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RE: pros and cons on 2000 s type - 7/3/2008 9:13:42 AM

fromragstojags

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ive looked at several........................................................................

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RE: pros and cons on 2000 s type - 7/3/2008 9:19:52 AM

aquill1

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Did you try autotrader and other sites/companies like them? IMO 8k seems high for the car but I''m not as familiar with s-types as I am with x-types. What about the bigger XJ''s you ever look at those or are they not your style?

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RE: pros and cons on 2000 s type - 7/3/2008 11:18:52 AM

fromragstojags

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ive looked at several...............

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RE: pros and cons on 2000 s type - 7/3/2008 11:53:46 AM

KAZSAM

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Hey Rags, Several is a very good car I think its made in Bangladesh but get the one with the 2 goat motor not the one. It will cost you more in feed but you will be happier with the performance.

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RE: pros and cons on 2000 s type - 7/3/2008 12:30:57 PM

fromragstojags

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yea i posted it "several" times too!..................................i was gunna do a 4 goat swap in it from an acura!!!!!!!!!!......lol (asscrack converter cause of emmissions bullshit()))))lol

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RE: pros and cons on 2000 s type - 7/3/2008 5:50:44 PM

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fromragstojags,

I owned an ''''00 S-Type 4.0 much more pick up than the V6. Mine had the sports package and the CATS suspension...great car. But, as another member stated, it isn''''t as sound as the ''''03+ models AND when you go to gun it, that year was known for its slight delay, or hesitance, to engage. It drove me nuts. Before going to a Jag, I was a die-hard Beemer guy (owned 5 of them) and my last one was an M3 a rocket.

Now I have an ''''03 S-Type 4.2 that I purchased new. There is no comparison. If you can, I would look at an ''''03 or newer. More powerful, smoother shifts, quieter body integrity, and interior styling that is in keeping with the Jag brand. Feels more like a Jag.

Good luck!

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RE: pros and cons on 2000 s type - 7/5/2008 8:59:44 AM

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Hi,
I ''ve owned my 2000 3L SE from new and its been a great car. I haven''t driven a newer S-type ( 2003 + ) but it might be worht looking at them as they appear to be a further refinement of an already great package. Other than regular maintenace, I''ve had to replace 2 window regulators and the coolant overflow bottle. Both were easy repairs. I''m planning to change my ATF soon but have had no AT problems after 67K miles. Best wishes to you in getting an S-Type, you''ll love it.
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RE: pros and cons on 2000 s type - 7/8/2008 8:21:57 PM

2kJagStype

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I own a 2k S type 4.0, the power is great, ride is great, brakes go pretty fast though through stop and go traffic

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RE: pros and cons on 2000 s type - 7/9/2008 7:45:51 AM

cosworth

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Switch to aftermarket ceramics, they last a lot longer than Jag pads and make no black dust.