I am on the market right now for a "new to me" car, and was wondering if a 2000-2002 S-Type is a good first Jaguar?

I don't expect the reliability of a Toyota, but what is it for this type of vehicle?

What should I be looking for? I am only looking for the V6, knowing that the Ford technology makes it easier and less expensive to service and maintain.

I see S-Types on Craig's for around $7000-$9000 for cars which look very clean and unblemished on these photos, often presented as "wife's car", but who knows what the real story is.

I completely fell in love with the S-Type and kept good memories of my dad's E-Type (my dad did much better economically than I am, obviously). By the way, my dad sold his E-Type after a big scare.

Thanks for the help!