Finally got a chance to check out and drive the car. It only has 41k miles on it, with all the options. Silver with black interior. I liked it a lot. The DVD disc is missing, hoping this isn't a big deal? Coolant is orange like stock, although it says on top of the resovior coolant tank 01/11, does this mean it was replaced for some reason? The other thing is when the engine was cold there was some squeaking coming from the motor but it went away when the engine was warm, im thinking it's the belt or a pulley? The car was very smooth with good linear power. The dealer took the car in as a trade in and replaced the brakes (new rotors and pads) and put on new Hankook tires, oil change, new air filter and they fixed a dent. The price we came to a deal on was pretty good, about $600 over KBB wholesale value. Any thoughts before I pull the trigger?

 

Here is the carfax on it:
CARFAX Vehicle History Report on SAJWA03V451N33048

 

If the tank's been replaced it'll save you doing it. I can't comment on a USA price! Here they're very tough to sell because fuel costs a fortune, servicing is perceived expensive as are parts, insurance etc. All those depress prices a lot. (Only way I could afford the car LOL)

 

Squeeking is the belt/pulley, but I think they might have went to the double sided belt in 05? DVD disk isn't too big of a deal depending on if you want the most current disk ($199) or you can find a used disk (I paid $35 for a 08-09 disk).

 

They may have the DVD safely stored so no-one can steal it. Worth asking.

 

Demand they come down $700.

 

Unsure if the "standard" is to write the date on top of the overflow tank once you replace it; it possibly could mean the coolant itself was replaced...The tank and coolant hoses fail often neither is an expensive cost with the exception of the under the S/C hose...Odds are you're going to need a new belt and it's most likely the S/C belt...If you plan on putting a hot air pulley on it, perfect time to replace the belt...Assuming the car hasn't been in an accident, it is a good deal as is but it is the end of the year meaning dealers may be more motivated to deal more...I'd throw the lower at them and say "if and when you're ready to sell at this price, give me a call" and walk away...Hopefully you'll get a call that same week but there's always a risk it will be sold to someone else...

 

I have a 2005 STR almost the exact twin to yours!!

The sqeaking is fixable but about $600-$900 in parts and labor. I had it done under warrenty. As was posted look for the SC belt to have ribs on both sides. This is the updated belt. If you search I have posted all the part numbers required.

There is a Jaguar TSB out on this.

It's just some noise does not seem to be any real problem other than that.
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Odds are, it'll just need a belt change and nothing else, a belt change is what fixed my squeak...All the parts in the TSB from the forum sponser Nelley is about $360 shipped... Odds are it is the S/C belt but it could possibly be the accessory belt...

 

There are several threads on here having to do with known big gotcha type issues with these cars.

Dig around a bit and then you may be able to see if those have already been addressed or if they're just beginning to appear. These ARE expensive cars to fix. That's made much better by a DIY type and there's a ton of help available on here.

I'll start you off on one topic.

Coolant hose leak under the supercharger.

There are others ...

Ask BMC in SF to let you look at the service records. They're one of the oldest dealers in the country. I bought a couple cars from them myself.

 

The hose under the SC is the most expensive that's at all common (well, non-rare), I think. The headlights would be if it weren't for Brutal's fix. Almost all of the rest are pesky but not a disaster.

Tires for an STR are expensive but what do you expect.....
(Make sure to get the alignment done per the revised specs not the ones that are out of date because otherwise you're looking at extra tires.)

Obviously a failure of the autobox or engine would be costly but they appear rare and SOME will fail on this car or any equivalent car.

Summary: check alignment then just drive it

 

The squeak can still happen even with the double sided ribbed belt.

 

DDCV valve too right?

The coolant system should be checked in general. Just hope that they haven't snapped the nipple on the header tank. Those break like barbie dolls.

I think they're made from recycled barbie dolls ...

Jag should have gone with the ken dolls ...

 

I put those in the "pesky" category.

 

Correct...

All 2005+ should of came from the factory with the updated belt/pulleys; if you question this, call your local dealer and give them your VIN and they'll confirm...I believe the TSB to replace everything is an overkill on the 2005+ models, more often than not a belt change fixes the squeal...

 

Certainly not catastrophic but if done at the dealer isn't it close to $1K?

The coolant hose under the supercharger isn't catastrophic either.

I'm not sure there's anything like that on these cars. Certainly not like the earlier V8 with the plastic cam chain tensioners.

 

DCCV isn't going to be anything like $1K. Anyone who takes cars to the dealer to get that fixed isn't likely to have the module go out - which is quite rare anyway. It's the ones who fail to do anything and ignore the DCCV issue who then get the damaged module. Maybe not always, but you're into a tiny percentage.

 

LOL! "Should have made them out of Ken dolls". Bob, you mad man!

 

I want to make this perfectly clear. I did not play with Barbie dolls as a young man. Or Ken dolls. They weren't even invented by then. It was much later and besides that it was somebody else not me. So there.

 

BTW...The STR came a long list of standard options and I see you mention Nav. But some other options that aren't all that common are the two tone silver interior, rear entertainment package (lcd monitors in the headrests), front parking sensors, adaptive/radar cruise control and winter package...I believe for certain years there was even a chrome/luxury package and an upgraded leather package but I'm just recycling that from what I've heard here, I don't know if that is true...

Point being, you may have a just a regular (but very well equipped) ole' STR with Navigation vs one with "all the options"...