NumeatonGraham

Hi Graham I,ve had my 2.5 litre for just over a year now it has 134000 miles and dose'nt miss a beat.So quiet and refined plenty of power to.

Hi David,

Does the 2.5 V6 have cam belts that need replacing?If so would you know if that is a difficult job to do?

I havn't had the 2.5 V6 before and as there seem to be a number about for sale i was thinking of trying one.

My days of putting the foot to the floor are now gone,just after a comfortable ride.

My current car is a Mercedes 320 Cabriolet lovely car but just that bit too low for me now.

Many Thanks for the reply.

Hi Guys,

many thanks for the responses,much appreciated.

Graham

Hi Graham,

 

You have had the 3.0 litre petrol, so I guess you will be able to compare performance with both the 2.5 litre petrol and the 2.7 Diesel.

 

The DPF will regenerate itself with a good run once a month or so, and even though I do a lot of short runs I have not had any problems on my 2.7 Diesel in respect of the DPF.

 

There have been 2 issues I have had, one being the electronic handbrake which has stuck a few times in cold weather but is easily released, and the other being the EGR valves sticking on a few occasions.  The EGR valves can be cured on occasion by a good blast, or the use of various EGR cleaners --  I have used Wynnes twice with good results.

 

The 2.5 litre petrol engine is the one used in the X type and is a good sound engine, and gave me no problems during the time I had an X Type. A friend of mine bought one as his retirement present to himself and though highly of it.

 

The big advantage of a diesel is the mpg  ---  the best I have had on a long run to Sheffield was 53 mpg and I always get over 40 mpg on a longer run irrespective of how I drive.

 

If you are leaning towards a diesel, you are welcome to have a test run in mine anytime!

 

Regards,

 

Peter.

Many thanks for that Peter,

i had a look at a diesel at the weekend which i felt was something to be desired condition wise and was not cheap.I felt that it had not been looked after,and this was presented by a dealer,which surprised me as first impressions count.

I suppose with the diesel the cam belts need changed where as with the 3ltr petrol these are chain driven.

Also my mileage has dropped considerably so the fuel mpg savings would not be an issue.

There do seem to be a lot of 2.5 V6 for sale at the moment.

With regards the 2007 i see the road tax is around £590 i think,but these are a nice car at this year.

Many thanks for your time Peter,i will keep you updated and thank you for the kind offer of a test drive in your car.

Graham

Hi Everyone,

as per my previous post i am now looking to purchase an S-Type,but which model,any thoughts please?

I have owned a 2004 S-type 3ltr Auto Petrol before but would appreciate your thoughts.

Is the 2.5 V6 ok,or a Diesel....but concerned about the DPF reliability.

Look forward to your replies,many thanks.

Graham.

Hi Peter,

many thanks for info,yes looking forward to getting back to Jaguar Ownership.

Graham

Hi everyone,

having sold my last s-type in August of last year and gone into Mercedes ownership i am now looking to purchase another s-type,can't resist as they are such a superb car.

So now to part ex my Merc in my hunt for an s-type. :D

Graham

Hi there folks,

another week has passed by and a few cars have been looked at while my S was in the bodyshop and i must admit a great job was done.

I think i am on the home straight now having decided on 3 models of cars,not all Jags i am afraid but i have looked at how they look,interior comfort - looks,ease of servicing,i still like to dabble.

So we have the XK8 - Convertible/Coupe - Jaguar S Type - i will say this one quietly,Mercedes R129 SL Range pre 2001.

They all have their positives and negatives,where in my opinion the mercedes scores over the xk8 convertible is the hard/soft top

configuration.But the xk8 has a better looking interior and after all you do sit inside the car a lot!

The S Type is still tops in the all rounder category and my head says to have a newer version but my heart says "Convertible",

her indoors says "keep the one youv'e got!

Graham

Great result Daniel :D

Certainly was Graham, I was on tenter hooks all of Monday.

 

I've just noticed on your post you have a foot note, the 'Best Regards' bit. How did you get that and can you put pics in it?

Kevin,

i went into my Profile and added it to the signature.

Sounds like you've made your mind Graham, you're talking yourself round to a late model S Type, can't say I blame you. Mines an 2003 model and it drives like new, I'm well impressed with it. No disregard to the X Type, I've had 2 of them, but the S Type finish and ride just feels like a step up.

Kevin,

its beginning to look that way,as currently for me it does tick the boxes,it would have been nice to have something newer as i think

the S-type finishes in 2007?

But i feel why spend a lot of money and not be satisfied(her indoors is so pleased.....she mentioned something about the

kitchen ^_^ ,i think she was going to wash up!)

My S-type is off to the bodyshop next week to get the rear corner dent fixed,they reckon it will take about 4 days.

Thanks for everone's help,much apreciated,so lets get on with the search, i will let you know how i get on.

Graham

Hi Graham,

 

 

I've had the 4.2 for about a year and a half now and I think the best way to describe it is "effortless".

 

I absolutely adore mine, around town it's shocking on fuel but I live in the country and it averages 28 to the gallon, on a run to Leeds it did 35 so not too shabby.

 

Performance is definitely there if you want it, or it does a lovely line in waft if not.

 

Hope that helps,

Mike,

many thanks for that it was very helpful.

It certainly gives me another option.

Graham

Hi Graham,

 

I have had a look around and there are quite a few 3 litre petrol S Types around with reasonable mileages, and a few 4.2 litres R versions.  Piston Heads and Auto Trader are worth looking at, but there are a couple of dealers who seem to specialise on the R versions.

