Hi all, I have a line on a 1 owner survivor S 4.2 and, wait for it, 9800 miles. Asking almost 14k, is it worth it and what foibles can I expect down the road? We only drive ~6k/year so it will stay lo-miles. Thoughts other than it's not an R?

 

WOW, I would buy it in a heartbeat if I were close enough. Found your listing.

Jaguar S-TYPE for Sale in New Ulm, MN 56073 - Autotrader[JAG[STYPE[]][]]&modelCode1=STYPE&searchRadius=0&showcaseListingId =0&showcaseOwnerId=0&startYear=1981&Log=0

 

>WOW, I would buy it in a heartbeat

In a freek'n minute!!!

Are there any service records on it? The only thing I might check is that the head lamps are working correctly. Either check at night or drive into a
covered parking lot and make sure that they "ignite" correctly (first set it to auto on the turn signal stalk).

Also, check their "leveling" mechanism. When they come on they bounce up and down to establish correct aim. If they don't there could be problems with the plastic moving "bits" in the head lamps. The "bits" get brittle and crumble with age. There are fixes, but you would probably want to address things before buying the car.

I had to replace one of mine soon after buying my '08 with 48k miles 3 years ago. It cost $1400.00 to do so...
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Current Mine: '08 S-Type 4.2 "Satin Edition" (250.06 whp / 259.67 torque)
Past Ours: '05 X-Type 3.0/auto Jaguar Racing Green

 

Thanks for the input. 2 hours away so that's a bugger to get to see it.

Seems that if I even paid 12 for it, that's a 50-60% premium for the miles but it seems to book out for that. This is almost as exciting as the '10 A6 Audi I missed at auction a few months back with 2200 miles-went for 22k.

You all love yours and would but again? Any mods that really help like, sway bars, strut brace etc?

 

I'd buy another S-type if they were still in production. Love mine to death.

Since you only drive 6K a year, you'll never accumulate enough to wear out the car or equal what many of ours have. If the extra cost of the car doesn't bother you and everything else checks out, go for it.

As for mods- forget it. The boy racer stuff makes little or no difference except emptying your wallet.

 

I know on my Sube Forester(the ultimate boy racer), just doing sway bars, +1 wheels, & strut bar made it into a different car-the TSi version that sube never made.

Just curious if anyone ever upgrades to R suspensions bits.

 

>Any mods that really help like, sway bars, strut brace etc?

No not really. There were never enough of them produced to spawn much after market interest. Plus with the STR there was really no point in trying to "enhance" a NA 4.2 V8.

Only "mods" that I really know of have been appearance to suspension and wheels.

But..., it is a 4.2L V8, and that is very evident whenever you "put your foot into it".
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Current Hers: '13 Lexus ES350
Current Mine: '08 Jaguar S-Type 4.2 "Satin Edition" (250.06 whp / 259.67 torque)
Past Ours: '05 X-Type 3.0/auto Jaguar Racing Green

 

>Thanks for the input. 2 hours away so that's a bugger to get to see it.

Well mine was three states and 200+ miles away. But when I saw the ad I knew it was the one. I just had to get there to see it and test drive it.

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Yeah, no excuse save for dipping into S. FL nightmare traffic.

And I'd think R sway bars at least would make a big difference not that I've even tried the regular S. Power I'd leave stock. I know what doing minimal nods to suspendys does for most cars, even our hybrid Accord with Acura bars on it. Like thinking of getting wed and wondering what implants would look like on her...

 

And what options were there? Nav, park beeping, wheels, xenons?

 

A FL car for all 9,800 miles? If so - YES - but everything is negotiable...

See if you can pull a CarFax on it. I purchased a 1 owner '07 3.0 w/ 31,000 miles on it - Immaculate... A car driven only during season... They were asking $13k - I got it for a little over $11k and feel like I got a new car for it.

The car fax showed when it was built - when it arrived in US (Miami) when it went up for sale (Naples Luxury imports) title renewals - oil changes - tire rotation - a sun visor had been replaced..... Everything but the car washes...

