Hello,

I'm hoping someone can help me out here, I'm looking to buy a 2003 S Type R; VIN #SAJEA03V931M56735

The dealer does not have a carfax available.

I used to own a 2003 S Type R with 99k miles, the trans had been rebuilt at 80k.

Appreciate your help.

 

I do not have a Carfax account, but I was able to get these service records for you. Also, I really do not trust Carfax 100%. I have seen cars which Carfax reported as clean, no accident cars as accident cars. It is best to inspect the car yourself or take it into a shop to give it a look.

Please note that not all service stations report to Carfax so this might not be a complete list of services done to the car:

04/18/2012
74,299
De Long's Jaguar Repair & Service
Campbell, CA
408-371-7679
delongs-automotive.com
Vehicle serviced

02/28/2012
73,441
De Long's Jaguar Repair & Service
Campbell, CA
408-371-7679
delongs-automotive.com
Vehicle serviced

11/08/2010
59,921
De Long's Jaguar Repair & Service
Campbell, CA
408-371-7679
delongs-automotive.com
Battery replaced

07/08/2010
De Long's Jaguar Repair & Service
Campbell, CA
408-371-7679
delongs-automotive.com
Vehicle serviced

03/18/2010
50,006
De Long's Jaguar Repair & Service
Campbell, CA
408-371-7679
delongs-automotive.com
Vehicle serviced

11/05/2009
44,220
De Long's Jaguar Repair & Service
Campbell, CA
408-371-7679
delongs-automotive.com
Light bulb(s) replaced

03/02/2009
San Jose British Motors
San Jose, CA
408-246-7600
sanjosebritishmotors.com
Anti-theft/keyless remote(s) replaced

06/19/2008
San Jose British Motors
San Jose, CA
408-246-7600
sanjosebritishmotors.com
Maintenance inspection completed
Front brake pads replaced
Oil and filter changed
Four wheel alignment performed
Rear wheel bearing(s)/hub(s) replaced

04/27/2007
San Jose British Motors
San Jose, CA
408-246-7600
sanjosebritishmotors.com
Tire condition and pressure checked
Thermostat replaced
Rear brake pads replaced

08/02/2006
San Jose British Motors
San Jose, CA
408-246-7600
sanjosebritishmotors.com
Maintenance inspection completed
Body computer/module replaced
Wiper motor module repaired
Sunvisor(s) replaced/repaired
Oil and filter changed

07/13/2005
San Jose British Motors
San Jose, CA
408-246-7600
sanjosebritishmotors.com
Trim repaired
GPS/Navigation module/computer reprogrammed
Computer reprogrammed
Engine/powertrain computer/module reprogrammed
Four tires mounted and balanced
Tire(s) replaced
Four wheel alignment performed

12/01/2004
San Jose British Motors
San Jose, CA
408-246-7600
sanjosebritishmotors.com
Tailgate/trunk lock replaced
Oil and filter changed

08/17/2004
San Jose British Motors
San Jose, CA
408-246-7600
sanjosebritishmotors.com
Transmission computer/module checked
Oil and filter changed

07/24/2003
San Jose British Motors
San Jose, CA
408-246-7600
sanjosebritishmotors.com
Oil and filter changed

10/11/2002
San Jose British Motors
San Jose, CA
408-246-7600
sanjosebritishmotors.com
Vehicle serviced

07/16/2002
San Jose British Motors
San Jose, CA
408-246-7600
sanjosebritishmotors.com
Pre-delivery inspection completed

 

Sal - Much appreciated. I'm curious about the number of owners and reported accidents; like you I don't trust Carfax 100% but it's a good starting point. I've seen cars with no accident history in the carfax and under inspection have been repaired. Same with the number of owners. This is a great start though, so thank you!

 

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2003 Jaguar S-Type R

Report Run Date: 2013-12-02 18:30:18.349 EST


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Class: Upscale - Premium
Engine: 4.2L V8 EFI
Country of Assembly: United Kingdom
Vehicle Age: 10 year(s)
Calculated Owners: 2
VIN: SAJEA03V931M56735
Year: 2003
Make: Jaguar
Model: S-Type R
Style/Body: Sedan 4D





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Last Reported Odometer Reading: 75,520



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image No insurance loss title or probable total loss record
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image No manufacturer buyback/lemon title record
image No odometer problem title record
image No rebuilt/rebuildable title record
image No salvage title or salvage auction record
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image No NHTSA crash test record
image No frame/unibody damage record
image No recycling facility record




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Mileage

Date Reported



image 140 07/28/2002
image 29,044 07/10/2008
image 29,044 07/15/2008
image 29,077 07/30/2008
image 29,261 09/06/2008
image 55,119 07/10/2010
image 75,520 05/22/2012




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image No driver education record



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9 Vehicle events checked:


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image No corrected title record
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Report Run Date 2013-12-02 18:30:18.349 EST

Vehicle: 2003 Jaguar S-Type R (SAJEA03V931M56735)


