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Silk Cat / Sharp Claws
Joe, 05/23/2007
2003 Jaguar S-Type R 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
After 52,000 miles still an amazing driving experience. Rock sold body structure and build quality. Still turns heads and elicits admiring comments with its timeless design. Engine and powertrain among the best on the planet. Rocket-like acceleration and cat like handling when you want it, civility when you don't. Had a failure of the adaptive HID headlight (left side) out of warranty, but Jag paid 1/2 the bill. Just noticed grease seal leak on right rear suspension. Interior temperature sensor replaced last year to fix malfunctioning A/C. That's it for repairs. Mid 20s highway mileage very reasonable
Excellent All Around Luxury Sports Sedan
Charles R, 04/07/2007
2003 Jaguar S-Type R 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car flat out moves. Very fast acceleration and very good braking. This car has a nice balance of ride and handling. The one wheel drive will spin very easily though, positive traction should definitely be on this car. The fun part is that it will smoke the tires at will if you are into that type of thing (who... me?). The interior is gorgeous, the seats are uber comfortable and the car is very quiet... until you gas it hard, that is. People often complain about the loudness of the supercharger, but I love it. People stare at this car, it is definitely a head turner. Have had no problems with this car yet.
The S-Type is solid and stylish!
Eric Erickson, 05/05/2003
2003 Jaguar S-Type R 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The S-type Jag, 4.0 V-8 sports model is one hot machine. It doesn't lean into sharp curves, but hugs the road like a magnet on a refrigerator. This car is solid, with no squeeks or creaks. Don't confuse it with your father's Ford. Don't confuse these beauties with Jags from the past that had electrical and other problems. Ford has focused on quality - and they have delivered.
Stype R
KEllison, 10/22/2003
2003 Jaguar S-Type R 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The car is wonderful. It's looks, the quality, the finish, the fit..all first class. The engine's whine is so neat to hear yet it's not overly invading into the cabin. All I want to do is drive the car. Even a few BLOCKS!!! The dealer was top notch also. The style vs. the sporty nature of it is something that words cannot describe. People stop me all over the place asking me what it is and are stunned at it's looks.
Beautiful 390 HP Jag
Brian, 10/22/2010
2003 Jaguar S-Type R 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Beautiful car with tremendous speed. I bought this car with 51 mi on it from a private owner. I now have 60 mi on it and have the following to report. The supercharger in the car works great, and I love the fact that I can beat almost anybody that pulls up next to me with such a classy vehicle. I also get many compliments on it. Now for the bad stuff. The dual heating system in mine is already having problems and heat seems to blow from some vents when the AC is on. I'm told it's a $1500 problem to solve. Also the plastic bevel and cup holders in the back are cheaply made and will break. Visor mirror covers are made of the same junk plastic and have also broken. Still like it so far!