I wouldnt say it was superior, but I would say I feel more involved in a manual (I think people say "more engaging"). To that extent, even though manuals are not as quick, I think they are more fun. Until you get stuck in stop/start traffic that is...

 

 

I am well under 60 and chose to buy the manual, even knowing that it would depreciate faster but factoring in that for me at least, it is more fun . Since it is hard to justify the purchase of this car on any other grounds it is a good choice for me (albeit the manual build quality and function are not even
​​as good as my old Miata's).
Will it be more valuable as a collectible, I hope so but am not going to hold my breath waiting

 

The function improves remarkably with the short-shifter installed (plus you don't accidentally depress any of the forward console buttons).

 

Totally agree! This gearbox is absolutely amazing. It shifts so smoothly you hardly notice it. My previous car was a Boxster with the dual-clutch, and while it shifted crazy fast - it was no where near as smooth and efficient as this one is. This one is just beauty.

This car will eventually become a 'Classic', however I much doubt it will ever be a Collectors car - at least to the extent we would like it to be. Prices will eventually bottom out, and may climb back up, but as stated, the kids that would be buying these as 'collectors' will have a different focus. Tech will be important and we know that isn't the strength of these machines. That's for those kids who even bother getting a license, as more and more kids are opting out of car driving and ownership.

 

I don't see how "tech" will be important in a classic car. In 20 years the worst and the best will be equally obsolete.

 

True, and really, the less there is the less to go wrong. But unfortunately with all of the mandatory safety stuff and hundreds of sensors etc which will eventually be obsolete and hard to work with, I dont necessarily think that people will be able to maintain a 2018 car in 60 years like some (not me) could maintain a 1960 one now. I have a client who has owned a '63 porsche 911 since new and still drives it a couple of times a week, I cant see myself being able to do that in the F Type even if I did live to 115.

 

Possibly, but you are looking at it from your perspective, but 20 years from now? Tech may be more about the battery life of the car and such. What? It's powered by Gas? Yuck!

 

 

I've learned that my opinions are often completely wrong. LOL

 

I was wondering if the 1st year manual will be desirable, in the future. Considering no one wants to even be driving anymore, I am not so sure. In regards to a potential buy back, I was wondering if a 1st year MT base or a 2019 MT base would age better?

 

"That's just like, your opinion, man." -- The Dude

 

I only own a vert because although I love every incantation of this car, the vert was the only one that dropped my jaw. I thought it was egregious to show up Aston Martin like that, till I realized Ian did it. lol

 

I think I quote that film daily, in some manner.

 

I distinctly and definitely would buy only the V8 AWD convertible -- which I did; its first year, 2016, due to its depreciation. In my opinion, that's the sweet spot.

 

 

On topic...

Any F-Type equipped with manual transmission will be the most collectible. Far fewer were made. Without writing a dissertation, search your favorite car shopping site for BMW 1-series equipped with 6MT. Right now on cargurus there are 891 1-series listed nationally. Of those, 129 are listed as having manual transmission. If you actually look at some of these listings, you'll find that about 70% of them are being called "manual" when they're actually DCT.

If you like Automatic, definitely buy an automatic. If you're thinking about an investment, buy a used, low-mileage 6-speed and stick it in a climate controlled garage.

 

The only "Collectable" F-Type is the Project 7.

No other variation checks all the right boxes such as having a race-history, factory one-off specials, extremely low volume production numbers, inert desirability, etc.

When compared with modern-day collectables it would need to be in the class with a McLaren F1, Bugatti Veyron, Porsche 918 Spyder, McLaren P1, Porsche Carrera GT, Ferrari LaFerrari, Ford GT, Porsche 959, etc., which even the P7 clearly isn't in.

 

Some people consider Porsche 914's, VW Beetles, Porsche 944's and a whole other range of low-budget cars collectable.

 

Future values and most desirable is generally always those produced in least numbers or the highest performance models or the last run models:

1. Project 7
2. SVR
3. V8R RWD
4. V6S 400

Certainly in UK market anyway.