"I'll say this about that: the outgoing S-Type offers the finest
ride in its class. Potholes, broken pavement and other egregious
surface imperfections are dismissed with brand faithful imperious
ease. The S-Type's magic carpet ride renders the car a perfect long
distance executive commuter and a suitable Town Car [sic] for
ladies who lunch. The well judged variable ratio rack and pinion
system handles either chore with equal aplomb."
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For consignment, a 2007 Jaguar S-type sedan with a title verified
47,040 actual miles. This garage kept beauty has one thing above
all other cars; the leaper hood ornament over an oval grille and
dual rounded headlights. When you see that coming down the road,
you know it can only be one car.
Exterior
Sinuous lines are reserved to the front on this decidedly rounded
car where the hood appeases the four lights ahead by contouring and
keeping those lines until they merge with the rise caused by the
grille, all falling seamlessly to the bumper, trimmed in chrome and
opening to gaping intake below. Smooth sides have a subtle
character line, a slim C-pillar, and short tail section following
broad doors. Chrome trim embellishes the rear view including a pair
of exhaust tips that protrude past the bumper cover, while 18-inch
wheels carry 40 series ZR rated tires giving the car the stance of
a grand tourer. Overall, the body is clean and straight with
imperfections noted as various scuffs, scratches, blemishes, and
chips, all fairly mild. There are chin scrapes and some minor
damage to the front apron.
Interior
Black grained burlwood is the perfect complement to black leather
coverage on the door panels and the kind of profile you've come to
expect from a Jaguar. From there, sporty black leather bucket seats
greet you up front with just the slightest bit of use evidence on
the driver's while the rest, including the accommodating rear
seats, are in great condition. The warm palette continues up front
where even the steering wheel contains woodgrain and leather,
leading to broad coverage of burlwood on the dashboard and clear,
concise gauges in the instrument panel. The center stack shape
might mimic the grille configuration and holds a touchscreen over
an AM/FM/CD radio with navigation and the push button A/C controls.
The shifter handle looks like solid wood and the J-gate is unique,
framed completely by burlwood. Black carpet covers the floor
cleanly, the gray foam backed headliner is in good shape, and the
trunk is fully finished and clean.
Drivetrain
Under the hood we find a clean 3.0 DOHC liter V6, fuel injected and
rated at 235 horsepower. It's mated to a ZF 6-speed automatic
transmission that routes power to the rear axle and 3.31 gears.
Undercarriage
No complaints down here as everything is tidy and clean. The dual
exhaust travels down a central tunnel and through original
equipment mufflers before widening and exiting through chrome tips.
Double wishbone suspension is utilized front and rear and four
wheel power disc brakes are standard.
Drive-Ability
There's a calming effect to all the black leather and burlwood, and
dreams of long highway cruises immediately flood your brain when
you take a seat in this cockpit. But we're keeping it short and
just running the test loop today where the car performs without
issue, tracking straight, providing good power, and a comfortable
ride. Our checklist is nothing but green lights as all functions
operate as intended on this British four door. While Classic Auto
Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of
our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working
at the time of your purchase.
Looking for a new daily driver that will impress friends and
neighbors, (not to mention yourself), without breaking the bank?
This silver sedan delivers on all counts and is an understated
luxury car with just the right amount of exterior panache and all
the interior class you could want. For a 19 year old car, it still
holds its own.
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and
collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8
acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us
anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price. All prices are before
state, city and county tax, tag, title and license fees. Out of
state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and
fees, as well as title/registration fees in the state that the
vehicle will be registered. Classic Auto Mall is not responsible
for errors and omissions. Please verify listings with dealer.
Vehicles may require VIN verification and/or safety and emissions
inspections to transfer ownership and register the vehicle in the
declared state of residence. Please check with your local DMV
office to ensure compliance with your states titling and
registration process.
With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and
we do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with host
Stewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trends
in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and
automotive professionals about amazing cars and their history. Tune
in each week to the Classic Auto Mall Podcast wherever you enjoy
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