I've long since stopped being surprised by anything that bankers can get up to.

 

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Well said.

For me, it had to be a V8 and it had to have AWD. (And convertible, in my case.) Then, I wanted it already depreciated as possible. That meant 2016 R for me. I bought knowing I'd still take more hit on its depreciating further because I wanted the car now, not next year.

 

Does anyone know if the V6 2015MY come in AWD? Or did they only implement that in 2016?

Thanks

 

MY2015 came only in rwd. Awd was introduced for the MY2016 and onwards.

 

Great write up!

I'm the lucky one with both the clutch issue and the fuel injection issue, but post 42K miles (Jag wrote them off), I had a brand new manual 340hp BRG tan top vert delivered (on the house without struggle, per lemon law), and they're even kind enough to throw in Xpel and swap out my short shifter, etc. Very impressed with how they handled it... although the '16 was in the shop 8 or 9 times and a total of 3 or 4 months in 3 years, I couldn't have hoped for a better, or more professional outcome.

That being said, I'll throw my hat into the mix....

This is not my recommendation to OP, but I'm 340 base *all the way*, and have even ruffled feathers in suggesting that the 380 sounds like a lawnmower in the mud, and the 340 just sounds a bit more dignified, IMHO. But, a) subjective are aesthetics, and b) I doubt you'll get a good sense, even from this great video (because in the cabin is different than this for sure). If you're a 6cyl, I would recommend the base model.

As for model year.... I love the '16, and won't miss the '16. The updated safety features aren't the big seller on '19 (although I bet the lane change thing is annoying), and not having the option to ditch the heated windshield will frustrate my OCD self who can see the wiggly lines LOL), but the updated infotainment, and the larger screen, is a REAL treat. The addition of cooled seats to the heated seats is REALLY amazing. There's subtle style changes YoY that only die hards would know. I'm going to pick up the new one Wednesday, and will be doing side by side photos of identical BRG/Tan verts and will post them and point out some of those differences.

But without looking at the thread, I'm going to assume the winner is the 2015 RWD 8cyl R? Because that thing is likely going to be the biggest collectible of the lot, including the manuals. That thing is an unhinged beast.

 

 

Covered elsewhere but if built in the latter half of calendar year 2015 it will be MY 2016.

 

Actually, anything built past March of 2015.

 

Or even in March - my MY18 has a build date of 25 March 2017.

 

 

How is the electric power steering?

The feel and feedback on my 15 with hydraulic system is excellent. I wouldn't want to give that up tbh.

 

My opinion on the steering is that it is excellent. It has received rave review in automotive press. It can feel disconnected when you hit a bump in the road on occasion.

 

 

The sensitivity of the steering is one of the things I will take up with the dealer at my first year service in a month or so. I find it to be a bit "squirrely" at speed in a sweeping turn and would like there to be more resistance. I've tried deflating the tires to compensate, but that doesn't work. I'm hoping there is an adjustment that can be made to tighten up the steering across the MPH range.

 

Dynamic mode in the S tightens up the steering feeling. Don't know if the base tends towards the normal or dynamic feel of the S, not having driven one.

 

Yep, dynamic mode seems to give plenty of weight to the steering feel, I find standard mode a bit over-boosted.

 

The best model year: 2018
The best model: Base Coupe
The best color: Fuji White, with panoramic roof and black interior (suede seat inserts)
Cuz it's mine, just as they must be many who think theirs is the best. Viva....!

 

I think the vision pack is now standard on '19. And yes, I do believe lane departure vibration nonsense. My new F-Type is going to lose some stuff I liked, gain some stuff I like, so hopefully it is a wash.
If the seats are thinner, I hope my tall *** isn't too wide (I think I'll be fine)....

And with all this infotainment talk, I should note '19 got a 2" larger screen from 6" to 8", or 8" to 10". I think the former. And all that updated fun that comes with it.

TOTAL random observation... the P-Zeros don't seem to be coming stock, and didn't see which type but my new tires were continentals.