Hello.. Please I need counsel on the purchase of a used jaguar s-type from a friend's car stand. I have actually used the car for over a month. No issues apart from the gear selector cable which I knew was bad before taking it. I changed the selector cable and car performs normal.. I did enjoy the ride on my 7hours journey to my home town with AC on.. No sign of overheating.. with all the portholes I entered, the car served me to & fro without stoppage.. Please house buying this car @800k, is it a good buy? Also, are the parts available? Is the maintenance cost extra-high?? Can a resident of Abuja easily get a mechanic to fix this car? Also, should parts like Engine/gear box gets bad, can one get a replacement in Nigeria?? Please kindly advise so your Brother won't be lost... Thanks

It uses Ford parts and you may have to shop some in.

It is up to you if you like the car, there are very few Toyota and Honda in the market at that price that will make that type of journey

86Vision:
Hello.. Please I need counsel on the purchase of a used jaguar s-type from a friend's car stand. I have actually used the car for over a month. No issues apart from the gear selector cable which I knew was bad before taking it. I changed the selector cable and car performs normal.. I did enjoy the ride on my 7hours journey to my home town with AC on.. No sign of overheating.. with all the portholes I entered, the car served me to & fro without stoppage.. Please house buying this car @800k, is it a good buy? Also, are the parts available? Is the maintenance cost extra-high?? Can a resident of Abuja easily get a mechanic to fix this car? Also, should parts like Engine/gear box gets bad, can one get a replacement in Nigeria?? Please kindly advise so your Brother won't be lost... Thanks

After flexing the car for free and showing off at your home town, you're now on NL looking for an excuse to drop the car and bolt.

You want to show your friend comments on NL that made you decide not to commit, instead of manning up to tell him the car has already served its purpose, time to move on. That's why most people will never do their neighbours good

Dealers. So your friend gave you the car to use for a month, and if you don't buy it, he'll find someone else to dump it on. When did it become common practice to let people drive cars that are on sale in a lot?

sultaan:
It uses Ford parts and you may have to shop some in.

It is up to you if you like the car, there are very few Toyota and Honda in the market at that price that will make that type of journey

Exactly uses Ford parts.

But pray to never have a fuel pump issue becuase to get it out is hell.

Watch the below as i have been a victim too but its a strong car and fun to drive.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoWZz1ckRGw

valarinz:


After flexing the car for free and showing off at your home town, you're now on NL looking for an excuse to drop the car and bolt.

You want to show your friend comments on NL that made you decide not to commit, instead of manning up to tell him the car has already served its purpose, time to move on. That's why most people will never do their neighbours good

Lol... Bro U funny... At all times I pick up a car of choice from my friend's car stand for a town ride or journey... I only developed a soft spot for this jag that is making me unwilling to let go... Just wonna know if the parts are available.. That's all... If I borrow car show off, wetin I gain? Are my living for people or for my self?? I am just a trusted friend that doesn't abuse it...

HeavenlyBang:
Dealers. So your friend gave you the car to use for a month, and if you don't buy it, he'll find someone else to dump it on. When did it become common practice to let people drive cars that are on sale in a lot?

Doesn't seem like the response to my question/in line with my post Sir... Pls kindly read my post again and comment if you have an idea

86Vision:


Doesn't seem like the response to my question/in line with my post Sir... Pls kindly read my post again and comment if you have an idea

https://www.edmunds.com/jaguar/s-type/2002/consumer-reviews/#


See another review

Smoothest ride I've ever owned. After owing a Porsche, and a BMW - I'd stick with the Jag. Handling is very smooth and agile. The 3.0 has plenty of get-up-and-go. It's really the best road car I've ever owned. Steering is spot on. Brakes are very smooth. Running mid-grade it's 23+ with local driving and 29+ over the road. Overall just a very nice luxury-sport car. And yes, I'll buy an S-Type again

asamwababy:


Exactly uses Ford parts.

But pray to never have a fuel pump issue becuase to get it out is hell.

