I owned a 6 cylinder F-type 7 years ago and am contemplating getting a new F-type. However I do have concerns about the car being discontinued next year. I normally trade cars every 3 years or so and am wondering if the Jaguar depreciation factor will be even greater with the F-type going away. I also have concerns about parts and support for the car. Anyone have insight into the future that will help push me into the purchase?

 

Can't help you with the predictions on the future, but like you I had an early F-Type, and now have the P450 and couldn't be happier. Mine is leased so I have protection against uncertainty of 3 years from now. Have you considered leasing rather than a purchase?

 

I'd offer the F-Type's long production history works in your favor. While Jaguar's made some changes around the margins, the basics and key components haven't changed much at all. And while by no means ubiquitous, there really are a lot of F Types, worldwide. Might be a challenge to source some year-specific trim pieces over the long run, but chances are 3D printing will provide options in some cases. Buying cars like this is and probably should be a heart over head proposition. And it seems the new 450 has finally positioned the F so it seems like a great value too.

 

Adding to what others have written, I can tell you that the supply chain for older Jaguars is robust and will very likely continue to be so for decades -and in fact Jaguar itself has a parts program for the older cars. In the last month I have bought a new fuel pump and new master brake cylinder for a Jaguar built in January of 1966. No problem at all.
When the F-Type becomes an “older” Jaguar it will be one of the most “in demand” models for many reasons.
Have no fear, and yes, this is definitely a decision the heart should make.

 

Don't buy new like I did. Find a barely used 21 or 22 F type R. Done. Someone else's depreciation. I have less than 2500 miles and the best I could get for a trade value is 80k. I paid 110k after the 10k rebate last year. Lol lost my **** as others warned.

PS, been looking to trade for an Aston Martin Vantage.

 

That's my next likely upgrade too, especially given the current interest rates.

 

I was ready to go for a Vantage, too, until a drove it.

 

Drove great for me. Not very different than the F-Type, but I haven't been able to try the Vantage on track, so I don't know how it does at the limit, but this is for use as a street car, not on track.

 

It depends on what you are going to do with the car. I had a 2014 Cayman S manual transmission that I traded in on the 2018 F Type R which has the V8. Two totally different cars. The base Cayman is a very good corner carver, but is underpowered, it handles day to day driving well as all porsches do. Caymans are very good at autocross and track work, they are light and nimble. Caymans also get better fuel economy. I would not call a Cayman fast, even my S left me flat. Cayman has two trunks, more luggage room. 2014 and up have a more roomy interior than the older Cayman, I am 6'3" and 220lbs and fit well in it.
My F type R is a better GT car except for the luggage room. The F Type R is more powerful and with the all wheel drive is a lot quicker than the Cayman, but the F Type uses more fuel which can be expected. The F Type is more comfortable than the Cayman and is more of a luxury car than a true sports car. That is what you have to decide, do you want a true sports car or a luxury GT car. Do you worry about depreciation? Porsches hold their value, Jaguar not so much.
I would not buy a base Cayman and I would not buy a 4cyl. or V6 F type. When I purchased my Jaguar I drove a V6 and the V8 to me it was a no brainer, I bought the V8 for the difference in weight and the difference in fuel economy the V8 is the way to go. The only V6 F type I would consider is if I could find a manual transmission, Good Luck finding one of those for sale.
As others have said, go drive both cars and see which one is for you.

 

As some of you have probably already gathered from some of my other posts, I’m considering a new f-type r. I’m not gonna lie, future support in terms of parts has crossed my mind too given that it will be discontinued, uncertainty around the future of the brand if their “all in” electric approach fails, etc…I’m not planning to have the car for a short lease, I’m planning to own it for many years…

In the end I decided to let me passion and interest in the car drive my decision, not what may or may not happen…Time will tell if that is good thinking ;-0

 

Sorry wrong thread