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#518 of 1064 Second Time Around??? by rstoerger

Dec 10, 2002 (4:08 pm)

I leased a 2000 3.0 Jaguar S-Type in April of 2000 and am now nearing the end of my 3 year lease. Jag has been calling and sending me stuff to try and get me into another one.
 
I have had a wonderful experience with my Jag. I have not had major problems and even the minor ones were small. White Plains Jag has been excellent with respect to service.
 
So...do I want to continue driving a Jag. The answer here is Yes. The big question is to either buy the one I have or lease a new one.
 
I have read some of the recent threads and see a few really bad experiences. Anyone out there with a happy 2003 or 2002 Jag.
 
One observation, Edmunds does not list the Invoice price on the 2003 Jag S types....Why? Other like cars are listed...Did I miss something.
 
Thanks for any help here.

#519 of 1064 b_leland by saifu

Dec 11, 2002 (12:22 am)

My friend i was in quite exactly the same position as you till about 2 months from now.I did not know what to do even though i wanted to buy a Jaguar.I did get some discouragement from some people and i almost ended up getting C320 sport......but thankfully now im a happy owner of a late 2000 Black/Black S-type 4.0,Sunroof,Premium sound+6 CD,Navigation system,Voice command,heated seats. I love the drive even though i just wish it had more torque and was a bit faster.It has alot of grip which is vital for me even though the suspension has the tendency to transfer alot of the shock to the passengers if you happen to drive on a non-smooth road or holes n that kind of stuff.I do not think you can get more style and attention for that money so it is definately a big if not the Biggest bang for the buck.
  The biggest and the only problem i have had in my car is the fact that it gets dirty all the time!!!(its black)

PS: i would be glad to answer any more questions as i know how eager one can be....if you scroll back i was asking questions the exact same way as you are about 2 months back...get the Jag man!

#520 of 1064 rstoerger by cfgross

Dec 11, 2002 (4:30 am)

I have a 2003 4.2 that has been near flawless. On the "other" message board I participate in, there are numerous similar reports by 2003 owners. With the 2003 S-Types, I think Jag has come as close to "perfection" as I have ever seen in a car in terms of quality and performing as intended.
 
Craig

#521 of 1064 rstoerger by cartesio

Dec 11, 2002 (11:39 am)

Chiming in here with cfgross: I also have a 2003 S-type (with about 300 miles so far) and it is the smoothest, silkiest, most perfect car I've ever had, so far. It is so fine in the "fit and finish" area, that I won't be upset if a little problem (or two)appears.
 
I get a barrage of pleasant communications by mail from the dealer, as well as a couple of phone calls. Looks propitious!
 
Happy motoring!

#522 of 1064 2003 S-Type 3.0 by whatup

Dec 11, 2002 (6:59 pm)

Hey,
 
My parents just bought a 2003 3.0 in July. My parents are in love with the car, at least with its looks. They're not thrilled that it's going in for service for a third time. Not that more problems keep springing up, but the dealer was unable to fix certain problems each it was brought in (i.e. parts were not received). They're minor problems, though one is extremely annoying: (1) the dash rattles; (2) detaching chrome trim; and (3) a defective shifter cable, which prevents the car from shifting from park every now and then. Problems 1 and 2 were fixed on two successive visits, but the car is going back soon to get a new shifter cable (the first 2003 to get this work done at the dealer, so we're the guinea pig). But they love the way the car looks!

#523 of 1064 b_leland by fndlyfmrflyr

Dec 16, 2002 (1:29 am)

Had two S-Type 4.0 cars. The 2000 had the standard suspension with the weather package and H rated tires, and had a steering wheel shimmy and vibration (speeds above 60) the dealer and Jaguar were unable to correct. Jaguar replaced the car with a 2001 car. The replacement had the sport and weather packages and Z rated tires. Never had a vibration problem with the 2001.
 
On the 2000 model the dealer replaced wheels, tires, suspension parts and also sent the car to a specialty shop for wheel balance. Nothing worked to stop the vibration and shimmy. Balancing the wheels with a machine that mounted the wheel on the balancer through the lug holes instead of the center hole removed about 90% of the vibration, but did not eliminate it.
 
The 2000 was a lemon but Jaguar stepped up to the plate and hit a grand slam by replacing the car with no hassle. The 2001 had just one significant mechanical repair: The steering column was replaced. At the time I got rid of the car the wood inside had faded. These were the only significant repairs needed.
 
We loved the look of the S-Type and found the replacement car reliable with a comfortable ride, great handling, and enough acceleration. We took it on one trip but found the rear seat and trunk too small (rear knee room and trunk height) for long trips, but ride and front seat comfort were very good.

#524 of 1064 fndly: Your last sentence is too true. Back to the Towncar. by kinley

Dec 16, 2002 (9:30 am)

#525 of 1064 Jag's new advertising target? by akirby

Dec 20, 2002 (11:52 am)

http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2002-12-18-jaguar-gay_x.htm

#526 of 1064 Now, I'm really back to the Towncar! by kinley

Dec 20, 2002 (1:45 pm)

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