Hi, I'm looking at purchasing a 2000 s type with 150,000 miles.
I don't know anything about these cars so I'm looking for advice.
The owner is asking $2499.00, it does not start but it looks good inside and out. Are there known problems with these cars?
This is the add

I have a relly nice 2000 JAGUAR S TYPE V8 i has a clean title with around 150 k. Has navigation and the Sport package. It needs engine workor maybe just a starter. Has new timing chains, Heads, gaskets. It was runnig fine but now doesnt even try to start. Plates are expired (around $300) just in parts is worth $5000. Bring a tow truck.
Soooooooo........... Any input would be very much appreciatedthanks,rick

 

Welcome to the Forum. Rick.
I've moved your post to the S type section. The guys there will need more detail.
Does the starter turn the engine over etc. etc.
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Run away!

There has obviously been problems and he is trying to offload, you can do better.

 

if it does not start it could cost more than the price of the car to put right. run a mile, if it was an easy / affordable fix the owner would have done it.

 

Too bad, the car looks like a million bucks in the ad. It happens to be located near me so I will go to see it today just for kicks.
Thank you for the advice, much appreciated!!!!
Rick

 

Post up a link to the ad so we can take a look.

 

I don't know how to create a link.
I posted the ad at the beginning of the thread.
I found the ad on craigslist SF bay area listed as "MECHANIC SPECIAL"

 

MECHANICS SPECIAL

 

Well he did say the timing chains have been replaced but the real problem are the tensioners and not the chains. Hopefully both were changed.

The starter rarely fails so I think I would discount that. Does it turn over but does not start or does it not turn over? You could get lucky if the PATS system has been activated and is keeping the car from starting.

Go take a look and low ball him. He won't be getting much interest in it.
Any repair needed has been done before and documented on this list.

So the real question becomes: How good of a mechanic are you??
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It looks good. I would probably buy it for 2 grand or less if I could work the guy. But you should be able to do the repairs and be ready to spend some money.

 

If you are looking for a project car then go for it if not run away from it.