Just received my February issue and they've added a Rhodium Silver S Coupe to the Four Seasons garage segment so they'll have it for a year and report on it regularly. They already love the car (having made the Roadster a 2014 All Star) so this should be a load of fun.

Strangely, it already has 3800 miles on it but it is a pretty loaded Cat up at an MSRP of $92,575.

I'm sure there's a link to this stuff but I didn't have the time to research it (on a mission cleaning out the garage,lol) so I went old-school here...enjoy guys,I love reading Automobile each month and this will just make it an even sweeter year!

 

Nice. Edmunds has a long term blog on an R. It's kind of funny to see them write about things we post regularly on the forum.

 

Well we as owners are certainly ground zero when it comes to these cars...I just find it curious that they chose a V6 S over the R.
I would love to see a breakdown of Coupe sales because it seems like the majority of owners here have the R.

 

Since most of the folks on the forum are enthusiasts (who will primarily be attracted to the V8), the forum will be skewed towards R ownership. With the introduction of the 6 speed (V6 only), you may see the swing back towards V6S ownership on the forum.

 

I've got a V6 S and the research I did many reviewers claim the S is more balanced and quick enough. If you look at the article above you'll see the 0-60 is 4.3 instead of Jags claim of 4.8. I think the R is more of a track car and it's apparently very squarely. Just saying.

 

That's squirley

 

I think you mean "fun as hell!"

 

I personally felt the S Coupe to feel lighter and more nimble than the R Coupe in tight turns. That's why I wasn't disappointed when the 6speed was tapped only for the V6.

 

You tracked both the V6 & the R? What is the difference of them in weight?

 

probably the V8 weight more than the V6, that's my guess.

 

I drove the V8S first because that's what I though I would purchase, since most of my recent cars high been high-output V8s. I then drove the base V6 just for comparison purposes.

I was also surprised by how much sharper and more precise the handling felt in the base V6. And yes, it does weigh up to nearly 300 lbs. less than the V8S, if it's a no option car.

 

The 6speed is even lighter (the s coupe is 3492#). By comparison the R Coupe will be 3814 in '16 (AWD added ~150#)

 

I resemble that! Listen, I'm not so sure why this has turned into a minor "argument" of sorts. I'm no less an "enthusiast" for selecting a V6S than if I had opted for an R and I seriously doubt any Forum member here "settled" for lesser a car than they bargained for. I made the conscious decision that the V6S was exactly what I wanted (even if it had a few more options then I had initially desired, but now glad I have) and that the R was complete overkill. It's completely irrelevant, to me, whether one is more nimble, more or less this or that. I have what I want and if any magazine picks the V6S over the R or over the Base - or vice versa - that's just fine by me.

In my opinion.

 

I don't see anyone arguing. I see a discussion.

 

Actually, not wanting to cause a scuffle by coming right out and saying it, but I actually think true driving enthusiasts are more likely get the V6. More skill needed to take full advantage of the vehicle, with far more potential through the turns. Car enthusiasts are seduced by the numbers and the one "go fast pedal". You and I know there are 2 or 3 "go fast pedals".

Now this statement will certainly unleash a firestorm, but its just my belief totally unsupported by any statistically significant sampling.

Jay, I'm on your side on this one.

 

Great minds!

Your beliefs are all that matters. While statistical analysis can be useful, take it from a institutional commodity broker; there are other factors besides straight numbers. It's akin to stereo equipment. All the specs in the world are pretty much meaningless when all that matters - in the end - are ones [own] ears. If it sounds good to you...it's good.

Besides, that/this is all besides the point. The point being I'm happy reading any and all press [re] any Jaguar F-Type!

 

In Europe, the engine size makes a BIG difference in road tax, so that may have been an argument. In Romania, for example, the R would come with a $6,500/year registration/wheel tax. The bigger the engine, the more you pay per year.

 

The true driving enthusiast would get a Miata I fully admit I just wanted a 500/500 car. Had nimble, high revving, well balanced driver's cars before. Wanted America muscle with British styling. Variety is the spice of life.

 

I think Porsche makes a 200hp 4 cylinder Boxster for Belgium and China. They don't advertise it. Same reason, crazy taxes.

 

I have my father's 1990 Miata - he passed away about 10 years ago - with about 40,000 miles for those fun-filled days of spring, summer, and fall. Definitely an iconic automobile which brought about a roadster revival.

And by the way, not to continue along those lines (and outside this OP and thread) but shouldn't a driving enthusiast be anyone - driving any car - who enjoys driving? I know quite a few people driving pretty crappy cars who not only love driving but also love their crappy* cars.

*One persons crap could be another persons treasure.