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

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Good news:

 

 

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An update on life with the Jag.

 

 

 

Love it, Its got be said, I rejoice in the power of this car, the refined-ness and overall stability and day to day running

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Quick update: Life with the big cat?

 

Spot on.

 

Loving every minute!! 

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Here she is in the snow last week!

 

 

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My XJ has been pretty good in the snow (with winter tyres though).  The traction control system on these is quite clever, bit it does counteract wheel spin by jamming the brake on of the spinning wheel which can cause heavy rear brake pad wear. It's also very boring so I have been turning off my traction control.

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SitRep:

 

Jaguar in Garage! 

 

Oh dear. Started her up this morning and got 'Restricted Performance'. My scanner says P0332 knock sensor bank 2 - now the interesting bit, I also got park brake fault.

 

Usually this is signs of a failing or low battery - even though mines brand new,  Lets see what the garage say!

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Update:

 

This is going to cost me a packet.

 

Alternator is over charging at 16 volts. 

 

New alternator - £256+vat.

 

Sigh.

 

 

Anyone want to buy an S Type? Its nice :S

[Bren]

Jag ownership is never cheap.

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Jag ownership is never cheap.

Ordered a tested alternator from Auto Reserve Jaguar in Nottingham I think it was, Arrived today only ordered it Thursday!

 

£35.88

 

Not bad.

 

https://www.autoreservejaguar.com/

 

Very good indeed, friendly too.

[Rave]

When the alternator on my V6 Mondeo failed (related engine, but probably a different alternator) I just bought and fitted a new regulator for about 30 quid as the rotating bits of the alt looked absolutely fine (and were fine, as it turned out). Fitting it to the alternator was no problem, extracting the alternator to get at it was the difficult bit! Something to bear in mind if it happens again.

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SITREP

 

I am £340 pounds lighter, as I have had the gearbox serviced. It is much better now.

 

Power Fold Mirrors are also now working 
 

 

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Due to circumstances regarding work etc, I may need to downsize the Jag.

 

Its costing me £120 to insure, and thats without the wife on. 

 

I need something a bit cheaper to insure, preferably an estate, and I can put wife on insurance. Im looking at an A6 1.9/2.5.

 

SO Jag may just be up for sale very shortly, or swaps for the above, I guess. 

[purplebargeken]

I know I have banned myself from buying stuff but what kind of price?

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I know I have banned myself from buying stuff but what kind of price?

Will be looking for somewhere near £850-900.

 

Ideally, I'd like a swap as I have no money to buy a new car, nor do I have a lot of time!! 

 

I'll be very sad to see it go, its been the best car I've had.

[purplebargeken]

That is a bloody good price mate. GLWTS.

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FYI.

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That is a bloody good price mate. GLWTS.

Not kidding, 

 

Especially what she's had done in the past 3 or so months!!!! 

 

Thanks

 

She's on 103k about to tick over 104k ... not many miles really.

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Maybe my price is a tad low, but she does have a few war wounds, not scabby anywhere that I can see but a few scratches and scrapes thanks to supermarket car park dodgems with doors and the like.

 

But it is what it is, I'm going to need to get something that the wife can drive, as well as something a bit cheaper due to circumstances involving work.

[Slartibartfast]

I know I have banned myself from buying stuff but what kind of price?

No Ken! Bad Ken! Come on, you only made your resolution today! These things are sent to test your resolve. Hold fast!

[Slartibartfast]

This is a barg. 77% of the performance and all of the comfort and beige interior of the Lolvo for 15% of the price. GIB.

 

(except you Ken)

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This is a barg. 77% of the performance and all of the comfort and beige interior of the Lolvo for 15% of the price. GIB.

 

(except you Ken)

ooooooohhhh I'll miss that right pedal!

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Oh built in Parrot too for extra bonus points

 

Bloody button twidlly thing doesnt twiddle properly... but it works ok if you tune your mobile blower to it.

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I'll see if I can get some quick footage of how she drives on the way home!

[alf892]

Bloody good price that..........and nice car.

[flat4alfa]

Due to circumstances regarding work etc, I may need to downsize the Jag.

Its costing me £120 to insure, and thats without the wife on. 

 

I am confused.  Surely the petrol cost is more crippling than that payment.  Or did you mean £120 a month??

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I am confused.  Surely the petrol cost is more crippling than that payment.  Or did you mean £120 a month??

Per month..

 

£70 to fill her up... gets you 340 miles to a full tank.

[gadgetgricey]

Its costing me £120 to insure, and thats without the wife on. 

 

 

 

Have you tried including the wife. 

Wife will never drive any of my cars, but including her on the policy normally brings the premium down a bit....

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Have you tried including the wife. 

Wife will never drive any of my cars, but including her on the policy normally brings the premium down a bit....

Yep, Went to about £2000 (annually)

 

She's only been driving 2 years. 

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Sheesh you must be 1) a young man 2) living in Beirut 3) been a naughty boy on the roads

 

 

Whereabouts are you?

 

I did a search on Loopback but got back where I started.

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[ Edit:  I found you, your surname is J*****n and you were born in 1988, living in Hull ]

 

Now back to the car!  Lovely colour.  I would want it (especially because it's blue with cream!) but can't commit to anything at the moment.  Not unless you want a 22 year old BMW 5-series but that won't help you out any better