Is The More Affordable Base Model Jaguar F-Type Any Good?
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Welcome to another Episode of Ross Reviews AU on this weeks Video we take out this 2015 Jaguar F-Type Base Model 340.. this has a Supercharged V6 that just might be the best sounding factory V6 i've ever driven... This car is a piece of art and really is one of the few Jaguar products i think really is worth looking at! is it any good tho? let's find out!
Is The More Affordable Base Model Jaguar F-Type Any Good?
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Jag-wire? Amazing how people struggle to pronounce the name. Owner of a 2017 F Type S and love it! Second one and the v-6 kicks butt. Car is well balanced and the style is second to none. If you could just repeat after me, Jag-You-Are :) Great vid!
I stopped watching when he said that.
America: Jagwire, Auudy
Reality: Jaguar, Audi
Porsh!
*Australian
You guys really get your panties in a bunch over the pronunciation. Honestly who tf cares
Jags are absolutely musical lately. Their engine notes are awesome. They deserve more credits
They did this car very well
Oh mate if I was going to own a European car it would be a jaguar
1 year in owning a V6 Base and it still brings a smile to my face every time I see it, let alone drive it.
Great fun these eh
I've had mine from new for exactly 7 yrs now n am still in absolute love w/mine! 😻 I actually think it's too powerful most times as it easily rockets past most cars when that supercharger kicks in upon throttle! 🚙💥💨👻
Great to hear! The power was very strong great drivers car
In your 7 years of ownership can you tell me if you’ve experienced any issues and if so wha kind? Seriously considering getting one.
@@MNine3 I own one too, although not for that long. In general they don't have major problems, engine and gearbox are solid, maintenance items and labor is expensive, specially if going to official service, but I wouldn't say it's a car you should be scared about. Do the maintenance and respect heat cycles and you should be fine. Weakness is cooling system pipes, o2 sensor or the electric pop out door handles, but in general they are not hostile cars.
@@hyper_channelwhen you say "respect heat cycles" what are you referring to? I'm giving this car a serious look. Thanks in advance!
@@Tubesmaney I mean to drive "softly" until coolant reaches 90ºC (ideally give it a few additional minutes) and to do the same when you know you are close to your destination / stopping the engine.
I've had mine about 6 months now, absolutely love it!!
Nice! 👍 really enjoyed it
Soi wanna ask questions about Maintenance cost. How much is a oil change ? Or normal basic repairs how much would simple stuff be ?
@@colbyadkins3397 So of course they will cost more than a regular car, but it's not that bad. They're surprisingly reliable too, I've had mine a year now with zero issues and with 90k miles on the clock. My last oil change was about $145, but then again its not like you're paying that every week, it's just every so often. Regular maintenance isn't bad either, it's about the same cost as a regular BMW more or less. The most expensive thing about the car from my experience are the tires (depending on which you get) but they can be $190-$390 a tire. Are you looking at getting an F-Type?
@@joshs9949 yeah I’m thinking about one , I’m not sure which model i wanna go for . I’m thinking ab the 6cyl SuperCharged Model, do you have any advice
@@colbyadkins3397 You have good taste! Personally right now I have a supercharged V6, it's a fun and quick car with an amazing sounding exhaust. No matter what F-Type you get I'd say for now just stick with what you can handle, even the V6 will go crazy if you don't handle it properly. I'd say see if you can test drive a few with different engines to see what you like and what best suits you. Either engine will not disappoint
This car ticks all the boxes 👍🇦🇺🍻
Awesome sports car
🇾🇪👍🏻🙋🏻♂️
fascinating fact.... one of my mate's is an engine specialist, F1 etc.. years ago Jaguar actually gave them the engine and exhaust system to improve the sound... this is the result!
I literally just bought a 2017 Polaris white base model like this. The S has 40 more horsepower, but it's only above 5000 RPM which as a daily driver is hardly noticeable, and it has adjustable suspension and all that but again as a daily driver it doesn't really matter. The way people pronounce this brand name really says a lot about them
Hey Johnny,yeah I love it mate looks sporty,sounds bloody great for a V6 & goes fast,like you said there's no reason to get the more expensive models,great car & review thanks man.
Really went well for a V6 and the noise I loved it 😅
Picking one of these up on Thursday. Opted for the convertible just so I can hear that sweet exhaust note. Can't wait to get behind the wheel. Great review!
