New mwmber here, looking for some input what to be aware of for s-type R. Looking for a daily driver (not long comute) and extra weekend car that is fun to drive and not going to kill me on maint./service. Dont bash but I am a BMW guy but open to all.
I have always liked the looks, style and performance of the STR and price point seems like much car for the dollar.
thanks in advance for any info.
Jeff

 

Welcome Jeff!
The real answer here is you need to search. This is the most common question posted. It has been beaten up pretty severely and a large number of posts are on this site for you to decide. You might look at some of the other S Type forums but I found this one to be the most useful!
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Welcome Jeff.

Our 06 has been great so far. If you can get an ext warranty I would go for it. We paid $2500.00 for it and have had over $4100.00 in repairs,all at my Jag dealer(which I like). The biggest repair is the bushings front and rear which include wishbones and alignment. Dealers said this is common with all stypes.06 went to VVT and got ten more HP from 390-400
Brakes wear quickly but are easy DIY fix. 06 has no seperate caliper for parking brake because no Brembo,this is a money saver due to not needing the expensive park brake pads. Rears wear faster than fronts, the stability control uses rears as needed so they wear quicker.
Good luck. Jags are great cars, you won't be disapointed.

 

Jeff, STR has what many believe to be the sexiest lines amongst sport sedans, very comfortable ride, and more than enough grunt to satisfy your visceral needs to evicerate...unsuspecting prey.

 

Thanks for tips and input, test drove the car I have been eyeballing. Very impressive Jumped on the frwy. and in a flash over 100mph pulling very smooth along with a great whine. over the years I have owned a 308,
s-4, m-5, several m-3's and many more and I must say overall luxury along with performance i dont think anything I have driven compares. Just need to make a few things happen and it should be in my garage.

 

Deal done, picking up tomarrow low milage, 06 STR, very clean, with 4 yrs left on warr.
Looking forward to many great miles of spirited driving.
Great site and info. first Jag. I have ever owned
Thx, Jeff

 

Congrats Jeff welcome to the STR family!

 

You made a wise choice Jeff. Now it's time to enhance her ability to both inhale and exhale...watch these threads closely for an easy additional 75+ hp and torque.

 

Congrats man, very glad you were pleased with your new STR. Welcome to the STR family.


-07' STR owner

 

yayyy, way to go - and with warranty!

 

It's in my garage WOOOOHOOOO!!!!!! about a 30 mile trip home totally different type of vehicle then I have ever owned. closest to luxury and performance was my 04 Audi s-4 which was a beast all whell drive and 340 h.p. (wonderful car). this car is such a sleeper and I just need to get used to it. Will post pics soon what do I need to do to see pics I am still blocked, Why ? thanks for responses, Jeff

 

Congrats!
See the newbie info.
Oh - and update your signature

 

Congrats, you need minimum 10 posts to become FFA (Full Forum Access) or contact our admin on Jaguar Forums Help Center Forum there are a few threads about this

 

Hey Jeff congrtas on the new baby! get some pics of her up, after she is all spit shined and all . While your at it post a pic of yourself in the S Type mug shots as well. Welcome to the forums btw, enjoy!

 

Jeff, I have some modding ideas for your "sleeper". Congrats and welcome to our world.

 

heres a few pics no time to detail but really doesnt need it really almost looks new. I am going to powder coat wheels mat black will give it some additude same as my 993 any opinions.
Never mind I cant post pics yet ? ARGGG

 

so what ideas in order of best results ? I would say intake, exaust, chip, and i would like to get a little lower stance but not crazy just a 1 1/2 or so more aggresive look. Thx, jeff

 

cant post photos yet I think I need 10 or more posts (on a marathon) to get there I did update my avatar

 

2 more posts and your "in" avatar pic looks goood

 

Jeff, Remove the stock paper air filter and unscrew the solenoid actuated air intake baffle found on the bottom half of air box. Put it somewhere if ya want to keep it. Now drop in a K&N flat panel air filter into the stock air box. Mafioso has a modded intake in the works that proved on a dyno to wring out 13 hp @ 7 lb/ft torque on a stock motor. We're waiting for it to reach production. The STR's exhaust is purposely clogged-up by Jaguar to be quiet. So you're gunna weld in a pair of Magnaflow hi-flo cats, 2 1/2" pipe, followed by a Magnaflow x-pipe (2 1/2"), 2 1/2" pipe to a pair of 12" Dynomax glass packed tube pre-mufflers (behave as resonators), 2 1/2" pipe over the axle to a pair of Dynomax Super Turbos. This full exhaust mod should yield approx. 30 hp and torque not failing to mention an authoritive but not overbearing exhaust note. Next call EuroToys and order a low temperature thermostat and a 2.5/3.0 supercharger pulley. The pulley alone yields approx. 30 hp and torque. Viola! Approx 75 hp and torque. If you think she's kind of quick and grunty now....