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Anyone know if these are good tow cars?

We are changing the 4x4 for a big car, the running costs are about the same but when we aren't towing the mpg is slightly better and we have a luxurious car to swan around in rather than a truck.

Chewie

Quote: Originally posted by stevewils on 13/5/2008

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The diesel version is only front wheel drive, you need to go with the bigger engined petrol versions for 4 wheel drive.

I would rather have a higher spec Mondeo, better tow vehicle IMO, and as most of the switchgear on the Jag comes from Ford, why not just buy a Ford.

Steve.

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I think you are confusing the S-type for the X-type.

S-type is the retro looking RWD 3.0 litre car, or 4.0 V8.

But thanks for the reply, I think the reason the X-type didn't sell was that it is just a mondeo in a Jag suit.

Chewie

Depreciation on the S type is high I believe?  I have been in one and found it very cramped in the front passenger seat, it was quite claustrophobic!

Ali

Quote: Originally posted by snowy747 on 13/5/2008

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Depreciation on the S type is high I believe? 

Ali

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Which is bad if you own one but great if you want a big, fully equiped tow-car.

The one I am looking at has full Jaguar history, Sat-Nav, Dual Zone climate, heated electric memory leather seats, cruise control, reversing sensors, electric everything, air-con, car phone etc etc all for

£3995!

For a 1999 3 litre SE (and it is already fitted with a twin electrics tow pack)

Just the DVD and Sat nav is £3K on E-bay!!

they are giving them away at the mo'

Obviously the economy is poor, but as I'm moving from a 4x4 it is an improvement so everything is relative!

Chewie   

Nice one!  I wasn't sure if you were buying new or used, it wasn't clear.

That's a lot of car for the money, as you say fuel consumption, parts and servicing will put a lot of peeps off.  Still reckon the interior is cramped given the overall size though!

Ali

Beautiful car, would rather have one over terrano any day, but then again I think I would rather have a bloody lada than another terrano! LOL

Very luxurious, my uncle had one and it was fantastic! Loved the car although I agree with snowy it did feel cramped for the size of it, but I woul dlive with that! I wish they had done an estate though as I cannot get the dogs in a saloon!  

Quote: Originally posted by gazmister123 on 14/5/2008

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Beautiful car, would rather have one over terrano any day, but then again I think I would rather have a bloody lada than another terrano! LOL

Very luxurious, my uncle had one and it was fantastic! Loved the car although I agree with snowy it did feel cramped for the size of it, but I woul dlive with that! I wish they had done an estate though as I cannot get the dogs in a saloon!  

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We love our Terrano, and will miss it. But we don't have dogs, it's only been in 4wd twice in a year, the boot is too small on the swb and we just couldn't justify a 4x4 anymore.

As a tow car it is very good, but I had to use it as a everyday car too and it's too compromised for that. For example I went to a meeting 3 hours from home,and with the Terrano the return journey was quite stressfull.

We have bought the Jag, and it will tow just as well as the Terrano. But on those same days were I was facing a long drive in a big, bouncy, truck I can now waft home in a bit of comfort.

It helps that I get a work fuel mileage allowance though, obviously.

Mark    

Hi i tow with an S type 3.0 se , Probably dangerous cos you forget the van is on sometimes, I get 20mpg at 60mph It has been reliable, but i am handy and service the car myself, I bought mine for just over 4K  with 1 Prev owner anf Full Jag history Infact the car lost 26 grand in 6 years...., Downside Tyres are £150 a go. and its a pig to clean.