Thinking of a big Cat S-Type.

Sprinter · 5th May 2020, 10:50

I have an itch to scratch and maybe going mad at the same time, but I'm thinking about a 4.2 V8 S-type.

I've read this thread https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...ghlight=jaguar and would like some input from you peeps about 2 I've found...

#1.
https://www.berkshirejeeps.co.uk/use...-se-4dr-10091/

Higher price, older, lower mileage, reputable dealer, warranty etc.

#2
https://www.binca.co.uk/cars/jaguar/...osport/327337/

Cheaper, newer, clean MOT (no advisories) what to make of the dealer and terms and conditions?

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

rrobson · 5th May 2020, 11:16

Can't comment on them as I've not got any experience of them but the running gear is typically reliable. If it were me, I'd spend another grand or so and get the s type r, probably negligible running cost differences and a supercharger to boot.
They are very good value, I'd sooner have one over a 260 but I couldn't part with cash to buy one because they aren't my cup of tea.

With fuel prices where they are, I don't think there's been a better time to buy something like that for quite a while

Bogbrush82 · 5th May 2020, 11:59

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...cation=at_cars - Any good?

Or if you're willing to do a spot of cosmetic alteration and don't mind a high mileage:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...cation=at_cars

Does have a clean MOT though.

Edit - Found one from a dealer - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/52-JAGUAR...sAAOSwePleV937

coolguy · 5th May 2020, 13:10

Admittedly mine was only a 3 litre. but I never really warmed to it. Easy to lose the rear end (without being silly), and certainly not as comfortable as the 75/ZT. Only Jag that I was not sorry to see go (I still have 7 others) and I part exchanged it for my monogram ZT when my mechanic told me it was starting to rot in the sill areas, where they all do. That was 6 years ago, and I have never regretted it.

Borg Warner · 5th May 2020, 16:18

All cars ever made have issues or problems. Rot, gearboxes even head gaskets. If we listened to other people's experiences on issues they'd had on any particular make or model we'd still be using the horse and cart.

I've had my 3ltr S Type for nearly 4 years, 15 years old and 62k miles. Find it very comfortable and it drives a treat.

Just do it. If you don't like it flog it.

markypicks · 5th May 2020, 17:14

my friend has got one for sale 54 plate in green about 8 months test on it wants 1200 quid for it i think if your interested i can get his mobile number so u can contact him rgds mark

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5th May 2020, 10:50	#1
Sprinter Posted a thing or two Jag S-Type 4.2 V8 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Derby Posts: 1,645 Thanks: 271 Thanked 427 Times in 293 Posts	Thinking of a big Cat S-Type. I have an itch to scratch and maybe going mad at the same time, but I'm thinking about a 4.2 V8 S-type. I've read this thread https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...ghlight=jaguar and would like some input from you peeps about 2 I've found... #1. https://www.berkshirejeeps.co.uk/use...-se-4dr-10091/ Higher price, older, lower mileage, reputable dealer, warranty etc. #2 https://www.binca.co.uk/cars/jaguar/...osport/327337/ Cheaper, newer, clean MOT (no advisories) what to make of the dealer and terms and conditions? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. __________________ “Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.”

5th May 2020, 11:16	#2
rrobson I really should get out more....... 75 tourer cdti, MG ZS 180, nissan terrano & 1.8t rover 25 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pontefract Posts: 2,644 Thanks: 17 Thanked 295 Times in 218 Posts	Can't comment on them as I've not got any experience of them but the running gear is typically reliable. If it were me, I'd spend another grand or so and get the s type r, probably negligible running cost differences and a supercharger to boot. They are very good value, I'd sooner have one over a 260 but I couldn't part with cash to buy one because they aren't my cup of tea. With fuel prices where they are, I don't think there's been a better time to buy something like that for quite a while __________________ How to view a car - everything you need to help you inspect a used car VIS motor tester avalible to local members Injector removal tool and auto gearbox pressure tester now available

5th May 2020, 13:10	#4
coolguy Coolguy Rover 75 CDT Tourer Auto, Rover 75 2.0 Connoisseur Auto, MG ZT 2.5 Auto and MG ZT Cdti Auto (Monogra Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Finedon Posts: 1,898 Thanks: 933 Thanked 638 Times in 430 Posts	Admittedly mine was only a 3 litre. but I never really warmed to it. Easy to lose the rear end (without being silly), and certainly not as comfortable as the 75/ZT. Only Jag that I was not sorry to see go (I still have 7 others) and I part exchanged it for my monogram ZT when my mechanic told me it was starting to rot in the sill areas, where they all do. That was 6 years ago, and I have never regretted it.

5th May 2020, 16:18	#5
Borg Warner I really should get out more....... None Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Suffolk Posts: 2,579 Thanks: 494 Thanked 657 Times in 402 Posts	All cars ever made have issues or problems. Rot, gearboxes even head gaskets. If we listened to other people's experiences on issues they'd had on any particular make or model we'd still be using the horse and cart. I've had my 3ltr S Type for nearly 4 years, 15 years old and 62k miles. Find it very comfortable and it drives a treat. Just do it. If you don't like it flog it.