Jaguar 1999 S-Type

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  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Will lose a lot in two years. Got mine for 4 figures.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Thirsty if floored, very thirsty - 16mpg!!!

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Beautiful. Well, for a Mondeo.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quick, crisp and loud as a V6 should be, but needle quiet in cruise mode.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Overall really good, but needs to be used or gets chocky.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    RICH but affordable for Joe Bloggs.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Divine.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Alarm/immobiliser stardard?? Should be ok.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    dont bother after market does as prices have dropped. JagSH means nothing.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Tappy in winter temp, gets cloggy at 10k miles after service.

    Other

    Rear wheel bearings go at 40k miles.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes