"S type" 2.7D

[delboy735]

I'm looking at one of these as I fancy an auto now, 2007 model SE.
Has anybody got any experience of them. How do they drive day to day, and what should I look for as a potential problem? Are they chain driven, or belt ? and what sort of fuel economy would I expect on a 43 mile A road commute to and from work ?
Lots of questions, but they do seem a decent car :-)

[Simpo Two]

I had a 2006 2.7D and loved it. Didn't realise how fast, quiet and smooth it was until I replaced it with its successor, an XF 3.0D. It was the first time in my life that there was no obvious replacement; the XF was the least worst option.

The cambelt needs changing at 105K miles - best part of £1,000 - and the a/c is a pig to get at if it fails. Mine suffered from corroding wheel arches and a corroded wire in the NSF wheelarch (known fault, cheap Korean wiring or somesuch).

My average economy (some town, some dual) was 38mpg.

It's such a shame that Jaguar and almost everyone poo-pooed the S-Type as being old-fashioned - and replaced it with something that looks 'fashionable' but is not a Jaguar.

[delboy735]

Simpo Two said:

I had a 2006 2.7D and loved it. and some other good stuff

Thanks for the honest response. Seen one with 78k miles on it, looks really nice.
Might take a proper look tomorrow as its 5 mins from where I work.

[fatboy b]

Simpo Two said:

It's such a shame that Jaguar and almost everyone poo-pooed the S-Type as being old-fashioned - and replaced it with something that looks 'fashionable' but is not a Jaguar.

It was that or go out of business as it's buyer were dying off.

[Simpo Two]

fatboy b said:

It was that or go out of business as it's buyer were dying off.

Evolve the styling by all means but ride comfort and quietness should not be 'fashion' items. IIRC Jaguar is now largely run by ex-BMW people and it shows.

[korabi51]

hi.I own a Jaguar s type 2007 2.7v6 diesel.i have a problem with my automatic gearbox. when the car goes downroad itself and it's in D i hear a grinding noise on the first gear.also when i go around 70-80km/h it vibrates . any suggestion ?

[Simpo Two]

The latter sounds like it might be a wheel balance issue - a lost weight maybe? Certainly shouldn't be any grinding noise when downroading itself (whatever that means - coasting?)

[John D9395]

Hi

I have a 2007 S Type which is now the wife's daily run around, I have a 2011 XF, very different cars, love them both, feel the S Type is more comfortable, XF a more spirited drive, love the flappy paddles on the gear box!

S Type more economical!

[craigjm]

Simpo Two said:

IIRC Jaguar is now largely run by ex-BMW people and it shows.

No it isnt but it has responded to the fact that buyers of Audi, BMW, MB etc want a more sporty feeling ride rather than comfy sofa. That was the only way it was going to compete in the modern world. There is much more S-type in the first XF than most people realise.