Hi guys, I'm new around here but not new to fourms. They were made from 2004, and it is an early example 2.7d I would be looking at.

1) Are there any big issues to look out for? I read in a search that some issues got fixed in 2005 on the diesel but it was not specific about them. I saw the FAQ sticky, looks like a lot of great PDFs there.
2) Are the manual gearboxes any good?
3) Heated seats seem quite rare, are they hard to retrofit?
4) I would need bluetooth, is a phone retrofit or aftermarket device possible, or do they use a complicated audio system with optical fibres and external amplifiers that prevent this? I read the audio schematic in the stickies, doesn't look too complicated.
5) Is in depth Jaguar diagnostic software available for the DIY'er?
7) Is the nav system any good? Are full UK postcode and speedcameras available?


Thanks for any help you can provide.

 

Hi Joylove and welcome to the forum. If you head over to the S-type section you'll probably find most of the answers you're looking for. There is also a Diesel Variant section that might help!

 

Welcome to the forum,

Head on over and ask your tech questions in the S section.

 

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Hi guys just popping in to revamp my intro post. I never did find the diesel I wanted. I'm now looking at petrols.

 

Hello and welcome,

+1 to the advice from Gus.

If you post your specific questions on the S-Type / S type R Supercharged V8 - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum section, you'll get a wider response from owners of the vehicle you're researching.

Better luck with finding a petrol version.

Graham