I've been doing some research about the f type and notice most of the issues are due with the v6 or v8. The p300 was introduced in 2017 and the 2019 to 2020 p300s are essential the exact same car of the 2021+ model just a mustang style face lift (i personally dont like it). The p300 has been out over 7 years. I want to know has there been any known issues that the p300 have that the v6 or v8 don't have?
this car used is at a very comfortable price for me 32k to 40k depending on the mileage, packages, and etc. Personally waiting for a 2019 or 2020 with the package and color I like. (And milage depending on what owner issues people have had with the p300).
to me 296hp is more then enough for me for a daily fun car.
(I also believe that the v6 and v8 issues, especially with the 2014 ro 2016 models, has helped causing this beautiful p300 to drop in price not the p300 itself as I can't find any real issues with the p300 unless it's what my friend said and people are hiding underline issues.)

 

Hi, the very early p300's had some issues which I believe were corrected. We have that engine in our XE and I really love it, it has no lag and a really linear power delivery, and the way that my wife launches the XE from lights, it still has enough grunt to snap the head back. We have had our XE for 5 years with no issues, although it only has 25000km on it, so I dont know how high mileage examples compare. We will keep that car.

The p300 is very popular in the UK, I would look at the UK f type or XE forum for their experience with them.

 

You’re not the first person to compare the front of the new f-type to a mustang, but I don’t see it myself.

I’m somewhat in the camp that a 4 cylinder engine has no place being in a car like the F-type, but a good friend of mine had an XE and loved it with that engine though.

 

Glad to hear you had no issues so far. This has be excited. I hope i can find a green 19 to 20 before classes start in Jan.

 

The question I'm asking is it reliable. It seems to be a very reliable 300 hp engine. I think it's the fine line of fuel efficiency and having fun....plus the added style is just a bonus. But that's just me.

 

Yes, and that’s why I took the time to tell you that my friend had a good experience with that motor in his XE. No issues that I am aware of. At least in his case, but I have never researched the details on this engine beyond knowing he had good things to say.

 

See this UK XE thread: https://www.xeforums.co.uk/threads/p...ability.12966/
Seems to be a very reliable engine with just some VVT solenoid problems on early engines, but then again they are talking mainly about the lower spec 200 and 250 versions rather than the 300 version in the F-Type.

 

thank you so much! This actually helped I did some research myself and the xe is not known for any engine troubles just for other issues like the exhuast and navi system which are both different in the two cars. Im so excited for this car. I hope one pops up soon. Im ready as soon as one is available.

 

I can understand why. These are special cars. Then again, I’m super biased because and F-type has been on my dream list literally from the day it came out. Such a beautiful design. It really is art on wheels.

You have a specific colour combination that you are targeting?

 

We have this engine in our 2020 F-Pace Portfolio and it is currently at 60,000KM and other than two injectors replaced under warranty we have had no issues so far. The injectors also caused no problems from our end, dealer said they were failing although we had no codes. Engine has lots of grunt and gets great mileage on the highway.

 

More popular in Europe than the UK, since they have more draconian taxation regimes than the UK. My V8 cost me £190 to tax it last year.

 

So is it based on gas consumption only? Other factors?

Probably still worth it to enjoy that car.

 

My wife has the 2.0 4 in her range rover, albeit with the electric motors to assist, and has had no issues. She had a discovery sport prior to that and it was a good little motor.

I had a 2.0 F-Type as a loaner when I took my car in for service. It was a low spec model, so it's not fair to compare it feature to feature, but the little 2.0 was just an utter disappointment. The car is heavy and while it has close to 300 hp, the torque is not there. It also seems like false advertising, putting that motor in the F-Type. I'll never understand it, but I don't have to. It's not intended for me.

I will note that the loaner I had was for sale by the dealer for a real low dollar amount. It holds its value worse than other F-Types.

 

I have never directly driven a 4 cylinder F-type to be completely fair, but this would be my expectation. That said, if it is a budget play I get why someone would want the car with this setup, still able to get the nice shape/design of the car, etc…The biggest mistake I think someone targeting a 4 cylinder variant could make would be to drive a V8. My sincere recommendation would be to not do that and just purchase the 4 straight up and enjoy.

I have my ideas about it, and I have heard others talk about the lacking performance like has been put forward here, but I have also heard folks on here and in other places say they felt it was fairly decent performance as well. I think it comes down to expectations and price tolerance. At the end of the day we all get to decide what works for us. It’s all good.

 

I had a professional driver take me for a hot lap in the p300 f type, ultimately they had to carry more speed into the corners which the more nimble car could handle, but it did the tight track much faster than I could in the R. Of course, no one is recruiting me to join a racing team, but I would tend to think that for my driving which is pretty enthusiastic but not silly, I probably wouldnt notice the difference between my modded 6 or the Mustang, or my previous XKR (all about 450hp) and the p300 99% of my driving time, save in respect of the sound which is a Very Big Thing for me.

 

I guess it would depend on the track, and whether or not there were huge straights for the R to reign things in more with its power...It would also matter whether you are talking latest gen F-type or prev gen. The new car handles significantly better than the previous gen.

I couldn't agree more about the importance of the drama that the sound of the V8 brings, and the V6 for that matter...Those v6s sounds ridiculously good in their own right...Possibly the best sounding v6 ever in my view...This had a lot to do with my draw to the F-type, beyond its incredible styling.

 

Cheers, yeah it was a very tight track with a hairpin, I have also experienced the cars (not the p300 but the 340hp 6 against the R) on a big track with a long straight, the 6 was fantastic in the bends but got smashed by the Rs in the straights where they pile on the speed over 120kph.

 

I did a great deal of research prior to purchasing my P300.

The four is nearly bulletproof and has none of the inherent issues of the 6 and 8's

Found one with 6,000 miles and took a flight to go and get it.

2021 P300 First Edition - this was a LOADED car with an unbelievable MSRP. Even had the heated windshield!

I added the RAGAZZON exhaust and loved that car........... until that fateful day when I had some time to kill and test drove a 2024 "R"

Got a speeding ticket doing it !

First ticket in 24 years !

Anyway, that test drive led me to trade in the 2021 P300 for a 2023 P450 AWD

Ignore the haters, the 300 HP 2 liter F-Type is truly a great combo.

You'll LOVE IT !

.................................................. .................Until you experience the V8

BEST !

RWS

 

In the past in the UK it's been variously based on engine capacity and emissions, but now all cars carry the same level of tax regardless of engine (even EVs have to pay it from next year!). For new cars there's a hefty fee up front, and then a "luxury car tax" added until the car's 6th birthday - in this case a luxury car is any costing over £40,000.

I can't speak for EU taxation, but I know that in the Netherlands big engines are very heavily taxed.

 

I have owned a 2.0 for 6 years.

Good acceleration. Mine has the smaller wheels that make it faster. I know how to use traction control. 0-60 is faster than most of the muscle cars of the 60's. only the limited edition factory made race cars are faster from that period.

Driving 80 mph all day the car gets above 30 mpg. Reasonable insurance,

Since it is lighter in the front it should corner better than the heavier front cars.

No cooling pipe issues.

My issues in 6 years is a broken plastic switch. Ham fisted Jag mechanic I think. He broke it changing oil. Now the battery is headed south. Otherwise changing oil only.

I like mine.