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2002 Jaguar S-Type Overview

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Avg. Price: $7,005
4.0
Avg. Price: $7,751

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Don't Dream It! Drive It! by Henri
 — Jaguar is leading the german rivals! The english knows exactly how to spell stylish, while the German rivals are struggling with the translation. The Jaguar S-Type has one of the best chassis ever b... Read More
Love It by Sandy
 — i love it. It is beautiful and great handling car. kind of fast and sounds great. nice leather interior with a good sound system. But i wish it had a super charged 4.0 L, haven't had any problems w... Read More
Jag S-type Sport - Stunning by Tristan
 — For a 2.5 V6 this car really shifts. Even with the automatic 6 speed box, it gets itself down the road with ease. Build quality is brilliant, no problems so far. In my opinion, the S-Type Sport is stu... Read More

2002 Jaguar S-Type Overview

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2002 Jaguar S-Type

For 2002, Jaguar has continued to upgrade the new S-Type sedan with additional features and options. Three new colors are available this year, and the cup holder setup (a target of many previous driver complaints)has been redesigned.  A new Sport Package is optional this year, adding Jaguar's CATS (Computer Active Technology Suspension) and self-adjusting shocks.

The Sport is not a trim level, but it can be applied to either S-Type variant.  Buyers can choose between the 3.0L V6-powered version, or the 4.0L V-8 model. The V-6 is quite powerful, producing 240 horsepower and 221 pound-feet of torque, while the 4.0 liter V-8 bumps horsepower up by 40 to 282, and torque increases to 287 pound-feet.  The V-8 is about a second and a half faster to 60 mph, at 7.0 verses 8.7 seconds. Both engines are mated a five-speed automatic transmission, and fuel efficiency is estimated at 17/23 mpg for the V-8 and 18/26 mpg for the V-6.

Both S-Types are well-equipped, commensurate with their substantial price tags.  The upper tier 4.0 adds a few additional luxury and convenience features, but the larger engine is the most noticeable difference.  Most of the extra features on the 4.0 are standard on the 3.0.  A navigation system and the CATS suspension are optional on both models.

The 2002 Jaguar S-Type has received very positive reviews from both owners and test drivers.  While complaints are few, they include a strong presence of Ford engineering (it is built on the Lincoln LS platform), value in its class, low gas mileage and minor but nagging electrical problems.  The S-Type is touted as very enjoyable to drive, even with the V-6, and the luxurious cabin aptly silences the road and wind noise.  The well-appointed and user-friendly cockpit is another common favorite feature.  Most owners have found the sedan to be very reliable, compared to Jaguar history.

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Jaguar S-Type Questions

mccarpau
115

How Do I Solve This Type Of Electrical Problem?

2002 Jaguar S-type, 62,000 mi. So far I have had my jag in the shop five times. The car runs great, but every 10-14 days the battery goes completely dead. So far, the jag dealership can’t figure ...

8,302 views with 17 answers (last answer about a week ago)
kennon
0

My Jaguar S Type 2002 Will Not Start At All? Help Please

i bought the jaguar from uk and it was ok, it reached mombasa and we suspect they tried to jump start it since the battery was down and am told it refused to start, we bought a new battery but it co...

13 views with 2 answers (last answer about a week ago)
hankj
0

Were Do You Check Transmission Fluid

HAD LIGHT ON DASH THAT SAID GEAR BOX MALFUNCTION

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slewis
0

I Have A Crack In The Section Behind The Dashboard. How Can I Best Address...

I have a crack in the area behind the dashboard on the passenger side of the vehicle. How can I get this repaired.

41 views with 2 answers (last answer 2 months ago)
vartan
0

Why Does My Jaguar 4.0 S Type Shake? Any Help Need Is Asap

114 views with 3 answers (last answer 5 months ago)