Old Peter

Mine came this morning.  Thanks Trevor.

It would be on the car now, but it is raining!

You might have to check if there any rules about the height of kerbs.  There is not much space over a kerb at the front of an s Type.  I have nearly been caught out a few times, and indeed was with a Rover some years ago.

Thanks Trevor.  Good tyres are vital in any car, not just performance cars.

In 1946 when the Second World War had just ended, I was 10 years old and, having seen an SS Jaguar for the first time, I announced that "I would have a Jag when I was old enough to drive"! It took longer than intended but I eventually achieved my ambition in 2002 when I was 65 when I bought an ex-demo 3.0 Litre S Type with 4000 miles on the clock.From the outset this has been a "head turning" car maybe because of its unusual colour (Roman Bronze) and partly because of its 18 inch wheels. Whatever the reason, I have had, and still get, regular compliments from complete strangers. The car has no less than 61,000 miles on the clock as it enters its 12th year in my ownership and I have to say "It was worth the wait"

I was 77 when I bought my first Jaguar, a Radiance Red X Type 2.5 litre AWD.  When I was car -jacked I bought an S-Type in Indigo blue with the 2.7 Diesel engine.  As you say, well worth waiting for.

Hi, I drive a newly acquired 'W' reg. S Type, 3.0ltr SE auto...which has a plastic lens cover for the headlights - completely separate to the headlight assembly. Question is...how do I get the cover off to clean it? Had a good look & can't see a way of removing the cover without going to a lot of trouble - does anybody know the way to remove the cover in order that I can clean it?

 

Pete

 

My 2007 S type appears to be the same, but I think they are a Jaguar standard fitting.  There are instructions in the handbook [Page 121] which tells you how to set the lights up for continental use which involves removing the outer cover.  Apparently a Jaguar dealer will supply a conversion kit.

 

Has your car got a headlamp washer?  Mine keeps them clean OK.

p.s. I was a Rover man for many years...great cars, but not as good as Jaguar though!

I have had the same mechanic servicing my car for over 10 years, and he says A Jaguar is a Jaguar.  He liked my x type, but thinks that my s -type is a lovely car and brilliant to drive.

Triumph Herald

Austin A 40

Austin 1100

then company cars

Ford Escorts 1.3L 1971 - 2001 

Morris Ital 2001- 2003 [awful]

Austin Maestro 1.3l

Austin Maestro 1.6L [Great little car]

Austin Montego 1.6l 1987 - 1993

Rover 418 [diesel]  Great car]

Rover 420 [diesel]  Great Car

Toyota Avensis 1.8GL Garish Upholstery, Terrible roadholding, and totally underpowered.

Then company cars ended:-

Rover 825 Sterling for 11 years. 1999 model. Lovely car, all the bells and whistles. Great automatic gearbox and solid K series engine.  It just got old.

Jaguar x type - in Radiance Red 2.5l AWD SE Petrol.  Got car jacked off my drive.

Jaguar S type  2.7L Diesel SE Auto.  My pride and joy. Beautiful car, and at almost 80, probably the last car I will own. 

My S Type lives with me in Sutton Coldfield, and takes me to Widnes to watch the Vikings play Rugby League for all home games.

I only have £3000 to spend though

There are plenty around, but with big mileages.  I got an s type in June with 48k on the clock but it cost £9.500.  But the diesel is very quiet and with great acceleration, and the mpg is brilliant. If you keep the revs under 2000 you should get over 45mpg on a long run.

Identical to mine.  And the interior too.  A really nice colour and brilliant in the sunshine.

What I love most about my Jag is ......the colour!

That is a lovely colour.  I had the same colour on my X Type, and someone else liked it so much that they car jacked it.  I now have a blue S type!!!

Hi, New to the Forum also.

Could I also get a Sticker?  I have copied your Email Trevor and my address is on its way at the moment.

I drove Rovers for many years but when my Sterling 825 got aged I just had to get a Jaguar.  I was told that when you own a Jaguar you will never get another make.  It's true.

Hi all,

I have been following this forum for a few months and have just decided to register.

Currently I have an S Type 2.7 D SE [2007] which I have had since my previous car, a 2005 X Type 2.5AWD was stolen from my drive.

I have Pirelli P Zeros fitted but I am thinking of changing to Vredesteins following a recommendation.

Has anyone any thoughts?