Thanks for the very comprehensive review! I press the exact same buttons when starting my F-Type R - the automatic start/stop and the active exhaust buttons. I appreciate the reason for the start/system but just not a fan of it at all. I've had several F-Types now and only one had the uneven gap issues you pointed out on your car - the others have been quite good. Love the car! I drive it year-round in Toronto and up to Georgian Bay on snow tires in the winter and the car is a tank - no issues at all in the snow!

Hi Mark, Again, a great piece of information and advice in this video, and, I would say your concerns about moving parts is right, they add to the things that may fail at a time or another. Regarding the mirrors, I read in the iGuide that the dealer can disable them in order to keep them open...

Great info, helpful for this future purchaser, as is the buttons you press when you get into the car, cheers

Excellent observation and critique Mark! I love the Jaguar F type look and drive, but you made some very valid points -- in fact, I would say that you being too kind! Thanks for your overview!

I agree with the critiques. I also agree that the FType’s performance overshadows the imperfections. This is how Jaguar can offer near “supercar” beauty, performance and theater for a much lower cost. Great video!

Many Thanks, recently brought a XJS V12 1989 with only 27,000 km on the clock!! Just looking at it makes me smile!! I think I need to get out more!! 😜😜 Peace From London. 🙏🙏

Great report again Mark, regarding the gaps that change from time to time, have you tried standing in front of the clam shell and push close with both hands it definitely makes a difference. Agree about the stop start, I did read somewhere that it is easy to get it turned off permanently I shall try and dig it out. You missed the main point about why are these cars so bloody noisy. Keep em coning mate.

The remote engine start will be active for four days since the last time you shut down the car. Then it will go to a “sleep mode” to preserve the car battery. You can specify the day you want to wake her up again remotely. (App control>settings>Wake up timer)

Great vid Mark! Have a good one! Peter

Hi Mark good video on my 2016 Type R I found on the Jaguar forums a quick easy way to disconnect the stop start button There is a plug in the trunk under the cover on the right side. It disables the stop start feature. Works perfectly Also the hood you have to close it from the front using both hands not from one side. Doesn't always latch properly and messes up the panel gaps. Luckily I have no issues with panel gap I find the subwoofer and the so called premium stereo a joke. My Honda CRV and Ridgeline sound better without rattles.

Would definitely recommend a separate line on the policy for glass !

Comment on the hood, a lot of semi trucks have that issue which comes from people open it from one side and not centre. Love the car looking to buy one next spring

I'm guessing that the fourth dimension you mention is the time at which each side of the hood shuts?

Just bought my wife a new Jaguar E-Pace a month ago and she absolutely loves it but the Start/Stop is just annoying. The car has a lot of safety features that she can't turn off either which is great but again annoying. The F-Type is an amazing car though. I am in the market for a sports car for myself and narrowed it down to 3 cars all in the same price range. 2021 Jaguar F-Type, 2021 C8 Corvette, and 2021 Lexus LC500. It is going to be my daily driver. Ruled out the C8 Corvette so it came down to the Jag and the Lexus. Between the 2 cars I decided to go with the Lexus LC500 as I felt it is giving me the sports car plus the luxury as a daily driver. Not to take anything away from the F-Type but I just felt Jaguar didn't do enough of a make over or redesign from the first generation to the 2021 model. I do like the new grill and headlights but that's about it. On top of that the Lexus LC500 is not something you see on the road compared to the F-Type and I was wanting to get something different. Glad to see that you are happy with your F-Type and are enjoying it. Take care.

I understand that these items are frustrating. I keep the "shutoff" feature off on my BMW, due to potential wear and tear concerns. But, clearly, the car overshadows many of the potential matters. Any feedback from the Jag blogs?

Great video Mark. I don't own one but I am seriously considering buying one. You mentioned the windshield. If a person has windshield replacement in there insurance, surely the dealer will accept the insurance money, instead of 2 grand coming out of my pocket? Just asking.

Hey mark... your issue about the automatic being in a higher gear or shifting to a higher gear when it shouldn't is exactly what im experiencing on my 2016 R. My 2017 lease was not like that... i never had to touch the paddles. I don't know why some of these cars are inconsistent. Some speculated its a learned behavior on the ECU. I was hoping to wipe it but it seems like that isnt really the case. Was curious if you had come across any workarounds. Jag says it is what it is. :/

Thank you so much. Really nice.

Haaa i thought my F-r was the only one with them gaps. I went to buy an Aston Vantage and the gaps were even worse.

