Had an 05 x type for a while and I am hoping to upgrade to the s type r. What are some of the things I should look for what are the main issues how's the reliability and what probles should I look forward to when owning one. Thanks

 

Gas. Plan on going through a lot of it.
Lurch. Get used to it, nothing can be done.
DCCV. Think of it as a normal wear item.
Brake dust. Switch to a better pad.

 

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Hi
Yes.. STR is nice.. but there are issues
Gas... i one of them.. a lot of gas if plan on using daily... average of 20-21 mpg

but it is a nice car to drive around.

 

I don't feel to bad about getting 20 mpg with a 400 hp car (it could be worse). The lurch can easily be fixed at the right dealership (it took 3 times for my dealership to get it right but I've been lurch free for over 2 years). DCCV problems seem to be a known issue. Be careful of droopy headlights, there's an easy fix in the FAQ section but you'll spend about $1,000 a piece if you have to them replaced.

This topic comes up a lot so finding threads is pretty easy.

The STR is a great car and a fantastic value. Good luck in your hunt!

 

I think this contributes to feeling that you have to buy alot of gas, because the tank is small you have to do it often!

Pete

 

You're not going to be able to paas up the STR so you might as well buy it already. Enjoy the unique styling, comfort, and more than enough zoom. Come...come join us....

 

It's a very full engine bay so any work can be time-consuming. If you don't DIY it can be expensive and also you will have to put in real work to find someone competent to work on the car.

Tires are not cheap. Far worse if you change the 18" wheels for anything else. Even so, don't economise on tires - your life depends on them.

It's a rare car with high performance, don't expect it to be cheap to own.

Good cars, though.

 

I'm looking also. Looks like my 02 XJ8 VDP is a goner but have not rec'd the final word from the insurance company. Came on unexpectedly a solid sheet of ice about 200 ft long. It was one of those Aw S--t and hang on for the ride moments. If it is totalled as they seeem to think first look then my thoughts are pay me what it the cost of a replacement like vehicle is (and they are not real easy to find like mine). That being the case I would be looking at and XJR or STR. I drove an 03 STR the other day and was amazed at the power (I'm also a C5 Corvette guy). I can see easily wearing the rear tires down. This was a nice car. I have not driven the XJR yet. I have read the posts here. Wouldlike to know if anyone has compared the two. Also I noticed more noise than my VDP has....is this to be expected? Some wind noise increase and I'm thinking rear noise was tires mostly...the STR I drove had Continental tires on it. I'm looking a head in case my car defintiely is totalled.
Thanks,
Bill

 

The XJ (inc VDP) is more of a silent, waft along, soft ride, I'd say. The STR is a bit less luxurious, has taughter suspension and more road feedback so more of a driver's car. Those aren't tires I like and IMO are noisy.
My 2p (2 cents, here, LOL). Others will have very different views I expect.

Sorry to hear about the ice!

 

Face it! Yer an STR man...come join us.

 

As far as gas i dnt mind the fact it guzzles it, im an ASE certified tech so im sure i can do the work myself. now its all in finding the right one. thanks

 

For mixed driving, my STR gets a little better than my XJ6. It gets great mileage IMO considering the car has 400hp. Things go a little wierd when the battery voltage is low but thats an easy fix, change the battery. Its a great car. You are going to love it.

 

the gas consumption is superb considering what you are moving, STR's are heavy and have alot of HP/TQ.

have you seen the fuel consumption on a bentley? Rolls Royce? how about an escalade or a navigator?

 

Ah, but with the Bentley one's chaffeur costs so much that the fuel price is irrelevant

 

You also might want to get a degree in electrical engineering then you should be good to work on it. Kidding . Just buy one and enjoy it.

 

And in computing.

Nah... get one, drive it, they even go pretty well round corners

 

Plus babes like to jump in em!

 

So you buy one yet? Wanna race

 

Hi Risky

are you trying to intimidate him .. taunting him...
we are suppose to give positive influence.