The JAGUAR S TYPE (1999-08) 4DR SALOON 2.5 V6 194 is a traditional four-door executive saloon: a comfortable car rather than a hatchback or SUV. In the UK used market, it offers an affordable route into Jaguar ownership, with a distinctive, elegant shape and a more characterful feel than many mainstream family saloons. It suits drivers seeking relaxed commuting or comfortable longer journeys, and can work for couples or small families who value space and refinement over low running costs. The 2.5-litre V6 gives the S-Type a smooth, appealing character, while its traditional cabin and poised road manners set it apart from more common German rivals. Mycarcheck.com has recorded 22 checks across 14 different cars, so its figures are a useful snapshot, not a full market survey. Those checks show an average private-sale value of £600, mileage of 97,000 and 4.5 previous keepers; modest use averages 5,000 miles a year.