Jaguar S-Type 3.0 V6 SE 4d (99) (1999/V) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Over-priced Ford parts bin special.
Costs
22 average mpg - my XJS V12 is not much worse!
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On the road
Driving
Sluggish, auto-box dreadful, roly-poly handling.
Performance
As above. I avoid it except for motorways.
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Living with it
Reliability
Niggling electrical faults, boot fails to open.
Image
Pastiche of a real Jaguar. Buy a Ford instead and save pounds.
Comfort
Cheap seats, too high, keys hit my knees.
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Security and Service
Security
OK. Not been stolen yet. Unfortunately.
Service
OK but posey and pricey.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Plasticky rattlings, electronic gremlins.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes