Jaguar F-Type V6 S Review - Poser's Car or Porsche Beater?

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Jaguar F-Type V6 S Review - Poser's Car or Porsche Beater?

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The F-Type sounds wild and looks mega, but is it a proper drivers car? Join me for a hoon on some fabulous roads to find out if it's just a car for posing or one that can mix it with Porsche's best.
The F-Type in question is a supercharged V6 S Convertible with 375bhp - I hope this review gives you an idea of what the big Jag is like when driven as intended and slid around a bit, as well as what it sounds like, which is frankly ludicrous.
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Comment your thoughts on the F-Type below! Thanks for watching.

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@AshrafonCars 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you liked the vid - subscribe for more.

@hassanmalik7505 3 жыл бұрын

Did you have summer tires on? I got all weathers and burn outs are kinda hard to do by accident.

@AshrafonCars 3 жыл бұрын

@@hassanmalik7505 if I remember correctly it was wearing Michelin Pilot Supersports. A good amount of grip but it will slide if provoked!

@frouchitude1916 3 жыл бұрын

@@AshrafonCars I have pirelli :-) summer

@Catfordkeith 5 жыл бұрын

Had my 3.0s almost a year now and have never taken the traction control off, mainly because black lines on the road mean less miles from the tyres (they don't come cheap) and I did all my sliding and drifting probably 30 years before this reviewer was born. A muscle car ? Not in my view. Powerful, nimble, firmly planted and utterly addictive it most certainly is. The power plant loves to rev, the gearbox is superb up and down the 8 gears and it is far to easy to enjoy the thrill and suddenly have a heart stopping moment when the speedo is checked ! This is the only car I have ever had that gets followed on dual carriageways and motorways for the overtakes..... it seems the noise is is appreciated by many others, and especially me ! The F Type is a car built to be driven, hard or sedately- it will do what you want when you want it. The ride is a bit firm, but it sure as hell helps it go round bends exceptionally well. i agree that it's not got the handling of a Porche, but the Jaguar F Type is so much prettier, and sounds much better too. That did it for me.

@AshrafonCars 5 жыл бұрын

Totally agree, although I think it definitely does have a muscle car character in terms of its layout, sound and ability to lay black lines - it's still a hard edged sports car, though, which is clever. I'm a big Porsche fan and I'd take it over a Boxster GTS, it's just the more exciting car.

@Jcstuart1 4 ай бұрын

How is the traction with TC on? I’m torn between the RWD and the AWD. Ideally I want the character of a RWD car, but I want to be able to put my foot down without scrambling around everywhere and ending up in a hedge!

@Quicksilver_Cookie 5 жыл бұрын

5:42 I think you've got the gist of it perfectly. It doesn't strike me as a car to be a competitor to something else. It's not about being best, fastest, most refined. It's just for pleasure of driving. It's pretty, it handles beautifully, it makes absolutely amazing noise. Gives you shivers - all those crackles and rumbles coming out of exhaust. The car was just meant to put a smile on your face. Certainly worked on you :)

@AshrafonCars 5 жыл бұрын

You're exactly right. In the end driving is about fun, and you don't need dynamic perfection and precision for that 🙂

@Koach08208 5 жыл бұрын

I have a 2014 v6 s and I love it. The looks are amazing. The sound, the handling. I like that it was designed by the guy that did some of Aston martins back in the day. So you see some of those styling queues as well.

@AshrafonCars 5 жыл бұрын

It's a brilliant car. Hope you continue to enjoy it 🙂

@gpzfan5272 4 жыл бұрын

Identical to mine, same seats, colour, black pack. Great cars 👍🏼

@iraggari5491 4 жыл бұрын

Love your enthusiasm ✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼

@AshrafonCars 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@Ashleycb97 3 жыл бұрын

Bro that cut at the end man, hilarious. Top guy and top video.

@AshrafonCars 3 жыл бұрын

Aha cheers man! Glad you liked the vid.

