2006 JAGUAR S-TYPE XS 3.0 AUTO

The S-Type 3.0 (1999-2008) used Ford's Duratec V6 with 238hp. Better suited to the car's character than the 2.5. Values from £4k.

Engine: V6 petrol - timing chain guides wear. 2.7 diesel - timing belt critical, EGR, turbos. V8 - Nikasil issues on early 4.0, 4.2 fine. Transmission: ZF auto generally reliable. Electrics: Complex Ford-era systems. Rust: Check rear arches, sills. S-Type R: Supercharger reliable. Budget £2-4k annually.

S-Type R specification, V8 engine, Low mileage, Full service history, Good bodywork