"The more you observe politics, the more you've got to admit that each party is worse than the other ." -- Will Rogers

 

For me, one of the main reasons why I bought my '16 R was because of AWD. Since this was going to be my daily driver AND living in Chicago (and bad winters), AWD was a must. Also, coming from an Audi RS5 and a Maserati GT, nothing less than a V8 will do. Couple things I wish for my R would be a lighter weight and a more refined exhaust note (like my GT), but other than that, it's been a blast!

 

V8 RWD! Can't get too much more fun than that.

 

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After one year of ownership, I could not be happier with the choice

 

Spirited discussion is what helps when looking to purchase when you are learning about a model and it's entertaining too.

 

I'll be honest and say the main reason I am in the 6 is that I can't justify the cost of the 8 if the 8 was cheaper or if I had a lot more spare cash I would probably buy an 8.

However, I prefer the rear look of the car with the two Centre pipes than the four side pipes, and I love the sound and power of my 6S and I do not ever drive around wishing I had an 8.

 

I've noticed a statistically significant trend here.For one reason or another people tend to prefer the version they bought. I wonder why that is?

I personally am glad that the MT was not available with the V8. Otherwise, I would have gone in that direction, but really didn't want to spend the extra money for the R.

 

MT!

 

When I was generally unhappy with my Cayman, I decided to look around. The F-Type was the best looking sports car out there so I test drove the S and loved it. I was pretty set on ordering the S. But, the deals on the R were incredible for stock and I reflected on my dissatisfaction with the Cayman. My biggest dislike was the lack of raw power( coming from a 610HP Vette). So I got the R and have not regretted my decision one moment, validating your conclusion that we love the one we're with.
Larry

 

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Another thing I don't like about the V6 are the two large center exhaust pipes. They remind me of the older model Jeep Cherokee SRT8. IMO the quad exhausts on the V8 are more athletically pleasing...plus they make the car look more balanced & proportioned. The quad exhaust makes the car look it means business! (And it does)

 

Guilty as charged

 

I don't have a dog in this fight and I would have gone with the R because it's so outrageous and it sounds so obnoxious. That said the V6 does sound better, more elegant, more European sports car.

 

I'm actually liking my 6 better every day.... Seems like the sound is getting better now that it has few thousand miles on her

 

V6 is good enough, being hidden in the same beautiful shell as the V8 lets be honest with ourselves. Throw in the better gas mileage of the V6 and there you have it.

 

What direction will this debate head when the 4 banger hits the market?

 

In my fantasy world, if it were a light-weight twin-turbo version, it could develop as much HP or more than the even the 380 in the V6S. I doubt that will be the case, but I think it could be the best of the breed.

 

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The twin center pipes look elegant coupled with a much more aesthetically pleasing rear fascia design. They are far better matched to the elegant curves on the rest of the body. They look much more balanced and proportioned.

The quad pipes coupled with the tortured shape of the V8 rear fascia that JLR designed to accommodate them are sad.

 

That is done so you get a functional rear diffusor that increases downforce - which you need at the speeds you can only reach with the V8

 

+1. Ideally the V8s would produce as they do in the mid-500 to 600 range, the I6 in the mid-400 range and the I4 in the mid-300 range (as the V6 currently does). In the 400s, the car has far more than enough for the twisties, leaving the drag strips to the V8. Currently, the OEM V6 is a hair shy of being truly exhilarating through the sweepers.

 

I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder but I know one thing...id never get beat up on by Honda Accords and the like. They don't even look my way.