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Should I buy a Jaguar S-Type R?

Is buying a Jaguar S-Type R a terrible idea? I've found one for sale and am extremely tempted.

Asked on 24 June 2014 by MS

Answered by Honest John
That's interesting. I vaguely remember driving one once. Lot of whine from the supercharger. Not crazy at all, and some potential for future classic status. An XF is not hugely different underneath. The weakness of the S-Type is the automatic transmission.
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