2005 Jaguar S-Type Review

Name: 2005 Jaguar S-Type
Brand: Jaguar
Rating: 4.9 (91 reviews)

Price: $5,999

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Pros

Elegantly appointed interiors, solid all-around performance, classic British styling, full load of standard safety equipment.

Cons

A few cheap interior bits, high price, fussy J-gate shifter.

What’s new

The S-Type gets minor styling revisions in the form of smaller taillights, a tighter-looking deck lid and a restyled front fascia. New exterior panels have tighter fits, while the hood is now made of aluminum. Interior upgrades include new Bronze Madrona trim, a revised instrument panel and an optional aluminum trim package. Eight-cylinder models get a new VDP package that adds premium heated leather seats, burled walnut trim and unique 17-inch alloy wheels.

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A solid all-around luxury sedan, the S-Type is exactly what you would expect from Jaguar in terms of style, form and function.

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2005 Jaguar S-Type
3.0 Sedan
$5,999
good price
$606 below market
- 76,935 miles
- 1 accident, 4 owners, personal use only
- 16 City / 24 Hwy MPG
- Sterling Sports Cars and Trucks (5 mi away)
- Leather Seats
- Power Driver Seat
- Parking sensors
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Auto Climate Control
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Located in Sterling, VA
For more info please call at 5**-4**-1***. EACH TRANSACTION SUBJECT TO A $699 DEALER PROCESSING FEE. Tags/Title, Sate Sale Taxes not included on Sale ...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (16 City/24 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: SAJWA01T65FN20323
Stock: N20323
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-12-2025
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2005 Jaguar S-Type
4.2 Sedan
$10,995
- 93,456 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- 16 City / 25 Hwy MPG
- Wow Auto (181 mi away)
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Power Driver Seat
- Parking sensors
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
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Located in Stroudsburg, PA
Get ready to turn heads in this sleek 2005 Jaguar S-Type! With its luxurious design and powerful engine, this car is sure to make every drive an exhil...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (16 City/25 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: SAJWA01U45HN35271
Stock: N35271
Certified Pre-Owned: No

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Jaguar S-Type Owner Reviews

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Great Car... Love My Jag!!

Cal Zombie, 05/28/2008

2005 Jaguar S-Type 3.0 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)

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 …

S type - Stand out from the crowd

Tony, 05/11/2007

2005 Jaguar S-Type R 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)

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 …

Wow, what a great car!!

bill, 07/09/2009

2005 Jaguar S-Type 3.0 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)

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. …

Wonderfull Auto

ao145, 01/06/2011

2005 Jaguar S-Type 3.0 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)

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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2005 S-Type Highlights

Type:

Sedan

Trim:

3.0

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$44,230
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	19 MPG
Cost to Drive	$244/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	12.0 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the S-Type include:

Stability Control

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover5 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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