2008 Jaguar S-Type User Reviews

Pros

Great looks, performance, comfort, economy, overall value

Cons

rear leg room, ac auto-control inconsistant

We bought a 2003 S-type 3.0 with very low milage. We were looking for a sporty sedan for my wife. I had some concerns about maintenance issues I read about. However, my sister had purchased a 2000 S type new and has had minimal problems, now having 80,000 miles, so I decided to take the complaints with the grain of salt. I'm a retired used car dealer and learned in that business that, with the exception of an occasional lemon in any brand, most car problems are determined by the quality of care by the owners. If buying used, take care to check more than a carfax. The forgoing not withstanding, We wanted all the things that appeal to any luxury car buyer without the new car depreciation hit. I have been a MB owner for many years and have enjoyed the MB quaility but, the Jag has always had that special look that set it appart. I thought with the changes ford brought to the electrial systems it was time to give one a try. A few thousand miles later I'm now a Jaguar fan. Sorry MB, the Jag just feels and looks better than anything else in the class. Great value in a used car, thanks to the bad rap (my opinion) the Jag can be had for thousands less than the competition for same year and catagory. I wish our S-type had a little more rear leg room but the size is what my wife liked best. After trying the others she said this one just fits me. What could I say to that. Besides I have a Tahoe so I can streach out all I want and she loves her Jag.