S type face lift 54 plate

[Phil58]

just looking at one tomorrow. Is there anything I should look out for, 94000 miles. Are gearbox good on these or do they have there faults

[thathawk400]

Hi I recently bought an 02 reg s type r only last week noticed fluid dripping on my garage floor which I think is transmission fluid taking in to an independant on tuseday to investigate dreading to hear what it is going to cost so I would look out for leaks around the engine and transmission but I guess it depends on which model you going to look at

[Guest]

Check sills, The car has plastic covers over the sills and metal underneath can rust prematurely. 

[Phil58]

To be honest I've just give it a test drive but only a very short one, I'll try give it a long drive tomorrow. Car seemed a little load but that might be me coz the last 4 years I've had a Lexus ls430 which are whisper silent. But she is a lovely looking jag and in ex condition gear change didn't seem very smooth but as I say I'm used to Lexus which you only know it's changed gear by drop on rev counter.

[Phil58]

Does it have the covers on this model it's late 2004 model

[Mr Lawrence]

All s types have them.

[Guest]

Yes, mines a 2004 car. the covers are held on by plastic clips, easily removed but no doubt a few of the clips will snap and need replacing, no big job, clips easily got.