lomoto Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Just been offered a cheapish looking S type 3.0 litre Jag..anyone had any experience with these on what to look for when buying used?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest prescience Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 a different car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted January 12, 2007 Author Share Posted January 12, 2007 a different car? I know what you mean, but this is cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Check everything. Twice. Then go back again, and check it again. Another two or three times. A mate has one, full service history etc etc. And everything costs and absolute fortune to get fixed or get a part. Even non Jaguar parts. I was shocked........ Beware! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted January 12, 2007 Author Share Posted January 12, 2007 Check everything. Twice. Then go back again, and check it again. Another two or three times. A mate has one, full service history etc etc. And everything costs and absolute fortune to get fixed or get a part. Even non Jaguar parts. I was shocked........ Beware! I have had Jags in the past so I know what you mean about checking everything twice , I just wondered if anything specific to the S class was a problem area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Check everything. Twice. Then go back again, and check it again. Another two or three times. A mate has one, full service history etc etc. And everything costs and absolute fortune to get fixed or get a part. Even non Jaguar parts. I was shocked........ Beware! I have had Jags in the past so I know what you mean about checking everything twice , I just wondered if anything specific to the S class was a problem area Nothing a major headache as far as I know. He does a lot of miles, mainly motorway and the main thing is brakes, both disks and pads. Always seem to need doing together and at one hell of a cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted January 12, 2007 Author Share Posted January 12, 2007 Check everything. Twice. Then go back again, and check it again. Another two or three times. A mate has one, full service history etc etc. And everything costs and absolute fortune to get fixed or get a part. Even non Jaguar parts. I was shocked........ Beware! I have had Jags in the past so I know what you mean about checking everything twice , I just wondered if anything specific to the S class was a problem area Nothing a major headache as far as I know. He does a lot of miles, mainly motorway and the main thing is brakes, both disks and pads. Always seem to need doing together and at one hell of a cost. will give them a coat of looking at then cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev946 Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 I quite like the S types. The styling is a bit different so a bit of an aquired taste. I especially like the V8's and the type R's. Don't believe there is any known major problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Just been offered a cheapish looking S type 3.0 litre Jag..anyone had any experience with these on what to look for when buying used?? Cheap or not, why would you want it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted January 13, 2007 Author Share Posted January 13, 2007 Just been offered a cheapish looking S type 3.0 litre Jag..anyone had any experience with these on what to look for when buying used?? Cheap or not, why would you want it? you obviously aren't employed in the retail sector, there is nothing undesirable if the price is right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Just been offered a cheapish looking S type 3.0 litre Jag..anyone had any experience with these on what to look for when buying used?? Cheap or not, why would you want it? you obviously aren't employed in the retail sector, there is nothing undesirable if the price is right A Jag is pretty undesirable even if its free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 If it's an auto just don't expect a footrest for your left foot. Very odd that they didn't put this in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted January 13, 2007 Author Share Posted January 13, 2007 Just been offered a cheapish looking S type 3.0 litre Jag..anyone had any experience with these on what to look for when buying used?? Cheap or not, why would you want it? you obviously aren't employed in the retail sector, there is nothing undesirable if the price is right A Jag is pretty undesirable even if its free you'll learn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Can't make much comment on the S type but my old man had an XJ8, he kept it for 5 years as he couldn't bear to part with it. It was brilliant and never cost too much in bits and bobs - I don't think... It was lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Just been offered a cheapish looking S type 3.0 litre Jag..anyone had any experience with these on what to look for when buying used?? Cheap or not, why would you want it? you obviously aren't employed in the retail sector, there is nothing undesirable if the price is right A Jag is pretty undesirable even if its free you'll learn Learn what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted January 13, 2007 Author Share Posted January 13, 2007 Just been offered a cheapish looking S type 3.0 litre Jag..anyone had any experience with these on what to look for when buying used?? Cheap or not, why would you want it? you obviously aren't employed in the retail sector, there is nothing undesirable if the price is right A Jag is pretty undesirable even if its free you'll learn Learn what? never look a gift horse in the mouth if someone gave you £1000 in scruffy five pound notes, you wouldnt say I dont want them their dirty..or would you Knowing you you probably would Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Hi Tim, can you get me the reg of the car please and ideally the chassis number? I have a mate that now works at Land Rover having just switched across from Jag - he was there for about 8 yrs and worked on the X Type from when it was a drawing but also spent a lot of time on the S Type. He'll be able to put it into their system to check it out for you if you like, he'll also be able to tell you what to look out for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted January 13, 2007 Author Share Posted January 13, 2007 Hi Tim, can you get me the reg of the car please and ideally the chassis number? I have a mate that now works at Land Rover having just switched across from Jag - he was there for about 8 yrs and worked on the X Type from when it was a drawing but also spent a lot of time on the S Type. He'll be able to put it into their system to check it out for you if you like, he'll also be able to tell you what to look out for. Thanks Andy , I know reg but no chasis no. yet.. will PM you with it if you dont mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir_fuel Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 Just been offered a cheapish looking S type 3.0 litre Jag..anyone had any experience with these on what to look for when buying used?? Check if the previous owner removed his from the car so you can put yours. What am I talking about? this ofcourse: and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted January 14, 2007 Author Share Posted January 14, 2007 Just been offered a cheapish looking S type 3.0 litre Jag..anyone had any experience with these on what to look for when buying used?? Check if the previous owner removed his from the car so you can put yours. What am I talking about? this ofcourse: and Ho Ho laugh I nearly started Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 heard there was a problem in the footwell if yoiu have big feet. My dad nearly had one but found the footwell a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted January 14, 2007 Author Share Posted January 14, 2007 heard there was a problem in the footwell if yoiu have big feet. My dad nearly had one but found the footwell a problem thats interesting , never sat in the car yet, only got size 10's though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor Ming Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 How old? What engine? I had an XK8 before the Zed and it cost me a bleedin fortune in repairs. The cam chain tensioners in all the V engines were a bit of a problem and could fail - taking out the chain and often the valves and pistons. (I was lucky it happened to me on start up and only cost my £850 9 days after I bought the car with FULL SERVICE HISTORY!!) Off the road six weeks and then 9 days after I gto it back the auto box played up. Ho Hum another £400. Body work on the XK was also not up to Japanse standard and there were several patches of rust appearing on a 1998 car. There was a patch underneath that only just passed the MOT and would have needed a fair bit of welding before the next one. this would have necessitated the inside of the car coming out!! All of the above considered it was a VERY nice drive and for the right price I would still have another Jag as they are a lot of car for your money. Get a good one and you wont regret it! Hope this helps Ming the concerned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted January 15, 2007 Author Share Posted January 15, 2007 Yep I know you had a traumatic time with the XK8 Ming, the Stype I am looking at has the V6 3.0 engine.. but still want approaching with caution I think.. had several Jags in the past and they all broke my heart and wallet..But when you get one running Ok there is no better riding car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Thanks Andy , I know reg but no chasis no. yet.. will PM you with it if you dont mind Sounds good mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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