I've been lusting after an F-Type since launch and the stars have recently aligned* and I'm now firmly in the market for a used V6S Coupe. After searching on CarSales for a few weeks I have a few questions for the wise/experienced/opinionated:
- how often do 2014-17 V6S's come on the market and how long do they hang around for, both privately and via dealers? They're obviously not volume sellers in Australia and don't seem to come onto the used market very often: only 3 or 4 advertised n the whole of Australia at the moment
- anyone purchased one in the past 12 months and care to share the price you paid (by private message if you like)?
- how rare are our preferred colors of Silver, Grey or BR Green? I see a LOT of white and black examples, but don't really dig either.
- how commonly were Performance seats, 19" alloys, sunroofs optioned in these models? I'm beginning to think that I may have to compromise a fair bit on my preferred color/options....
- are prices coming down or staying relatively stable? Mid 80Ks seems to where the asking price is, although I just missed out on a BR Green one in Melb that sold a couple of weeks back for $75K.

All opinions on things to look out for/must have options/relative merits of MY14 vs MY15 vs MY16, vs MY17 models, traps for young players, etc greatly appreciated.


* while I was out test-driving an F-PACE SVR the missus spent a lot of time in an F-Type in the showroom and afterwards suggested we keep the Audi SQ5 a few more years and buy a used F-Type...

 

See opinions above in bold italics.

 

Lol, look all I will say on the infotainment is that I can be very fickle, but I had that pre-16 system in my second XF and I hated it with a passion. Laggy, take forever for the reverse camera to come up, and I was always pushing the wrong buttons when I was driving because there was too much junk on the page. It might have improved in the F Type, my experience was with a '12MY car, but the lagginess was what really made me feral.

I bought mine as a demo 3 1/2 years ago. Mine is pretty much optioned up (sports design pack, extended leather, ambient lighting etc) and has the reverse camera (essential) but not the cross traffic detection which I would rather have than not, though it is really a nuisance maybe twice in a year. I wouldnt buy one without a camera, wouldnt bother too much about wheels because aftermarket are better anyway, would prefer pano roof but you only use it 5 or 6 months a year.

I looked to trade mine on an SVR not long ago and was getting sight unseen offers around and just under $80K. I see a red S on carsales at the moment at $88K, it is a 16.5 but has the base seats (not ideal), no side skirts (actually the ones of the sports design pack are too wide and make the car chunky) and a basic interior. I'd think $77K - $80K would be a decent buy for it if it is looked after, and probably better than what he has been offered as a trade. Red is a magic colour for these cars, the main reason I didnt go to a SVR when I was bitten by the bug a few months back was because I wont buy one unless it is IRR or silver. Grey with black pack looks good too.

The 16.5 models will be coming out of lease over the next few months. Even when I was looking at new ones back in April 2016 they were nearly all white or black but there was the odd silver one.

 

Bruce, very little lag if any on my system.
Maybe they fixed it in the F-Type?

 

Thanks OzXFR, lotsa, lotsa good information there. Wasn't even aware of the reverse/cross traffic detection system.

ps. Suggest that next time you are in Melbourne, you upgrade to an R and leave me your Grey machine.

 

Thanks for the solid info Bruce. Missus likes IRR, but I'm more inclined to fly under the radar (where possible). I have looked into that one in Sydney and, besides the color, other things letting it down are the lack of switchable active exhaust and the poverty pack interior. I do love the look of IRR, but so does everyone else...not sure I'd appreciate the attention.

 

Will do, you just need to find me a great condition low mileage R going cheap, and pay me top dollar for my S.
Not much to ask!
As I have commented a few times before the reverse traffic detection has saved me from embarrassment or even a minor bingle a few times now, IMHO it is the only must have "driver aid" on the F-Type.

 

LOL, there's a nice White one for sale on my street: https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/det...G-AD-17448779/ Goes well (drove it on Saturday and din't want to hand it back), they are flexible on price and have an outlet in SA

 

If you dont want attention, you are looking at the wrong car bigfella!

 

I don't mind a little attention: I have a Porsche Boxster, my first car was a V8 Holden, and I've had two Harleys, two Triumphs and a Ducati. However, still keen to be as low-key as possible in a Jaguar.

 

Hmm, no comment.

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* while I was out test-driving an F-PACE SVR the missus spent a lot of time in an F-Type in the showroom and afterwards suggested we keep the Audi SQ5 a few more years and buy a used F-Type...

Wow, you lucky man - keep her sweet, she sounds well worth hanging on to!

 

Don’t let Bruce deter you Andrew. My 2015 V6S in Stratus Gray is quiet and demur—particularly on start-up—and most people can’t tell the difference between my car and a Prius.

Naturally I jest BUT do agree with you [re] a more “under the radar” look/color—I need to be “under-the-radar”—doesn’t detract one iota from the stunning looks of the car. Some colors certainly would attract less attention. It stands to reason; the brighter the color, the greater [potential for] attention.

Truth is, most people don’t care what kind of car you drive. Buy what moves you.

 

Yes, I have to say the CX-16 was in the silver/grey and looks just amazing, personally I think silver is the best on sports Jags as it shows off the curves best of all. I had it on my XKR and loved it, also very easy to look after. But I have yet to see an F Type in any colour that I didnt like, especially when they are on the road with the LEDs on which accentuates some of the lines.