Watch the below as i have been a victim too but its a strong car and fun to drive.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoWZz1ckRGw

Sometimes others know an easier way of doing things the attached video shows another way of replacing the fuel pump.I think Scotty Kilmer got this one wrong


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5r1OMxA51s

sultaan:


Sometimes others know an easier way of doing things the attached video shows another way of replacing the fuel pump.I think Scotty Kilmer got this one wrong


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5r1OMxA51s

What a surprise.




Scotty's a bumbling idiot. I wouldn't use him as reference for anything.

I have owned this car and i can tell you the fuel pump issue is hell.

asamwababy:
I have owned this car and i can tell you the fuel pump issue is hell.

No available for purchase or difficult to fix Sir??

86Vision:


No available for purchase or difficult to fix Sir??

Its available but very difficult to fix.

That is the only major issue i had with the car.

If your alternator goes bad,please replace with EXACT type in vehicle.Do not use another alternator with a close rating.

Enjoy the car its fun to drive and own.

HeavenlyBang:


What a surprise.




Scotty's a bumbling idiot. I wouldn't use him as reference for anything.

I think Scotty has more knowledge in Japanese cars especially Toyotas

greenhulk:


I think Scotty has more knowledge in Japanese cars especially Toyotas

He better does, since he never fails to remind us of how good his bloody Celica is.

86Vision:
Hello.. Please I need counsel on the purchase of a used jaguar s-type from a friend's car stand. I have actually used the car for over a month. No issues apart from the gear selector cable which I knew was bad before taking it. I changed the selector cable and car performs normal.. I did enjoy the ride on my 7hours journey to my home town with AC on.. No sign of overheating.. with all the portholes I entered, the car served me to & fro without stoppage.. Please house buying this car @800k, is it a good buy? Also, are the parts available? Is the maintenance cost extra-high?? Can a resident of Abuja easily get a mechanic to fix this car? Also, should parts like Engine/gear box gets bad, can one get a replacement in Nigeria?? Please kindly advise so your Brother won't be lost... Thanks

If you like the Jaguar get it. It’s a very capable car. The engine has very high tolerance for abuse and extra powerful.

If it’s an AWD version just remember to never use it in bad road. The rear axle does not tolerate bumps and scrapes at all. If you’re driving in Abuja and environs where the roads are fair you will enjoy the ride. Maintenance wise it’s average and fuel consumption is usual for a 3 liter engine

I agree with the previous poster.

Abuja has lotsbof goodnroads and you will enjoy your jag for a long time. Make sure you're timely with maintenance.

Thanks Guys for ur inputs.... Finally I made up my mind... I am positive this car would serve/last until my kids would have to use it to learn how to drive...

86Vision:
Thanks Guys for ur inputs.... Finally I made up my mind... I am positive this car would serve/last until my kids would have to use it to learn how to drive...

How much?

86Vision:
Thanks Guys for ur inputs.... Finally I made up my mind... I am positive this car would serve/last until my kids would have to use it to learn how to drive...

Good...i hereby withdraw and apologise for my previous unpleasant comment. Long may your new car last!!

valarinz:


Good...i hereby withdraw and apologise for my previous unpleasant comment. Long may your new car last!!

That's my boy.

I have own this s type 3 deferent times the 4th is the 204 I'm using currently, the truth is the only japanese car that use here in Nigeria here that can be compared to this car is the Lexus, its far reliable and stronger than so called Toyota and Honda that Nigerian believe are the best, the engine, gear , suspension, body etc are far long lasting and rugged that any Toyota and Honda, and the parts are cheap and available in the market Nigerian have not realize it yet if not they will abandon Toyota ,Honda etc Nigerian believe so much in those japanese cars and they worship them like if never buy a Toyota you Neva buy a good car, that's far from the truth this particular s type is far better and reliable once it's not converted or tampered with from previous owners all cars depends on good maintainance history, with my experiences with deferent cars in life, I can never be fooled to believe that Toyotas are the only good car, don't even like them..