I have a 2015 F type S RWD. As I understand it, the all-wheel drive S wasn’t available until 2016. By the way, I absolutely love this car. I have over 130,000 km on it.
As the owner of a 2019 V6 P340 coupe and having driven all other variations of the FType (including the V6S/P380) this is a very accurate assessment Tim. There is no bad version of the FType! Great videos - keep ‘em coming.
I remapped my V6 340 to around 400-420 hp, since then it feels free and especially above 5000 rpm you notice a difference and even hear the supercharger wining 😅the sound is louder as 98% of other cars when the valves are closed… Actually I never missed the differential, especially with the Michelin tyres (forget the Pirellis) I have no traction issues whatsoever (in dry condition). It’s a 2016 car, only a few issues and it’s still beautiful to look at and fun to drive! Cheers!
@@carlos081282 thanks for that feedback. We’ve seen some horrors with modified cars, including from some of the big names in that field, but if it’s working for you, that’s good news. Be sure to tell any potential buyers about the modifications when you come to sell…
It's from badly-written map software. We've seen cars which stall when put into gear immediately after start (no Jaguar-mapped car does that), cars with rough and notchy throttle response, and revs hunting up and down at motorway speeds when going slightly uphill. These are all signs that the ECU software isn't up to the job. No aftermarket 'enhancement' company has the resources to put into refinement which Jaguar has, and it's a struggle to understand why anyone would take a premium product and downgrade it with software which might literally have been written in someone's bedroom.
@@sportstouringltd2086 ah, okay, I did not experience such things… what they told me is the the take the Original Software from the 400 and add some percent and it is indeed from a very well known company. The car runs now around 5 years with this map without any issues regarding the drivetrain. I know others as well that have done that, same there.
I had mine remapped, mine made 400-420 (it was spinning on the Dyno). It's definitely more aggressive when driven hard, otherwise you wouldn't know, and my girlfriend hasn't noticed any difference. Whether that's a good or bad thing, I'm not sure😁
Thanks for the great review. I'm a Brit living in the states and had this very question in my head while shopping. I would love the V8, but I think the wife would enjoy a little more of the touring aspect than the melt your face acceleration ( I don't understand that myself), but it sounds like the P380 would be the happy medium. I appreciate the succinct comparison and advice.
Great video. Please do a comparison between manual transmission and automatic. I own and daily a manual P340 and it's an incredibly rewarding machine that makes an otherwise trivial commute on A and B roads a memorable event. I get that there's only 200 manual F-type cars in the UK and that's precisely why more needs to be discussed and it's under appreciated due to the lack of reviews. As for the sound difference, I know it's subjective but the P340 sounds a lot more like an Italian sports car there the P380 IMO especially if you remove Fuse 15 and drive in Dynamic mode which I do all the time.
@@sportstouringltd2086 I gotta be honest, it took me about 500 miles to get used to the clutch high bitting point coming from a TT. But I can't think of replacing it for any other car 7 months and 5K miles later.
A great explanation. I'm still on the hunt for a Corris grey V6 glass roof coupe (340 or 380) 2018 onwards. Your absaloutly correct as we do have to make compromises when looking at a pre loved car, either that or we have to be prepared to wait for the right one to come along. I do keep an eye out on your website for my next purchase to come along 😊🤞🏻
@BoSSLeVeLs I've joined a Jaguar owners club and did just that mate, I keep an eye out on there for owners selling their cherished F types 👍🏻 When I bought my last car (a 370Z GT) I joined the owners club before I bought it. Good advice mate 👍🏻
Thank you for stating the differences so clearly. I bought a 2016 3.0 S F-type with 28000km on the clock yesterday and I'm thrilled. The raw power is scary. What is the price point difference between the two please?
That’s a familiar dilemma…. Whenever people contact us and say, ‘I’m selling because I don’t use it’, I say, ‘well, use it then!’ We’ll deal with the 2.0/3.0/5.0 question another time!
Tim I have the Base with the active exhaust system so I am just wondering is there really a significant difference in sound between the Base and S assuming both have the active exhaust system in place?
Hi Damien, thank you for your question, there is certainly a noticeable difference, an account of the V6S tune being considerably higher. That said, the base model exhaust note is very satisfying, and I wouldn’t have anything negative to say about it. For a comparison, I’d recommend you find a local car meet, With other F-Types, and do a side-by-side test. We did retail a V6 a while ago with an aftermarket exhaust, by an Italian manufacturer, and its exhaust sound was well up there with the V6S model.
The rear subframes in particular do suffer surface corrosion, just like their XK forebears. We haven’t seen this amounting to more than an MOT advisory flagging the issue for future attention. We’re certainly not aware of any failures. Any frameless window relies on supporting structure for rigidity, I’m not sure what the actual issue you’re referring to is? Some play is normal…
@@sportstouringltd2086 I've seen some where the window glass is very loose in the door, I'm not sure why this is but I've also read on some forums and in buying guides that this can lead to scratches in the glass as grit can get trapped between glass and rubber door glass weather strip . We found this on an early 2013 model.