You will not be disappointed I have a V6 SS convertible awesome machine
I bought a 2016 S manual transmission coupe this past May. A gorgeous car in triple black, all the options. I know the automatic is quicker but I wanted the 6-speed manual. Plenty fast on the narrow New Hampshire roads where I live. My 2016 Mazda MX-5/Miata makes better sense here but the Jaguar is an event to drive. It's in my garage for the winter, it's never seen salt and won't while I own it. I bought it with 29,000 miles on it, everything works. We're told that $50,000 is the average price of a car today, that's what I paid and I'm happy with that. Oh, and the sound, fantastic sound!
Same here, just picked up a 2018 model year P340 manual and it's awesome! I'd not replace it for an auto regardless of trim or if it's a V8. 🇬🇧
I just picked up a 2016 S Convertible. All the options as well, red and black interior. Great car.
I run my 2017 Manual and have developed a lightweight flywheel solution which gives great high RPM response.
Love your reviews man, my favourite is the white r33 gtst 260kw
Cos my skyline is the same kw lol
Thanks mate! Love a good skyline
Awesome video on a Jaag... That V6 does sound pretty good and now, P-Platers will try and "replicate" that sound on their V6 Commodores 🤣🤣🤣
They def want this sound 🤣
I just bought a jag ftype and I’m on my red P’s in Victoria, 😊 Company PPV exemption hehe
@@VectikDzn Lucky! You must have a lot of money!
@@MartinJones123 fuck that just love driving fun cars 🫡
If I'm not mistaken think the exhaust button is to open the valves. When you put it in dynamic it will turn it on automatically, but even if your are not on dynamic, you can press that button and will keep it open.
Yup sounds about right 👍
2019 RWD P340 base in Ultra Blue Metallic w/ 6MT. I have had it four years now with only one issue covered by warranty. The exhaust valves squeaked like a mouse when they closed. Asked the dealer to lubricate, but they just replaced the whole thing. Surprised to hear the recommendation for the auto. Most reviewers in US who have been in both cars, recommend the manual. It's a shame it is all over. I will be giving this one to my son someday.
The base P340 Face-lift MY18 with the updated interior and body kit with the 6 speed manual box is the best combo for daily driving. I bought one 3 weeks ago and it's awesome.
How heavy is the clutch pedal?
@@kyproset not heavy at all. The biting point is quite high so you don't need to depress it much. It took me about 500 miles to get used to it. The gears change more smoothly at 3K RPMs and/or with a short blip which makes the car sound even better and reward with with nice pops and bangs 😉
Loving 🥰 all your reviews Ross Reviews. I find out that you are in Japan and I hope you are having fun and please make sure that you film lots of wicked JDM cars. Please also make sure that you upload on a regular bases. I’ll send you a email 📧 tonight to. Can’t wait for the next video.
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Great film and nice to see something on the 340 model. Most YT F Type films are on the V8s or V6S. I brought a 2017 v6 340 a couple of months ago and loving it so far. As for the last comment in the film the only thing I would like from the more expensive versions would be the adaptive dampers as it is a bit too stiff for the terrible roads around here (Atlanta GA) in stock form. I might see if there is an aftermarket solution to soften the ride (without compromising the handling) a little.
Thanks! Yes I noticed when researching the car not much was on the base model.. great cars but yeh adaptive dampers would be great
Hi Matthew, were you able to find an aftermarket solution for the dampers?
@@KAZ8264 I haven't really researched it fully yet.
I would say it's not harsh but a bit bumpy if that makes sense, it doesn't like sudden vertical movements.
Looking at a 2017 with -9k miles currently
Probably the best aspirated 6cyl sound I've heard !✌👍
Agreeed 👀🤤
GTR
I can't lie, about 5 seconds in I literally thought I was watching Manny Khoshbin driving the Jag! I've always loved the Jaguar F-type, its such a beautiful design, with a V8 and a wonderful exhaust note
HAHA really Manny Khoshbin ill take it as a compliment
I prefer the v6 s over the v8 for the sound and lightness. Got my 2014 droptop for $35k used. sweetest ride I've ever had. Sold my boxster.
i need to try out the 8 still but yes this was a really well balanced car
The v6 uses the same block as the v8 with some minor changes, both RWD versions weigh nearly the same IIRC.
