Decided I want an F Type SVR. What do I need to know?

[DeuceDeuce]

I’ve watched a few YouTube videos and a read a couple of pieces on Pistonheads but would still appreciate the wisdom of the experts on here.

Sports/GT cars I’ve had before are a Boxster, 911 and a Cali T. Also had a LR so have a little experience with JLR service levels and shared tech in the range of cars.

My initial questions are:

1. Was there any update in the years the SVR was manufactured?

2. How much is an extended warranty from Jaguar and how good is it?

3. I really don’t like damaging my wheels and find cameras quite helpful for car parks, Eurotunnel etc does the SVR come with surround cameras as standard? Are they any good?

4. What are the servicing costs like? Is it minon/major or is there a really expensive one at ‘x’ year?

5. I believe a lot of the options are standard on the SVR but what isn’t that’s good to have? Is the power tailgate standard? Cooling seats?

I have tried to speak to a sales person at Jaguar Southampton re their 20 plate SVR and the SVR in general but the knowledge just wasn’t there. I guess they just sell too broad of a range of cars to have the expertise across the range.

Thanks.

[detee]

The dealers I spoke did seem to be lacking in knowledge. I have a similar car history to you and have owned one for a week now.

Brilliant car, I held out for ceramic brakes, I think power boot is an option, but a must for me. The heating/ cooling seats are great as well.

I think if a coupe, the panoramic roof is a must as well.

Where are you based?

[DeuceDeuce]

detee said:

The dealers I spoke did seem to be lacking in knowledge. I have a similar car history to you and have owned one for a week now.

Brilliant car, I held out for ceramic brakes, I think power boot is an option, but a must for me. The heating/ cooling seats are great as well.

I think if a coupe, the panoramic roof is a must as well.

Where are you based?

I’m in the north Cotswolds, near Chipping Norton.

Glad you’re enjoying your new car, sounds like a great spec.

[piquet]

if it's a 2020 the options are slightly different from the 2019 MY you'll want the usa 2020 brochure

https://autocatalogarchive.com/wp-content/uploads/...

I have 2020 convertible, download the brochure, have a look, get the dealer to send you the build sheet to make sure they add up

you can upgrade easily from the 380 to 770 stereo package and from the parts bin even further

absolutely adore mine

[reddiesel]

My advice to you is firstly to have a go in one , its very quick but in my opinion the handling is slightly off the pace when compared to most 911 Porsche and I would say the same regarding the quality of the furnishings . I mention this only as you say you are a former Porsche Owner . The FHC is vastly more practical than the Convertible especially regarding the luggage space . As regards options I looked at about ten before buying mine and few were the same , I think its better if you decide what you simply cant do without and go from there . I have never encountered one without the glass roof which in my view is essential . You wont get any benefit from the camera system when it comes to kerbing alloys I am afraid . Its a matter of simply dipping the mirrors to ensure you dont hit the kerb when parking as these are pretty wide cars when one is behind the wheel . The Electric tailgate I believe is an option , JLR dealers in my experience know very little about the SVR so its largely down to doing your own research . Be careful what you buy and avoid any cars which have been tracked , Tyres are £250 + a corner , 7500 miles around their average lifetime . Its an extremely attractive car , ceramic brakes are largely pointless frippery and any research will tell you this . Whatever you do avoid the Santorini Black as it never seems to stay clean .

[DeuceDeuce]

piquet said:

if it's a 2020 the options are slightly different from the 2019 MY you'll want the usa 2020 brochure

https://autocatalogarchive.com/wp-content/uploads/...

I have 2020 convertible, download the brochure, have a look, get the dealer to send you the build sheet to make sure they add up

you can upgrade easily from the 380 to 770 stereo package and from the parts bin even further

absolutely adore mine

That brochure is hugely helpful. Thank you.

[DeuceDeuce]

reddiesel said:

My advice to you is firstly to have a go in one , its very quick but in my opinion the handling is slightly off the pace when compared to most 911 Porsche and I would say the same regarding the quality of the furnishings . I mention this only as you say you are a former Porsche Owner . The FHC is vastly more practical than the Convertible especially regarding the luggage space . As regards options I looked at about ten before buying mine and few were the same , I think its better if you decide what you simply cant do without and go from there . I have never encountered one without the glass roof which in my view is essential . You wont get any benefit from the camera system when it comes to kerbing alloys I am afraid . Its a matter of simply dipping the mirrors to ensure you dont hit the kerb when parking as these are pretty wide cars when one is behind the wheel . The Electric tailgate I believe is an option , JLR dealers in my experience know very little about the SVR so its largely down to doing your own research . Be careful what you buy and avoid any cars which have been tracked , Tyres are £250 + a corner , 7500 miles around their average lifetime . Its an extremely attractive car , ceramic brakes are largely pointless frippery and any research will tell you this . Whatever you do avoid the Santorini Black as it never seems to stay clean .

