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Used 2005 Jaguar S-Type Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Car... Love My Jag!!

Cal Zombie, 05/28/2008
2005 Jaguar S-Type 3.0 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
28 of 28 people found this review helpful

I always wanted a Jag but had heard ALL of the horror stories (electrical/cost to fix/etc etc). Read hundreds of reviews about the '05 (a great year for this car), and went looking for an "S Type". Found one with 30K and was certified. Bought it and never looked back. Ride is smooth and the the pick up with the 6 cyl is like a rocket. City driving I get 22 MPG, and freeway I have gotten between 28 and (I know this may be hard to believe) 32 MPG. I got the 32 MPG going 70 mph on the "coast" from LA to San Diego w/no A/C. On a "Vegas" trip I was cruising at 85/90 with no problem. This feline can do more if asked to! Wonderful, smooth, powerful ride. Engine purrs like a cat!!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

S type - Stand out from the crowd

Tony, 05/11/2007
2005 Jaguar S-Type R 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful

I have owned my S type R for quite some time now and I have to say it's a pleasure to drive. The looks alone make it stand out from the masses but the performance is sensational. Jaguars of old have had some bad press, I'm here to say that's all changed. What other performance sedan can you buy used with a 400 hp engine for under $40k? These cars are classics in waiting and represent fantastic bang for your buck.

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5 out of 5 stars

Wow, what a great car!!

bill, 07/09/2009
2005 Jaguar S-Type 3.0 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful

I am a retired car dealer and have owned all kinds of cars. I bought this jag for my wife to drive (4'11") after buying a jag x type for a customer. This car is the total package. Great mpg, 31 hwy, 24 mixed in town. Besides oil changes and a K&N air filter, I have spent a total of $2.57 for a tail lite bulb in over 20k miles of driving. V6 has plenty of power. No quality issues at all. Solid and safe. One of the greatest interiors of any car I have owned. With this experience, we will probably upgrade to an xj8 at some point. Don't let the quality issues of 20 years ago hold you back from owning one of these great cars.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Wonderfull Auto

ao145, 01/06/2011
2005 Jaguar S-Type 3.0 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
29 of 32 people found this review helpful

I have owned 3 Jags, 1960 MK ll. 1965 3.8 S, and now a 2005 S Type. The last was purchased off a three year lease , 27K miles in Sept 08.08. Present 63 K miles. Maintenance at 30K 40K by dealer at no charge . Only repair was to a rear disc break $214.00. At 65 MPH . average MPG is 26.1. I have owned or leased 14 autos, German , US and Japanese. This has been a joy to own.

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5 out of 5 stars

What an outstanding car

fa5tcat, 04/03/2011
2005 Jaguar S-Type R 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
27 of 30 people found this review helpful

I purchased this 2005 TYPE R a few months ago with 58000 miles on it. I deperately wanted the 05 s they made improvements to it and i had driven the 03 which was still an impressive car. It is by far the best luxury sports sedan i have owned, being British i wanted a car to match and this is definately above what i expected. The power and equipment are awesome and comes close to the MB BMW M5 equivalent. It maybe doesnt have the toys of the M5 but in comparison it feels bespoke and handmade in many areas and less clinical. I had a few fault lights come on for no reason but soon learned that the marine sized battery in the trunk was low on power and was ready to be replaced. Now it just WOW

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