Porsche to f type

Yes, there are a few of us on here. I exchanged both my Elise 111S and my 997 for an F Type just over a year ago. They're all exceptional cars and I can't say one is better than the others. It's nice to be in a position to try them them all and I would have them all if I had the space. I'm currently contemplating another Morgan as a stablemate as I always enjoyed my 4/4 and Plus 8 back in the eighties. I guess I'm a petrolhead. I'd rather like a motorcycle as it's something I've never had but at 74 it may not be a good time to start. Perhaps I'll build me another Caterham - if I can still climb in!
 
Yes forgot to mention I had a lotus exige 350s fantastic fabulous car I got it via Jct it's previous owner / keeper was lotus chief exec John Marc gelis think that's how you spell it it was fine for the first 6 months then nothing but problems thereafter I found lotus cc and after sales shocking to say the least so it had to go I do however find the f type does carry some of the driving character of the lotus something the newer porsches sadly lack
 
I have owned several Porsche cars from an early 80s SC, 89 Carrera, 993, 996 and Boxster.
I am loving the Jaguar experience, it just feels a more special place to be in and far less common.
 
I find the midrange a bit lacking , the handling not as sure footed , the cabin is a better place to be the extra width when you have a passenger is a plus boot tiny but I knew that before I bought it the performance seats although not heated never feel cold and are very supportive
 
I'm chopping in my 7 month old Porsche 911 991.2 C4 for a V8 Ftype Coupe at the end of Sept. Bottom line is that i just never really loved the Porsche the way i should for a car that cost so much (plus Jag have done me a great deal which helped the decision making process a lot) Found the Porsche to be a little prone to turbo lag and even with the sports exhaust it doesnt sound great - plus to be honest there were way too many rattles and squeaks. I know Porsche make great cars - but just no enough drama for my taste. Roll on the end of Sept ....
 
philmayfield said:
Basically I bought British when Angela Merkel started making threats over Brexit and I don't intend to buy another German car.
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Hello .. yes agree, exactly the same reason for me as well, not that I suppose it will make much difference . .also seeing loads of ZF parts are used as well as Bosch which of course are all German .. that go into making the F Type
 
Are we aware then of folk after experiencing the f type going back to porsche ? , unless the car is your daily driver it is a heart purchase rather than that of practicality and there are a good many that turn our heads , I have come out of porsche to another make then gone back again convincing myself I bought the wrong model but really maybe the underlying issue was that I just didn't gel , the newer porsches I feel suffer from the vw/ Audi fairy dust where they are almost to good and clinical , the older ones i.e. Gen 1 997 how many tech issues throw up in particular bore scoring issues I beleive warranty direct and motor easy now cover this tho , I will say the jag does have character but the 911 will always be faults aside iconic
 
Hi all - Ive actually done just that - had a 340 F type coupe for 2 years which i loved dearly - but happened to drop into the new porsche dealership in wolverhampton and one thing led to another ... always wondered what the fuss about 911's was all about and they did me a deal on the jag for a 911.2 C4. - 7 months later and I'm going back to an f type (V8AWD Coupe) - just didn't gel with the Porsche for some reason (maybe it would have been different with the previous gen and larger nat asp engine) - although its clearly a great car. So I've been a bit of a car tart and i think ive used up my good will with both the Porsche and Jag dealers (both of whom worked hard to help my change brands) In summary - the 911 is a brilliant all round daily but it never really makes me smile the way the jag did and i hope will again.
 
If we need further proof a pal of mine who I see occasionally drove my f type today he is a keen driver he works for HM and one of his job roles is high speed pursuit after taking the f type out he claims it's one of the best cars he has driven and he drives a mix of high performance cars
 
We are in the process of buying an F Type and today I got to drive the one we are going to buy - 2016 V6 S AWD - its a great car, and needs more than a test drive to get the hang of. But as it stands it will not replace the Boxster 918S we have, so the Boxster stays and the X5 we have will go and be replaced by a smaller runabout estate.

The F type to my mind is a Grand Tourer, and the Boxster a sports car. Both have there place and we are lucky to be be able to have both.
 
Chrispduck said:
We are in the process of buying an F Type and today I got to drive the one we are going to buy - 2016 V6 S AWD - its a great car, and needs more than a test drive to get the hang of. But as it stands it will not replace the Boxster 918S we have, so the Boxster stays and the X5 we have will go and be replaced by a smaller runabout estate.

The F type to my mind is a Grand Tourer, and the Boxster a sports car. Both have there place and we are lucky to be be able to have both.
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I think that is a fair comment - the F-type is not a mid engined agile sports car in the same mould as a Boxster S; and my 2005 Boxster S remains the best handling car I've had. I jumped from a 997.2 C4S to an F-type R looking for a little more drama. Loved the 911; but it was a bit too competent and clinical and that translated to a lack of drama that the F-type has.

The 991 doesn't really do it for me in terms of noise (in comparison with the F-type) and so if I did get back in a Porsche it would be for one of the more exotic models - a GT4 or a GT3; but both are out of my price range for the foreseeable future. When I do change I might look at an R8 V10 or a AMG GT
 
Hi
Early this year, I traded my Porsche Cayman R for a Jaguar F Type R Coupe. Very different cars, but the F Type gives me a WOW factor every time I open the garage door. It doesn't handle as well as the Cayman R, but the Carman R is a very civilised track-day car, but I don't do trackdays.
The other F Type benefit is value for money, the performance for the money is staggering and of course, the most desirable Porsches are just getting so expensive that they are now out of my reach!
Regards
John McCulloch
 
For Phil Mayfield. I'm 72 and still riding a bike, and do so for Blood Bikes. But if you have never ridden a bike before I would suggest that 74 is a bit late - the current test regime is complicated, lengthy and expensive but a great deal better than the test I did aged 30. If you have ridden before and gave up some time ago, I see no reason why you shouldnt try riding now. Just take some simple training, maybe with the IAM, and allow for slower reactions and rusty skills. We dont bounce that well at our age.

Having said all the above I still find riding is a more involving skill than driving either my old Lotus R of my Ferrari. I found myselkf chosing to go out on the bike in preference to either of them.
 
Howard, the problem is that years ago it was my mother who wouldn't let me ride a motorcycle - now it's my wife! I do have a quad bike which I can ride round my field and do wheelies so I'll have to settle for that. Age is no barrier!
 
philmayfield said:
Howard, the problem is that years ago it was my mother who wouldn't let me ride a motorcycle - now it's my wife! I do have a quad bike which I can ride round my field and do wheelies so I'll have to settle for that. Age is no barrier!
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Exactly the same here. I was once told that it means that they care about you and I have to be philosophical.
Steve.
 
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