Spotted on Craigslist in my area. Looks clean, 31k miles.

I'll happily accept a finders fee. (I don't know who owns this by the way)

here is the ad: 2003 S-Type "R" Jaguar

Interior Color: Dove Exterior Color: Quartz Miles: 31,764 Original Miles Condition: Excellent--Garage Kept
4.2L DOHC 32 Valve V8 Engine Supercharged, Intercooled 400 Maximum Horsepower--6SPD Automatic Transmission
Brembo Disc Brakes with ABS Dynamic Stability --Computer Active Suspension
D& P Front & Side Airbags--Front & Rear Side Curtain Airbags--Seatbelt Pretensioners--Rear Child Seat Tethers
Driveaway Locking--Front & Rear Foglamps--Anti-theft Engine Immobilizer
Dual Auto Climate Control-- One Touch Open/Close Windows--Leather Trimmed Seats--Birdseye Maple Wood Trim
Xenon Headlanps--16-Way Power Front Seats-
Original Cost: $64,600.00

 

Looks great, but for 20K wouldn't it better to find an 05 or later?

 

That's pretty low mileage. $20K is not too far off.

 

That's right around here if someone is interested and wants me to have a look. I'll even put my glasses on.

 

Nice car, but I gotta agree the price seems a bit high. I picked up my 03 with ~45k miles for 14k.

 

I agree the price is on the high side, but with a little bargaining it still may be a decent deal. It would be great to find an newer one for that kind of money and miles - good luck. Low mileage examples will only get harder to find.

My 03 had about 24k miles on it when I bought it, and paid somewhere around $17 - $18k if i remember right. This was from a used auto dealer/wholesaler. Private party is always gonna be a tick higher.

But anyway - it would be great to see someone on the forums pick it up! With me, Bodyman, and phd12volt all in the area, I'm sure one of us could scope it out for an interested forum member.

 

Actually Chris, It's the other way around. Check KBB and you will see the Private Party value is always lower. Not sure why that is. Probably cause dealers offer financing and sometimes a add on warrantee. Sure doubt that it's because they are all honest.

What I have in Lauries with 20,000 is looking even better. Even if it is the Grandma version.

 

i bought my 2003 str 2 months ago for $9400 with 94000 miles. i got all the same options as his so i think maybe i got a dec ent deal or maybe not who knows...i do know i wouldnt part with it for $9400 its just too much fun

 

Seems a little high, but not too bad. I paid $14,500 for my 03 STR with 65k miles.

 

Yeah you are right Jim - I had a retarded moment there. I was thinking trade in value vs. private sale....don't ask my why. Not all of my synapses have been working lately. Must be the heat.

 

Just remember that it's lot lower in mileage than the rest of what you guys mentioned. Used cars are getting more expensive too.

 

Used cars are getting more expensive, but....

When i bought my 03 STR i paid 11k for it with 90k miles on it.
I almost bought a black one with 72k on it, and the dealer had it listed at 12,900 but sold it before i got a chance to look at it.

Because of the low miles on it, I would pay up to 17k. no more.

 

Sounds reasonable and not a big difference from the asking price.

 

Given the issues with the pre-05 models, albeit minor, I would suggest the '05+ as others have stated. Here is one example from a private party in New Jersey that looks to be quite reasonable. It is double the miles, but I would suggest that it is a better buy at $15,900, considering the year.

2006 JAGUAR S-TYPE R

 

Like having Brembos and fogs?

LOL

I don't think there's anything at all that I'd even count as minor. More points on the license cos you've had it longer, maybe?

 

Over here the 05 models had the Brembos.

At twice the mileage though that's another 2 years to use the car for someone like me. But actual condition is paramount.

 

Uh, OK - some points:

1 - this is a real car actually for sale
2 - it has very low miles for the year, any year really, and STR's are not growing on trees.
3 - It appears to be in pretty good shape
4 - Price is a tad high, but not insane

I know nothing of the car other than what is posted in the ad. Those indicating "2005 + would be better" or this and that - well that's all well and good to have that opinion. Go find one then that has around the same mileage for sale. Unless you find one then you are just fantasizing about it IMHO which is kinda pointless.

I didn't realize my 2003 is so trouble prone....?

 

I have owned 4-different S-Types, 3 V8's and one V6. I got rid of my 03 because it was the first year of the 4.2 and the ZF tranny. Had the whopping noise treatment for the tranny, coolant issues, parking brake issues. I traded it for the 05 S-Type Sport 4.2 Limited Edition with the XK8 interior, still have that car and it is a very nice car but they had to replace this tranny because of some problem with the heat exchanger where coolant leaked into the tranny. My next Jag I think will be the XJR, the XJ I owned seemed to be built much better the S-Type, even though I love the way the S-Type looks. Unless you know a mechanic I would not recommend an 03

 

Be careful what you wish for... $16500 for an '05 with 34k miles, carfax clean... Cars for Sale: 2005 Jaguar S-Type R Sedan 4D in LAS VEGAS, NV 89141: Sedan Details - 302044798 - AutoTrader.com

It's even modded...

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I will offer some advice, you're asking for TOP dollar yet haven't put any effort into your ad...Your target market knows the specs, like horsepower, just like the fat guy wanting a steak at a steakhouse, they knows the "specs" of the steak...The devil is in the details, is the streak Prime? Is it dry aged? Point is, "sell the sizzle, not the steak"...If yours is accident free, buy a carfax and ADVERTISE that it's clear and offer to email it to potential buyers..."Excellent" is pointless, offer specific details of how you always cleaned/detailed the thing...Was there ever a pet or a smoker in the car? If not, mention it...Have you replaced anything such as brakes/tires and if so, are they warrantied? Mention it...

 

did you even read the very first post????? He found the ad on CRAIGSLIST. IT ISNT HIS CAR.