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Wanted one, Bought one, Love it.
Scott , 07/13/2008
2005 Jaguar S-Type 3.0 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have wanted a Jag for several years so when the time was right I found a silver preowned S-Type online that checked out clean. I flew to Kentucky and bought it, driving 10 hours back to Arkansas that day. I loved the entire 10 hours and the fuel mileage shocked me with an average of 32 mpg @ 75-80 mph for the trip. I own a Lincoln LS (nice car too) and I have read several comparisons, but really there is no, the Jaguar exudes style, has a nice ride, shifts smoothly, and the 6 cylinder will surprise you with power. More back seat and trunk space than the LS too. It gets a lot of jealous looks and a lot of questions. I am very pleased so far.
What a performer!
evol, 05/25/2004
2005 Jaguar S-Type R 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
This was the best performance/luxury car I've driven. I didn't want anything to harsh, and the R gave the best luxury / performance tradeoff. Highly recommended
Nice, but VERY High Maintenance
JGY, 10/15/2010
2005 Jaguar S-Type 3.0 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
27 of 32 people found this review helpful
I bought this car and the dealer highly suggested I purchase the extended warranty, and I'm glad I did. I like the car, drives great, is quiet, shifts smoothly, fuel economy is ok, around 21 avg. However, it is in the shop every 2-4 months for either oil leaks, electrical probs (my wife called me this morning saying the temp read out was flashing on and off), transmission fluid leaks, parking break motor going out, etc. and I have only had it 2 years. The dealer is normally good about giving me a loaner, and they always fix it for free, except when the gas tank latch broke. I thought that was bad, but didn't say much. All in all, I would never buy a Jag again, but I am glad I owned a nice car
Disappointed
slj769, 12/10/2011
2005 Jaguar S-Type 3.0 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
32 of 40 people found this review helpful
I bought this car b/c I've always wanted an S type...had the pre-purchase inspection, & all they had to say was it would need upper ball joints in the near future. But the price seemed right, so I bought it. A week later, the battery was dead, then every week after, the battery would die, faithfully. Come to find out, it has a parasitic drain that wasn't disclosed to us & I guess this is a huge problem with these cars. My husband traced it out, & it's the GECM. I'm disappointed that Jaguar produces such beautiful cars with such ridiculous flaws. I love this car, but hate this car. Other than that, it's been great, but I wouldn't buy another Jag.
Not a main stream car
Joe R, 12/20/2006
2005 Jaguar S-Type 3.0 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I love the S type Jaguar. It reminds me of the old Jaguar coupes. I really like that no other car looks like it. This is the 2nd S-type I have owned. The body style is distinctive, the interior elegant, and the handling is terrific. This car is fun to drive!