Used 2005 Jaguar S-Type 4.2 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Fun car
Jaybob, 05/08/2004
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!
S-Type V8 with Sport Suspension
Loose Cannon Liberal, 09/06/2009
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.
The big cat, built to cruise, sips gas
spinlocker, 04/27/2007
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.
Love Hate Relation!
sharat11370, Woodside, NY, 07/06/2012
Jaguar S-Type 4.2 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
45 of 61 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!
Outstanding car
SGB, 05/28/2005
Jaguar S-Type 4.2 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have been extremely impressed by this car (2005 Jaguar S with 4.2 L engine). Beautiful styling inside and out, extremely stable on the road in all kinds of weather including ice and snow, tremendous handling, great acceleration, ergonomically efficient, good gas mileage, great safety features. The seats are firm but comfortable.The dials are easy to read, except in very strong sunlight. I had a 2003 S type before which had problems with the electrical system and noises from the steering column. This 2005 car has been perfect.