1 am a 75 year old, retired person, who feels like he is a year or two away from being able to enjoy fast coupes. I am selling my 2014 Corvette C7 Z51 3LT and looking for a coupe in the $40-47k range. I have narrowed it down to the Porche and the Jaguar. In my price range, my choices are the 2014-2016 Porch Cayman base coupes or the 2019-2021 Jaguar F type. I am looking for low mileage cars under 30k miles.

I know some about the Porche Cayman but know nothing about the F-Type.

What are the differences from 2019 -2021 F Type coupes? I don’t think I want the 4 cylinder coupes. How reliable are the V6? If I cannot get the 6 cylinder F-type in my price range, should I go to the earlier years, like 2017-18?

please forgive me for the lack of knowledge about Jaguars. I briefly owned a 2007 XK a long time ago.

 

There is nothing wrong with earlier models, say 2015 that have under your 30k limit and pampered. In my 60s and love my 2015 R (V8, RWD). Nothing wrong with the 6cyl models, especially the manual.

 

I had placed a deposit to order a C8 Vette shortly after they were introduced. After waiting 6 months and thinking more about it, I decided I did not want to be another "me too" Vette owner(I have had 3). Cancelled the deposit, and started looking at F-Types. Bought a 2020 Vert(had a '17 coup). Now I am one of only 2 F-Type drivers in my little S.W. Fla. town. Corvettes(C6,7,8) are on every block. A lot of porches also. Get a lot of thumbs up, and 'nice car' comments when driving.

 

I have a V6S ‘vert that just turned over 50k miles. It’s unique, beautiful from every angle, and makes WONDERFUL noise. Drive one and see if you don’t end up with a sore face from all the grinning😀. Cars like these are all about what moves you.

 

I am almost 70 years old and just sold my 1999 Porsche 911 convertible and bought a 2016 F-Type S convertible. Couldn't be happier. Of course at my advanced age it was time to go from the 6 speed manual to an automatic but it is still a blast to drive and makes some wonderful sounds.

 

Zahmed:
I do not think you will find a 2019-21 F-Type 6-cylinder coupe with low miles close to that price range.
Good luck. You will certainly enjoy the car if you buy one.

 

True. What would you pick, a 2016 6 cylinder or a 2019 4 cylinder if they have identical mileage and why?

 

The 2019 still may still have a year or two of warranty.
Not sure how successful the 4's were in US.
I think they sold better in Europe because tax rates depend on engine size.
Others will doubtless comment, but I think the 4's may have a more robust engine.
To be clear, I am not recommending you go for a 4 cylinder.

 

4 vs. 6 I would go for the six based on power alone, and available power adders. (full disclosure I have an R with a V8, and plan to mod).

 

Traded in a 67 and 81 corvette for a 2015 7 speed LT2, then traded that for a 2018 LT2. We didn't need a bazillion HP, so the standard V-8 is fine. I've had a number of LBCs, but favor Jaguars and sold off all but the 69 E type that I've had for over 30 years. In 2020, I found a 2017 Premium 6 cylinder with manual transmission (non-negotiable).

corvette vs F-type:

Corvette, easily serviced by lots of local chevrolet dealers; F-type, not so much, but this forum is a spectacular resource for anything DYI
Corvette, v-8, but my F-type has a super-charger and goes like a BOOH
Corvette, front and rear camera, F-type, rear camera, but has Vision Pack, and swiveling headlights
Corvette, really nice sound system; F-type has a sound system.
Corvette, heated/cooled seats; F-type heated seats, but has heated steering wheel (we live in Wisconsin where it's 1 degree F today (Monday, Jan. 30)

So you see where this is going. I think the F-type is beautiful to look at and does not disappoint when driving. When buying a car, I always remind myself not to be smitten, but be able to walk away. Didn't happen with the F.. saw it, sat in it and I was ready to take it home. (personally I don't care for the c-8 styling and I would not buy a 4 cylinder F-type)

Once I got the "clutch satisfaction" issue sorted out ( I do have the 4th gen clutch) all has been great. Something to consider is the customer satisfaction with your local JLR dealer. Mine has been very easy to work with.

If you can find one with the Factory warranty still in place, that helps. Also check the CarFax with the potential purchase's VIN and once you have the VIN, see if you can get the Monroney sticker:

https://monroneylabels.com/

Be careful with Certified Pre-Owned (CPO). there have been several posts on this, and my take-away is that a dealer can decide what qualifies as 'CPO", there doesn't seem to be a 'standard', with variation from dealer to dealer.


