Jaguar S-Type (1999 - 2007) 2.7d V6 4d Auto Owner Review

2.7d V6 4d Auto
Jaguar 1999 S-Type

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In their own words

The styling is better than retro or classic, it's eternally beautiful. People who complain about the small trunk (it's plenty large for me) due to the boat tail shape should consider one of the contemporary designs which seen from behind look like an oversize coffin due to the competition to advertise more trunk space. The interior is not the absolute top of the line yet it's quality leather (seats only), wood panel dashboard, looks like cherry wood. Very quiet ride, surefooted yet comfortable. Ground clearance is very low, I guess this is how you get surefooted and tight handling on a twisting mountain road at high speed. I have scraped the belly on a bumpy stretch several times, the car has protective panels underneath which serve well on such occasion. The sound system is the best I have heard in home stereo, headphones, etc. My son wanted more base but he's 18 and would only be satisfied by something that sounds like an earthquake from 3 miles away. The climate control is powerful and precise with well appointed outlets front and rear, it brings the interior to desired temperature in less than a minute. In summary, this car is very carefully thought out designed and well made. If it blows up on me tomorrow I would still love it and be looking to buy another.

How reliable do you find the car?

My 18 year old son drove it savagely for a couple of months and the computer switched to "limited driveability", no turbocharger and limited to 3,000 RPM. No qualified service where I live so I drive as is and still love it, still fast and nimble enough for fun driving.

Does the car do everything you expected it to do?

Dives into turns like a knife into butter, excellent braking, explosive acceleration while the turbo was working, it's considerably more subtle and smoother than the German thoroughbreds, yet it's no pussycat, it's a Jaguar.
  • How they rated it

  • Reliability: 5 out of 5 5.0
  • Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5.0
  • Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5.0
  • Chris Collins recommends this car

About their car

  • Fuel type Diesel
  • When purchased February 2016
  • Condition when bought Used
  • Current Mileage 41,000 miles
  • Average MPG 23 mpg