@Ashleycb97 3 жыл бұрын

@@AshrafonCars :)

@jaiveerrsharrma8462 3 жыл бұрын

Iam 19 y/o and I love my 2018 3.0l V6 S, I’ve got the quicksilver sport exhaust system upgrade and it sounds even better than it does stock. I’ve also got a 500hp tune on it recently and its really fast now 😂

@Chris-nj1mr 4 жыл бұрын

Decent review mate! I'm in the market for an F type or 981 Cayman at the moment so this was good to see, I like a little drama in my cars (currently have an E92 M3) so I think I'm leaning more towards the F type S after seeing your review! Absolutely spot on with your point that it's all about the driver involvement & not just big numbers on the speedo.

@AshrafonCars 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! That's a great choice to have - it's all about the smile it puts on your face, and both cars will deliver that in different ways 🙂

@troygardner4470 4 жыл бұрын

Chris I have a 2016 f type s. It is amazing, supercharged v6 almost 400hp. All I can say about it is “wow”

@Chris-nj1mr 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers lads. I would imagine the Cayman would be a safer buy in terms of depreciation, I'm not sure how the Jag fairs? My other concern, is it worth having a Jaguar warranty & is it expensive? I haven't driven either yet but I'd imagine the Jag is more of an event to drive

@bobkumar8754 2 жыл бұрын

I had an XKR conv in 2012 which though beautiful, handled really bad as too much BHP to the back wheels. Now got an F TYPE V6S which is perfectly balanced and plenty of power as the 5.0 version I felt was over powered for this small car. Great exhaust, driving position and looks that can kill.

@robertmenghini.Lambomad 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, just bought one, 5.0 V8S, great angry car!

@AshrafonCars 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks - congrats! That's some car.

@jawi499 5 жыл бұрын

Well done. Thank you.

@AshrafonCars 5 жыл бұрын

No problem! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

@135iN55 3 жыл бұрын

The V6 was pretty slow. I traded mine for a V8 and its the most ferocious car of all time. Nothing compares.

@stephenmclean288 4 жыл бұрын

Good review young man.

@AshrafonCars 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@PLAYA3ULL_GAMES Жыл бұрын

Good review thx

@LifeExplanatory 3 жыл бұрын

Love your review!! I am in the middle of getting one, torn between the V6 S and the V8. Have you driven the R?

@AshrafonCars 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I haven't driven the V8 F-Type but I've driven cars fitted with that engine. The V6 is fantastic and you wouldn't be disappointed, but I'd have to go for the full-fat V8 - it's insane and suits the character of the car a bit better.

@LifeExplanatory 3 жыл бұрын

@@AshrafonCars thank you for sharing your thoughts! I test drove the P380 which is essentially the V6S and loved it! Going back to test drive the P450 and the R this weekend before pulling the trigger 🏎

@AshrafonCars 3 жыл бұрын

Cool - enjoy!

@3ducs Жыл бұрын

I really like these cars, they sort of look like a grown up Mazda MX-5/Miata, the cars share proportions and several design cues. I have an MX-5 but am lusting for a V6 F-Type with manual transmission.

@Shane1234566 6 сағат бұрын

I upgraded from an mx5 mc to and f type and it’s a phenomenal upgrade. There are similarities for sure, mainly in the buzz from driving both

@3ducs 2 сағат бұрын

@@Shane1234566 I found and bought a '16 F-Type 3.0 S manual, a special car I take out when conditions are right, but I'm keeping my '16 MX-5. The Jaguar is great but keeping it restrained on the twisty backroads where I live isn't very much fun. Fast car slow vs. slow car fast. I bought another Jaguar in February, an '06 XJ8 4.2 VDP, totally different from the other two, I enjoy its comfort and turbine like pace. Now I'm negotiating on a 1971 Alfa 1750 GTV to restore.

