2002 Jaguar S-Type review from UK and Ireland
"A very ordinary car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The coil packs on these cars fail with monotonous regularity. To get all six replaced by a main dealer is around £400!
Aircon lasts about 5 minutes between charges.
Needed two front ball joints replaced for MOT and that was £300 for parts alone.
Eats brake pads, and they are not cheap at around £60 per set, although easy enough to fit DIY.
General comments?
This was to be the car that put Jaguar back on the map, and compete with German rivals.
A truly beautiful car that really stands out from it's mundane contemporaries.
Unfortunately that's also its best feature! The Ford sourced drive train is not in keeping with the car. The gearbox is slow and notchy and very unpleasant to use. The engine is very lacking in low down torque, making city driving a chore. This is a car that needs revved hard to perform, and constant down changes have to be made to keep pace with other 3 litre cars.
Handling is also not its strong point, and comfort is poor due to hard seats and a wallowing ride.
Just never feels the quality car Jaguar intended; more like a Mondeo in a posh frock, but with nothing underneath.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 litre Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 4/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 68000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz W124 |
| Date of Entry | 9th September, 2007 |