2008 Jaguar S-Type exterior  Jaguar S-Type interior

Jaguar S-Type

Jaguar S-Type Reliability

Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Jaguar S-Type rather than another vehicle? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?

TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."

To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Jaguar S-Type--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.

Jaguar S-Type Repair Histories

To supplement our Car Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Jaguar S-Type repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.

Individual responses to both the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey are posted here:

2006 Jaguar S-Type Problems and Repair Histories

2005 Jaguar S-Type Problems and Repair Histories

2004 Jaguar S-Type Problems and Repair Histories

2003 Jaguar S-Type Problems and Repair Histories

Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check.

Jaguar S-Type Extended Warranty

Concerned about the Jaguar S-Type's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is an over 30-year-old company with over 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.

If you are unsure about the Jaguar S-Type's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to check the pricing and terms from Warranty Direct.

More information about extended car warranties: Jaguar S-Type extended warranty tips.

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Jaguar S-Type MSRP and Invoice Prices

Whether comparing two vehicles or just pricing one, you can forget about digging through trim lines, option packages, prerequisites, and the like one by one -- the TrueDelta algorithm uniquely figures these out for you in one swift pass. Results include both MSRP and invoice prices for the Jaguar S-Type. Price the Jaguar S-Type.

 

Jaguar S-Type Price Comparisons

Want quick, thorough MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice comparisons between the Jaguar S-Type and another car, both similarly equipped to your specifications? Choose one of the most frequently performed Jaguar S-Type price comparisons from the list in the sidebar.

If the comparison you are interested in is not listed, go here:
Price compare the Jaguar S-Type.

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Jaguar S-Type Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are actually charging? Requesting free, no obligation dealer price quotes through PriceQuotes.com (sidebar) helps support TrueDelta while getting you a great price on a new car.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll promptly receive price quotes from local approved dealers.

Jaguar S-Type Gas Mileage

Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Jaguar S-Type's gas mileage in the real-world.

In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the Jaguar S-Type, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.

Jaguar S-Type Real-World Gas Mileage

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"Why (Not) the Jaguar S-Type?" Reviews

For car buyers' reasons for buying a S-Type--or not--click here.

Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions, where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.

Michael's most recent Jaguar S-Type review.

Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors.

Jaguar S-Type Tire Reviews

The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Jaguar S-Type tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Jaguar S-Type--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.

The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.

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Jaguar S-Type Forums (TrueDelta partners)

TrueDelta does not currently have a partner forum for this model.

If you know a forum administrator who might be interested, please suggest that they contact us.

2008 Jaguar S-Type Specifications

Body4-door Sedan
Wheelbase114.5
Length193.1
Width71.6
Height57.0
Curb Weight3760
Fuel Capacity18.4
R1 Headroom38.6
R1 Shoulder Room56.4
R1 Legroom43.1
R2 Headroom36.4
R2 Shoulder Room56.7
R2 Legroom37.0
Cargo Volume14.1
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2008 Jaguar S-Type 4-door Sedan
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability

Trim3.04.2R
Standard Engine 3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
HP: 235@6800
TQ: 216@4100
4.2L V8
DOHC-4v
HP: 300@6000
TQ: 310@4100
supercharged
4.2L V8
DOHC-4v
HP: 400@6100
TQ: 413@3500
Standard Transmission6-speed automatic6-speed automatic6-speed automatic
Standard DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
Standard Tires245/40HR18 tires245/40HR18 tires245/35ZR19 tires(front)
275/30ZR19(rear)
Optional Tires245/35ZR19 tires(front)
275/30ZR19(rear)
245/35ZR19 tires(front)
275/30ZR19(rear)
245/40HR18 tires(front)
275/35HR18(rear)
Standard AudioUnbranded audio system, 140W, 4 speakersAlpine audio system, 320W, 12 speakers (including a subwoofer)Alpine audio system, 320W, 12 speakers (including a subwoofer)
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