Hi all, after zero research on this car other than believing them to be the best looking coupe out there, I took the plunge and bought a V6 manual s/c (jag designation MY2016?!) literally within minutes of seeing it on the Jag approved used website. It since appears that manuals are quite a rare thing amongst f-types? Not sure if it was a line but the dealer said it was the first he’d seen in 5 years and a quick autotrader check showed 2 V6 manuals and 3 additional V8s out of about 750 cars for sale. Of what reviews I can find on them the reviewer has said the auto is better etc but this is my fourth car, I want to drive a manual on some nice roads on the odd weekend near me. Any other manuals out there?!! Be great to hear your thoughts.
On another point, I haven’t received the car yet: jag called me today to tell me that they’re replacing the whole exhaust on it due to something wrong with the active cable. Anyway it’s a week delayed now whilst the work gets done, I’m super happy that I bought direct from them and paid a bit more and I’m not lumped with that issue further down the road.
Plenty of nice spec on the car - my only desire was a manual tbh, it’s got the 19inch 7013 silver alloys, colour is dark metallic sapphire and interior upgraded performance seats in ivory leather with the active suspension button as an option thankfully.
Having never even driven one or been near one in the flesh I’m counting down the days to getting it, hope it doesn’t disappoint as a bit of a weekend driver’s car.
One final point, I literally cannot find a single review of a manual coupe V6 (not the S version). Seems that everyone either had the auto or the roadster or the more powerful engine. I wondered if anyone can tell me if the sound on the v6 comes from the active exhaust or the updated engine (the reviews I’ve watched all bubble and gurgle but they’re the V6S) ?!?! Thanks and sorry if I’ve over done anything or missed out on etiquette, I’m a fast learner though !
On another point, I haven’t received the car yet: jag called me today to tell me that they’re replacing the whole exhaust on it due to something wrong with the active cable. Anyway it’s a week delayed now whilst the work gets done, I’m super happy that I bought direct from them and paid a bit more and I’m not lumped with that issue further down the road.
Plenty of nice spec on the car - my only desire was a manual tbh, it’s got the 19inch 7013 silver alloys, colour is dark metallic sapphire and interior upgraded performance seats in ivory leather with the active suspension button as an option thankfully.
Having never even driven one or been near one in the flesh I’m counting down the days to getting it, hope it doesn’t disappoint as a bit of a weekend driver’s car.
One final point, I literally cannot find a single review of a manual coupe V6 (not the S version). Seems that everyone either had the auto or the roadster or the more powerful engine. I wondered if anyone can tell me if the sound on the v6 comes from the active exhaust or the updated engine (the reviews I’ve watched all bubble and gurgle but they’re the V6S) ?!?! Thanks and sorry if I’ve over done anything or missed out on etiquette, I’m a fast learner though !
. Given one of the earlier comments about early clutch warranty replacements I’ve asked about the provenance of this clutch and what wear was noted during its check. I do know the previous owner part exchanged it with them for a newer red type R V8, I wonder if he’s on this forum???!