Hey guys (and gals), my name is Dennis from KC and I STILL cannot believe I just bought a Jag.
My wife and I were used car shopping - looking for an Impala or Fusion, something of that nature. We stopped at a dealer in our area (not brand name dealership - but good rep nonetheless) to look and didn't really see anything we liked. The salesman walked us over to this BEAUTIFUL dark green 06 Jag S-Type (I shrugged, kept walking - wife stayed and looked). 10 minutes later wife said salesman said car was in our price range. I said no way (I drive a Ford Focus!). I had 9 thousand cash to spend and and told her I worked for a living and couldn't afford a luxury sport sedan.
We ended up test driving this immaculate car and my wife and I were both in AWE. Us? In a Jaquar? The car drove absolutely perfect. We got back to the dealership and the sales rep brought us clean, one-owner carfax with no accidents and all maintainence records. The car has 113K miles on it. We bought it for 9K out the door.
We've had it for a month now and the car is an absolute dream. My question (as it was the day we bought it) is cost of ownership. Premium gas and higher insurance rates have made it more expensive to own than say - a Fusion. These 2 things I can adjust to - I'm just worried about costs if this thing breaks down. I'm currently looking for a local mechanic that can do basic maintainence to avoid dealership costs.
So, am I over my head here? I hope not. This is my wifes car and believe you me she is turning some heads in the Wal-mart parking lot! Our family members can't believe it!
Cheers to everybody here and looking forward to chatting with you all.

 

Welcome to the forum Dennis,

Congratulations on the S-Type.

Follow this link S-Type / S type R Supercharged V8 - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the S-Type section for help, advice and information. If you're new to this model, the 'HOW TO' thread at the top there is a good place to start for info on regular issues.

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Enjoy the forum.

Graham

 

The 05+ S-Type's really are quite reliable, I drive an 05. They have a few nit-picky things that are pretty easy and cheap to fix. I too work my *** off for a living and maintain mine just fine, I think you'll be A-OK.

 

It's a relief to hear you say that! I hope to save some $$$ by just consulting this forum with problems I might have. The miles had me somewhat concerned but the car was obviously well taken care of. Thanks!

 

Welcome to the forum and congrats on the S Type. You will be fine and if you are willing to do some work yourself, could be even better on savings. This forum is definitely the place for support, how-to's, etc. Sit back and enjoy the Jag!

 

Thank You!

 

Welcome to the forum Dennis,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't already done so you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.

 

Look at the coolant overflow tank, they leak at the nipple where the tube attaches.

Also, the IMT O-Rings leak but are easily replaced.

The Tank was $120 at my local Jag dealer, the rings were a few bucks there as well.

 

Not sure what IMT O-Rings are but I will check the tank. Thanks.

 

So excited for you and your wife! I just love the, "I came in looking for a car, and I drove away in a Jaaaaaagggg!" story! It never gets old Welcome to the forum and many happy miles to you.

 

Thanks! We're still trying to get use to people staring at us going to the grocery store!

 

I love seeing people get excited about a car! Could never understand how some people just don't care as long as they can get in and drive haha Welcome to the forums you will find tons of helpful and friendly folks here to give you any advice you may need (: Can't afford anything that new myself but I do love the new ones as well as the classics like my own. Congrats on your new purchase and good luck with everything!