 

Regards,

 

Peter.

Hi Peter,

many thanks for that.

Are the 4.2litres better engine wise?

Regards

Graham

Graham, can't fault you. if I could afford either I'd consider myself a very lucky man. Good luck hunting bud.

Kevin,i agree i am very lucky,getting older has its positives i suppose,so i am having a good luck around.

Although a great car the XF is not for me.

I have now seen a few XK8's and not one has "tempted me to buy" as yet.

I have looked at Coupe's and Convertibles and each one has seperate advantages and disadvantages(like all cars).

The only car that i feel fits the bill for me is the S-Type,so going to look at the later petrol models.

In my opinion having looked at the different models the S-type is going to take some beating.

Picking up on Trevors point re metal convertibles,they do seem to give you the best of both worlds,oh dear but no jag

variant.

Graham

I have seen posts on another forum that when members have removed the sill covers they have had a bit of a shock,

to find rusty sills.

I have just sprayed mine with Built Hamber,but i did not remove the sill covers just sprayed inside.

I suppose because they are hidden behind the covers they get forgotten.

Also sprayed the front offside of the subframe as i noticed some surface corrosion.

Graham

Collected the car last night, full under carriage inspection and waxoyled. No problems reported. New front brake pads fitted to boot.Considering myself extremely lucky considering what Brian and Keith have got to contend with.

Great news Kevin,i bet that was a relief.

Graham

Kevin,not really sure about an xf but will have  a look at them,the xk8 looks great.....one with red leather interior

would be even better :P

Well, I did try the press and release etc... no folding mirrors. No motor sounds. I managed to fold them back by hand, with little resistance...

 

This is my VIN, if means anything to anyone: SAJAA02A43JM80597.

Just a thought,under the round adjustment switch is the switch to alter the left or right mirror,this needs to be in the centre,just a thought you may have done this already.

maybe you could unclip the back of the wing mirror and have a look to see if its seized,as i remember i could push mine in manually but needed to spray the mechanism for it to function.

Good Luck.

Graham

Hi Guys,

i may now have to change my mind and get a boat :( .

After the flash rain storm on Saturday my garage was flooded up to the sills of my s-type,but luckily for me

it did not enter the car,garage is now drying out,i was lucky as others had far worse.

I have looked at a few XK8's and i was surprised how badly a lot of them have been treated and people wanting loads of money for them.

Later in the week i am going to look a couple of XF's,but at the moment my trusted S-type is not leaving my side :D

Graham

Lol, I dont have a button under the dial. Under the dial is the windows switches, no button for folding mirrors.

 

I've just been down to my car now, pulled both fuses, 21 and 26. Fuses are all intact....no rear blind. Going to try get into the parcel shelf on my next day off to check the blind...

Hi Daniel,on mine you just press on the bottom of the round mirror adjustment dial and release,they should fold,then press again and release to reset them.

With regards the rear blind i have found if they are not used they stick,with no sound from the motor at all.I gave mine a helping hand a 'tug',sprayed in some wd40 on the linkage and has been fine since,this is how i done it but maybe different for you.

Graham

Peter,

thats a great idea,please count me in.

Graham

Having bought this 3.0L S Type Sport and enjoying it tremendously, I must admit that my head is beginning to turn to the S Type R as my next motor. But then again Graham prices are beginning to come down on the XF range, perhaps an XFS, oooooo, you've got some thinking to do bud.

Kevin,

thats made my choice even harder now :D .

Well its gotta be worth a look,but i am dictated to some extent on whether it will fit in the garage,then i suppose could move house

and get a double garage.

Graham :)

Graham,

 

My XKR is parked on the road as not many houses in North Devon have garages, just a post to tie their horses up to .

 

I would love another convertible, but it is not wise having one without a garage, as I found out to my cost with both the Aston Martin and the BMW .

 

Prefer the metal roof convertibles to the rag tops though.

 

ATB,

 

Trevor

Trevor,

many thanks for the info on convertibles.

I suppose to keep onside with her "indoors" i could suggest she could put her car in the garage and i leave mine outside...mmmm,

Graham :D

Peter and Trevor,

thanks for the replies.

Trevor i agree it will be another Jag definitely,as you say they are all good,i have had many over the years and also have had

Mercedes and i always come back to the Jag.

Trevor is your XK garaged,is it in a single garage?

Peter thanks for the info i will have a look online,as if i had the space i would keep the s-type and get an xk.

Graham

Hi Everyone,

i am now in the very lucky position nearing retirement(59) of being able to to recieve some cash from my pension and i thought the best way to spend some of it would be on a Jaguar.

I do like the S-Type,well more than like i feel it is a great car and it does bring a smile everytime i use it.

I have been looking at the XK8 which i have always liked its looks,and as before owning an xjs v12 it would be interesting to see how they compare.

The only restriction i have,apart from budget is that i want to put it in my garage,my trusted S-Type fits in a treat but not so sure about the XK8.

My S-Type is a 2004 3ltr Auto,petrol,are the later s-types all diesel,not keen on a diesel as i do not do the miles anymore and having experienced the DPF problems with my wife's Mazda i will not go down that route.

All comments welcome.

Graham

Thanks for the reply Peter.

I will measure the gap i have when the drivers oor is open.

The XK8 looks so good and with some cash coming my way i thought it just would be nice to own one.

I do think the s-type is a superb car but i have never owned an xk8 and they do look nice,as do most Jaguars.

Graham :D