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Thanks for posting, I have been exploring the idea of going from an XK to a p300 recently.

 

Personally I think it is a good car, and the performance against the 5.0 or 4.2 XK wouldnt be wanting (except the 4.2 sound is incredible, you dont get that with the p300). I'd drive it before making a decision.

 

Good review. Jay likes the car, aside from the quiet exhaust, which seems to be his main complaint. That is easily corrected. Mine shakes the house when I start it in the garage. Ha!
Kongo, if you’re serious about buying an F-Type, do try out a P300.

 

There's a lot of genuine P300 haters on faceboo, which is sad as few, if any have given the car a chance, much less drive one.

Mine is a daily driver and RELIABILITY is key in this case.

I was fortunate to fixate on a 2021 facelift/infotainment updated FIRST EDITION, loaded with an MSRP of $80,725 - she has all the trimmings, including the 20" wheels.

This car had 6,000 miles on the clock when I bought her last year - still under warranty

Added a Ragazzon exhaust and a set of Michelins. - WOW

The difference in weight distribution really does have a big effect on handling.

We did TAIL OF THE DRAGON last fall - OUTSTANDING EXPERIENCE !

Wind her up and she really performs, but don't expect to be pushed back in your seat when you floor it at 95 MPH

Guess I'll never find out if she's a corvette killer at a stoplight, and we're not hitting the dragstrip anytime soon.

She's just a fun car to drive, more of a sports car than a supercar.

Here's another interesting couple of reviews.

BEST !

RWS

 

I did a good deal of research before buying this car.

Had NO INTENTION of having anything to do with the 4 banger, but there was a 2021 FIRST EDITION at the Jag dealership (wrong color), so I took the opportunity to take it for a test drive.

That was all she wrote.

Found the right color and right mileage in Baltimore, MD and hopped on a plane !

Here's another review:

 

Thunderjet,
You are reading my mind. I love the look of the f-type but reliability is my first priority.
The same priority as when I bought the XK coming from a 96 x300 for the previous 7 years,
The 300 HP 4.2 na XK is plenty of get up and go for me and after 5 years and 30k miles with it needing nothing, I am thrilled with my decision and I'm sure I would feel the same about the 300 horsepower
F-Type if it had the same reliability. I am fine keeping the XK but am passively looking for the right portofino blue p300 coupe with a sienna interior. The only thing I differ from you on is that I would prefer 19 inch wheels.

 

The 20" wheels came with the car.

Here's another review and some photos.

Remember, she's no Sunday cars N coffee driver - My *** is in that seat daily, and I LOVE IT, and don't mind parking far, FAR away !

Yeah, Ragazzon & the Michelins - GO ROCK !

 

You think the 4-pot is more reliable than the V engines? Or put another way, do you think the V engines are unreliable?

 

Sharp looking car!

 

[QUOTE=scm;2728177]You think the 4-pot is more reliable than the V engines? Or put another way, do you think the V engines are unreliable?[/QUOTE

I think any car/engine can be reliable or troublesome based on many factors, but for me the p300 is the option that I would be looking for.

 

The igenium p300 did have some teething issues when it first came out but I think that improved. I love it, it is a really nice engine. Reminds me of the yamaha 4 litre v8 volvo used to use.

 

Very interesting, detailed and well done...


BEST !

RWS

 

[QUOTE=Kongo1;2728190]All I can add is that there are no supercharger mechanical or cooling issues to deal with. Engine access good, too.

 

[QUOTE=stirlingsilver;2729244]But you do have turbochargers to worry about instead. And of course engine access is good - the bay is designed for a "proper" engine"

 

No transfer case/extra differential/axles/joints makes for less wear/fail items, less curb weight and BETTER WEIGHT DISTRUBUTION !

no rusted in fuel injectors

no supercharger coupler issues.

Not any better or worse, simply a DIFFERENT BREED OF CAT

For me, for a DAILY DRIVER not in a garage, it's my best choice.

BEST !

RWS

 

There's a thread over at the x150 forum going on discussing the 4.2 versus the 5.0 in the XK.

 

I’m not particularly worried.
The F-Type 2.0 liter has a single, twin scroll turbocharger that spins on ceramic bearings.
I heard mention of turbo problems with the diesel Ingenium engine, but I presume that was a different turbocharger. If anyone has any more information on this, please share.

 

How Jaguar optimized the Ingenium gas engine for the F-Type

https://www.autoblog.com/2017/04/21/...this%20variant.

I did a whole lot of research before choosing the P300

CERTAINLY NOT THE RODNEY DANGERFIELD OF SPORTS CARS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BEST !

RWS

 

When I bought the 2021 First Edition P300, I thought ......maybe drive it for a year then see if you really want a 380 six or a 450 eight.

So many folks poke fun at the P300.....

Well, I'm staying with her.

She has a UNIQUE personality !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=lCBXYhIegR8

BEST !

RWS