jaguar Type R need opinion guys

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Well since Ford owns lincoln and jaguar and the ls and s-types are very similar. why not ask here?!?! I'm thinking of getting a 2003 jaguar type R.... dont want an s-type since everyone has it.... and come on 400hp v8 supercharged :p But anyways just wondering whats the issues with jaguars? How is the type R? For parts wouldnt they be ford parts because i remember my buddy always got ls parts for his stype. Any opinions and suggestions would be great.....
 
Jaguar Type S is based on the same platform as the LS. I don't think the type R or any other Jaguar has anything in common with any Ford/Lincoln/Mercury.
Ford no longer owns Jaguar. They sold it off a while ago.

Even with the S-type, probably well under half of the parts interchanged with Ford parts.
 
Those Jaguar S-Types are ugly as sin, in my opinion.

Get a proper Jaguar - XJR!!! :D
 
93' Blue on blue said:
Those Jaguar S-Types are ugly as sin, in my opinion.

Get a proper Jaguar - XJR!!! :D
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+ Freaggin 1!

Even the X-Type looks nicer! I love that car!

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I think the S-Type R is sweet!! I used to work at an auto auction and I've been in a couple of them- Very nice cars.
The regular S-Type does nothing for me though...
 
So ford sold jag, is this the reason ford stop producing the ls? I've always wondered why they stopped making them.
 
605RezlifeLS said:
So ford sold jag, is this the reason ford stop producing the ls? I've always wondered why they stopped making them.
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The reason that Ford gave was that they weren't selling enough of them at a high enough profit. Apparently, they felt they could make more money off of the non-performance FWD models that they have introduced after the LS.
 
My next big purchase well be an XJ-R, freakin gorgeous rides.
 
you should really look at the new Jaguar XF. starts around 50k but i think its an awesome ride. base model is a 300hp 4.2 L V8 and the upgrade is a 420hp supercharged 4.2L v8.

actually i just looked at the 03 type -r ...they look real nice man and they prob helluva lot cheaper than a new XF LOL. very nice choice if u get that type r.
 
If you like the XK check out the 2010 XF-R. 510 HP. Best looking four door available right now IMHO.
 
S-type R is fine, but XJR is the ride! It's faster then the S-type R too, bigger, aluminium body, looks way better too.
 
Man i could chime in for a while here. . . Ive been working at a Jaguar dealership for going on 4 years. The x-type is nothing compared to an s-type v8 or xj. The x-type is a great car for the winter climates bc of its all wheel drive and boy is it a tank. The v8 s-types are very nice cars but i wouldn't want a v6. The s-type r's are pretty fast ive drove countless numbers of them. The seats on the other hand in the R are a bit snug for me, once you have sat in regular s-type seats you would be able to tell the difference. 2004 and up xj are incredible vehicles regardless of a supercharger. The literally are so smooth while driving esp on the thru way. The new xf which im looking at right now being at work is a very different plat form for jaguar. This car is NOTHING like the replacement for the s-type. The supercharged xf is redic fast and nimble. In the fall they are coming out with the xfR which will be a 5.0 L direct injected supercharged motor. 510 hp and it beat the dodge viper in a downhill course not to long ago. Well anyways its time for me to go home but if you have any particular questions i would be very happy to help.
 
My bro has an S-type. It was nice when he first got it but now he doesn't care to much about it with having a family and all. He used to beat me on the highway but now with the mod's I have I could probably take him... I think?!:shifty:
 
my friend has a jag type s i like it a lot its very classy and the smell in the interior is amazing after 6 years idk i like it the type r is really nice and worth the price for what you can get em for now they do 0-60 in like around 5 seconds fast for a luxury and dont have to go through all the trouble on makin it fast thats more than adequate speed imo
 
thanks for opinions guys....love to have the XJ guys but i dont got 50g's lying around HAHA.... im a student and a 04 jaguar type R is pretty damn good for a 20 year old kid with an ls too...lol. Besides my cousin has one for me for 16k canadian 2004 jaguar type R 60,000km
 
I would say go for it, the S Type R is awesome but repairs will kill you. The R had problems with condensation building up in the supercharger and then injecting that water into the combustion chamber which causes rods to bend. This is coming out of a Jag dealer mechanics mouth, not mine. I almost bought a 2005 STR before I bought my Speed6. That was the deal breaker for me.
 
vicls said:
thanks for opinions guys....love to have the XJ guys but i dont got 50g's lying around HAHA.... im a student and a 04 jaguar type R is pretty damn good for a 20 year old kid with an ls too...lol. Besides my cousin has one for me for 16k canadian 2004 jaguar type R 60,000km
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Hey Vic, I thought you had an S-type already?
 
yea... when I get back from Basic after the summer Im getting a XJR! Those things are SWEET
 
TwansLS said:
national guard?
$50,000 sign up bonus? good luckkkk!! lol
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wait wait wait... Sorry to high jack the thread, but $50k sign-on bonus?!?! Are you sure about this?? =[ Im going active in the army and only getting 20.. I may have to look into this


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