Is This CHEAP Jaguar S-Type The BEST Car To Work On?

I bought the cheapest (and probably the ONLY) manual Jaguar S-Type in the country. This 2003 Jag S-Type is powered by the 3.0 Duratec, with a 5 speed manual behind it, and it's rear wheel drive! A pretty incredible package for how cheap the car was. Now we're going to fix TONS of problems we found in the last video and keep working on it until it's back to it's former glory. That's going to cost thousands of dollars but I think this car is actually worth saving.

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[WatchJRGo]

That's it I'm making an entire video on wiper blades since people keep saying they aren't $3... I actually paid less than $3ea ($2.64) for these but I'll go show you the price at OReillys with and without an account. Buy the right wipers (Trico Standard or 30 series) and they're still cheap, pay $30ea if you want but there's no reason.

[chish]

I think I wrote on an earlier edition that when it was fully inspected on a lift the issues were all down to maintenance stuff not being done. Of course having to do it all in one bite is expensive but that car is a solid well built car that delivered even when running on sub spec parts.
Well done JR for keeping the faith on this unsung beauty. She will reward your faith.

[retiredpopokyle]

I've been following since before he was fired for doing YouTube. I've only ever commented a few times. I've GOT to say, it's really fun having him back in his garage like the good old days.

[supertouring]

I love the S Type. It has the classic Jaguar inspired lines, but with modern updates. That said, the car maybe tight inside.

[RichieRouge]

100% worth spending money on this Jag, superb engine and you just don’t see any more. People are so quick to dismiss an old Jag and say it’s rubbish but I’d happily say it’s far better engineered and reliable than an equivalent 3 series by a long stretch (and I know the Wizard would agree) Yes it’s a Ford engine but that is a good thing! The Duratec V6 is a superb engine. But people wouldn’t winge about a BMW because it’s a bloody BMW.. yawn. Huge kudos to you JR! Love the Jag

[bozodog]

Great that you're bringing it back. These cars have beautiful styling, good power and handling and it's a Jag.

[hackfabrication]

I fixed the CEL on my 2002 Chevy Blazer (4.3L), after replacing the blown out cat with an aftermarket one, by using a simple 'sparkplug extender' on the downstream O2 sensor.

[DEEuroworks]

Love the S-Type. I went through the almost whole Dew98 platform, had a V6 LS Sport for 17 years, STR for almost 2 years which was amazing and now have an XFR which is just best car for the $$.

[Dartman]

It is a decent looking car and it still drives nice even with completely worn out suspension, sign of a well designed car I think. It'll be a really nice car when everything is done and the 5 speed should make it worth more 👍

[chrisbristow]

It’s a beautiful thoroughbred car. The v6 engines are long lived and very reliable if serviced properly. Over here in England an illuminated check engine light is an MOT (inspection) failure. I had to replace one of the cats on my S type, got it from eBay only about 200 pounds, so no more check engine light. If it needs inspection disconnect battery for a few minutes it will go out for a few cycles before returning. You also need the insulation put back on the underside of the bonnet. Cheers Chris

[yoyodynepropulsion.systems]

I know you have your rules about cars, but fixing everything once in a while is a great video!

[TheGhiaDriver]

I love that you're saving this car, thank you.

[eobardthawne]

Pull the o2 sensors and put spark plug non-foulers in the o2 bungs then put the o2 sensors into the spark plug non-foulers. It will get rid of the check engine light.

[iangothan]

I have a 2003 jaguar s-type r only 205 made that year 400hp supercharged v8 brembo brakes perfect condition garage kept all its life

[garnetheron]

I only buy older cars usually Volkswagens and mini coopers. Whenever I’ve needed a cat is only once what I did was I bought a car that had the same cat that was wrecked and took the cat out and put it out the rest in junket.

[witmoe]

I must admit watching your videos inspired me to change my hood struts 3 years ago. Thank you 🤣🤣

[robertsomerville]

Love the Jaaag JR. I'm very glad that you are saving this one. Having driven a similar car (an automatic) I can first hand confirm that these cars have amazing power delivery and a smooth ride, all while giving a very connected to the road driving experience. There is an enthusiast for every car type on the road, some lucky person will benefit from all the hard work you are putting in on this old girl.

[AlpacaMyBowl]

You can get the check engine lights to turn off for $5. Without replacing the cats. Look up a secondary o2 defouler. You need 2 one for each secondary o2 sensor. It pulls it out of the stream and makes the o2 read as is you have a good cat. That's the old-school way to do a cat delete without tuning.

[joeyf]

You can get spark plug non foulers for the rear o2s to evade the p0420

[eugenesbackyardrepair]

You can tell ur not where it snows too much. In NY we'd never use wipers that aren't one piece. Those cheap ones would trap snow in the arms and you won't see anything. But I can't wait for more videos on the Geo for sure