All things equal, how much more would you pay for a SVR versus a R? I have noticed that 2017 SVR prices overlap some with 2018-2019 R prices. This has got me wondering if it would be worth it to get an older SVR over a newer R. I just wanted to get a general feel/consensus on how much an SVR is actually worth over an R. Clearly the SVR's depreciate even more than R's but is it worth 5k to 10k more?

 

Your answer is right there. Used cars' value is a direct representation of what the market(read, people) think they are worth, so it is exactly, say, 10K premium over a same everything R.

Now is that premium worth it to you? That's the real question.

Personally the answer is no for me, but I ruled out everything except 2014-2015 models since RWD was my first criteria.

 

I bought a 2017 SVR last year, so I clearly have an opinion

The SVR trim just felt special enough for me to justify the price delta, although that value for money is very much subjective

 

Exactly the same for me. Bought my 2017 SVR about 18 months ago. Considered R models for a while too. But in the end the 'special' feel of the SVR sold it to me. Yes - 550hp is plenty. I don't need any of the additional features. But I liked the look, the CCM brakes, and the SVR elements

Really only a decision you can make. Drive them both, look at them both and you will know!

 

Maybe worthwhile considering difference in specification as well as price difference if you're considering value

All SVR are AWD, 575bhp.
I think they all have the fixed rear wing and a consequent increased speed limit of 200mph.
They have carbon ceramic brakes.
Different suspension knuckles.

V8 R : early models RWD, later models AWD.
early models had 550bhp, later models 575bhp

Steel brakes as standard but could have carbon as an expensive £12000 option

Deployable rear wing, limited to 186mph.

Believe the later models, post SVR discontinuation also have SVR suspension knuckles .

Not aware of internal trim differences, which isn't to say there aren't any, just that they wouldn't factor in my decision

 

"All SVR are AWD, 575bhp.
They have carbon ceramic brakes."

SVR's may be more likely to have CCM, but they aren't standard. It's a nice (but pricey) option to have. The good news that any resale premium would be fraction of the original cost.

 

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Option 1. 20 grand on fixing old S model
Option 2. 60 large on an SVR
Option 3. Run far away and land on a nice reliable Toyota or something. And have money in my pocket.

Option 2 You will never regret it!

 

A couple of corrections:

SVRs have dynamic rear wings, not fixed. They adjust angle at speeds and go flush at lower speeds unless you turn on VMAX mode, then they stay down.
SVRs also do not have Carbon Ceramic brakes as standard.

SVRs do have Titanium true dual exhaust, with two small mufflers in the back instead of the one big shared one in the R. They also have ventilated front brakes, hence the different fenders, forged wheels (slightly wider in the rear), aluminum suspension components, the obvious differences in the front and rear (bumper and diffuser) and an upgraded interior. There are other little things, too. Marketing didn't really do a good job wit the SVR, so people thought it was basically just a 25 hp tune.

 

Sooooo..... after all the thinking, sweating it out and deliberations with the salesman - The dealer sold it out from under me.

Back on the hunt.

 

Similar thing happened to me back in 2018- while I was debating whether I wanted to drop that much cash on the car I'd test driven a different saleman sold it. All good, though, I subsequently found a much better one, which I still have.

 

All things happen for a reason. Keep looking, you will find a better SVR that you like...

 

I have an R and love my car-owned for about 5 years now. I would have love to have bought an SVR if it was in the cards. They hold more value from what I have seen and what you validated. Either way, to me, they are rare and I don't see many of either. I live in Phoenix and see exotics daily, but still rarely see F Types.