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#21 of 1064 Jag- #2 by hab1

Oct 18, 2000 (12:08 am)

I purchased a New 2000 silver S-Type W/v-6 four months ago.. and as of last week I now own a 2001
S-type V-8, do to my wife and I bitching about this horrible smell that gave everyone a tremendus headache. So I said what the hell give me the V-8 and I am glad I did.. This baby is a rocketship and still not bad on gas. I admit that getting Jaguar to give me a replacement when the first one had 7,500 miles on it was no easy deal but I never let up because I knew something was wrong with the first one. I threaten them with a law suit. Also for any of you potential Jag buyers do get the premium sound... What a difference.. Unless you plan to never tune in on the radio than the regular sound system is fine. The premiun which I also got on thr 2001 V-8 has (8) speakers, sub woffers & 175 watt pwr. amp. Excellent. I am a soft rock listener and love the premium sound. Another cool feature I got on the replacement was the back up beeping alert.. Lets you know when your within 8" of any object, great feature for my wife..


Well so far so good on the 2001 with 675 miles on it now. I got to test drive the first one for four months. Mines silver and black leather with 35% tinted windows , Love it


Habstaraol,com

#22 of 1064 mazda by akirby

Oct 18, 2000 (4:30 pm)

is not wholly owned by Ford like Jaguar, Volvo, Aston-Martin and Land Rover. Ford only owns part of mazda.

#23 of 1064 Jag #2 by icdchess

Oct 18, 2000 (8:36 pm)

Greg,
Please come visit the JAG club message board. It is composed of about 550 members now and most are owners or are shopping for the S-Type. One of our members, Jerry Cooper, actually had the same experience as you did (giving one back and getting another). The board is completely free. You can sign-up at:
http://www.markofwestminster.com/signup.html
Steve

#24 of 1064 Akirby... by rea98d

Oct 18, 2000 (10:56 pm)

I stand corrected.

#25 of 1064 hab1 by donbl

Oct 19, 2000 (3:32 am)

what was the smell?

#26 of 1064 New Disappointment by marktsjag1

Oct 23, 2000 (5:57 am)

I just leased a new 2001 3.0 S-Type which I picked up on 10/20. When I arrived I noticed something missing...THE SIDE MOULDINGS!!! My dealer, White Plains Jaguar, said that the new 2001's where coming in without moldings. They were as shocked as I was! They called the corporate headquarters and where told that the new production models will not have the side moldings and it will not be available at all, not even as an option. What was Jaquar thinking with this ploy??? I am now apprehensive about driving my car ANYWHERE for fear of major dings!!!!
Also the Reverse Park option that is suppose to be Standard on the 2001 was not included. The brochure says "Available Year End 2000" well a car produced on 9/00 I consider year end! I am definitely going to follow up with Corporate Customer Service. Any suggestions on getting satisfaction???

#27 of 1064 reverse park option not std by jagoff

Oct 24, 2000 (3:41 am)

at least i dont think so.i wil find out for sure and let you know. please also keep in mind that some option i.e. rear cup holders are not available in the u.s.

#28 of 1064 Marktsjag1 by akirby

Oct 24, 2000 (2:08 pm)

Year end normally means just that - Nov/Dec, not September. If it's going to be standard with no price increase they may agree to retrofit it for you. If you were told it was standard and didn't get it, you have recourse. Why did you accept the car with these missing if you thought they were included? That's the danger or ordering a car you haven't yet seen.

#29 of 1064 Misc Problems by newjagman1

Oct 26, 2000 (9:11 pm)

I have had my new 2001 Jag 3.0 for a few weeks and need some help to some problems. Love the car, glad I chose it over over the E320. Sapphire/Ivory...I get so many compliments it's embarrassing.


1. Wheels-Bridgestones' seem to ride hard. Checked pressure but everything is OK. Heard the Pirelli's don't last long but ride better. Do the Bridgestones ever soften?


2. Vibration-I am cursed with the steering wheel vibration over 50 MPH. Heard it could be tire balance, flat spots (although I have 1K miles), bearings, or steering column itself. Which is it?


3. Rattle-Irritating rattle/creaking noise in the sunroof-only when it is closed.


4. Hood-Misaligned hood on one side...is this fixable?


5. Wood kit- I have ordered 2 kits from Exotic Wood Dash and they do not match the dash (too dark and grain). Anybody else have this issue or did you try another Company?


I want to cut to the chase before I service the car. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

#30 of 1064 to new jagman1 by fhoffman

Oct 27, 2000 (4:02 pm)

the vibration you are having is probably, isaid probably due to the tires. I am on my second set of tires, and this has helped the problem. I still get a vibration between 70 and 80 mph.I have taken this problem back to my dealer,but to this point I have been ignored.I guess that Jaguar does not want to be of any further help.I don't think that says much for the company.

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