Holy moly it’s just the shift that sounds so smooth, I don’t if Jaguar accidentally made such an amazing car or if they can even replicate it
Very nice Jagwire!
I have a 2018 and I love it!
Beautiful cars eh
Love mine. Works in every way
Great review,I like that ,v6s usually don’t have a good exhaust note but this thing is nice,only let down is no lsd,did you no that falcons have a bit of Jaguar heritage through Tickford and the actual design work on the Barra engine had input from a English man that had something to do with Jaguar,and some design elements on later falcons were inspired from Jaguar
Interesting I did know they had heritage with Ford (the newer ones anyhow)
This was a fun car
When you're right, you're right! This car sounds better than any stock German V8!
Looks like you have found a new road to film... I'm jealous! (Trying to look off the GPS to see where this is) your usual O'Brien Rd is good, don't get me wrong, but this looks good too
Cheers Lawrence this is my other go to road.. canning dam 👌
c63 sounds 10x better just saying
@@Khalid-gw4gwout ur mind lol
Would this example be the BASE model by any chance, I'm not sure I heard you mention it?
I had the XF with the same engine, here in the UK, it was beautiful!
I own one. And ive never thought its not fast enough!
They ain’t slow
I bought this exact car, its been awesome
Great purchase 👏
Sounds nice
Very!😍
Absolutely gorgeous Jagwire
Thank you! Cheers!
You have to hop in an early 2000s s type v8 a true genuine 300kph vehicle that does it effortlessly in comfort with Ford heritage
I’d love that eh
I would definitely rock the base model
100% eh the sound 👀💦
Looks fantastic
Sounds awesome
🚗 💥 💨
Goes well !👌
Modern jag reliability is no issue, very solid cars. I have a 2014 V6S and zero issues. Look after it and it'll look after you.
I’m feeling a bit cheesed off here. I have the V6 380hp on a 2018 plate and it doesn’t sound quite as raucous as this one. I get the cracks and pops when it’s in dynamic mode on over run. Normally I only get 20miles to the gallon as it’s AWD and I only do short trips (10 miles to and fro from work). However I recently did a round trip of 460 miles and got 35 to the gallon. Nice video,thanks for posting
From my knowledge this is totally factory.. it’s RWD tho this model maybe that’s something to it’s sound?
Great cars was very fun
Mileage varies.... engine has to get hot to get good mileage. Cars like this are not good in the city or for short trips.
@@singh3208 . The V8 average is 23 to the gallon around town, mine being AWD means additional weight hence 20 for my V6
@@mikeymikeFType does the AWD weigh that much? Do you think it’s still worth the weight? Does The rear wheel drive come with a mechanical differential as standard?
@@singh3208 . I’m only going by what I was told, that AWD created extra weight. I don’t think the AWD is a permanent thing, it kicks in when it needs to. At the end of the day V6 or V8 it’s a beautiful car. I’ll never see it’s top speed of 171mph.
I bought a base 2 years ago. Best decision ever. I love it.
Really fun car! How’s it been so far?
@@RossReviewsau no issues at all. I’ve had the brake callipers painted and had 20inch wheels put on. I find myself looking at it all the time. Love it. Great video btw!
Hey mate, would you say it's worth upgrading to the S or is the base V6 enough?
@@KAZ8264 my decision to get the base was purely financial. Didn’t have the budget to spend on an S as much I’d have liked one.
I’d say, take your time and test drive both. I imagine the S is better but I couldn’t justify another £6k at the time.
@@86Rikki thanks for the reply, booking a test drive sounds like a good idea.
I'm in a similar situation because a good spec V6 is about £28k whereas an S is £35k which is stretching the budget.
Jag-Wire…nice lol. Great car none the less.
I have a v6S, awesome car.
They are very good
Nice car friend of my had keep having electrical problems dealers pretty far out
Damn that sucks definitely need a warranty
Nice jagwire
The exhaust button opens the valves for the louder sound
You need to review the SVR version or any SVR?
Oh mate I would love thay
Best sounding car 👍👍
Amazing for a V6
@@RossReviewsau This thing sounds absolutely brilliant, V6, V8 it is the perfect sound.
I traded my V6 for a V8 and its soooo worth the extra money IMO. The weight is not much different, in fact, a RWD V8 is a shade lighter than an AWD V6.