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04/01/2002 CA

Independent Source VEHICLE MANUFACTURED AND SHIPPED TO DEALER
07/28/2002 CA
140
Motor Vehicle Dept. ODOMETER READING FROM DMV
08/19/2002 LOS ALTOS, CA

Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
08/29/2002 LOS ALTOS, CA

Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE
07/10/2008 PACIFIC SW REGION
29,044
Auto Auction REPORTED AT AUTO AUCTION
07/15/2008 PACIFIC SW REGION
29,044
Auto Auction REPORTED AT AUTO AUCTION AS DEALER VEHICLE
07/30/2008 CA
29,077
State Agency PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION
08/02/2008 LOS ALTOS, CA

Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
09/06/2008 CA
29,261
Motor Vehicle Dept. ODOMETER READING FROM DMV
09/22/2008 SAN JOSE, CA

Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
09/24/2008 SAN JOSE, CA

Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Lien Reported)
05/14/2009 SAN JOSE, CA

Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
07/10/2010 CA
55,119
State Agency PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION
05/22/2012 CA
75,520
State Agency PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION
02/23/2013 SAN JOSE, CA

Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE
REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL



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You guys are the best, I knew why I loved this forum. If the car checks out I'll be sure to send pics to the group.

Thanks again to both AMGEATER and Sal.

Mike

 

Good luck...let us know how it all turns out.

 

Sal - This is great info. Were the service records publicly available through an online source? If so, can you share the URL with us, please?
Thanks,
Steve

 

Carfax made a site where car owners can keep track of their maintenance schedules. It's free of charge. Go to https://www.mycarfax.com/ and then enter the VIN number of the car. It only mentions reported maintenance events.

 

Sal et al.

Okay here is the situation 2003 with 88k miles with the history that you pulled, 2 owner car for $8995 OR a 2004 with 43k miles 2 owner car for $13K pristine condition (regularly serviced at Galpin Jaguar in SoCal). Both are CA cars.

What would you choose?

 

I am no expert, but here's my opinion:

The 2004 has low mileage, but the $13k seems a bit high for it. The 2003 seems more fairly priced to me. See if they will knock off $2k or so off the 2004.

Also, check to see what type of maintenance was done. I am not too familiar with the R's, but check to see if the more costly maintenance have been completed already (ie: ZF transmission fluid change).

 

I always get higher mileage cars now as they like being driven and the price drops rapidly.

 

Thanks, Sal! Turns out my '03 S-Type, which I bought in March, was in the CF database!
Steve

 

Based on an estimated 200,000 total lifetime miles, mathematically either car would cost roughly the same in terms of Cost Per Remaining Mile and Remaining Miles Per Dollar of Cost...

* 2004 STR (43K miles @ $13,000) has remaining life of 157K miles; so its Cost Per Remaining Mile = $0.08 per mile, and its Remaining Miles Per Dollar = 12.08 miles

* 2003 STR (88K miles @ $9,000) has remaining life of 112K miles; so its Cost Per Remaining Mile = $0.08 per mile, and its Remaining Miles Per Dollar = 12.44 miles (slightly BETTER than the '04)

In comparison, my 2003 3.0 purchased March 2013...
* 2003 3.0 (80K @ $6,000) has remaining life of 120K miles; so its Cost Per Remaining Mile = $0.05 per mile, and its Remaining Miles Per Dollar = 20.00 miles (MUCH BETTER than either above)

Obviously, there are other factors to consider (e.g. the lower mileage car may be in better condition than the higher mileage '03). And the 200K estimated lifetime mileage is completely arbitrary, but overall this gives you a rather objective place to start your comparison.

NOTE:
"Cost Per Remaining Mile" = Purchase Price / Miles Remaining - LOWER IS BETTER
"Remaining Miles Per Dollar (of Price) = Miles Remaining / Purchase Price - HIGHER IS BETTER
Also, if the remaining mileage is less than 200K, the '04 becomes the clear better choice mathematically.

 

Interesting. Over here it's probably more use to pick an estimated max cost-effective age, say 15 years. That makes the 03 the clear winner as buying one more year for $4K isn't worth it. (Even 15 is optimistic many times.)

 

True.

I put a huge amount of miles on my cars and I try to squeeze every mile out of them before replacing them. So estimating it's remaining life in miles is a more realistic way of estimating it's cost for me. It's just my personal rule of thumb.

My last car ('96 Toyota Avalon) was 16 yrs old and had 230,000 miles when I finally replaced it with the Jag. It still ran like a top too.

 

Try gas at 4 or 5 times what you pay and a climate just right for lots of rust

 

Ouch!

 

Hi Sal,

Could you please help me to get the history of this vehicle?

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All I can see is this following:

10/21/2013
3,915
Lynn Smith Chevrolet
Burleson, TX
817-295-1102
lynnsmithchevy.com

Maintenance inspection completed
Oil and filter changed

If you're buying from a dealer, should ask them for the carfax.