Can A Jaguar F Type Last Forever? Quality Analysis 

I have owned two Jaguars for a combined total of 7 years and the only problems I ever had were a dead battery and a damaged finish on the radio knob both of which were replaced without any questions asked under warranty (5 years and free maintenance). I find the Jaguars to be incredibly tight with no squeaks and rattles when it is 10 below zero F and 100 degrees F so build quality is top notch. Engines run smooth and no vibrations at lights or on start-up - well mounted engines and very smooth and quiet except when they accelerate at which time they roar. Very little supercharger whine and almost no turbo lag so the engines are tuned to perfection for real world driving. Handling is as good or better than anything in their class and the Jags just look so much better than any BMWs, Audis and MBs. I used to think the Alfa Romeos looked good but the Jags have classic designs that age much better and nicer interiors. I have owned SAABs, Volvos, Audis, VWs, Toyotas, Jeeps, General Motors and I have to tell you the quality of the Jags is as high or higher than anything else I have ever owned. Jeeps are absolute garbage and SAABs and Volvos and VWs paled in comparison to the driving dynamics and luxury of the Jags. Toyotas shed timing belts and blow up their engines and GM products are just plastic crap. Audis have lots of issues and frankly they don't drive anywhere near as nice as Jaguars. So the quality of the Jaguar is not even an issue for me. Worst thing about Jags is the annoying start-stop feature but you can turn it off. Lights are fantastic, visibility is not the best in class but that is due to the sleek design. As for their performance in snow, the AWD systems are superior to that of Volvo and Audi and these things rip through snow, mud and rain with no issues and they inspire confidence. Electronics age quickly in all cars like a phone or a lap top so I cannot fault Jag for the that and the new PiviPro system is as good as anything else out there and the Meridian Sound System is very good. But it is the ride and handling that exceeds all expectations and these cars are a blast to drive with the flattest handling and extremely tight and precise steering and confidence inspiring braking with no squatting. Acceleration is as good as it gets in a Jag - they are just brilliant on back roads ("B roads"). Porsches can cost 30 to 50 percent more than a Jag so not sure they are competitors. Best of all, Jags are comfortable like a luxury car but they still handle like a sports sedan so they are brilliant in that respect as daily luxury-sports sedans drivers. The good looks are timeless as I see 30 to 60 year old Jags and they still look better than most of the cars on the road today.

Great content again Mark, just two things I would like to add, the cross members were a Jaguar call back around 2015 I had mine checked and they said they were good, they are now showing a bit of surface rust but still nothing to worry about yet. The other point is with the squeaks and rattles, best fix is a pair of 200cell sports cats.

I replaced all the steel in the bottom and the rear subframes....new steel is better quality ...and now I coated it with waxoyl type stuff......only issue. Coolant pipes now on my car are metal too.... 2016 f type 55k miles...superb car. No issues.

Very thorough, Mark, thanks.

F-Type for life! 😄👍

Hi Mark, to centralise the rear cover I cut to size a rubber spacer (I bought a couple of walking stick rubber feet!) for each side, and fitted onto the prong. Cover doesn’t drop anymore.

Plastics are lightweight. That is why you find them in a lot of vehicles. The reason for this is to increase gas mileage. Jaguar went into the extreme incorporating aluminum body structure to increase even more gas mileage in to their vehicles.

Finally some recent content brother

Bought my first F type R (2021 model) in Nov last year (2022) in the UK. Moved from a Porsche so the build quality issues have really disappointed me. The car sounds epic and drives really well once you get used to the weight and size of the car. Mine is in the carpathian grey and has the large spoiler so looks stunning too. I've been to the dealership 7 times in three months with faults ranging from oxygen sensor failures to trim coming loose. The Jaguar cars are let down by the materials used and general build quality. This is a car that cost circa £110,000 new and has depreciated to £65000 in 2 years. I now know the reason for this having owned one. My car goes back next month as I am able to reject it due to the ongoing problems. I will let it go with a heavy heart but its simply not built to last like a German car.

Do you think the F Type will be as relevant in 15 years as the BMW E60 M5 still is?

Love your passion for the F-Type! How is that JLR can kill the F-Type after this MY with no replacement?!

The overall quality of a vehicle cannot consistently exceed the quality of the individual components.

Would you recommend carbon ceramic brakes on a road going f type?

How much you paid for your 2018 F type?

your ram is older, the newer ones are better....Jag is the same

How is a jaguar reliable

At 14:50 you complain about "high gloss" when the video clearly shows that it is not high gloss. You stick your hand into an area that no one would ever do and complain about a sharp edge. I generally like your videos but sometimes you just reach for things that aren't there. That said, I'm negotiating on a 2016 V6 manual F-Type coupe, I hope to close the deal today.