I have the L and it's a 2024 ,,, It is rear drive only. No front drive shafts.

 

I think that L is supposed to be a J (for Jaguar?)

 

Looks more like a hockey stick.

 

Well I can only speak for the US market, as I know the vents are the way to tell (I spent a lot of time with JLR and the configurator when I ordered mine). I wouldn't have thought JLR would have changed trim pieces in other markets but it certainly could be the case, or it could be a supplier issue that made them change the configuration. But here in the US, the L trim piece is how you can tell a 2022 or 2023 is AWD.

 

Thanks for helping anyway.

 

Good evening everyone. Can anyone shed a light on a mystery feature/option in TOPIx called just a "remote"? I don't think it's a secure tracker as some cars have the "remote" feature but don't have the secure tracker feature. Cheers

 

Probably the ability to remote start the car via the app to precondition it on cold or very hot days? It's a paid subscription option.

 

Right, that could be it. Does anyone know if this Remote feature can be retrofitted or is this a factory only installation?

 

Wondering what is people's experience with the upgraded 770w Meridian system? Much better compared to the 380w system?

 

I had the 380W in my '18 F-Type and now the 770W in my '23 F-Type. While I do think it sounds better, I don't know if I would classify it as 'much' better. There's certainly more headroom with the larger amps, but since output power scales exponentially, it's not noticeably louder--just cleaner (with better source materials). The surround modes are functional and I like having them but they are not needed.

Now both of my experiences are in convertibles so I don't know how much different it is for coupes. I'd rather listen to the exhaust open (and fuse pulled) with the top down than either system.

 

Hey gang, going back to that 'L' vent piece; I HATE it, so don't want it in my car, if I end up buying one. So what's the criteria to (or not to) have that piece in there? Hope somebody has a clear way to know if it'd be there or not. If I can find a '24 P450 RWD with Meridian Surround (and all other options with tan full leather interior), I'd buy a '24; otherwise, a '23 (including possibly a used one, if no new ones available). I was thinking to find a great deal towards the end of the year, but I'm ready to buy at any time at the right price. Also looking for the right LC500, so will depend which one I find first. The latter would be more money, but it'd hold its value better for sure (and I have a local dealer). Thank you.

 

In case someone else wonders how to differentiate P450 RWD from P450 AWD, member scm suggested the following over on the UK forum:

 

Good morning, do all facelifted AWD cars have IDD (Intelligent Driveline Dynamics) as standard? If not, what is it so I can decide whether it's important to me or not. Many thanks

 

Good evening. We're ready to pull the trigger with the missus. BUT we need some guidance from sage F-Type owners first.

Let's say you have few P450 and P575 R cars in virtually identical trim level and all AWD Convertibles. The only thing separating them is year, mileage and of course price.

In one corner we have couple of P450s around 2022-2023 year, around 2000 miles on the clock BUT around 9000 pounds (10.000 euros) more expensive. Obviously still having factory warranty for few more years.

In other corner we have couple of P575 R cars, year 2020, around 15k - 20k miles on the clock BUT around 9000 pounds (10.000 euros) cheaper. These cars have 2 years of Jaguar Approved warranty.

What would YOU buy? Take into account you'll be keeping the car for 2-3 years. We're interested in YOUR opinion, what we think does not matter.

Let the match begin!

 

If price wasn't a concern and there was no major difference in my mind between the two, I'd buy the newer car with the longer warranty.

 

If you get the right car you'll want to keep it for far longer than 2-3 years (it's a Jaaaag after all!) - mine's in my fifth year of ownership and I have no intention of letting it go.

 

On my 2021 F Type R I downloaded the free Jaguar Remote app from the Google Play Store to my Samsung Android phone. It shows the current miles on the vehicle, range (amount of fuel in the tank) whether it is locked or unlocked and whether there are any service issues that need to be addressed. And where the vehicle is parked on a Google Maps display. It will also keep a record of your "journeys" if you enable that option.

In addition, you can remote start the vehicle and set the interior temperature (from the AC or heater), lock or unlock the doors and beep & flash the lights should you be having trouble finding it in a crowded parking lot I suppose.

 

But is paying 10k for a newer car with couple of more years of warranty justifiable since we'll be keeping it only for 2-3 years and cheaper cars have 2 years of warranty anyway?

True. Thing is I'm over the hill already speaking in age terms so not ready to make emotional connections to any car anymore; I want to experience different cars as well while my eyes and brain serve me well. That's why the plan is to keep it only for 2-3 years.

 

To me, yes. To you? No idea.

 

Cheaper car is also an R.
I'm not rooting for any option, just reminding you about this 🙂