Overview & Reviews

Jaguar adds adaptive cruise control to the options list, and a six-speed automatic transmission is now standard on the V6 version -- the five-speed manual remains a no-cost option.

• Elegantly appointed interiors, solid all-around performance, classic British styling, full load of standard safety equipment.

• A few cheap interior bits, high price, fussy J-gate shifter.

User Reviews:

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  Incredible Value - 2004 Jaguar S-Type
  By MM - July 7 - 8:13 pm

  I couldnt believe the price for this beautiful, like new Jaguar (under 12,450) purchased just this year. Never owned a Jaguar before, but am impressed by the 6-speed ZF automatic (same as used in BMWs 7 series), excellent fuel economy, and though a V6, it really accelerates. Gorgeous interior and exterior - cant take my eyes off of it. Quiet, smooth drive.

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  My Jag - 2004 Jaguar S-Type
  By Andrew Gutterman - February 8 - 2:00 am

  i purchased this vehicle in oct. of 02. i have so many complaints lets get started. this car is $47,500 to own, i am leasing it for 39 months for $639. When i first got the car i was very impressed.the GPS system is now a mental case who spits out my CDs, changes the radio stations and turns the radio/CD playeron. I often have trouble getting the car into drive, the shaftwont move, i push it beeps. after about 4-6 trys itgives and im off. the exceleration is great so is the handleing, but the gas in NYC is crazy and 18Mpg isnt to hott. i cant ever get the trunk open on the first try manualy nevermind with my trunk button on the key.

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  COSTLY TO DRIVE - 2004 Jaguar S-Type
  By Sharfire - February 10 - 12:36 pm

  My Jag has had the tires replaced at 15,000 miles at a cost of $860.00 and a front end alignment at a cost of over $300.00. I had new brakes on at 22,000 and that included new front rotors. Now at 30,000 need new tires again because the tires are very loud and wearing out even though I have had them rotated on a regular basis. My car is eating tires and picks up road noise. Also, screws are falling out and the cover to fuses under passenger side glove box fell off and the sun glass holder has been replaced three times and it still wont stay closed. It has a surge in the engine that the dealer cant fix. The Jaguar decal on the front fell off (came unglued)

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  In and out of the shop constantly - 2004 Jaguar S-Type
  By CHRIS - October 5 - 4:43 am

  This is a beautiful car. If it only ran as good as it looks. I had a 2001 S Type which was an excellent car. However, the reliability went south on this one. It has been in the shop many times - sometimes for weeks. Jaguar was not particularly responsive or compassionate about selling me a lemon. I wont buy another jaguar.

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  Love/hate relationship - 2004 Jaguar S-Type
  By Craig Mount - April 15 - 3:16 pm

  I and everyone else who rides in the car love the styling, inside and out. It is very comfortable and cruises great on any highway - smooth, fast, quiet, and 30+ mpg. My spouse really loves it in every way. But I pay the maintenance and repairs!! And at 30000 miles it has had a lot of repairs - radio (several times), transmission, heater valve, upper radiator hose, trunk, front wheel well, etc. We have 5 vehicles and drive a lot of miles a year 85,000+. I love to drive this car - it is my favorite, but the repairs are very disappointing.

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  JAG S TYPE "R" - 2004 Jaguar S-Type
  By RON TAYLOR - November 19 - 2:00 am

  HOT PERFORMANCE A GREAT LOOKS MAKE THIS CAR A HEART STOPPER. DROVE BMW 5S AND 7S BEFORE THIS CAR AND WOULD MAKE COMPARISON AS FAVORABLE TO BMW QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE AND AT LESS DOLLARS. GREAT CAR...TOO BAD DEPERCIATION HAS BEEN AN ISSUE.

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  jaj s series - 2004 Jaguar S-Type
  By gilbert parker - January 13 - 10:00 am

  bought mine in1999 used about 6000 miles on car when bought. have had no problems of any kind. probably the most relieble car i have ever owned now has 40000miles

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  gets looks - 2004 Jaguar S-Type
  By spice - November 18 - 10:00 am

  People really look twice at this car. The appearance is quite unusual and distinctive. And, the "retro look" is really in now. The creature comforts of this auto are tops. It is like driving a legend

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  Cats R us - 2004 Jaguar S-Type
  By Paul d Bowell - February 17 - 2:00 am

  Contrary to a number of professional reviews,I do not find my s-type noisy at high speed and in Europe we drive considerably faster than the USA.The new 4.2 V8 works like a dream and the handling is superb.My only critisism is that there could have been a little more room in the back.

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  S (SOUR)-TYPE R - 2004 Jaguar S-Type
  By JOHN DOE - July 30 - 10:00 am

  SINCE I PURCHASED THIS CAR I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS EVER SINCE 18 MILES. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP OVER 6 TIMES AND MOSTLY FOR THE SAME REASON. I HAVE HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, AND HAVE BEEN AS BAD AS THE CAR GOING ONLY 15 MILES PER HOUR TOP SPEED IN 5 PM TRAFFIC TO MY HOME. I AM SURE I HAVE THE ONLY BAD APPLE IN THE BUNCH BUT I DO WANT TO LET JAGUAR BUYER TO BEWARE THERE ARE PROBLEMS IN THE R MODELS.