Used 2005 Jaguar S-Type Consumer Reviews
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Triumph of engineering.
Gruderian, 03/31/2008
2005 Jaguar S-Type R 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Designed for those who have enough experience with cars to appreciate all that it offers. Holds the road like glue. Power is more than enough for todays driving. Very comfortable for 2 people. City gas mileage is around 12 to 13 mpg. Highway 21 to 22 mpg. at around 90 mph with a lot of downshifting to pass. No problems of any kind so far. Feels like what it is, a luxury sports sedan, no matter where you drive it. Sound system is as good as I have heard in any car, regardless of price if you set it up right. This car is for the young at heart who like to experience excitement when they drive. One test drive will validate what I just said. Top value for the money. Highly recommended.
Fun car
Jaybob, 05/08/2004
2005 Jaguar S-Type 4.2 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
Have had many Cadillacs but did not know the driving pleasure I was missing until buying the Jag. v8 S-Type! Rear wheel drive makes cornering so much better. I have owned many cars and this is the most fun to drive I've had in years. Power to spare!
The big cat, built to cruise, sips gas
spinlocker, 04/27/2007
2005 Jaguar S-Type 4.2 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
30 mpg at 60 mph no a/c. Tires were gone at 50K. Dealer says wear on inside is design so it will handle well, no way to correct. Small leak in coolant system, dealer has tried to correct 3 times, no avail. Passenger window has mind of its own, sometimes won't go up fully, pain in the rain. Dealer has tried to correct twice. Think it will stick this time. Driver seat puts my skinny backside (6', 140#) to sleep after 2 hours, not as comfortable as my Dodge Ram seats, but very smooth quiet ride. Extended warranty has saved my billfold bigtime.
S-Type V8 with Sport Suspension
Loose Cannon Liberal, 09/06/2009
2005 Jaguar S-Type 4.2 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
This is my 3rd S-Type, minor issues with first two, tranny whooping noise which dealer fixed. Excellent car for long drives, avg 28-30 MPG at 75 MPH. The 18" wheels and Conti Sport Grips are awesome on this V8, the ongoing improvements to the car are very noticeable. For the money, a certified Jag is a much, much better buy than a Benz, Beemer and Audi, and with the V8 Jag, there is literally no maintenance other than oil changes. Brakes every 30-40K, I use a shop that works on BMW, Benz, Audi and Jags, they say the long term maintenance on BMW is worst followed by Benz, Audi and the newer Jags. I have been driving CPO's for almost 6 years and love them, my next one will be the XJR.
Love Hate Relation!
sharat11370, 07/06/2012
2005 Jaguar S-Type 4.2 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
44 of 60 people found this review helpful
This is my 5th Jaguar! Right from owning my first Jaguar in late 70's, I promised myself that I would never buy a Jaguar but the one that I have is the fifth. This is like love-hate relationship! Like I do not want you but cannot live without you. Like husband and wife, always bickering and not functioning properly!
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