Is 40k mileage too high for an F-Type?
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There is an argument that it proves the car is a good one as it has been driven. 40k miles is only c7k per year which is not huge by any means. Personally, the condition of the car, service history, right spec, is more important than buying a 6 year old car that's only done 5k miles, which could invariably lead to future issues as it hasn't really been driven.
A lot of F type owners don’t use their car as a daily driver so you can find quite a few c2019 cars under 20k miles. Think though there are equally numbers with high 30 to 40k miles. There are a few faults that can appear such as failed Y pipe and DRL, although not sure this is an issue with 2019 cars? Some members on here will certainly know of this and more. As long as it has a complete service history (get the vin no and check on www.jaguarosh.com. Also MOT history and do a “car vertical” or similar history check. If all looks good and the price reflects the mileage, consider investing in a decent warranty cover. Used to do 30k miles a year in company cars and hand them back at 60/90k with no major issues. Fact is these cars should be good for a few hundred thousand miles if well treated and maintained, just nobody uses them that much.
NaCl
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Following on Geetee68's comment, if you consider the other end of the spectrum, I purchased my 2016 F-Type at 26,000 miles in 2023, which meant it covered less than 4000 miles a year i.e. it was very low mileage.
That ended up creating its own issues because the low mileage due to the 2 previous owners barely driving it, caused my engine & supercharger belts to prematurely wear, and I had to replace them 2 years earlier than scheduled by the Jag service history.
So, considering that the 2019 F-Type you're looking at has roughly covered 7000-8000 miles a year, it's a healthy amount of miles and likely means you won't face similar issues to me, and it also means you're unlikely to face the battery drainage issues (assuming the annual mileage wasn't mostly short, town trips).
Generally with F-Types, as long as the service history is solid and it comes with a warranty, you can't go wrong. A few months ago, a forum member posted his 2013 F-Type for sale and it had covered around 81,000 miles. No mechanical issues to mention and it looked pretty mint considering the age and mileage!
That ended up creating its own issues because the low mileage due to the 2 previous owners barely driving it, caused my engine & supercharger belts to prematurely wear, and I had to replace them 2 years earlier than scheduled by the Jag service history.
So, considering that the 2019 F-Type you're looking at has roughly covered 7000-8000 miles a year, it's a healthy amount of miles and likely means you won't face similar issues to me, and it also means you're unlikely to face the battery drainage issues (assuming the annual mileage wasn't mostly short, town trips).
Generally with F-Types, as long as the service history is solid and it comes with a warranty, you can't go wrong. A few months ago, a forum member posted his 2013 F-Type for sale and it had covered around 81,000 miles. No mechanical issues to mention and it looked pretty mint considering the age and mileage!
One owner with a complete service history and a Jaguar warranty, always a good starting point. If the spec and price suits you, what will be your annual mileage and how long do you think you’ll keep it for. If a reasonable amount of time certainly consider going for it and keep the maintenance and warranty up.ogscu said:
I have actually just noticed that the first service wasn’t completed until 22 months after registration, and the 24 months service is 36 months after registration. The services that follow don’t seem to amend the mistake either…
VIN: SAJDB1AV7KCK61608
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Your right, it’s out of sync, if you look into the OSH and select service information you can view each service/year, select view and you will see the tasks for each particular service. I can see that the last service was actually a “prep for sale” whereas year 5 service also has a spark plug change. They will be fine but it means you’ll have to consider sooner rather than later. Thought it strange to miss the first one but then it would have been due to Covid lockdown, lots missed in 2020. So not a big issue if you view any tasks you believe haven’t been completed and get them to do it now before you go ahead. Nice colour
YorkshireSam
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I've noticed my car develops niggles if it's not been driven in a while, so personally I'd be more wary of anything with very low mileage.
Regular use covering sensible mileage is a good thing as long as it's looked after. 40k is absolutely fine.
Regular use covering sensible mileage is a good thing as long as it's looked after. 40k is absolutely fine.
ogscu
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I feel like the damage is down now though since all of the services are late which is going to seriously impact any eventual re-sale, especially at higher miles/age?Your right, it’s out of sync, if you look into the OSH and select service information you can view each service/year, select view and you will see the tasks for each particular service. I can see that the last service was actually a “prep for sale” whereas year 5 service also has a spark plug change. They will be fine but it means you’ll have to consider sooner rather than later. Thought it strange to miss the first one but then it would have been due to Covid lockdown, lots missed in 2020. So not a big issue if you view any tasks you believe haven’t been completed and get them to do it now before you go ahead. Nice colour
I bought my first Jaaaag, an XF-R, with 152k on the clock and didn’t have any issues. Big lazy engine which doesn’t need to be thrashed to get any performance. My F-Type had 53k on the clock and didn’t worry me as it shows it’s been used, and as others have already said having a car sat around for long periods of time doesn’t do it any good unless it’s stored in a hermetically controlled tent thing
stickshift steve
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mine is near 40,000 and has not fallen apart yet.
Hi, my car has just ticked over 40k. I've just had the service completed at JLR and there are no issues real issues, the only thing they've identified is a small leak from a bung near the gearbox. The underneath of the car, from the video looks immaculate all things considered.
The interiors really hold up well, and I've had no issues whatsoever. Touch wood.
If you're not going to put mega miles on it buying higher mileage may bring models you wouldn't consider into your reach.
I only cover 5k a year at best so it's never going to be moon miles no matter how long I keep it.
The interiors really hold up well, and I've had no issues whatsoever. Touch wood.
If you're not going to put mega miles on it buying higher mileage may bring models you wouldn't consider into your reach.
I only cover 5k a year at best so it's never going to be moon miles no matter how long I keep it.