I Found A Manual Transmission In The Most Unlikely Place -- A 2003 Jaguar Luxury Sedan.

"DailyTurismo" (thedailyturismo)
04/27/2016 at 19:22 • Filed to: Blog, Daily Turismo, Jaguar, S-Type, 5-Speed

The Jaguar S-Type is an executive class cruiser that was built from 2000 through 2008 on a platform shared with the Lincoln LS. If you see an S-Type in Europe, there is a good chance that it has a small V6 and a 5-speed manual gearbox, but on this side of the pond most were equipped with Ford semi-automatic slushbox. A few lucky buyers walked away with a manual gearbox S-Type and you can pick them up for pennies today. Find this !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! offered for $4,995 in Santa Barbara, CA via craigslist. Tip from Sean.

The Ford DEW platform was used for the 2000-2008 S-Type, 2000-2006 Lincoln LS and 2002-2005 Ford Thunderbird — and to some extent, it continued to be used by Jaguar’s new parent Tata Motors under the Jaguar XF from 2008-2015. It isn’t a bad platform at all and combines a longitudinal front engine with an independent rear end in a package that is very similar in approach to BMW’s 5-series or Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

Under the hood is a 3.0 liter AJ30 DOHC V6 that is rated at 235 horsepower and 216 ft-lbs of torque — but don’t let the Jaguar designation fool you, this is just a version of Ford’s Duratec V6. However it does have variable valve timing in its 4-valve aluminum head, forged powder metal con rods, and a one-piece cast camshaft to make it special for the Jag.

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DISCUSSION (22)

Flavien Vidal > DailyTurismo
04/27/2016 at 19:27

That’s an awesome deal and something I’d actually like to own! (ohh comfort... I’m starting to miss you...)

jkm7680 > DailyTurismo
04/27/2016 at 19:29

10/10 would rather have this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Audi-A6-Ba…

I really miss mine.

Honeybunchesofgoats > DailyTurismo
04/27/2016 at 19:32

I’ve actually been thinking hard about seeking out an S-Type with a manual. S-Types have really aged quite nicely, especially compared to a certain other Ford era Jag that will never not look like it was born to an XJ8 that drank a lot during pregnancy.

Plus, shared parts with the Lincoln LS! That would be heaven in comparison to my X308.

OPPOsaurus WRX > jkm7680
04/27/2016 at 19:33

Me too although I'd rather have an XJ8 but the lack of manual killed that dream

dogisbadob > DailyTurismo
04/27/2016 at 19:35

The S-Type is a cool car. Plus, you do get the hood ornament :)

OPPOsaurus WRX > DailyTurismo
04/27/2016 at 19:37

When I was automotively lost I considered one of those. I really wanted an XJ8 but the lack of manual sent me to the S-types. The XJ’s r so awesome it ruined the look of the S-typeS-type for me. I even started looking for XJs with blown trans so I could do a swap but the sender like a bad idea.

Honeybunchesofgoats > OPPOsaurus WRX
04/27/2016 at 19:40

Dream bigger, my friend. Someone posted a video a few weeks ago of an XJ8 that had a manual swap. It really helped me come to terms with the knowledge that the transmission in mine will eventually commit suicide.

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > DailyTurismo
04/27/2016 at 19:44

Kinja'd!!!

I prefer my AWD manual Jaaag.

Honeybunchesofgoats > OPPOsaurus WRX
04/27/2016 at 19:46

I was sort of considering S-Types around the time I was shopping for XJ8s, but they just couldn’t compare in terms of styling and performance (except for the R, obviously), even though the maintenance was a much less horrifying prospect. I kind of want one now though.

“Oh, well, this one is my sort of reliable Jaaaaaaaaag .”

djmt1 > DailyTurismo
04/27/2016 at 19:49

I wonder if anybody has twin turboed the Jag V6s considering how much Duratecs love to be twin turbo charged.

certified cool guy > DailyTurismo
04/27/2016 at 19:53

Anybody else find the S-type absolutely beautiful?

OPPOsaurus WRX > Honeybunchesofgoats
04/27/2016 at 19:58

It kinda came down to needing a car and needing it ASAP. I didn’t really have the time to need with a project like that..... So insted I bought an Allroad. Makes complete sense

vondon302 > TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts.
04/27/2016 at 19:59

That’s a great driveway!

DailyTurismo > jkm7680
04/27/2016 at 20:03

You’ll love that 2.7T till the first time you need to pay someone else to work on it. Great cars for the DIYer with a lift, but MAN...when something goes wrong on an old Audi...it really gets expensive quickly.

Honeybunchesofgoats > OPPOsaurus WRX
04/27/2016 at 20:04

Sometimes the only difference between being a Jalop and being in an abusive relationship is that it’s easier to leave the relationship.

DailyTurismo > vondon302
04/27/2016 at 20:04

When you said AWD Jaaaag, this is what I thought about.

http://www.dailyturismo.com/2015/11/jag-u-…

Kinja'd!!!