I've got the RWD V8. these are minor points and really subjective. Comparing it to a 911 Porsche - well (and I know I'm going to make enemies), the F Type blows the 911 out the water in terms of beauty alone. The hood panels - Jaguar did a good job all things considered in getting 3 separate pieces to line up. Visibility I find is not bad at all and rear visibility on the sides to check the blindspot is better than I had expected. Thanks for the tip on the glass - I'm gonna check if this applies to my region

Have a Range Rover sport and have similar observations on some fit and finish items. Most noticeable is the seam between the bumper and fender isnt even (the bumper is a couple mm higher in a few spots instead of flush). Coming from a string of Bmws it bothers me a little but, surprisingly, this car has no squeaks or rattles whereas all my Bmws did. British character as you mentioned. My car has the new Lower touch screen with the integrated climate dials which i suppose addresses the readability concern, but they are mounted lower which creates its own ergonomic challenges. Overall I think I prefer the controls in your car- they feel nicer too. JLR makes some great looking and driving vehicles with some very nice materials which i suppose serves to highlight some of these gaffes.

As a jag owner get your wind shield insured,for a small premium no problem, as you know only jag have the tools to do the job with a garantie

You need to close hood by standing in front of your car pushing with 2 hands , one left amd the other right , than hood will alline...

Mark you said you were driving it in the winter, how was it.

Just don’t hard press your foot on the brake, that’ll avoid it from shutting off automatically

I'm 6ft 1...I just look through the pan roof at traffic lights. 😁

You can disengage the auto shut off, check the forum. I shut mine off. I overlook a lot of the things you brought up, 🤷🏻‍♂️

Hi I have 2017 SVR ,I have the same problem with hood,when closing some area have gap is not level very well I toke to jaguar they told me after 2 days checking they told me unfortunately we couldn't do anything design like this,and also my car have carbon ceramic break making a lot of noise I have bumper to bumper warranty, but they didn't change they repaired but still noisy but not the same as before batter, I had too many sport cars such as corvette c7 z06 but I believe this car much faster and smoother than corvette and camaro zl1 1le

Which one is better ? Convertible or coupe

Tell me more about The eclipse in the back

Safelite Auto 400.00 front windshield replacement, had mine done

I've had my 2015 F-Type for five years now and love it. I'm not as picky as you about the very minor details you've brought up.

The color contrast must be at least 4.51:1 (Foreground color:Background color). I wonder why over 95% products in the market are not following the proper standards of design, esp. for the people with visual impairment. And even I would guess that more than 50% of the human population have imperfect vision (for eg. difficulty in distinguishing different shades of the same color).

Auto shut off is ABSOLUTELY not supposed to turn the car off in reverse.

Have you had any maintenance issues with this car? I have heard that British products are not reliable.

Buddy ur so funny 🤣

That windshield issue is not unique to Jaguar. A lot of manufacturers have the radars fitted into the screen.

If you fancy buying a F-Type again try the SVR FOR A BIT OF FUN

What the fuck you care about panel gaps if you can drive such a beatiful car with 550 hp V8...? You drive me crazy

Yes that 'stop start' system sucks, how much gas will you be saving at idle for a 1 minute light? Imagine when you will need a starter or flywheel much earlier due to constant engagements==$$$$$$$. When i pull to a light and the car next to me shuts off then a minute later starts i laugh--i think that can be disabled?

It's still better than Chinese production, thanks, ;-)

The Germans or Japanese would make the clam shell fit perfectly

Yes, on my F-type my eco start runs off a second battery, your 2018 doesn’t have the second battery but there is a long post about it. I think this is it. www.jaguarforums.com/forum/f-type-x152-72/easy-eco-stop-start-disable-applicable-cars-without-2nd-battery-146010/

I hate Stop/Start. It’s a bogus feature, it really doesn’t save on gas

LC 500 is perfect 😂😂😂 I own one, I sold my jag 5 years ago and will never go back and 10 years warranty, my stuff works all the time, I found it was a waste of money

I appreciate your videos but some of the things you mention come with the territory of having an exclusive sports car like a Jaguar.

I absolutely love that he is complaining about having to go sit in the car to start it on rare occasions... if that is the worst that happens, I think I would be ok lol. #first world problems lol

bet this car gets tons of looks, i bet chicks try to pick up daily in this car lol

Consider buying a Range Rover sport svr

Not perfect? Its a jaguar. Jaguar never been perfect 😅

enough is enough already, you milked the F-type R with your F-Hype, how about pump something new and fresh

Nothing is perfect . You want perfect Go to God . He is perfect nothing in this world is ever perfect

If the car annoys you that much - then just sell the fucking thing. You'd think you had bought a Rolls Royce instead of a Jag the amount of moaning you do about this car.

If you're spending your time comparing the gaps between panels on your sports car... you're doing it wrong. Go and drive the bloody thing.