Oh I bet! The V8 looks amazing
@@RossReviewsau
The V8 is disproportionately supercar faster for a few reasons: 1) Its not much heavier, 2) the V8 has 20% larger cylinders in addition to 8 vs 6, and 3) the V6S ships with a reduced size super charger pulley from the factory, but the V8 pulley can still be reduced.
Also, the ZF8 in the V8 is geared for 340 mph in 8th, giving it even better HWY mpg than the V6 under perfect conditions, 32 vs 30 mpg.
Great review, would you have this or a V8 vantage for the same money? Cheers
Personally I’d get the Vantage.. feels better made and more special.. I’ve done a review on one if you want to see it
thanks mate, I think the Aston is prettier also!@@RossReviewsau
Mine is a base model. 340hp with stage1 and now is 415hp fun and fast, But certainly I would wish Jaguar would have developed a real V6 engine instead of just blank off 2 cylinder bores from their V8. Anyway I love that car as I've never loved any other. My other options were an M2 and a RS3 but when I see them they look like normal cars on steroids, for sure amazing cars but to me could not be compared with an Ftype.
What's the downside of the V6 being a cutdown V8, weight?
@@hyper_channel right, having 2 cylinder unused means weight, crank, and oil pan. That's about 22-23kg for nothing in the nose
It's a very clever adaption that jaguar decided on, it basically meant they changed hardly anything in the engine bay to convert to a V6, it's also a unique V6 angle for the block, so yeh you have lost two cylinders but iits unique which you do not see in any other V6. With remaps and pulleys this car can achieve up to 450 bhp and be well within it's safe range. Great car
Nice Jag-Wire
My accent is messed 🥲
I want 1 real bad wow look at it it looks amazing
It’s beautiful
What's a Jag wire?
I’m seeing some for 65 to 80k on carvana. Nothing better than getting your favorite car from a vending machine 😂
Same V6 as the S - the base is detuned. $800 custom tune puts you to 400hp, above the stock V6 S.
Yup it’s just the LSD and adaptive suspension that’s missing great motor tho
I have the 340 and would love to get the tune that takes it to 400 hp. What tune do you recommend, and who can perform it in the Southern United States? Also, can it be installed without canceling the warranty? I have three years left on my warranty and don't want to affect that.
@@RJ-nf3jm velocity AP. A few things to know tho.
Don’t ask for pops and bangs to be turned up to 11… you will blow a Cat.
Once the tune is installed you won’t show anything on the ecu. Jag won’t know. However if you take it off, they will know. Sooo if you have issues with the car you will need to request an OEM tune from velocity AP and install that. Removing the tune will flash an error code 8000.
It changes the car. Remember it accelerates MUCH faster and sounds better, but the brakes are the same. ….. ping with questions
Thank you. That’s the tune I had seen before. Will definitely consider and thanks for your info.
@@RJ-nf3jm you won’t regret it. Feels like another car, from 2,500 - 4,000rpm it really pulls, you can tell where it was de tuned for the base. Also didn’t throttle the revs in neutral. Do it!
I do love a nice jag-wire.
😂 i know my accent is messed up
Haha! Great review though, thank you 😊
Gotta get me one of dem jageurars
Lol I thought it was a ju ag a war
nice jaguaier
Jumping on carsales now! Lol
Go have a look 👀
LSD,injectors,Tune and I'd be happy with that price lol
This thing would go so hard then🤤
@@RossReviewsau I think that increase of power would be fun enough without braking it even quicker 😁😁
Only issue with remapping it is insurance companies tend not to touch it. So if u go ahead anyway and put it in a bush. It’s goodbye £££££
I thought seeing this on R.R the Jag would have a Barra in it😂😂
Man how good would that be!!!!💦🤤
one of the best v6s
Sounds awesome eh
I'd compare it more towards a Cayman, also its a lot more smooth when driving fast 😉
Fair comparison
Have a shot every time he says "base model" LOL
HAHA i knew this was coming.. to hard to edit them out rookie mistake.. ps a fun weekend game for your mates
Uncle has a bmw wagon worked. N cheaper but still as fast n nice.
Yer buetiful cars jag. I rekon
Very farst car ross nice looking and sounding great a lot of money but you get what you pay for hope you have a good time in Japan keep up the great reviews
Thanks Peter it’s going well so far
the Jaguar f type Sounds good for a V6
Very good wh
lol 0:38 "jag-wire"
There is a launch control...
still not as good as a xr6 turbo but still a nice looking car
Nothing beats the Barra turbo
@@RossReviewsau unless it’s a modular V8 😜
JAG U R!! please say it correctly this is the way we brits would say it!!
