Jaguar F-Type S Coupe v Porsche Cayman GTS : Comparison review

Split decision between two reviewers but the author prefers the Porsche.

 

One of the better reviews I have seen to date. As an engineer, I rather have the Porsche. As a person, I'd rather have the Jag. If my pocket book were an order of magnitude larger, I'd rather have both.

 

I'll take the Jaguar over the Porsche anyday everyday. Porsche does absolutely nothing for me.

 

Agreed, it is a good review and very on target with my impressions. I find it significant that so many people zero-in on the Porsche being a "scalpel" albeit it somewhat "sterile," and the F-Type being more fun with a "soul" and is more emotionally involving.

 

Thanks for sharing. Nicely written and decently accurate. Just "different strokes...." I bought the F-Type for its design points. If I sprang for the Cayman (and I might, if Porsche would push up its HP beyond "GTS" status--which I doubt will happen anytime soon), it would be for its mid-mounted track prowess.

 

Yes, I think caradvice.com.au is one of the better web sites for doing balanced, accurate reviews.

Hmmm, wouldn't that be nice!

 

I'm really surprised by the description of “hugely under-braked." I've been personally quite impressed with the steel 'superformance' brakes and didn't experience any fade during 25 min track sessions. Ambient temps were in the 60's F, however, so I don't know how they'll hold up in the summer on track.

 

Yes, I was too. Evo mag. performed a test recently of iron and CCBs and found it took 10 repeated stops from 100mph before they noticed any fade at all. Now, I suppose it's possible those reviewers were really thrashing it like the Evo testers.

I'm equally impressed with the base brakes.

 

They (Aussie reviewers) also said they didn't like the (auto) transmission much, which I don't think I've heard as a particular criticism before.

 

I chose the Jag due to placement for its cupholders

On a serious note...this sort of comparison - while enjoyable to read (which I did) - is akin to Beatles or Stones. Nevertheless, we're all here for the same reason....placement for its cupholders.

 

I was also in the market for a Porsche, however there are many with an engine issue best described as a stumble/hestitation. The new Cayman GT4 utilizes the 3.8 engine (385 hp) slightly detuned as not to **** off the 911s owners. Google porsche engine stumble. Plus 911s are a dime a dozen in Florida.

 

Same in DC. The only "sports cars" you see in this area are Porsches. Not considered very special.

 

Same in DC. The only "sports cars" you see in this area are Porsches. Not considered very special.

 

I buy my cars primarily for the way they look and how they make me feel. Bleeding edge performance comparisons are of interest but really don't factor into my decisions.

The Porsches are a do a dozen and leave me feeling cold no matter how awesom they may be on paper.

I love that very few people have ever seen my car before and most don't know what it is.

 

I agree. I live in West Los Angeles, bordered by Santa Monica and Beverly Hills. You see every exotic you can imagine - there's a McLaren dealer a couple of miles from me. Lots of Porsches. But I have never seen another F-Type Convertible v8 S in burnt orange. And people give me the thumbs up all the time. In fact, I parked next to a Ferrari California not too long ago and when I came back to the car - there were people around my car not the Ferrari. I love that about the Jag. It also is a really really fun car to drive - reminds me of my old classics. The Porsche just doesn't have a personality in my opinion. I had a 2010 911.

 

There's a burnt orange V8S that I used to pass almost every day on my commute to Manhattan Beach from Venice. I believe he got one of the first ones. Otherwise on the west side I've only seen a handful of F-Types over the last two years. I see a couple white convertibles as well as a white coupe from time to time. I actually pulled up next to the white convertible the other day. I don't think he noticed me. It is nice to be in small company and the car does get positive compliments a lot.

 

Could not agree more with all of your points,especially the last one...I love the fact that it is such a unique car that draws so much emotion in people who...don't for the most part...even know what they're looking at.

 

I don't get why reviewers act as though they are in the same price range. For those who care not for luxury, a bare metal Porsche is affordable. For most people, the desired car is fast and somewhat luxurious. The options on the Porsches pile up until the car is exorbitantly expensive.

 

The Porsche in that review was a Cayman GTS, and it is almost identically priced with the F-Type S, equally equipped. The base Cayman is close to the base F-Type, so it is a very good comparison. The F-Type R would be more expensive.

You would be right if you were talking about the 911 series.

 

Point taken, with one caveat. The discount off msrp is likely to be greater with the jag, and the lease programs are more appealing.
As for the 911, the loaded v8s is 20-30k less than a 911s convertible, although this statement is partially just an opinion. Many people may compare the v8s to a base 911, but I would need to go higher up the 911 lineup to match my car's performance and charisma.