that I do not normally do..... I went & saw & then Bought a Jaguar......An S Type in 3.0 V6 Flavour.....2003, 53 Reg. Automatic, Finished in nice Metallic Blue. It has done 117 odd thousand miles & has some MOT left until the end of the month.Lovely inside, with the half wood & leather trim steering wheel, working parking sensors etc.No warning lights on (apart from low fuel). It was bought for the price of a brand new tumble dryer...Less than £200. It starts & runs lovely & it also seemed to move alright in the very very brief test drive that I had of it. I had a quick peek underneath it & it seems solid enough (I know about the sills, rear subframe etc) & It has had a small tickle with a welder last year, but the M.O,T History is free from mentions of OMG SEVERE CRUSTINESS. Unfortunately, as much as I have done the deal & bought it, I have not picked it up yet (Which will be probably Friday/Saturday) & no, it was NOT an Ebay special, it was bought from a private seller. Pictures will follow, just not tonight. I must add, I am a serial three pointed star licker & that will not ever change, however, having previously had a 3.0 S Type years ago, this was too cheap to say no to & if I must confess, These are lovely cars to drive & pretty quick as well in 3.0 flavour. If anyone wishes to tell me that I am stupid buying one of these now, please feel free....But there was just something about it that I could not really say no... Pictures to follow upon collection. privatewire, dome, coalnotdole and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Top work. My early 3 litre manual was most enjoyable. 0ldCh0d and NorfolkNWeigh 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 They're actually really nice to drive, I think achille's heels are autoboxes and electric windows, but there's probably more.TBH, for sub £200, it's an absolute no brainer. 0ldCh0d 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0ldCh0d Posted October 4, 2017 Author Share Posted October 4, 2017 Top work. My early 3 litre manual was most enjoyable. I had not planned to buy any car today/tonight, but this came up & I thought it was worth a look. I am glad I did. This is an Auto...I have never drove a manual Jaguar before. Manual Mercedes, drove them Yes...But Mercedes are best as Automatics IMO & because of that, I think the Jag is best in Automatic flavour. Did you have any hassle with your one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0ldCh0d Posted October 4, 2017 Author Share Posted October 4, 2017 They're actually really nice to drive, I think achille's heels are autoboxes and electric windows, but there's probably more.TBH, for sub £200, it's an absolute no brainer. I had a very brief test drive, however, the box itself felt good, no laziness or funny noises/clunks etc. & there was no fight to get it into D or R. As you say, for less than a new tumble dryer, it was a no brainer. billyboy406v6 and Cavcraft 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNWeigh Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Top work. My early 3 litre manual was most enjoyable.What He Said. 0ldCh0d 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf892 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 I've had mine for 10k miles now........had a top hose blow a piece of plastic out.....apparently they are do that. Nice car as a daily.......I like it more that then e39 I had 0ldCh0d, NorfolkNWeigh and BorniteIdentity 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0ldCh0d Posted October 4, 2017 Author Share Posted October 4, 2017 I've had mine for 10k miles now........had a top hose blow a piece of plastic out.....apparently they are do that. Nice car as a daily.......I like it more that then e39 I had I remember the one I had as a daily years ago, It liked a drink, but the get up & go was addictive... it's 243 BHP on the 3.0 V6 as standard....That is More than the 218 BHP from the Mercedes 3.2 V6 Engines. 243 BHP for less than £200....Not to be sniffed at...lol. cpjitservices 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNWeigh Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 I've had mine for 10k miles now........had a top hose blow a piece of plastic out.....apparently they are do that.Nice car as a daily.......I like it more that then e39 I hadMine did that, well I say mine, it was Mrs N's pride and joy.I did it whilst keeping close company with swiftly progressing mk3 Focus ST at 3 in the morning in December on the Leighton Buzzard by-pass. You can imagine what I thought when I saw the massive cloud in the mirror at more than twice the limit. I've never been so relieved to realise it was steam. The bloke in the Asbomobile was probably pissing himself laughing. alf892 and 0ldCh0d 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0ldCh0d Posted October 4, 2017 Author Share Posted October 4, 2017 it is identical to this...Same colour, wheels etc Cavcraft, eddyramrod, oldcars and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 bargain jagtastic 0ldCh0d 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr A Lawrence Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Numbers 7, 26, 39 and 56 please. 