I Need An S-Type!!
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Good day all!
I’ve been looking at these Stypes for quite some time now and I think I’m ready to pull the trigger. If I don’t, it’ll be simply because I got an XF instead.
Anyways, what should I look out for? I always look for deal breakers so any guidance is greatly appreciated. What are the best years?
is the V6 even worth looking at?
I’ve been looking at these Stypes for quite some time now and I think I’m ready to pull the trigger. If I don’t, it’ll be simply because I got an XF instead.
Anyways, what should I look out for? I always look for deal breakers so any guidance is greatly appreciated. What are the best years?
is the V6 even worth looking at?
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V6 / V8 - does not really matter.
V6: cam covers are made of magnesium, i.e. they self-destruct by design due to electro-corrosion.
V8 cam covers are made of plastic like the X308 V8 for all I know: Those self destruct by design due to the heat in the engine compartment.
But that should not put you off.
And I see you have already a X308 - if the 2001 is the same as the 1998, you made already acquaintance with plastic cam covers.
I'd be looking for a S-Type from after the second facelift, which was some time in 2004.
In the US you might be able to catch a STR for a bargain-price - which is sadly not possible down under.
I think STRs started in 2002, after the first facelift. If I had the opportunity to catch an STR, I would probably also go with a 2002 one - 2004 and later would be even better.
V6: cam covers are made of magnesium, i.e. they self-destruct by design due to electro-corrosion.
V8 cam covers are made of plastic like the X308 V8 for all I know: Those self destruct by design due to the heat in the engine compartment.
But that should not put you off.
And I see you have already a X308 - if the 2001 is the same as the 1998, you made already acquaintance with plastic cam covers.
I'd be looking for a S-Type from after the second facelift, which was some time in 2004.
In the US you might be able to catch a STR for a bargain-price - which is sadly not possible down under.
I think STRs started in 2002, after the first facelift. If I had the opportunity to catch an STR, I would probably also go with a 2002 one - 2004 and later would be even better.
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One thing you guys got which is great is the updated intake manifold. Having to remove in order to change the passenger side plugs sucks.
But being a Ford man and Duratec fanboy, I do prefer having the older 5R55E transmission and the V6. Just what I’m used to.
(This is true of any car…they are made to be driven, not sit. But it seems the S Types are less tolerable versus others)
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