Which sounds best? F-Type

[sipar69]

I've tried really hard but there's just something about Jags that stops me from wanting one. And I can't work out what it is....

[brillomaster]

Mmmm lovely looking car, and the noise of both the V6 and the V8 - !

 

I think the base level V6 is far too much money, considering that you can get a 370z with the same power for half the price. However, its hard to do better for less than the V8 Jag. Its a shame they've moved their competitor focus more up market - i was really hoping the V6 would be a match for the boxster and Z4, in which case i'd have been able to afford it a few years down the line, but as it is now, it's going to be out of my reach for a long time

[amstrange1]

It's a Jag, so depreciation will be reasonably aggressive I reckon. XFs seem to lose half their value in the first 3 years.

[Ekona]

So do all cars, pretty much. Any car that loses less than 50% over three years is considered to be a good buy.

[amstrange1]

I guess, though the older Jags tend to reach that big car/big bills bargain basement price quicker than some of their rivals. The early XK8s are a bargain these days I reckon, but then I'm not sure that the F-type will go the same way?

[rtbiscuit]

i would guess with the new F type they might phase the XK range out big coupes arent selling as well as 2 seaters, and when the f type does what the XK does, i fear the XK may get shelved. yes it has 4 seats but 2 of them are useless (for seats, good for storage). the XK is getting on a bit now, been in production for nearly 30 years now and so has the engine in it. the F type is the first new engine from jag in a long time. would i want one over a porsche 911.....no i'd want both i like them both, both are good cars,

 

and with reference to 370z's and ferraris. nissan 370Z is to Jaguar F type. what Jaguar F type is to Ferrari california

[amstrange1]

Think the heavily facelifted new XK is due within the next 12 months, including a diesel variant!

[brillomaster]

and with reference to 370z's and ferraris. nissan 370Z is to Jaguar F type. what Jaguar F type is to Ferrari california

 

I'd rather have the F type, so im not sure that similarity works for me!

[RobPhoboS]

Well back to what the OP was chatting about - I couldn't decide between them for sound !

They both make a great racket

[Ekona]

Interesting comparison between the top two F-Types and a boggo 911 cab, a Boxster S and a V8V in EVO this month. Lap times are especially fascinating to look at...

[amstrange1]

What were their conclusions?

[Ekona]

They love them, they're both great cars full of character, pace and quality.

 

 

SPOILER IN TINY WRITING

 

 

 

Lap times for Bedford West: V6S 1:27.2, , V8V Roadster 1:25.6, V8S 1:25.2, Boxster S 1:24.2, 911 Carrera Cab 1:23.9

That makes the 911 cab, 143bhp down on power from the V8S, well over a second quicker!

 

 

That really surprised me.

[amstrange1]

Be interesting to see some times from other tracks, but that seems to suggest that a Boxster S is a bit of a performance bargain!

[rtbiscuit]

Be interesting to see some times from other tracks, but that seems to suggest that a Boxster S is a bit of a performance bargain!

People like ekona, dblock and myself have been saying it for years.

[Shaun1982]

My mates awaiting delivery of his new boxster s. £65k, rich ball bag

[amstrange1]

Be interesting to see some times from other tracks, but that seems to suggest that a Boxster S is a bit of a performance bargain!

People like ekona, dblock and myself have been saying it for years.

I think it was Georg Kacher in Car magazine that said the current Boxster was so good it was a real threat to the 911, at a fraction of the price. That was in the context of a road drive though - which is why it surprised me that the Bedford lap times were so close.

[dave_c]

Going to the launch down this way on Thursday night..... Can't wait!

[Humpy]

Saw a transporter today full of Jags and the car on the end was the F-type V8 monster in white. Did look you rather tasty

[Bems]

Test drove a V6 S on Friday. Forty minute drive on twisty roads. Possibly the nicest sounding V6 I've heard. A real pleasure to drive.

 

Just a pity I can't afford one!!