Welcome back. All's now good in the world now PHL is back. I'm just the same as you. What would I get to replace my F type. Not found anything yet without spending a lot of dosh. So. Keeping for now.
I have had mine for 3 years - without any problems, except my interior buttons have gone sticky apart from that my F-Type is a sweet ride. I drive mine daily.
Daily driver it great. But I do think I it needs that V8. I had a few issues but most seem pretty reliable. The service network was frustrating at best if the just improved it it would have been a much better experience. I do miss those lines such a beautiful car.
The stickiness seems to come from some very individual component of skin sweat, or more likely from sunscreen or skin lotion etching on the soft touch finish. Did anyone of you use that stuff on daily basis? I have an early 2014 and still have no issues at all.
I read somewhere this is because the polish on the buttons gets old due to heat. If you use lemon oil (used for guitars), it can resolve this issue without damaging the buttons.
I resolved the sticky buttons/trim issue in my 2015 F-Type R. My car spent the first nine years of its life in south Florida before I bought it in New Jersey. My understanding is that the extreme heat and humidity eventually causes the rubberized coating the button surfaces to degrade. To resolve, I used isopropyl alcohol, a microfiber cloth, a stiff bristled toothbrush and thin guitar pick to break down and remove the coating. The buttons turned up pretty close to perfect and no more sticky/gooey issues. The painted plastic interior trim was another story. It had degraded to where the finish was pealing and very ugly. For that, I had to disassemble parts of the interior to remove the trim, strip the paint off of it and then respray it. It turned out perfect and nobody would know that it was repainted, except that the new paint has some metallic in it which I think looks even better than original, but it took some effort.
It's been 3 years since I sold my F Type, three Porsches later I'm tempted once again by this great looking loud car, nice video and thanks for taking the time to make & post this.
PetrolHeads London I’m looking at either a new Aston Martin Vantage but it’s a lot of money, Porsche 992 but for me it’s a bit like more of the same, left field choice is a V8 F Type, or I just keep my current 911, These are awful decisions to have to make !! 😬🤣 - hope you post more of your f type - Roger
Regards luggage space , it is tight but I bought the purpose made luggage and we toured in Europe for two weeks at a time with no problems, I did change the cooling hoses under the supercharger due to leaks and replaced the coolant reservoir, thought it was a great car , I don’t understand your comment about not getting the sports car experience at all , that’s what it is , however I exchanged for a 5 litre R AWD coupe and it’s the best jag I’ve ever owned and I’ve had all of the sports marques over the years
Had mine nearly 4 years now. It always brings a smile to my face due to performance, noise and handling. Its not bad on fuel- if i don't get too "spirited" and has returned 31+ on a not slow long run. I spend far too much time polishing and admiring it so this summer it's going to get used more when the weather permits. 12,600 miles on a 2014 model. I have not used it much, but have REALLY enjoyed every minute when I did. Only prob was the fob sensor which was fixed under warranty and a new battery last year. Had loads of cars in my lifetime, but the F Type is by a mile my favourite.
I find it a better excercise to say “would you buy it again if you only had x amount of money and it was your last car & if you don’t buy it now it will shoot up in price & you won’t be able to afford it then etc.
Just got a 16 R model a couple weeks ago and am loving it as a daily driver. Looking forward to 10k miles of road trips this year, but its def kind of boring to drive in the DC maze of traffic and stoplights and police.
I’ve been re-watching all of your vids recently. I think I commented about a year ago about potentially getting one. I’ll be picking mine up in two weeks. I feel like I’ve never been so well informed about a car before getting it. I have driven the P300, 340 and V6S... going with the convertible V6S. Can’t wait.
"it's quite vanilla, you're not going to get a sports car experience in this.." Every other RU-vid review of this car by owners and journos saying the exact opposite to you as they drift it around country lanes and tracks... So in you opinion it's vanilla, but not in everyone elses... I think by feeling that way after 3 years of ownership it probably says more about your driving style / ability than the car itself. No offence, obviously you are entitled to your opinion but I have a feeling you probably did not drive it like you stole it too often, if ever. I went for a spin in the v6s last weekend and definitely agree with every other review I've read or seen - it definitely Does give you the sports car experience, if you have the skills to drive it to its potential. Belgium chocolate with caramel and honeycomb chips
If you rag it everywhere it does have a spirts car feel but I think there are better experiences. Dont get me wrong it’s a great car but there are much better options. I also believe the V8 really gets the best from the chassis. The v6 is heavier than it needs to be and a few thinks like a rather large steering wheel etc. Just don’t add to the ambiance. They have already made improvements since the early ones. Remember lots of you tubers just do t do negative comments I’m just giving you a honest ownership experience. I’d say it’s a great GT car without the convenience.
Yup. I've got an older air-cooled 911, which is even more of a sports car than the latest versions (if you care about steering feeling, light weight, etc.) and I found the "vanilla" comment fairly ridiculous. Having driven a V6 Jag, and numerous late model Porches, the Jag is soooo much more friendly and approachable on the limit. And yet, it can be very raw, like my old Porsche as well, with amazing and unfiltered throttle response and a great sense of connection to the road. Anyway, yes, youtube is full of people giving their opinions about the handling of a given car, while apparently driving 10 mph below the posted limit. We all know how to judge those opinions.
Thank you for doing this video. I’m currently driving an XE R-Sport but looking to upgrade to a V6 F-Type before cars get a bit boring going electric 😄
There's nothing at all outdated about no new F-Type.If you want to see outdated,I wish my 2013 XKR comes with F-Type interior and you had XK interior from 2007 and you could express your love of saying something is outdated then with an infotainment screen like a sega genesis.I seen F-Types interior and it's newer and better than most new cars that come out that's almost as good as Mercedes interior.