0ldCh0d and eddyramrod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Auto boxes are weaker than the magnetic letters at a conservative party conference. CortinaDave, Cavcraft, alcyonecorporation and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVee8 Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I have had 2 over the years,A 3.0 ltr se auto and a type-r.The 3.0 ltr had a battery drain problem,that if double locked with the remote it would drain the battery.Cured by carrying a battery booster pack from aldi in the boot.Great car around 21 mpg had it down to 9 with a little spirited driving.On whole well done that man. alf892 and 0ldCh0d 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Well bought, fancy one of these at some point. 0ldCh0d 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Well bought, I loved my S Type 3.0 V6 - such a smooth well refined motor. Miss it a lot 0ldCh0d 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 This was my one. 0ldCh0d, alf892 and Mr A Lawrence 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Those are the rare wheels by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen01 Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 love it, I'd love an s type - had a picture of one on my bedroom wall when i was 16 - sad bastard ay.. 0ldCh0d, cpjitservices and Lord Sterling 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 love it, I'd love an s type - had a picture of one on my bedroom wall when i was 16 - sad bastard ay.. They are only coming down in price.... Insurance wasnt bad either. Plenty of power thats for certain. 0ldCh0d 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0ldCh0d Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 Those are the rare wheels by the way. Seriously? I thought they were just standard S Type Alloys???? Also, It should arrive here tomorrow afternoon, So pictures will be forthcoming.. cpjitservices and eddyramrod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I approve. 4, 16 and 59 please. 0ldCh0d 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyG Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Sounds like a result. 0ldCh0d 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantingYoof Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Hnnnng. I have a 'must-own-Jaguar' bug that is as strong as the 'must-own-V8' bug which ended me up with Mason (I wonder what happened to him?). An S-Type ticks all the boxes but as I can't do jack with a spanner and given my budget would stretch to a leggy 2003/2004 model, it would seem wildly inappropriate given they appear to be more 'quirky' with issues than an LS400 was. Unless I can find an under-priced giffer owned dry-stored beauty, of course. 0ldCh0d 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CortinaDave Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Woof. Sub200 quid that's a total steal. Does it have the onboard voice control with actual Trevor McDonald voice? 0ldCh0d 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 The later boxes were ok. Mate has a stunning 03 one, paid 1200 quid for it 3 years ago. 0ldCh0d and rantingYoof 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roobarb Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 How much???How do you guys manage to find such steals??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Seriously? I thought they were just standard S Type Alloys???? Also, It should arrive here tomorrow afternoon, So pictures will be forthcoming..According to some information I got from Jaguar, those are the Touring alloys. Have only ever seen one other Jag with these Wheels. 0ldCh0d 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 I love the Volvo but I miss the power of that V6 I had in the Jag thats for sure. I'll pick up another one at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0ldCh0d Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share Posted October 8, 2017 Sorry for the delay in posting back, I have been very busy. However, After a little bit of waiting....Here is THE ACTUAL car I bought... The pictures are a bit shit, & No, that is NOT scratches on the left doors, it's a reflection of the next door neighbours trampoline.Better pictures to follow, as It really does need a good wash & polish etc.However, it drives fantastic, very very smooth. Gear changes are silky smooth. & it smells like a Jaguar inside. Just Lovely.I will update with pictures once it is proper clean & shiney Also, It has had a private number on it, hence the missing front plate, the private number did not come with the car, but the rear number plate (Jaguar S Type Shape) is proper stuck on & I don't know how to get it off, so any suggestions welcome. Overall.......I am well chuffed with it, considering how cheap it was. & it is in much better condition than I originally thought it was when I went to see it/buy it. Also.....How to I edit the thread title? As it has been collected etc.. richardmorris, oldcars, richardthestag and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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