Jaguar S-Type R Review - Classic Cars for Sale
Jaguar's riposte to the E39-generation BMW M5 was to fit an Eaton supercharger to the rather underrated S-Type . The result was a four-door executive saloon that just happened to serve up 400bhp and the ability to blast your way to 155mph in... While it's the Munich-crafted super-caloon that's more in demand 13 years later, the S-Type R offers similar performance for a smaller outlay, making it a family-friendly saloon with sure-fire future classic credentials. All are fitted with the blown, 4. 2-litre version of Jaguar 's AJV8 engine and a six-speed ZF autobox, with the only major update coming in 2004 when some of its busier lines were tidied up as part of a facelift for the entire S-Type range. Today, the R represents one of the best value routes into performance Jaguar ownership, with prices hitting the bottom of their depreciation curve. It's also the rarest, best-equipped and fastest of the modern S-Types, so now is definitely the time to buy one. Transmission RWD, six-speed auto. A common S-Type R niggle is the water pipe beneath the supercharger failing. The component itself only costs about £20, but relacing it involves lifting out the supercharger to gain access, so labour costs quickly stack up. Check carefully to see if there are tell-tale antifreeze stains around the pipe, and haggle... The rear suspension arm bushes are prone to wearing out - particularly if the car's been used hard throughout its life - so check them carefully for signs of perishing or flexing. Source: www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk
