My 2005 Jaguar S Type - **May be on its way back**

[cpjitservices]

Hi all,

 

This should never have happened but it has, and I don't regret it (yet). 

 

I was in Asda the other day doing the usual food shop (as you do), all said and done went to put shopping in the car when what do I see pull in beside the Volvo? 

 

KW51 BHV. My previous S Type. 

 

In still, a lovely condition. Still immaculate and the sound of that V6 is enticing. Anyway I fell in love and instantly wanted another, just so happens I know someone with one for sale - so a deal has been struck. Collection to commence next weekend.

 

 

Volvo up for grabs, will use until I have the Jag MOT'd.... so if anyone is interested it'll be going cheap!

 

THe Jag I'm picking up is A 2005 SE Version (Facelift) 3.0 Auto.

 

Watch this space!!!!

 

(space, pace, grace )

[Wack]

I had a 4.0 Stype about 7-8 years ago , 300bhp in an old mans slipper , fantastic

 

I wanted an Stype R but they were daft money even then

[rantingYoof]

Hnnnngg. I've got a 'Jag' itch to scratch and the S-Type ticks the boxes in terms of being relatively cheap and plentiful, and the engines/gearboxes both appear to be relatively strong. I have considered a 2.5 V6 with a manual 'box but would clearly 'settle' for a 3.0 V6 with the auto.

 

While I don't think one would ever fully FTP the photos of sills I've seen frighten me; even a clean one-owner-from-new example could hide all sorts of horrors.

 

Need better brave pills I think.

[320touring]

Hnnnngg. I've got a 'Jag' itch to scratch and the S-Type ticks the boxes in terms of being relatively cheap and plentiful, and the engines/gearboxes both appear to be relatively strong. I have considered a 2.5 V6 with a manual 'box but would clearly 'settle' for a 3.0 V6 with the auto.

 

While I don't think one would ever fully FTP the photos of sills I've seen frighten me; even a clean one-owner-from-new example could hide all sorts of horrors.

 

Need better brave pills I think.

GIB MAN!

[cpjitservices]

Excited is an understatement. I cant wait to get back behind the wheel of an S Type. I regret letting KW51 BHV go.

 

Collection hopefully on Saturday.

 

Insurance not bad at a measly £780 for the year.

[Lankytim]

The Volvo is going? Oh no!

[cpjitservices]

Afraid so, Ifni hadn't of bumped I to my old S type, and a friend of mine offering me his for a good price chances are I would of kept the Volvo.

 

It is going cheap if anyone wants it? I'd like it to stay within Autoshite. If possible.

[cpjitservices]

£150 for the years insurnace on the Volvo for a classic policy is not bad, it will be for sale in the next couple of weeks. Will be looking for around £220.

[Slartibartfast]

What is the volvo?

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What is the volvo?

740 GL.

 

[Brodders]

£150 for the years insurnace on the Volvo for a classic policy is not bad, it will be for sale in the next couple of weeks. Will be looking for around £220.

Did you just say £220 for the Volvo, or did I read that wrong?

[bezzabsa]

manual or auto?

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Did you just say £220 for the Volvo, or did I read that wrong?

Correct and bezzabsa its a Manual,

 

JohnK is the lucky winner though so far.... First one in with a message to me to buy! 

[Brodders]

Correct and bezzabsa its a Manual,

 

JohnK is the lucky winner though so far.... First one in with a message to me to buy!

Please put me on the list of interested parties. I would be very interested if JohnK decides that it isn't for him.

[purplebargeken]

F*ck, the only Volvo in the universe that isn't bloody auto

 

Good luck with the Slaaag. My mate has one and it is luverly.

[cpjitservices]

I presume I'll not be able to tax the Jaaaaaaaag without MOT online? 

 

Thanks

[cpjitservices]

HOW am I ever going to sleep tonight......

 

Picking up the S Type tomorrow!!!

 

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Shes home......

 

 

[Wingz123]

That looks nice facelift too....i cant remember if you said in the above but is it the tdv6 lump?

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That looks nice facelift too....i cant remember if you said in the above but is it the tdv6 lump?

3.0 V6 Petrol

 

For many many :)

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More photos later, she hasn't had a bath yet that's on to do list.

[Mr A Lawrence]

Like it. 

 

For obvious reasons 

 

 

Although the leaper is in the wrong place up the bonnet. 

 

[Mally]

Like it. 

 

 

Although the leaper is in the wrong place up the bonnet. 

 

 

Yours probably has better brakes.

[rantingYoof]

I browsed through S-Types the other day.

 

All three that would tick my boxes (i.e. facelift, 2.5 or 3.0, manual/auto) were advertised with full MOTs and were over £2k, and all had advisories or past failures for corrosion within prescribed area of seat belt anchorage, and other advisories for 'general underside corrosion'.

 

As much as I know I'd enjoy one I think I'm going to have to bottle it unless a one-owner-from-new-just-want-to-get-rid-because-emigrating-always-garaged-waxoiled example pops up for £1500 or so.

 

 

Structural rust instils TEH FEAR in me ever since my ebay-bought Mk1 MR2...

[AMC Rebel]

I like that (also for obvs reason of my X350 XJ with the same engine sitting outside).

 

RantingYoof - have a look at an X350 - they are made of Aluminium.

 

I don't "do" leapers but that's just one of those marmite things.

[cpjitservices]

Photos to come soon just giving her a bath

 

 

Question: battery is struggling. It's keeping charge but it honk it's a bit weak. Should I check the cells and top up if nessescarily? Ta

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All clean 

 

Well, better than she was.

[Wingz123]

Stick a voltmeter across the terminals whilst running.

[Fat_Pirate]

Those leapers... NO.  DESIST!

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Clean inside and out