Because the S-Type had the same 3.0-liter V6 engine as the Ford Taurus, many believed it was a more exuberant version of the car. Let's just say Jaguar and Ford are not the best of friends. When Ford obtained Jaguar in 1989, the goal was to sell about 200,000 Jaguars a year. A new and overdue addition to the Jaguar line, the recently introduced S-Type enables Jaguar to compete more effectively against the likes of the BMW 5-Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Lexus GS, and I have had experience with two "S" Types. One VIN S/N 13,xxx which Jaguar replaced because of front end vibrations. The second VIN 72,xxx which is close to perfect. Replacement of the bushings is a viable fix. Tire balance is critical, as is not allowing flat spots to occur by leaving the car parked for weeks on end. The catalyst for the S-type seems to have been the launch of the MkX saloon in October 1961 as the new top of the range Jaguar. With its independent rear suspension, better handling and smoother ride, it made the existing Mk2 saloon look antiquated. Jaguar therefore needed a more sophisticated car than the Mk2 with the refinement of the MkX, to Jaguar S-Type: 235 hp: 3.0L V6 Gas: $48,335: Jaguar X-Type Sedan there are in-depth reviews on all of Jaguar’s best cars and every other new and used vehicle up for sale on the American Jaguar's distinctively styled mid-level S-Type sedan was introduced for the 2000 model year. The optional V8 is strong and smooth, the V6 much less so. The interior is a bit tight and the V8 Sedan 4D. $49,975. $3,043. For reference, the 2002 Jaguar S-Type originally had a starting sticker price of $46,320, with the range-topping S-Type V8 Sedan 4D starting at $49,975. Shop Jaguar S-Type vehicles in Newark, NJ for sale at Cars.com. Research, compare, and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 37 S-Type models in Newark, NJ. 4NsTKGa.

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