F-Type ( X152 ) 2014 - Onwards

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Old Dec 21, 2020 | 09:59 AM
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Posting unredacted title to your car is very dangerous, as this opens you to identity theft (or title theft) attacks.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2020 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by jorge429
My question in the other thread was regarding the coolant lines and if my car is already fitted with the new version (more ressistant).

Have you experienced any particular issues with your SVR? What is the mileage on your car?
I believe a couple of the plastic cooling parts were reengineered to take out the seam that can split. But unfortunately like all modern cars there is a lot of plastic in the cooling system and eventually it can split or crack. Unlikely at 4 years. But keep a regular look at coolant level and if you ever see the low coolant warning pull over and stop. Too many people on here have tried to drive the 'quick 2 miles home' and wrecked the engine...

Mine has about 16k miles (sadly hardly driven this year as I've been working at home). No issues - it has been wonderful!! I was caught out by the OBD battery drain issue (annual vehicle inspection accesses the port and causes battery drain). Simple fix to unplug and reconnect battery

I park it in the winter as I'm in snowy north-east US. Looking fwd to playing again in March!
 
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Old Dec 24, 2020 | 05:53 PM
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I am looking for a car to be my new daily driver. I’ve narrowed it down to the BMW M4 and the F-Type R. While my head tells me that the M4 is the rational and practical choice, my heart and gut have compelled me to pursue the F-Type R coupé (my preference) or the roadster.

There are two factors.

1. Are either the coupé or the roadster capable of holding the belongings of two people for a 3 - 5 day road trip? I’d like to hear about your experiences and packing strategies.

2. Can a new Apple CarPlay-compatible head unit be installed in the car? It will be my daily driver and I’d like to be able to make/receive calls and operate Spotify and navigation apps from the car’s touch screen rather than using the touch screen of my iPhone. A local car audio specialist told me that it can’t be done. If not, does the car’s audio/navigation system interface with an iPhone some other way?

Thanks in advance!
 
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Old Dec 30, 2020 | 12:24 PM
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Beautiful car! Welcome!
 
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Old Dec 30, 2020 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by ld111134
I am looking for a car to be my new daily driver. I’ve narrowed it down to the BMW M4 and the F-Type R. While my head tells me that the M4 is the rational and practical choice, my heart and gut have compelled me to pursue the F-Type R coupé (my preference) or the roadster.

There are two factors.

1. Are either the coupé or the roadster capable of holding the belongings of two people for a 3 - 5 day road trip? I’d like to hear about your experiences and packing strategies.

2. Can a new Apple CarPlay-compatible head unit be installed in the car? It will be my daily driver and I’d like to be able to make/receive calls and operate Spotify and navigation apps from the car’s touch screen rather than using the touch screen of my iPhone. A local car audio specialist told me that it can’t be done. If not, does the car’s audio/navigation system interface with an iPhone some other way?

Thanks in advance!
the coupe is the only way to go if you need any kind of storage.
also the rear parcel shelf on the coupe is removable if you need more space at the price of blocking the rear window.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2020 | 12:53 PM
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The coupe is definitely capacious enough for a two-person multi-day trip. No problem at all - and I have a spouse who leaves nothing behind! Just use soft-sided bags which allow you to use the full width and depth of the trunk compartment.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2020 | 01:01 PM
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also there is a large hidden space in the trunk which can be accessed by lifting the cover off (coupe only)
and a smaller hiding place behind the armrest inside the car accesible by removing a cover, easily pulls off
 
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