Used 2005 Jaguar S-Type 3.0 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Great Car... Love My Jag!!
Cal Zombie, 05/28/2008
Jaguar S-Type 3.0 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
29 of 29 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!!
Wow, what a great car!!
bill, 07/09/2009
Jaguar S-Type 3.0 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
13 of 13 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.
Wonderfull Auto
ao145, Exeter, NH, 01/06/2011
Jaguar S-Type 3.0 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
30 of 33 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.
Wanted one, Bought one, Love it.
Scott , 07/13/2008
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.
Nice, but VERY High Maintenance
JGY, 10/15/2010
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