About to buy one - 340 vs 380 hp
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About to buy one - 340 vs 380 hp
I have my eyes on a 2018 F-TYPE Coupe with the 340hp engine. It is out of state (too far to see) but the sales guy has been great and sending me pictures/video of everything I've asked for. I've never owned a Jag nor driven/ridden in the F-TYPE. Until yesterday - I found a local 2017 Coupe with the 380hp engine and test drove it. It's effing awesome and I'm pretty much sold on the vehicle. The 2017/2018 model year differences seem few so I think I got a good idea what to expect. But the engine had 40 more hp and the car was extremely responsive and take off was amazing. For those of you that have driven both engine models - will the 340hp still make me say "this car is effing awesome"? Obviously a little less power but still enough to make it feel special?
And if there's any other tips that I should be asking about before purchasing - feel free! I don't know Jags at all as I'm coming from a Porsche Boxster.
And if there's any other tips that I should be asking about before purchasing - feel free! I don't know Jags at all as I'm coming from a Porsche Boxster.
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There is a fair difference between them, but it is more noticeable over (your) 50mph. If you are open to modding, the tunes will raise the power levels of either to the same level - 400hp by tune alone, 450hp with pulley. 400hp is very good, 450hp is wicked. I'd say the car will feel special as is. I've driven the 340hp in the XE a fair bit and it is a nice engine, delivers about the same as the 5 litre v8 NA used to. I have also driven it in the F Type and thought it was great.
Usually the trim in the S is a bit better, also it has bigger brakes and wheels standard, and the loud button for the exhaust (essential) and adaptive suspension (in my opinion essential but I am a *****). I think the base by 2018 had the loud button standard at least.
Locally there is an over-representation of base models in the near new cars for sale, especially on 20's. I tend to think that was likely to be for the overly hard ride in the base, which is a lot firmer in its one mode than the S is in its standard mode (which in the S can be dialled up to a quite hard mode in dynamic). But I would add just to make it more confusing that wheel and tyre choice have a lot to do with that and also how soft your seats have gotten, I drive my car in dynamic (hard mode) on forged 21s with michelin rubber and the ride is very good - much better than it had been with the OEM 19's and P Zeros.
Usually the trim in the S is a bit better, also it has bigger brakes and wheels standard, and the loud button for the exhaust (essential) and adaptive suspension (in my opinion essential but I am a *****). I think the base by 2018 had the loud button standard at least.
Locally there is an over-representation of base models in the near new cars for sale, especially on 20's. I tend to think that was likely to be for the overly hard ride in the base, which is a lot firmer in its one mode than the S is in its standard mode (which in the S can be dialled up to a quite hard mode in dynamic). But I would add just to make it more confusing that wheel and tyre choice have a lot to do with that and also how soft your seats have gotten, I drive my car in dynamic (hard mode) on forged 21s with michelin rubber and the ride is very good - much better than it had been with the OEM 19's and P Zeros.
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“buy it, buy it, buy it
tune it, tune it, tune it
pulley, pulley, pulley “
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Congrats if you get the 340! if not I've driven the Base 340 engine in the XE and it feels super potent in that, I've driven it in in a rwd coupe f-type, and it actually felt as quick as my car in a straight line on a short drive, and only up to about 65 mph, Granted that makes sense since my S is an AWD convertible with every option so it's about as heavy as it gets. For me, the exhaust button is a must, It really opens the car up and makes it sound like it should, in the Vert at least, in the coupe it's a little on the quiet side, even with it, I would consider a VAP exhaust, but it's still amazing stock.
Florida is really flat, no corners really or windy roads, so I don't think I take advantage of the LSD, But again AWD, so it doesn't make much of a difference off the line. But like others have said, The S generally comes better equipped and with the bigger brakes, that is extremely important to me, and makes a huge difference, in the XE 35t I drove the brakes were absolutely garbage, dangerous for the power. The base car didn't feel that amazing either, But I don't remember all that well. But I have the largest brakes that can fit on a F-type outside of the Carbon Ceramics, or SVR's, and I also have the upgraded Porterfield pads, and the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S's which are a big upgrade over stock. If possible, get the S, if not, the 340 is still an amazing car and I'd be happy with either.
Good luck and keep us updated.
Florida is really flat, no corners really or windy roads, so I don't think I take advantage of the LSD, But again AWD, so it doesn't make much of a difference off the line. But like others have said, The S generally comes better equipped and with the bigger brakes, that is extremely important to me, and makes a huge difference, in the XE 35t I drove the brakes were absolutely garbage, dangerous for the power. The base car didn't feel that amazing either, But I don't remember all that well. But I have the largest brakes that can fit on a F-type outside of the Carbon Ceramics, or SVR's, and I also have the upgraded Porterfield pads, and the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S's which are a big upgrade over stock. If possible, get the S, if not, the 340 is still an amazing car and I'd be happy with either.
Good luck and keep us updated.
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I don't get the obsession with the switch - if you have the active exhaust just select dynamic mode and you'll get all the noise. The only reason I can see for the switch is to make dynamic mode quieter (yes I know you can use it in non-dynamic mode but it doesn't give as much noise as dynamic mode). AIUI, switching the exhaust on in non-dynamic mode only opens the valves about 1500 rpm, whereas in dynamic the valves are open all the time.
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I don't get the obsession with the switch - if you have the active exhaust just select dynamic mode and you'll get all the noise. The only reason I can see for the switch is to make dynamic mode quieter (yes I know you can use it in non-dynamic mode but it doesn't give as much noise as dynamic mode). AIUI, switching the exhaust on in non-dynamic mode only opens the valves about 1500 rpm, whereas in dynamic the valves are open all the time.
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I think they start opening around 3000-3500. My experience is what ST describes - valves are closed while cruising at a constant speed, and when I put my foot down, I may hit the next gear before they open all the way (this is in dynamic). With F43 pulled, it’s much louder starting from a standstill and at low revs. I don’t have switchable active exhaust.
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I think they start opening around 3000-3500. My experience is what ST describes - valves are closed while cruising at a constant speed, and when I put my foot down, I may hit the next gear before they open all the way (this is in dynamic). With F43 pulled, it’s much louder starting from a standstill and at low revs. I don’t have switchable active exhaust.
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Maybe the V6 operation differs from that of the V8 then - I've never had the experience you describe. In dynamic the valves are open all the time, and out of dynamic with the switch active it's way quiter at tickover. And my valves open around 3,500, so I presume your 4,500 is a typo?
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I tried it for a couple of months but I found I preferred the ability to switch it back to closed, even when in Dynamic (and I always drive in Dynamic).
When going up a steepish hill I find it drones a bit when open.
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