@siinash9038 Жыл бұрын

I have the V6 convertable...best money I ever spent

@fairygodbrother 5 жыл бұрын

This is a great review. You can get the switchable exhaust on the base which I had before the V8. Mapped it to 415 and it was great, but I always lusted after a V8 the whole time I had it. I could have bought a 911 but it just wasn't as exciting when I test drove it. Plus a 911 is so common it's more of a normal car which isn't my kind of thing if I'm spending that much on a car. Depreciations a bitch though.

@AshrafonCars 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You're a lucky man - I did love the V6 but would have to go for the full fat V8 myself, too. Some argue that the V6 is sweeter handling but buy a Cayman if that's what you want - the F-Type is an entertaining wild beast so you might as well get the V8. Hope you're enjoying it!

@rsstnnr76 Жыл бұрын

I want to like it. But I know it would be in the shop 50% of the time.

@Bilal-md4st 5 жыл бұрын

How do you get your hands on these kind of cars? Great video btw

@AshrafonCars 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm in the car business so I'm lucky enough to review some special stuff. I'd like to do this as a job at some point but I'm far too small at the moment! 😄

@Bilal-md4st 5 жыл бұрын

@@AshrafonCars hopefully it works out for you, I can see the passion you have and your videos are high quality

@AshrafonCars 5 жыл бұрын

@@Bilal-md4st thanks a lot man! Means a lot, glad you enjoy them 🙂

@paultomlinson5289 4 жыл бұрын

@@AshrafonCars Porsche 996 Turbo Ashraf, Did you review a Porsche 996 Turbo? Hwr, I couldnt find it on your vid Im viewin one tmw to buy and would love you watch your vid/review. Pls upload it. Many thanks

@AshrafonCars 4 жыл бұрын

@@paultomlinson5289 hello Paul, I have reviewed a 996 Turbo but the video is now on private - it was my second review so it's pretty bad 🤣 but if you'd like I can send you the link.

@AaronMattheus 5 жыл бұрын

Have you driven a 981 Cayman/Boxster S already?

@AshrafonCars 5 жыл бұрын

I have indeed, although I've spent more time in a 987 Boxster S.

@AaronMattheus 5 жыл бұрын

@@AshrafonCars A 981 S costs exactly the same as a F-type V6 S at the moment on the second hand dutch market. If you were to buy either one, which one would it be?

@AshrafonCars 5 жыл бұрын

@@AaronMattheus I think it depends on what you want. If you want the lighter, sharper, more polished car for road and track then the Boxster is better. However, for sheer fun, noise, excitement and character as a road car the F-Type takes it. I think the F-Type looks better too, so I'd personally go with the Jag - it's wild.

@sportzntouring 5 жыл бұрын

Nice review! Those roads look awesome!! Funny, we posted an F-Type review almost at the same time as each other today. But for the R-Dynamic V6 Coupe. Tell us what you think 😁

@AshrafonCars 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We're very lucky to be close to some fabulous bits of road. Your review looks great, I agree with your thoughts. Quite shocked at how much louder the convertible appears to be compared to the quieter coupe exhaust!

@sportzntouring 5 жыл бұрын

@@AshrafonCars haha! Yeah, amazing what a difference a roof makes 😆

@Jasonrm92 4 жыл бұрын

I'm torn between an F-type S and a 718 Cayman S. I just think the Jag sounds way better.

@AshrafonCars 4 жыл бұрын

Against a 718 I would have to go for the F-Type, it's more special and the new four-cylinder in the Porsche is disappointing.

@Jasonrm92 4 жыл бұрын

@@AshrafonCars Agreed. That's what puts me off of the 718 in general - the sound is just sort of meh, to be honest which is a shame. The F-type on the other hand sounds incredible.

@AshrafonCars 4 жыл бұрын

@@Jasonrm92 exactly. I wasn't really a fan of the F-Type but after driving this one I think they'd be a lovely thing to live with, so special but so usable.