Jaguar S-Type 4.0 V8 4d Auto (2000/W) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Buying second hand, you get plenty of car for your money.
Costs
Insurance and servicing (with a main dealer) very painful.
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On the road
Driving
Very good power and good handling.
Performance
Hard to fault. Auto box could change down a tad more sharply - not enough difference between the normal and sport settings.
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Living with it
Reliability
Glove box jammed, and a vibration at high speed which the dealers have been unable to fix.
Image
Love it or hate it looks, and Jags still are a bit pipe and slippers.
Comfort
Not sure that the climate control really works.
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Security and Service
Security
No problems.
Service
Servicing with main dealer expensive and they have been unable to fix a vibration problem. Otherwise, fine.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None.
Other
Significant vibration at about 90-110mph.
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