Mine is a 3.0 and drives like it is on a rail - smooth - quiet.... I LOVE MY S-TYPE!!!!!

 

Found it...... Black..... Beautiful.... Mine is blue w/ the same interior......

For comparison - their is a White '08 3.0 w/ 28,683 listed for $18,944 up in St. Petersburg. And a '05 3.0 w/ 29,122 miles listed for $11,900 in Pompano Beach


Points of negotiation:
That nav is obsolete. If you're in Miami - it'll be pretty much useless since roads/highways have changed so much since 2007...

S-Type's are notorious for drooping headliners... My '07 had a few drooping areas and I complained that it'd take $1,000 to fix/repair/remove/replace it...

Seller Comments

Here is the special car you have been looking for. 2007 One owner never in accident never seen snow only 9,762 original miles. YES YOU HEARD RIGHT! This car is like brand new, looks and drives like brand new. This is a one of a kind vehicle. Beautiful brown trim tan leather interior, Wood grain dashboard, Navigation, Sunroof, Memory seats, Sirus Satelite, Premium sound system, Rare 4.2 V-8 engine, Fully loaded including Memory power seats, Automatic climate control, automatic lights. This is a must see.

 

I think the nav can be updated to about 2014.

(But it's still an outdated system and is what it is.)

 

>And what options were there?

From the pix it appears to have the NAV unit and with the V8 it will be a high end car. I think it will probably have pretty much everything that was available.
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Current Hers: '13 Lexus ES350
Current Mine: '08 Jaguar S-Type 4.2 "Satin Edition" (250.06 whp / 259.67 torque)
Past Ours: '05 X-Type 3.0/auto Jaguar Racing Green

 

? I had no idea. Thanks for the heads up!

So I have to ask "how" and "how much"? Buy purchasing an updated disc from Jaguar?

 

If you have the VIN put it into FordEtis home page to get a fair idea of options.

 

Thanks! Anything missing?

Marketing Level 1
With Electronic Stability Control
Less Warning Display
With Console Cup Holder
With Rear Cupholders
Adjustable Accl/Brake Foot Pedals
Front Floor Mats- Deluxe Carpet
Rear Floor Mats - Deluxe Carpet
With Rear Window Blind
With Electrochromic R/View Mirror
4 Door Saloon
Dual Power/Heat/Mem Electrochromic
Exterior Mirror Finish - Chrome
With Split Fold-Down Rear Seat
With Drivers Heated Seat
With Heated Passenger Seat
Power16-Way Driver Seat Adjust
With Pass 12 Way Power Seat Adjust
With Programmable Driver Seat
315 MHZ Door Lock Frequency
With Automatic Windscreen Wiper
Power Tilt/Slide Sun Roof
Spare Wheel - 18" Aluminium
Spare Wheel-18" Mini
7.5 X 17" Wheel Style M
Less Immersion Heater
With Standard Suspension
4.2L Damb NA V8 Gas AJV8-Jag
For Unleaded Fuel
Fuel Tank Filler Neck - Unleaded
With Speed Control
With Navigation System
Less Message Centre
Navigation Disc - USA
With Reverse Proximity Sensor
With Perimeter Anti-Theft
Less Interior Scanning Alarm
With Front Parking Aid
With CD Player Autochanger
Single Slot CD Player
Blue Tooth Interface Connect
With Audiophile Sound System
Less Voice Activated Modules
Less Voice Input System
With Garage Door Opener
With Cigar Lighter
Less Style Pack
High Intensity Discharge Headlamp
With Front Fog Lamps
With Automatic Headlamp Levelling
6 Speed Auto ZF 6HP26 Steptronic
Jaguar X200
Series 30

 

So it has a spotless carfax, new tires 3 yrs ago, brake flush & brakes(at 7k miles??), MAF cleaning, serpentine belt, and a few other things. I think the shop in Miami 'worked' the elderly owners.

 

So did you purchase it?

 

Boy, did I ever. list of 13 things to correct form sitting 2-3 years but I'm still 50 miles south of 10000 tonight, thanks for asking.