Another 6.2 N/A owner here!😊Just noticed a f-type a few days ago on a Used car dealership, that V6 version was just about $28k which is quite a good deal. Tbh, the car just looks fantastic, other than that, that V6, from a 63N/A owner’s view, could be one of the best sounding V6. When I heard you said” I have a C63 N/A”, I know we have the same thought on that 6.2. I got 13 mpg on mine. If I am gonna sell my 63 , I will probably turn to a F-type like you. Anyway, that you so much for your wonderful video!!!Looking forward for more of your videos!
Appreciate the honesty about the boot in the cab F-Type. It's pathetic. As another reviewer put it, "what idiot at Jaguar went to a meeting and argued that this lunchbox is sufficient storage for travel?". The coupe is the only true GT version of the F-Type. I get all my SCUBA gear and a travel bag in mine, including two oversized 120cf tanks. You need a trailer to do that with the cab. Please don't do a video on that.
Which cars gave you much more of a sports car experience? Why do you think it fails to deliver on this - does it feel too big or heavy, steering, grip levels, suspension, feeling of speed etc? I'm guessing it isn't the sound. You did mention the car had a lively back end which some might find exciting rather than unnerving. I never really considered one because I read / heard it wasn't really a proper fun sports cars but more recent reviews seem to contradict that. Opinions certainly seem to differ on it.
Lots to answer here. But yes it sounds amazing. Look superb. Just not engaging. Great touring car but pretty mediocre steering and set up. Need to be stiffer and more pointed into corners. grip was fine noting amazing but you knew where it was. Hope this helps.
This car is like a childrens car -- very fragile and very unreliable. If you gonna spend that amount of money you want something reliable like Porsche or Mercedes AMG.
I think the question "Would you buy it again?" Is more a question of "if you had to do it all over again, would you buy it again". Obviously If you've owned the car and sold it, you're unlikely to buy it again. Just my thoughts. Thanks for the review!
I’m short no. But there aren’t many cars I’d own again. I just like tontry new cars. I would have a v8 coupe. But the again I’d rather spend the cash and get an Aston vantage! Any cars you’d buy twice?
@@PetrolHeadsLdn lol. Well i have a 981 boxster s and i am getting in 2 or 3 days a red f type v6 s, so my answer is..both! Theyre different types of cars but both wonderful.
@@PetrolHeadsLdn it’s def at the top of the list. Although I am somewhat torn that I might need to use it for golf occasionally and perhaps not practical. Did you use it for golf?
@@PetrolHeadsLdn I will check out your Quadrifoglio. Looks like we should miss hurricane Dorian here in Florida. Our prayers go out to the folks in the Bahamas. 185 mph winds, almost as fast as your F Type! Have a good evening PetrolHeads London.
2 years since I got rid of my v6S pile of junk, a terribly built car supported by an incompetent dealer backed up by useless Jaguar . Been driving porches ever since . Never again would I buy a Jaguar.
I would agree that the build just ain’t quite there. A stunning looking car but as for a drivers car a porker is much better. Also the dealer service Center was terrible.
Hooded ...Porsche is like a woman tho ..will only try to make you love her and the ride once shes sucked all the money out of you and by then you hate her for it
Most depressing F Type interview on RU-vid. Every fact qualified by a negative opinion. Mate, if you don’t like it, sell it to someone who will actually appreciate it.
I do like it just giving a balanced view. Make sure you check out some of my other videos hopefully you’ll realise I do love it. And have been singing it’s praises just giving you a real life view. Thanks for watching.
I mean, hes had the car 3 years. Honeymoon period is over and this is an honest opinion and helpful to someone like myself who just bought one and is looking got what I'm going to feel like in 3 years (if I have it that long).
German build quality , maybe on the old SEC mercs but since then rubbish. 911 Carrera slow box, M3 hype & vanos, E55 AMG the Air suspension pump & like a sucker that I am currently a TTRS £800 for next gen injectors as the old ones clog, the plastic bonnet handle snaps for a past time, ie Wife Megane handle jus grab away but this needs both hands to keep pressure on or near the spindle or else it snaps, that goes for the Glovebox to which is a dashout job! Also on the 2011 models the pistons crack under the top ring...so I have been looking at these . you dont know when your well off, german cars never again!
The V8 is $1000 tune from 694HP and obliterates the V6. 2.8 secs to 60 mph vs 5.1 secs is the difference between supercar and slow passagenger car. The V8 has a racaus, incredibly loud and glorious exhaust note vs an annoying wail. You can't judge a car with cheap tires. The V6 doesn't need great tires, but V8 needs R888Rs or Cups. Simply put, the V6 sucks for the money but the V8 is legendary. It so strange that Jag seems to hate the car. Why are they sticking 2L 4-cylinders in it? Morons.
I reviewed the v8 and loved it. It’s definitely the right engine for the car. They could have done more with the interior too to make it less a collection of jag parts and a special place to be.
@@PetrolHeadsLdn While personally love having minimal or no "infotainmentment" system, I agree that most younger buyers mostly judge a modern car by how much of the "new phone" experience they feel when buying. IMO it is still worth doing driver-focused reviews instead of Doug's new style of 28 mins of "infotainment and interior" reviews, followed by 2 mins of driving review simulating running an errand to CVS. Millenials are lost when it comes to freedom, in general. They don't understand it, they've never experienced it, they don't know what to do with it, and frankly, they don't want it.