I think there are plenty of great sounding V6s. A Busso sounds as good as a motor of any other configuration.
Bad sound is normally droney slushbox family taxi with a crappy oversized untuned aftermarket exhaust.
Also this is a cool car but it annoys me that "luxury" end brands won't fit an LSD when these days every affordable entry level performance car (i20N, Fiesta ST, 86, even an old V6 Commodore) has one.
Agreeed should have at least an LSD from factory especially considering the price
@@RossReviewsau I am under the impression that the V6 has a Torson LSD, the V8s get a more complicated clutch pack LSD that is run by computer.
man thats got a bark to it eh!
Def sounds aggressive
That said a ford turbo with bit spent be right behind it. Never look as good but lot of money.
I will never understand why i don't see more of these. I may see 1 f type in the entire year and that's it
Because they're expensive brand new!
@@Technotranceism so are GTRs and Camaro ZL1s and stuff and I see those often
@@BrayZap Exactly, at those price range, most people think performance car with those names. Not a jaguar. A lot of people were turned off by jaguar, for their less than stellar reliability issues. So not alot of them are around, and those that are, usually are weekend garage babies.
Bbrrrrrrr bbbrrrrrr baa baaa baaaa. Nice 👍 I agree sounds great.
Not bad for a V6 eh👌💦
I’d daily the 4 cyl and joy ride the V8
Broom brimmmm. Pop bang
😉
I didn't kno ther3 was a v6.... it looks small inside I'm 6 ft 3 ..I would probly do the s ...what year is this
They make 6s I think this was 2014 or 2015
Not small at all, I'm 6ft2 and there's plenty of room.
No LSD is the problem with 400 hp or not ?? IMO is the big problem … who had this model can tell me please
True it’s pretty dumb not to have factory lsd in this especially at the price
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Reminds me of a VQ engine with a better transmission
Can see that
That jaguar looks & sounds good, it's the only jaguar I've heard. Too English for me. Keep up the good work.
Yeh I’m not a jag fan but this one is beautiful
If only Aussie cars had Jags heritage 🤣
After the third Jag wire. I switched off.
Love a white car…speaking of white cars, when’s that crewman comin out? :))
It’s in the queue 😅
VQ owners tap in, I know youre here
Nice car when they're not broken
Yup 🤣 typical jag
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The Base is a 4cyl turbo. The S is a 6 supercharged. Not sure what you are talking about.
He’s talking about V6 not the 4cyl .
The V6 S was not base model, there was a non S
Don't forget also those immortal American brands pronounced in English.....Chevrolay, Buik, Lingcon, and of course Cadylak 😂🤣
If I bought that car it would have to come with the v8……I’m not gonna settle for any less
You’d be surprised but I respect that.. love a V8
0:36 "We are in a Jag-Wire F-Type"...WTF is a "Jag-Wire".
My accent is messed ok 👌
Sorry mate tend to disagree on the sound off the v6. It is the thong slapper like the commodore.
Each to their own.. I reckon sounds pretty good for a stock V6
The V6 F-type has miles of more soul than the V8.
This was a blast
I dunno. That farting downshift we heard in several of the exterior shots is enough to put me off. Pops and bangs is one thing, a full on fart just sounds like it's broken, I'd be embarrassed.
Also - this car is 10 years old now. Everyone slammed the 370Z for being so incredibly ancient by the time it was 10 years old - where's the same comments for the Jag? The F-type is based on the even older XK platform just like the Z34 was based on the Z33 platform, both made shorter in the later revision.
😅 I’m a weirdo tho who likes a loud exhaust
People don't get that you can enable or disable the active exhaust with the push of a button. Don't want all the cracking noises? Just drive either in dynamic or standard mode and it will sound much more composed compared to what you get in this video. Here the active exhaust was on all the time.
V6 sounds better. Best one is the v6s
Jags have a good polypeptides and drive ridiculous well on moist throughout 👏
😐😐😐
Jaguar, say it. Jag-uar. Like jag yar. Not jag wire!!?
Base model? Do you not get the 4 cylinder F-Type?
Nope this is the base model in Australia 🇦🇺
@@RossReviewsau They did make a 2 Litre F-Type too....
“Jag-why-er”