Overview & Reviews
From the ground up, this is a completely new sport sedan based on the new Ford midsize platform. Lincoln worked with Jaguar to develop this platform, which is also used for Lincoln's LS sedan.
- High-tech features, practical design, classic styling.
- Has to prove its more than a rebadged, overpriced Lincoln LS.
User Reviews:
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Massive value in luxury sedan segment - 2000 Jaguar S-Type
By Tranpark - September 2 - 2:00 amAwesome blend of styling, quality, features, performance, luxury, comfort, and reliability. Jaguars somewhat tainted track record of years past is no more; product quality and reliability has improved drastically since the buyout by Ford.
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Run from the 2000 S-type 3.0 - 2000 Jaguar S-Type
By S Type Owner - August 31 - 1:33 amAfter reading the other reviews in here (very few of which were positive) I can concur with almost everything. This car, though gorgeous, is a mechanical nightmare. I bought mine used, its almost paid off, and I will get rid of it asap. If you ever by an s- type 3.0, youd better have a great warranty to fix the common issues seen on almost all s types eventually: (coils fail, o2 sensors fail, coolant seals fail, headlights fail, headliner falls, oil leaks, transmission problems, weak brakes, plastic parts eventually fail, rear window tracks fail.) if you do your research (like I should have) youll see negative comments all over the web about this model car. Buy it if you can afford many repairs!
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My first Jag - 2000 Jaguar S-Type
By Patti Tolbert - August 20 - 10:40 amI bought this car used and also took out an extended warranty after hearing some scary stories about Jags. But after fixing some initial problems, I have had nothing but great fun and reliability from this car! Everyone loves the way it looks of course. And I drive a lot so the comfort of the ride is something that I really appreciate. I have had an MG in the past so I was used to "babying" a car and expected to have to baby the Jag, but it has been babying ME!!
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Jaguar 2000 S Type - 2000 Jaguar S-Type
By eugene - July 18 - 2:50 pmTotal reliability for 5 years. Poor gas mileage (13 mpg) in town, driving up and down hilly streets, but 28 mpg on the highway.
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2000 S-Type Jaguar 3.0 - 2000 Jaguar S-Type
By Gerry Jackson - July 17 - 1:10 amThis is my third used Jaguar since 2000. Each one was 6 years old when I purchased them. They have each been better as the years went on. Build quality in the 2000 is much better than my 1994 SJ6. It is a very comfortable car (my wife reminds me of this regularly) and has lots of bells and whistles. We enjoy the heated front seats this time of year (January) and the moon roof in the summer. The car is plenty fast enought for me and as long as I stay around 75 miles an hour, fuel economy is good. So far the car has cost me $0 in maintenance (dealer looks after all fluids for first 2 years). They replaced two burned out lower beam lights no charge. Lights are on all the time.
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Looks great but needs minor improvements - 2000 Jaguar S-Type
By jd7425 - March 27 - 10:00 amLooks and drives great, handles well on the road and is quite comfortable on long trips. Havent experienced any major mechanical malfunctions, only gripe I have is that the car needs better quality parts on the smaller items. For instance, the gas cover needs a metal latch versus the plastic one it has (broke once already). The window mechanisms tend to breakdown quite often (3 times) causing the window to drop down into the door and in Yuma, AZ during the summer its not a great experience with over 100 degree temps during the day. The stereo amp was replaced due to a loud humming noise even when the stereo was turned off.
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Cals Review - 2000 Jaguar S-Type
By cal195 - October 21 - 10:00 amGreat car! This car is awesome to drive and tons of fun. It has a terrific body style. The only problem I have had is getting it out of park at times, and if it sits on even the slightest incline, it becomes very difficult to get out of park. I have been told this is a common problem with this model.
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Two-year road test - 2000 Jaguar S-Type
By JagDriver - September 12 - 10:00 amI purchased the V8 version with the sport package in platinum because it was love at first sight. I was a bit leary of owning a new model in its first year. I expected better from the transmission (I didnt know it was made in Cincinnati). I had some problems like an oil leak, faulty stereo amplifier, and transmission lock-up. The trunk is a bit small. The dashboard rattles way too much.
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Drive it with care as a quality product - 2000 Jaguar S-Type
By Stanley M - September 8 - 10:00 amMy first two tanks of gas, city 19.4, highway 26.Very enjoyable.Window fell out, dealer repairing at no charge.Was surprised but not dismayed. Noticed from other reviews same problem with window falling out.Mileage predicated on driving sensible.Quality of fit and finish excellent. Positive steering. Engine checked out with flying colors with my mechanic on electronic equipment.Felt that if properly maintained should have long life.My mechanic severly critical out manner most people maintain vehicles. Have always been nut at maintainence. Will do same here.Eyecatching and distinctive. Trunk needs to be a little larger.Limited space for luggage (wife!)
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Worst car I ever owned!!! - 2000 Jaguar S-Type
By jimjr11 - September 6 - 6:58 pmI bought my 2000 S-Type 4.0 new and have spent a fortune on it and had many days in the shop while still warranted as well. Dont believer I ever got out fr less than $800. I can count on one hand how many people have ever sat in the back seat, that window never is used, yet Im on my fourth window raising device. The car leaks and three trips to the shop they cant find the source carpet If the car stalls right after starting, it will never start again, have had it towed four times. Ball joints gone at 70k, trunk has leaked since it was new. the gas release has stopped three times, the mirrors dont adjust and theres a rattle in the center of the dash they cant find a solution for.
