So I let the R go yesterday.
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So I let the R go yesterday.
I let my F-Type go yesterday. I really loved it but decided to make a change after seeing something I really loved. I had no intention of getting rid of it but saw this and needed to bring it home.
I may pick up another one in the future to hold on to.
I am still going to lurk in the group though. I have learned a lot and have enjoyed learning about everyone’s cars.
I may pick up another one in the future to hold on to.
I am still going to lurk in the group though. I have learned a lot and have enjoyed learning about everyone’s cars.
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Having driven both, I prefer the F-Type by a large gap. The AMG GT is over hyped (IMO), I do not believe the driving experience is the same, car feels heavy, slower (granted my F-Type is modified) and honestly I don't think they are a sporty looking car. Feel like its design is just kind of blah. BUT, best of luck and enjoy your new ride.
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That was in my final running along with the F Type. My final choice came down to HP, vs. Sound, vs. Cost with the F Type being my final choice. Congrats, beautiful indeed!!
I really want the Aston Vantage, but won't buy one because it is a British make with the drive train of the AMG GT and is less powerful than my R. Lol
I really want the Aston Vantage, but won't buy one because it is a British make with the drive train of the AMG GT and is less powerful than my R. Lol
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I let my F-Type go yesterday. I really loved it but decided to make a change after seeing something I really loved. I had no intention of getting rid of it but saw this and needed to bring it home.
I may pick up another one in the future to hold on to.
I am still going to lurk in the group though. I have learned a lot and have enjoyed learning about everyone’s cars.
I may pick up another one in the future to hold on to.
I am still going to lurk in the group though. I have learned a lot and have enjoyed learning about everyone’s cars.
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Having driven both, I prefer the F-Type by a large gap. The AMG GT is over hyped (IMO), I do not believe the driving experience is the same, car feels heavy, slower (granted my F-Type is modified) and honestly I don't think they are a sporty looking car. Feel like its design is just kind of blah. BUT, best of luck and enjoy your new ride.
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I am still looking for the right F-Type R but also considered the GT. A few things sway me away from it. Dealership costs for repairs are more, it's wider/lower and much more difficult to drive aggressively on public roads (I am and never will be an A to B person), lastly, the suspension in its softest setting cannot match the GT softness of the F-Type. I just turned 56 and just now starting to value a car that can be stiff yet comfortable when I want it to be. The GT looks are subjective, and I like it more. The AMG V8 sounds great. The GT is faster on the track but that has nothing to do with my consideration. They are equal in a straight line and the R is faster with slight mods that are relatively cheap. Everything is fast now, so I am concentrating on the other tangibles. The GT is rare but not as rare as the Jag where I live. I see many more GT's here. This is an appeal to me. A stock F-Type is just ok but lowered just a bit, tint it, and locate some nice wheels and it takes it to another level. A tough call at the end of the day but drive a GT through a busy parking lot a few times and you may want the jag back. My .02
Last edited by Drew888; 07-21-2023 at 06:41 PM.
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The AMG is the more rare car and unlike F-Type, the value doesn't fall off the face of the planet directly after purchase. For roughly the same initial cost, the residual value is now about $20,000 higher for the AMG GT.
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I obviously think the F-Type is wonderful. But discounting the AMG GT seems a bit short sighted.
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Beautiful car and if I recall a few years ago when I bought my F Type (4th Q of 2020) those were quite a bit less than they are now, aren't they? Meaning they shot up in value a bit since 2020. I had money down on a 911 and took it in for a PPI. It came back not as clean as I hoped so I passed on the car. I negotiated $62 for the car and it was a 2012 991S fully loaded with 15k on it. I looked not too long ago and they seemed to be going for mid 80's with the current car market spike we had. I thought the AMG was similar. Sadly I knew the Jag wouldn't most likely appreciate like those cars but did fall in love with the car overall. Great choice and let us know how you like it.