New S type owner
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New S type owner
Hello All,
I am new to this forum but I have found that auto forums like this one are the best part of the internet.
My wife loves the Jaguar S-type starting with the 2000 body style. She has always wanted one. I think they are finally in my price range. I found one locally that is 2001 3.0 that is less than $3500. It has 92k miles but the owner states that it "needs new VVT accuators". I spent a few minutes reading about some of the fixes VVT errors. I am not sure how this owner knows that the VVTs are bad.
It is something that can fail on a vehicle this age and mileage?
Is it difficult to replace?
What about cost? it seems like they might be expensive.
It the price for this vehicle fair? and just deal with the issue?
I am not without some wrenching skill, so attempting a fix isn't something I will necessarily have to pay for, but if this is a engine killing item I might avoid it.
Advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
I am new to this forum but I have found that auto forums like this one are the best part of the internet.
My wife loves the Jaguar S-type starting with the 2000 body style. She has always wanted one. I think they are finally in my price range. I found one locally that is 2001 3.0 that is less than $3500. It has 92k miles but the owner states that it "needs new VVT accuators". I spent a few minutes reading about some of the fixes VVT errors. I am not sure how this owner knows that the VVTs are bad.
It is something that can fail on a vehicle this age and mileage?
Is it difficult to replace?
What about cost? it seems like they might be expensive.
It the price for this vehicle fair? and just deal with the issue?
I am not without some wrenching skill, so attempting a fix isn't something I will necessarily have to pay for, but if this is a engine killing item I might avoid it.
Advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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Welcome to the forum whitecruiser,
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
I've copied your post to the S-Type tech section for advice from members with the same model. Here's a direct link to it:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...rchase-109504/
Follow this link S-Type / S type R Supercharged V8 - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the main S-Type forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for info on regular issues.
You can also visit the US Western East Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/w...t-hi-wa-id-38/ to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
I've copied your post to the S-Type tech section for advice from members with the same model. Here's a direct link to it:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...rchase-109504/
Follow this link S-Type / S type R Supercharged V8 - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the main S-Type forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for info on regular issues.
You can also visit the US Western East Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/w...t-hi-wa-id-38/ to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums whitecruiser,
Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.
If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
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Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.
If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
If you need help with getting around and using the forum follow this link for some help Forum Help
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search facility etc, can be found here within the following link Helpful_information
There are lots of members local to you with the same interests with info on local dealers and possible meets.
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Need a Manual, a TSB, or General Info' about your Jag? Check out our >> DOWNLOAD AREA <<
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