@@thomasbell6655 the scratches relate to the seal design, not lack of rigidity…. It’s one of the VERY few minor design flaws on the F-Type, and we’ll be doing a video on those things soon too…
Just go spend the extra $20,000-$30,000. That's what you just said. The V6S is a lot more fun because it has a lot more usable power. People will hardly ever get to use the V8s' true potential. The V6 handling is also a lot better for daily drivers who don't want to feel like race car drivers that don't need to be responsible with how hard they push the peddle around turns. The V8 is definitely a monster. But I've had several stupid friends/acquaintances that have wrap cars around guard rails, polls and other objects for driving like idiots who can't handle that power responsibly. If you're older, more responsible, and have a lot more money to burn, I guess the V8 is a fine choice.
@@Tvsland nah. The V6 sounds 100x better and handles much nicer. The SVR is just overkill. Coming from someone who has driven and heard both an XJR (AJ-8) and a F type 380 (AJ-126) the V6 definitely sounds 1000x better
We look at a lot of data on this every day, and I'm afraid there's no sign that the adverts have done any harm to the values... They certainly, though, generated an unimaginable amount of publicity.
I have a 2015 F type S RWD. As I understand it, the all-wheel drive S wasn’t available until 2016. By the way, I absolutely love this car. I have over 130,000 km on it.
That's a heck of a mileage, well done!
I bought the V6S. It's awesome!
yes great explanation. I love the 2014 to 2016 because of the headlights
@@jamesshepard7717 Thank you!
As the owner of a 2019 V6 P340 coupe and having driven all other variations of the FType (including the V6S/P380) this is a very accurate assessment Tim.
There is no bad version of the FType! Great videos - keep ‘em coming.
@@JeremyPhillips-g4t Many thanks indeed!!!
My friend bought a 4cylinder F Type- what are your thoughts on this engine?.
I remapped my V6 340 to around 400-420 hp, since then it feels free and especially above 5000 rpm you notice a difference and even hear the supercharger wining 😅the sound is louder as 98% of other cars when the valves are closed… Actually I never missed the differential, especially with the Michelin tyres (forget the Pirellis) I have no traction issues whatsoever (in dry condition). It’s a 2016 car, only a few issues and it’s still beautiful to look at and fun to drive! Cheers!
@@carlos081282 thanks for that feedback. We’ve seen some horrors with modified cars, including from some of the big names in that field, but if it’s working for you, that’s good news. Be sure to tell any potential buyers about the modifications when you come to sell…
@@sportstouringltd2086 okay, interesting… as the 340/380/400 is exactly the same I wonder where this horror comes from?!
It's from badly-written map software. We've seen cars which stall when put into gear immediately after start (no Jaguar-mapped car does that), cars with rough and notchy throttle response, and revs hunting up and down at motorway speeds when going slightly uphill. These are all signs that the ECU software isn't up to the job. No aftermarket 'enhancement' company has the resources to put into refinement which Jaguar has, and it's a struggle to understand why anyone would take a premium product and downgrade it with software which might literally have been written in someone's bedroom.
@@sportstouringltd2086 ah, okay, I did not experience such things… what they told me is the the take the Original Software from the 400 and add some percent and it is indeed from a very well known company. The car runs now around 5 years with this map without any issues regarding the drivetrain. I know others as well that have done that, same there.
I had mine remapped, mine made 400-420 (it was spinning on the Dyno). It's definitely more aggressive when driven hard, otherwise you wouldn't know, and my girlfriend hasn't noticed any difference. Whether that's a good or bad thing, I'm not sure😁
Good to find a specialist this is my dream car! Thank you a very clear explanation👍
That's a real pleasure, glad it helped!
@@sportstouringltd2086it did and thanks again good knowing there are good garages specialising in these cars as there is so much to look out for 🙏
Lurking, learning and waiting for my preferred spec, Tim you really know your stuff.....
@@thomasbell6655 Thanks, we do try…
Really interesting thank you so much
Thanks for the great review. I'm a Brit living in the states and had this very question in my head while shopping. I would love the V8, but I think the wife would enjoy a little more of the touring aspect than the melt your face acceleration ( I don't understand that myself), but it sounds like the P380 would be the happy medium. I appreciate the succinct comparison and advice.
@@goldy7678 Many thanks, glad you found it helpful!
Great advice.
Great video. Please do a comparison between manual transmission and automatic. I own and daily a manual P340 and it's an incredibly rewarding machine that makes an otherwise trivial commute on A and B roads a memorable event. I get that there's only 200 manual F-type cars in the UK and that's precisely why more needs to be discussed and it's under appreciated due to the lack of reviews. As for the sound difference, I know it's subjective but the P340 sounds a lot more like an Italian sports car there the P380 IMO especially if you remove Fuse 15 and drive in Dynamic mode which I do all the time.
@@JWL-UK thank you! We’ve got a manual V6 just come into stock, and we’ll be doing a comparison soon.
@@sportstouringltd2086 I gotta be honest, it took me about 500 miles to get used to the clutch high bitting point coming from a TT. But I can't think of replacing it for any other car 7 months and 5K miles later.
