The Jaguar S-Type: Long Since Overlooked and Forgotten But Now's The Time To Buy This Modern Classic 

I’ve had a 2005 S-Type 2.7D executive (SE) as my daily driver in Spain for 12 years. It’s the best car I’ve ever owned.

I bought my 52,000 mile 2.7 in 2013. Oil change every year, belts changed and gearbox serviced. Definitely a keeper.

Bought a one owner very low mileage S Type a few weeks ago with full service history!! Drives as well as some of the top of the range Mercs & Bms I have driven!! I know it sounds like a cliche but YOU REALLY DO GET A LOT OF CAR FOR THE MONEY!! Peace From London. 🙏🙏🙏

I owned an S-type for many years - lovely cars to drive. Very comfortable, will drive along at low speed quite happily and also happy to drive flat out. You have to keep them serviced. Biggest issue is rust, you have to look behind the plastic sill covers and take care of the rust you will find if not careful. I had the auto box which gave problems at 35k miles which ended with a replacement costing £3500. I sold the car 2 years ago and now regret it and am currently looking for another. If you find a good one buy it and take care of it and use it.

Had my 3.0 2004 for 12 yrs now just fantastic & never let me down , like any piece of engineering good maintenance is key

GREAT VIDEO! Just a few years ago, I managed to find a "cream-puff" 2005 S-Type 3.0 with sunroof and Navigation with only 25,000 one-owner miles. I paid $8,000 and felt like I stole it. Since then, we've got it up to 65,000 miles and it's still cruising like a new car. Could not be happier, and my wife LOVES it! Now I don't feel so guilty for having "my" 2007 XK convertible, and 2002 Vanden Plas.

Great video. I owned a '65 S-Type at the end of the 70's, and more recently a few years of daily driving a '96 XK8. Loved them both. Without a Jag at present and still nursing a longstanding hankering to own perhaps a 2005-2007 S-Type.

Compré hace dos años un S-Type 3.0 V6 con 200.000 km. Es la joya que llevo de paseo los fines de semana, estoy realmente contento. Este coche es una auténtica obra de arte. Muchas gracias Jaguar, muchas gracias Ford, por incluir este modelo en la historia de la marca.

The Ford Duratec V6 is a solid engine

Great video. Just started following your channel, mainly because I saw a Insta post about the upcoming S-Type feature! I've had three S-Types, each one a gem. They're very under rated vehicles and I've wanted a facelift 3.0 man for a while now. The perfect addition to my XK.. Keep up the good work!

Great review this, nice one 👍🏻

Great review! It made me thinking of buying an S-type in addition to my X. Thumb up!

We have a 3.0 and love it.

I bought an 03 S-Type at an auction about a week ago for $1,000. I cannot believe how well this thing handles. I love it. I was going to sell it. It's quiet for a V8, and ive had several offers already. Great car.

Great review

I have a 2004 2.7 SE. Lovely car to drive especially on long journeys. 40mpg+ on a run, closer to 30 on shorter runs. Mine has been very reliable although some rust on the wheel arches now which I need to treat. Had a few warning lights initially but changing the battery sorted those out. It's important to have a good battery on these. The S type is a bargain at the moment but they are disappearing fast.

My 2007 is great I picked it up for 3k a few years ago 2020 with 79k miles now in 2023 it has 101,000 miles and I do all of my own servicing. It’s fantastic last of the Ford made jaguars the 3.0 engine also came in the Ford ranger just some different specs 👍🏻

My S-Type 4.0 2002, is great! I’ve had 7yrs Maintenance is a bit much, but plus side is Ford made it so parts are available and not to expensive

my dad bought one in 2011 we keeping it till now and he often drive it it like 1 or 2 time in mounth i really enjoy it 4l v8 black with chrome tunning its a lux royal car

We have a 2005. I maintain it myself. One of the best cars I've owned in the 45 years I've been driving. My son drives it, now. A safe, reliable, handsome car. He loves it.

Elegant and stylish for modern classic car,

I always thought these cars looked a fabulous stylish and yet a much maligned car. I have admired them since Sting used a black one in the "Desert Rose" video eons ago. Great video.