Above all, sit in it, adjust the seating and mirrors..and also DRIVE it.... cars are like shoes... don't just buy it because it looks nice or has 'cachet'.. if it's not comfortable for you, that will NEVER improve.

 

That price range is going to be the problem. Also, I just can't see getting an F-Type that doesn't have the V8.

Having also had a C7 Corvette, I think you may be disappointed any anything with a smaller engine.

 

The V6 S is faster than anyone really needs unless you are red light racing or going for 1/4 mile times. The R creates a trade off. In RWD configuration it is seriously tail happy coming out of corners, easy to apply more power than the chassis allows you to use except in a straight line. In AWD configuration it is a bit less nimble and light on it's feet, but less likely to bite you.
Also, do you want an MT6 or automatic? The S with the MT is amazing.

 

From a visual perspective, the big exterior refresh points in the life cycle of the F-Type were 2018 and 2021. 2021 was the first year with the more horizontal headlights, and looks just about identical to the 2022-2024 F-Types. 2020 and earlier had the more vertical headlamps and the different hood design.

 

I am quickly approaching 70 and have a 2018 v6 that I REALLY love. Being a 911 guy in the past, I believe that the F Type captures a lot of what made Porsches so desirable in the 70's/80's. What I did is spend about $3K in mods by upping the HP from 340 to 416 with a super reliable engine tune and lowered the car for better handling with stiffer springs. It's pretty perfect now.

Bought my '18 with 8K miles in near-showroom condition for $50K about two years ago and wouldn't take three Caymans for it now. It's as amazing to look at as it is to drive. Extraordinary car!

 

I own a 2017 V6s convertible, with a VAP stage 1 tune (just a reflash, no pulleys installed yet) . It's a really fun car and the tune made it even better! Is it powerful enough? Not really. I've owned and driven all manner of sports cars. I've driven some of the worlds best, including the FXXK, LaFerrari, Enzo, McLaren F1 and a whole bunch of other supercars. Not to mention every manner of Corvette, stock and modified.

However, the F-Type it's not a C7 corvette and it will never be as capable. In my mind, the C7 is the ultimate Corvette, a wonderfully balanced, front engine-rear drive fun machine. The move from a C7 to a V6 F-Type or Cayman is a step down. The higher end F-Types with the supercharged V8 is another matter. Those are fast and fun, in much the same way as a Vette, although at a higher cost.

 

See, if I'm thinking, small, nimble, V6, manual, uncommon......I'm thinking Lotus. That "nimble" part you are not going to get with the F-Type no matter which version you get.

 

Back when I bought my F-Type, the Cayman was the runner up (technically there was a 911 Turbo in the mix, as well). The Cayman gets the edge on pure sports car performance, just like the Corvette will get the edge in straight-line acceleration. But, the F-Type is truly beautiful and fairly uncommon. I still get unsolicited compliments on the car about 2/3's of the time I'm out running errands. Now, almost 10 years later, I still would trade it even for either one. My son has a 911 GT3, 911 Turbo-S, and a Spyder. All better cars, but ask me which one I'd like to take out for drive to the mountains.

If your background is with big V-8's, you might prefer one of the R's, but the V6 S is quite capable. (Last year, I ran down a Lambo on the Tail of the Dragon.) I rather enjoy the V6 with RWD, but I'd recommend AWD if you get a V8. Both engines are off the same original design and have lots of history with a good track record. Most "likely" issue is probably to plastic cooling pipes. There's an updated design, and even an aluminum alternative, but they are a bit of a pain to get to. My MY14 has not had a problem, although my MY17 did get a leak that was fixed under warranty.

 

The V6 has one advantage over the v8 and that's weight. My base weighs 3450 wet and I can absolutely feel the difference vs my friends awd R that tipped the same scale at nearly 4k lbs. That's like carrying two football players around at all times. I bought a base for that reason, mainly to do some autox and run the mountain roads around me (not too far from tail of the dragon)....so straight line speed takes a backseat to handling in my case. Came from a 550 hp 17 Camaro 2SS which is also a bit heavy but very similar to the Corvette in performance and although I don't know which car was actually faster, I know the Jag is definitely more fun, feels much lighter, and doesn't leave you noodle armed at the end of the day. After upgrading the springs, differential, and a stg 4 tune I feel like it's the best of both worlds. Runs 120 in the 1/4 and circles around my buddies R on the dragon. Couldn't be happier with it....unless it had an extra 2" of leg room lol.

 

Agree...a stage 4 v6 is perhaps best bang for buck.