Fixed the sentence for you.

 

I find the cost of Jag repair parts to be remarkably inexpensive compared even to my MINI Cooper.

 

The Maserati GT is more akin to an XKR rather than an F-type, more GT less sports. Great exhaust sound, nice interior, terrible service records as with most Maseratis. XKR and F-type R will easily outperform the Maserati.

 

 

whats the deal with the shotty maserati service records? does their stuff just break easy? how can they be such a high end car with those issues? Mo' complex engine mo' problems? Is it comparable to the old jaguar unreliability stereotype?

 

I consider the F-Type to be more GT than sports as it is, but I do not always find myself in the majority opinion.

 

lizzardo,
I was more or less referring to the 2+2 configuration, plus the size and wheelbase. The Gran Turismo is a big car, even bigger than the XK/XKR. Its contemporaries would be something like the Mercedes S-class 2 door or the 6 series BMW 2 door since the XK series is now extinct.

 

Those aqua shorts and flipped up collar tho

 

I see the basis of your statement. Mine was based on the facts that the F-Type is not exactly compact itself, and tends towards the luxury side rather than the spartan. I knew this going in, and in daily driving can appreciate it. When I finally get it to the track though, I don't know that I'll be thinking about my suedecloth upper environment, panoramic roof, infotainment, or those enormously heavy multi-adjustable seats. I'll be wishing for higher spring rates with damping to match, and 600 pounds less weight.

 

One of the things I was concerned about was the increase in HP from my current f type base (340). Its RWD. If I go and upgrade to an R, I think I would do AWD. The increase in HP (550) is a little worrisome with fishtailing and losing traction. I understand some people like the unpredictability but I side more with safety here (relatively speaking of course). Anyone with an R notice the amount of slippage much more with the R than the base? Or with RWD vs AWD? Or is it marginal? Also, do you chew through tires more frequently with either? I would imagine more so with R.

 

Lack of traction under power is far more an issue of restraint (or lack thereof) than of predictability. With all the models, it is quite easy to predict when it's going to cut loose and to correct accordingly. Easier to predict accurately with the PSSs than the P-Zeros.

 

LOL YES! You should come down here where I live...they're everywhere and all the people driving it look slimey.

 

I Own both, a GT and an f Type R these are totally different cars in all regards and cant really be compared. reliability is a wash both have been great. Maserati is higher cost of ownership and insurance if not using special insurance. f type is way faster hands down, both of my cars have work done to them extensively. the GT sounds way more Ferrari exotic as it should. and the ftype is more raw. both draw the same crowd but who really cares about that to me personally its more of an annoyance. heres the bottom line

Maserati

great long distance trip car
smooth ride
roomy
exotic sound
handles better than you expect
amazing daily driver

Ftype
Raw
fast
handles on rails
cramped on 5 hour rides at 6'3


there is a reason I own both because I love both for their intended purpose. one is not better than the other just different and have their own character. personally I think the Maserati is more timeless and built with more love, the interior quality and finish is far better than the ftype, both cars in 20 years wont look their age. I personally love my Maserati because its character (it is not the best at anything I know that. many cars do better things for a lesser price).

compare the Maserati to a Bentley or s coupe

compare the f type to a Porsche or amg gt.

my honest opinion of the ftype. if a Shelby gt500 or 04 cobra mated with an aston martin you get the ftype, raw and classy lol.

 

Awesome response!

 

Im curious? Why are you here on a jaguar car forum but bashing on a car you obviously don't own or care much for? I think everyone here understands the car is an expensive toy for entertainment. Yes it will deprecate, it's not an investment, it's expensive, and yes it's fun as h@$$ to drive. It's a car most of us love because it speaks to us. No one is expecting you to like it or tell us how much you don't like it. Most of us have made our purchases and are enjoying our cars. You should probably go else where like the pruis forum and show your love instead of trolling this forum.

 

Maybe you should start a thread and tell us your story about why the F-Type left you with regret pain and sorrow? Then we can sympathize better.

 

I think you mean since 2009, that's when the AJ133 was first introduced. I completely new engine block design and an evolution over the previous AJ engines.

 

Don't encourage the guy. If you ignore him, maybe he'll go away. As you suggest, though, if he were to calmly explain his experience, others could draw value from the explanation. As it is, flaming just isn't welcomed on this forum. Twitter seems to be a better venue for that sort of thing.

 

Anything interesting happen here today?

 

For the same money why not get a used CPO Ferrari (with bumper-to-bumper warranty)? To me, Maserati is a 'poor man's Ferrari' and they're too many in my (predominantly Chinese) area.