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So Ive purchased a 2005 jaguar s type r from out of state. I have ran carfax and auto check. Before i have it shipped i paid for a pre sale inspection but got an iffy feeling because when i called to see if vehicle was inspected was told it wasn't there than 5 mins later was told it had been inspected that morning.
anyhow i am attaching the autocheck parts that have me concerned such as ignition lock cylinder replaced, engine/power train reprogrammed, electrical system service contract claim, service contract claim suspension, cooling system serviced contract claim
 
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anyhow i am attaching the autocheck parts that have me concerned
There's nothing attached......
 
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Most of it sounds like routine maintenance, tech bulletin incorporation or warranty claims.

Nothing unusual (to me).
 
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Looking at your list most of it was done under low mileage the rest looks like regular service.
 
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Thank you
 
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What car is it - surely not the one you posted? It mentions a turbocharger.... S-Types in USA do not have one!
 
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I think that's to compensate for all the nitrogen added to the tires.
 
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Good luck with the new car. Hope you have more success than the previous one
 
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Good luck with the new car. Hope you have more success than the previous one
i try not to think of the previous s type lol $11k in repairs in 10 months.... And was only v6 i had to be on something lol
 
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What car is it - surely not the one you posted? It mentions a turbocharger.... S-Types in USA do not have one!
I purchased a jaguar s type r and i have tried getting an extended warranty only to find a 2 year/40,000 is just under $10,000 says
 
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Jagv8 anything i enter the vin in it just says super charger turbo or s type r turbo, what do you make of it? I can scan and enter the full autocheck and carfax show you its full details if it helps
 
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It's SC.
 
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I purchased a jaguar s type r and i have tried getting an extended warranty only to find a 2 year/40,000 is just under $10,000 says
Why would you buy an extended warranty on a 12 year old car that's only worth a few thousand dollars in the first place?
 
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i try not to think of the previous s type lol $11k in repairs in 10 months.... And was only v6 i had to be on something lol
Yikes. There comes a time when you need to cut your losses and move on. I've reached that point with my '01
 

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