New member today. Looking hard at 2023 F-type R, coupe with 3100 mi. I've been surfing this forum for a while, read the sticky on problems, but have never driven one.
My wife and I right now have a 2017 Corvette and an Audi A7 (Audi would be traded for the Jag).

Just wondering what you guys think of this one, cost, options, etc. Thanks in advance.

Link to autotrader add below.

 

If you're not familiar with the vehicle, have a PPI performed by a Jaguar main dealer or Jaguar specialist.

Most important is a service history, even for a MY2023.

 

I would agree with you. At the very least I would take the VIN to my local Jag dealer to see the service history. Car has 3000 miles. I would more worried about it being a hurricane car from FL. Its in Chicago, but came from Sarasota FL.

 

Looking at the carfax this vehicle looks like it was sold once then traded between dealers. Which is common practice. The carfax claims that the car was not flood damaged. I would not worry too much about the history of the car since you would have several years of bumper to bumper warranty left. This car is equipped similar to my 2021 coupe. My car has 28800 miles on it with zero problems. Jaguars often get a bad reputation for reliability but the truth is that the newer cars are pretty darn reliable. The price seems to be inline with the age and milage of the car. These cars are not the "corner carvers" that a Porsche 911 or Cayman/Boxster are known for, rather these are high powered GT cars that are quite comfortable on a longer drive. Once you've had a chance to to drive it, you''ll be hooked.

 

thanks, good info. I'd like to find out what the original sticker price was. You have a general idea with the options it has?

My son-in-law (who is British) wanted to get a gently used F-type and since I'm a car nut he asked me to research the car. As you said I found them to pretty reliable.

For several months I've been searching for a C8 Corvette and after a while it seems those have all kinds of reliable issues, failing transmissions, electrical and just little things like trunk latches failing. So switched my search to the F-type. Just trying to decide V8 vs V6. I like the idea of the V8, but would never use the 575hp around town driving.

We have had 3 Corvettes and my wife drives a C7 Vette convertible right now so we know the brand, but no clue on Jags up till now.

 

I'm guessing that the original sticker price was around $112000 but I may be wrong. As for the options, it looks like the only options that this car does not have are ceramic brakes, heated steering wheel and maybe premium paint. Otherwise it seems well equipped. You are right that you would not use all the available horsepower around town, but these cars have enough torque that you can easily forge that you have 575 ponies to play with. It will cruise along quite nicely at 1100-2000 rpms all day. Put the car in "dynamic mode" and all of a sudden you have a beast that will rocket you from 0 to 60 in 3.5 seconds. The car feels even faster when you use the paddle shifters and keep the rpm's on the high side.

 

It has the pano roof, I can just (just) see it in the first pic.

 

Yes, my bad. I thought it was an option but it's standard on the later models.

 

V8 all the way, the loud pedal never gets boring.

 

The National Insurance Crime Bureau has a free VIN lookup service that checks VINs for insurance theft claims and if the vehicle was ever listed as salvaged. This VIN comes up clean.

https://www.nicb.org/vincheck

 

Always good to go sit in a car you are thinking about buying. Can the seats be adjusted so that all drivers can be accommodated? Can you see out around you?

and yes, get all the service records you can as well as CarFAx if possible. Check the tire condition. Some of the tires that were mounted at the factory are summer only tires and don't seem to last long. The tires on my 2017 when I bought it in 2020 (with 24k miles) were the second set and those needed replacing, and they're not cheap. It may not have ceramic brakes, but that's a plus IMO... horrendously expensive to replace..

We have a 2018 2LT Corvette. While we like both cars, there are some things one does better than the other. Some of these may be important to you, others just niggly.

*Not sure about the sound system in the 2023s, but the one in my 2020 (770 Meridian) is nowhere near what's in the Corvette, or even the Bose that's in my 2013 Golf.

* The Corvette has front and rear cameras, the 2017 F only has a rear. (this is really important because of that front lower 'lip') I do have the "Park Assist" which is better than nothing.

* The seat controls on the Corvette are on the side of the seat's base/bottom.. you have to adjust them by feel. The Fs are mounted on the door.

* I do my own oil changes on the F, easy to do from above with a MityVac, filter is mounted on top as well. You may still get some oil changes included with the F, but after that runs out, they are in the $300+ range. I'm old school, too, and waiting for 16K miles to do an oil change is not going to happen. Yes, oil is expensive, but not nearly what a potential engine rebuild would cost. Do the Blackstone Oil analysis, too. The test kits are free, then the tests are $40 or $50 depending on what you have tested.

https://www.blackstone-labs.com/free-test-kits/

* The Corvette is fiberglass which takes a definite skillset to repair/paint if damaged. The F is Aluminum and should be repaired by a Jaguar authorized repair facility.

* I'm not on any Corvette forums, but one thing that gets reported on the Fs are messages that turn out to be related to low/failing battery and not necessarily anything seriously wrong with the car. Also needed software updates. My Park Assist wouldn't shut itself off after reaching the specified speed, and it turned out that the car needed an update. I'm sure this happens with most modern cars, due to their reliance on electronics.

There may be other points, but that's all I have at this point. Both terrific cars.. hope it works out for you!

 

The history is THE most important thing about buying any used vehicle. You want to eliminate potential problems up front, not after the fact. If you don't do your due diligence, completely avoidable issues can turn what should be a wonderful experience into a living nightmare.

 

Go drive either this one or a similar F-Type R, '21+. It is the only way you'll know if it suits you. I'm wagering you'll find it more exciting than your Vette or Audi.
If the vehicle history is clean, you have plenty of warranty left so feel confident in the purchase. Hopefully you're within reasonable distance of a JLR dealership.
If not already aware, be prepared for rather sharp depreciation.

 

Well, the same pedal in the V6S can get you into serious trouble in the blink of an eye. The full power of the V6 cannot be used legally anywhere. These cars are shockingly (and far more than satisfyingly) responsive. Their beauty, power, comfort and luxury make them so much more attractive than their competition.

 

Sure why not

 

Well, the original Chicago car is out of the picture. They would not deal on asking price or my trade value. Then another F=type R popped up just 7 mi from my house. This one is almost identical. 2023 R, 2600 mi. loaded with original sticker at $126,000. Asking $89,000.

I took a test drive yesterday and wow, it was fun. Now I have the weekend to decide if I should dump a perfect 2019 Audi A7 with 28K miles. Old man luxury sedan or screaming sports car for this 76 yr old guy. About every hour I change my mind.

 

Go with the screaming sports car. I'm only a year younger than you and I love my 575 hp head turner.

 

Fine, you made me change my mind . . . .at least for the next hour !!

 

If you like the car and you can do the deal, the go for it. My SO often reminds me, "you ' re gonna be dead a long time ....." Things happen for a reason, and it looks to me like the F you found close by is for you.
Do the same due diligence.. service records, CARFAX, inspection.

 

Barely broken in, fully loaded and $37k off sticker price, waddaya waiting for!