2002 Jaguar S-Type review from UK and Ireland
"This IS the Ultimate Driving Machine"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing - just routine service.
General comments?
I run out of superlatives trying to describe this car. Grace Space and Pace.
Its equally happy cruising around the back streets of Edinburgh as it is at three figure speeds on the Autoroutes of Europe.
Acceleration is mind numbingly quick, the beast can zip up to 90 with alarming rapidity in complete silence -alarming because you would think you were travelling at 40mph - not good for the driving licence!!
Finish is excellent all round, inside and out, ergonomicaly - excellent.
You can drive hundreds of miles and emerge refreshed and feel you have hardly driven at all.
I have read all the reviews of the S type on this site and see they either range from bad - to utopia, and a denominator seems to be - troublesome cars seem to be Early six cylinder, North American spec cars, European V8's appear to be less troublesome and more reliable.
I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one and would find life rather bland without my S type!!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 20000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 62000 miles |
| Previous car | Lancia Dedra |
| Date of Entry | 4th June, 2004 |