Is the S Type really unpopular?
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#64
Indeed, I also wouldn't have a Rover as a gift. Now there really is an old man's car.
I love the looks of the S-Type. I don't think it's trying to look like the old Mk2/S-Type. It's referencing some styling cues but not to the point of imitation. And it certainly looks distinctive. You can't say that about the German makes. An A4 looks like an A6 looks like any other Audi. Beemers even more so.
I love the looks of the S-Type. I don't think it's trying to look like the old Mk2/S-Type. It's referencing some styling cues but not to the point of imitation. And it certainly looks distinctive. You can't say that about the German makes. An A4 looks like an A6 looks like any other Audi. Beemers even more so.
#65
This thread proves that we all see resemblences of certain vehicles in other vehicles, and that varies from individual to individual just as it should. Absolutely nothing wrong with that....
As for my 2005 S-Type, as long as it continues to stay on the positive side of the cost/benefit analysis I created for it just before I offered on it way back during the depths of the 2008/2009 depression in December 2008, I'll keep it as my daily driver. It continues to serve me well and I still think it's a great bang-for-the-buck rear-wheel-drive highway-cruiser sedan. Works for me....
As for my 2005 S-Type, as long as it continues to stay on the positive side of the cost/benefit analysis I created for it just before I offered on it way back during the depths of the 2008/2009 depression in December 2008, I'll keep it as my daily driver. It continues to serve me well and I still think it's a great bang-for-the-buck rear-wheel-drive highway-cruiser sedan. Works for me....
I wish one of my bikes looked like a Ducat 750GT..
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#67
yes. You can sell it. Don't expect to get a lot. With Jags, its a 2 edge sword. One of the reasons I like them is the fact that you can get a lot of car for the money because they do not have good resale value. The downside is when you go to sell them, they do not have good resale value. If you bought it for a good price, that may help offset the lesser amount that you end up selling it for...
#68
Reviving this thread, because I'm wondering what I'm supposed to do with my 2000 3.0 S-Type with 141k miles on it that I want to replace with a newer car?
Dealer trade in won't offer me squat. Is there a market for these cars on craigslist? Would someone actually buy it?
Dealer trade in won't offer me squat. Is there a market for these cars on craigslist? Would someone actually buy it?
anything for his '03 S Type. It was already in at least one accident according to Carfax, and its in "decent" shape, so instead he gave it to my wife & I! I checked online,('03 S Type, 3.0, 77k miles),its probably worth about $2,000 US . Good luck with your sale/trade.
Last edited by Jimmy 68; 09-29-2014 at 09:39 AM.
#69
Reviving this thread, because I'm wondering what I'm supposed to do with my 2000 3.0 S-Type with 141k miles on it that I want to replace with a newer car?
Dealer trade in won't offer me squat. Is there a market for these cars on craigslist? Would someone actually buy it?
Dealer trade in won't offer me squat. Is there a market for these cars on craigslist? Would someone actually buy it?
#70
It still turns heads and gets way more attention than any BMW/Mercedes/Audi. I love this car and would keep it if only it worked well in the snow. My new job mandates that I be able to drive, no matter the weather conditions so I have to let the old girl go
#71
You know, I listed the car on craigslist, and just listing out all the features the car has, I amazed myself. The S-Type was very ahead of its time in features and technology.
It still turns heads and gets way more attention than any BMW/Mercedes/Audi. I love this car and would keep it if only it worked well in the snow. My new job mandates that I be able to drive, no matter the weather conditions so I have to let the old girl go
It still turns heads and gets way more attention than any BMW/Mercedes/Audi. I love this car and would keep it if only it worked well in the snow. My new job mandates that I be able to drive, no matter the weather conditions so I have to let the old girl go
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#73
I generally love the jaguars. It has this aura of style and retro, yet modern look that no german make car has. As for the value- here in Europe there are many Mercs, BMWs, Jaguars and other premium vehicles that you can acquire for a reasonable price. But the great problem here is the maintanence. Parts are expensive and when something goes wrong you can understand why these cars are a "premium".
#74
Because if there's 1 foot of snow on the ground, I still need to get to work. Not even the fanciest snow tires can overcome those limits with RWD. I'm a floating pharmacist, which means I cover other people's shifts. Be it vacation, sickness, or weather, it's my job to get to work when no one else can.
I have a great set of all season Michelin tires on the car, and the car is pretty much useless. It's gotten stuck many times with very little snow. I'd rather not skid all the way to work, even though that does sound like fun.
And even if I got a good set of snow tires and they worked well, I would be slowed down to a crawl. That's not fun or efficient
I have a great set of all season Michelin tires on the car, and the car is pretty much useless. It's gotten stuck many times with very little snow. I'd rather not skid all the way to work, even though that does sound like fun.
And even if I got a good set of snow tires and they worked well, I would be slowed down to a crawl. That's not fun or efficient
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#80
I live in Orange County, Southern California and the roads are crawling with BMWs and Mercedes. Sure those are considered nice cars but in my opinion nothing special at all because there so very commonplace. The S Type is a very classy and unique car. Mine is 10 years old and doesn't look dated. I'm glad they are uncommon compared to other luxery cars.