A great explanation. I'm still on the hunt for a Corris grey V6 glass roof coupe (340 or 380) 2018 onwards. Your absaloutly correct as we do have to make compromises when looking at a pre loved car, either that or we have to be prepared to wait for the right one to come along. I do keep an eye out on your website for my next purchase to come along 😊🤞🏻
Thanks Chris, I'll let you know straight away if we find something to suit you.
@sportstouringltd2086 Thanks Tim that's very much appreciated 👍🏻
You tried putting a shout out for one
jag breakfast club site or a jag forum
you might get a early heads up if someone selling
@BoSSLeVeLs I've joined a Jaguar owners club and did just that mate, I keep an eye out on there for owners selling their cherished F types 👍🏻
When I bought my last car (a 370Z GT) I joined the owners club before I bought it. Good advice mate 👍🏻
Thank you for stating the differences so clearly. I bought a 2016 3.0 S F-type with 28000km on the clock yesterday and I'm thrilled. The raw power is scary. What is the price point difference between the two please?
It varies, from a few £hundred to perhaps £2000, depending on age, mileage, and condition...
V8R lol
If i sell mine
I will come see you
i Ihave been thinking about it but then i drive it
That’s a familiar dilemma…. Whenever people contact us and say, ‘I’m selling because I don’t use it’, I say, ‘well, use it then!’ We’ll deal with the 2.0/3.0/5.0 question another time!
Tim I have the Base with the active exhaust system so I am just wondering is there really a significant difference in sound between the Base and S assuming both have the active exhaust system in place?
Hi Damien, thank you for your question, there is certainly a noticeable difference, an account of the V6S tune being considerably higher. That said, the base model exhaust note is very satisfying, and I wouldn’t have anything negative to say about it. For a comparison, I’d recommend you find a local car meet, With other F-Types, and do a side-by-side test. We did retail a V6 a while ago with an aftermarket exhaust, by an Italian manufacturer, and its exhaust sound was well up there with the V6S model.
I hear rust can be a problem? also ive looked at some earlier models with ridiculously loose n sloppy windows? (Convertible models) .....
The rear subframes in particular do suffer surface corrosion, just like their XK forebears. We haven’t seen this amounting to more than an MOT advisory flagging the issue for future attention. We’re certainly not aware of any failures. Any frameless window relies on supporting structure for rigidity, I’m not sure what the actual issue you’re referring to is? Some play is normal…
@@sportstouringltd2086 I've seen some where the window glass is very loose in the door, I'm not sure why this is but I've also read on some forums and in buying guides that this can lead to scratches in the glass as grit can get trapped between glass and rubber door glass weather strip . We found this on an early 2013 model.
@@thomasbell6655 the scratches relate to the seal design, not lack of rigidity…. It’s one of the VERY few minor design flaws on the F-Type, and we’ll be doing a video on those things soon too…
Great video, on the internet, it is also stated that the v6s has an air suspesion which is not available for the v6. Is that true?
@@mariuspoparascu1822 thank you!!! No, none of the F-Types have air suspension.
Thanks, does the v6s has the same suspension as the v6 one? On the internet, it is also stated that the v6s has a dynamic suspension.
Does a 340 with the exhaust sound exactly the same as the 380?
I’m not sure exactly what you mean…. The 340 is lower tuned, and therefore sounds a shade quieter and less aggressive than the 380.
If the 340 comes with an active exhaust then yes, very similar.
Just go with the V8 in my opinion but then again I'm American so I had to have the V8
Just go spend the extra $20,000-$30,000. That's what you just said. The V6S is a lot more fun because it has a lot more usable power. People will hardly ever get to use the V8s' true potential. The V6 handling is also a lot better for daily drivers who don't want to feel like race car drivers that don't need to be responsible with how hard they push the peddle around turns. The V8 is definitely a monster. But I've had several stupid friends/acquaintances that have wrap cars around guard rails, polls and other objects for driving like idiots who can't handle that power responsibly. If you're older, more responsible, and have a lot more money to burn, I guess the V8 is a fine choice.
Moral of the story guys… buy the S/380. Only AWD is offered on the 380 and comes with bigger brakes and the S badge is the one to have 😂
I bought the SVR way better option
@@Tvsland nah. The V6 sounds 100x better and handles much nicer. The SVR is just overkill.
Coming from someone who has driven and heard both an XJR (AJ-8) and a F type 380 (AJ-126) the V6 definitely sounds 1000x better
@@Stealthy9930 Well the SVR is my daily I have R35 for my V6 fix in terms of sound. Just my opinion.
The answer is V8 R….
If it came with the manual trans, sure, otherwise I would take the six
How rare are the manuals?
@@blink182bfsftw don’t think the supercharged V8 was ever made in manual
@@LeonZedd I know, I have a v6 manual but I haven't see others yet so wondering how many sold
Very rare indeed, the figure usually mentioned is 4% of production. We have had a ratio of one manual in about every fifty cars we have retailed.
Am after a V6 hoping prices drop a bit more due to the woke new advert lol
We look at a lot of data on this every day, and I'm afraid there's no sign that the adverts have done any harm to the values... They certainly, though, generated an unimaginable amount of publicity.