Highlights
- 2.5-litre V6 petrol
- Automatic transmission
- 69,326 miles
- MOT to December 2023
The Appeal
WIth styling inspired by the classic Mk2 Jaguar, the S-Type was a popular choice for those who wanted the reliability and creature comforts of a modern car with hints of classic style.
This example is the SE model, benefitting from a 2.5-litre petrol V6, smooth automatic transmission, leather upholstery, wood trim and a good specification. Add to that below average mileage and a long MOT, and this is a great candidate for a luxury daily driver.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in 2005
- Four owners from new
- Current owner since May 2017
- 69,326 miles indicated, verified by MOT history
- Current MOT to December 2023
- Original owner’s handbooks
- A number of maintenance and servicing invoices
The Interior
- Black leather upholstery shows well, with some creasing and wear from use, but overall appearing to be in very good condition
- Wood veneer trim to the door cards and dashboard presents nicely, with no cracking, warping or delamination we could see
- Light grey headliner looks to be secure and free from stains or tears
- Black carpets run through the cabin, with dark grey carpet in the boot – all look in fine fettle, with no staining or major wear apparent
- All of the internal trim and switchgear seems to be in good condition, with expected wear and blemishes commensurate with the car’s age and mileage
- The rear off-side door speaker cover appears to have suffered some damage
- Parking sensors
- Electric windows and door mirrors
- Electrically adjustable front seats, with two-memory function to the driver’s side
- Satellite navigation
- Dual zone climate control
- Cruise control
- Hands free phone connection
- Radio/cassette player
- We’re assured by the vendor that, to the best of their knowledge, everything works as it should
The Exterior
- Silver paintwork is in reasonable condition, with a number of scuffs, marks, stone chips and some bubbles to the bonnet edge
- It appears as if the near-side doors have been repainted at some point
- The brightwork all looks to be present and correct, but wears a few scuffs and blemishes
- All of the body panels appear to be straight and undamaged, with no significant corrosion we could discern
- We noted some damage to the near-side lower edge of the front bumper
- The wheels are the factory 17-inch alloys, shod with a set of tyres that appear to have decent tread levels
- All of the alloys wear some scuffs, marks and kerb damage
- A new off-side rear lamp unit was fitted in November 2022 and new door mirrors were fitted in May 2021
- Underneath, the car looks nice and tidy, with no notable damage or corrosion we could see
The Mechanics
- 2,496cc petrol V6, delivering 201hp to the rear wheels
- Six-speed automatic transmission
- The engine bay looks to be clean and tidy, with a little surface corrosion in evidence on some components
- The steering and suspension was significantly refreshed in November 2022
- A new battery was fitted in December 2022
- The vendor tells us the car was serviced about a month ago
- We’re told that the car drives well, with no issues that the vendor is aware of
Summary
With an enviable 69,326 miles on the clock, and a good overall spec, this is a superb option for a daily driver and an excellent addition to any enthusiast's fleet.
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