I had the V6 3L and wished i still had it, will be looking to buy another one soon

I've always really liked the S-type. I like the retro inspired bodywork, and the interior looks stunning. The Ford derived AJV6 is a great engine, it's ridiculously smooth. I have an 02 Jaguar X-type with the 2.1l AJV6 engine, and I think it's great, even with the smallest of the V6 engines and only front wheel drive. I'd love to take an S-type for a spin, especially the 4.2l Supercharged V8 version.

I'm buying this car now here in Germany ✌️

Bought a V6 S type a week ago, still getting used to it, it seems really nice. Cost just over a grand, full service history and loads of receipts, CDs was still in the caddy and loads of brass band music and a hits of the 60s so it's an old guys car.

It looks quite nice with the mesh grille - only because it matches the silver paintwork. .... Any other colour it would look terrible - like a Halfords off the shelf part !! .... I'm not sure on the red leather interior to be honest ?

I love my 05 4.2 with 57k. However just blew a thermostat housing.

i think that it was a Ford decision to make the S-Type look retro. As Ford already owned Volvo and Mazda, they hemmed in Jag to the retro British brand. Under Tata, Jag got to style it as they wanted, so it became the XF.

I've had s types for years, just pop down to the car auction wait till afterwards and put a bid in , get my diesel s types for under 2 grand, luxury motoring geezer!

My 4.0 v8 ❤ highway germany,max 11 liter/100km😊 Great car.

Love my s type r , total wolf in sheeps clothing with the mods

300.000 sales of course it was a success.

I've had my 3.0 SE for sixten years and wouldn't swap it for anything! Pure luxury inside, (you'd have to trade up to a Bentley to match it), the bodywork still fabulous (silver), and it still goes like a bat out of hell when in sports mode. On motorway cruises I get 40 mpg. Stuff your electric cars: drive something that's got real style!

I got one that hopefully I can repair

I had a 2007 s typeSE diesel loved it superb car, but as you said the Diesel was problematic you need six new injectors every 100,00 miles and they are not cheap. Amazing car though 👍🏻

The S type is such a classic design. Totally distinctive. When you see one on the road it stands out among the sea of boring plain sedans . As a designer you want something that is unique. As for the F type it looks, it looks like a crap Japanese non descript car from early 2000 The F type jag, has lost its visual identity look and heritage. I should know I created the ads for Lexus and jaguar and GM in the late 90’s and 2000’s What followed Jaguar was mechanical issues. If they where more reliable like Honda the car would’ve sold millions. I ‘ve owned a jag a 2001 and had repair issues. That is what destroyed the British car industry. Build a better more reliable car and you’d still have a car industry ThXs for video

They rust like crazy!

I'm going to swap my Volkswagen Jetta 2011 that has ran 111,000 miles for a Jaguar S-Type from 2001 which has run only 49,000 in a few days. Hopefully I am making the right choice!

A steelblue one with a v8... Thank you😉

0:02 shifts smoothly, which should be the case in such a car.The S-Type is a fantastic car with sufficient power. I paid over £5500 for it but for a good version they start from 2003. the older versions have problems. From £1500 and £3500 you are asking for problems and you will ultimately spend much more on expensive repairs. The money is definitely worth it. because what good is a newer BMW or a Mercedes that costs at least £80 - 90,000 that doesn't drive better than the Jag. Moreover, the S-Type is a real young timer that is reminiscent of the MkII and the older S-Type will certainly increase in value. My advice is better to pay more otherwise you will buy a lot of misery..

In the US these were plagued with timing chain and transmission problems

Had a 2006 v 6 bullet proof... Sorry I let it go.

Bangers in frocks

All dis talk about s type but you never mention the ⭐️ of da show The S TYPE R

Worst thing about this car is the AWFUL clash of interior trim colours. Red seats, grey plastic trim and fake wood grain brown. What were Jaguar thinking? It just doesn't work............

If you can't live with the shape of the key buy something else.

I own a 2005 2.7 V6 SE. I’m 40 I’ve owned it’s for a while. Absolute love it. Best car I’ve driven,

This Jaguar has soooo much problems, ... That’s why everyone forget him.