Thanks for this.
I drive well within the limits of even the most ordinary car so doubt I’ll notice any lack in handling but appreciate others may see this as an issue.
My LR is Santorini black and it’s a good job I quite like cleaning my cars! It has cameras under the side mirrors that have the front wheels is view which I find very useful and hoped similar would be on the F Type. Not a deal breaker though if they aren’t available.
My only reservation is actually having to deal with main dealers as I’ve has numerous poor experiences with them and don’t have any reason to trust them to deal with my diesel Evoque let alone an SVR.

[fatboy b]

reddiesel said:

My advice to you is firstly to have a go in one , its very quick but in my opinion the handling is slightly off the pace when compared to most 911 Porsche and I would say the same regarding the quality of the furnishings . I mention this only as you say you are a former Porsche Owner . The FHC is vastly more practical than the Convertible especially regarding the luggage space . As regards options I looked at about ten before buying mine and few were the same , I think its better if you decide what you simply cant do without and go from there . I have never encountered one without the glass roof which in my view is essential . You wont get any benefit from the camera system when it comes to kerbing alloys I am afraid . Its a matter of simply dipping the mirrors to ensure you dont hit the kerb when parking as these are pretty wide cars when one is behind the wheel . The Electric tailgate I believe is an option , JLR dealers in my experience know very little about the SVR so its largely down to doing your own research . Be careful what you buy and avoid any cars which have been tracked , Tyres are £250 + a corner , 7500 miles around their average lifetime . Its an extremely attractive car , ceramic brakes are largely pointless frippery and any research will tell you this . Whatever you do avoid the Santorini Black as it never seems to stay clean .

Jesus Christ. Really? You spout much crap sir.

[reddiesel]

fatboy b said:

reddiesel said:

My advice to you is firstly to have a go in one , its very quick but in my opinion the handling is slightly off the pace when compared to most 911 Porsche and I would say the same regarding the quality of the furnishings . I mention this only as you say you are a former Porsche Owner . The FHC is vastly more practical than the Convertible especially regarding the luggage space . As regards options I looked at about ten before buying mine and few were the same , I think its better if you decide what you simply cant do without and go from there . I have never encountered one without the glass roof which in my view is essential . You wont get any benefit from the camera system when it comes to kerbing alloys I am afraid . Its a matter of simply dipping the mirrors to ensure you dont hit the kerb when parking as these are pretty wide cars when one is behind the wheel . The Electric tailgate I believe is an option , JLR dealers in my experience know very little about the SVR so its largely down to doing your own research . Be careful what you buy and avoid any cars which have been tracked , Tyres are £250 + a corner , 7500 miles around their average lifetime . Its an extremely attractive car , ceramic brakes are largely pointless frippery and any research will tell you this . Whatever you do avoid the Santorini Black as it never seems to stay clean .

Jesus Christ. Really? You spout much crap sir.

Its an opinion based on Ownership which is clearly more than you can offer and its there to be agreed with or indeed questioned and alternative comment provided . Personally I always prefer the latter as hopefully you learn something .
Getting back to the Post in question , firstly we are dealing with a car out of Production almost 3 years so therefore impossible to spec from new . You are then left with the prospect of viewing as many as you can and deciding what you definitely need and what you can live without . Unlike lesser Models most of these are decently specced though there are some variations . Where is the crap there Fatlad ?
The Poster goes on to mention being a former Porsche Owner , I dont know if he is in a position to purchase a new Porsche though I sincerely hope so . My other half is a serial 911 owner so I offer my humble opinion that though the SVR is very quick ultimately I believe the 911 to be the better handling car especially around corners . This is an opinion that many share as a quick search through comparison Road Tests will show . Again where is the crap there Fatlad ?
Interior furnishings have always been for me a bit of a let down , perhaps you find them the epitome of luxury , I dont know nor care . My main gripe is the slab of plastic than passes for a centre console in a £120,000 car and the complete pointlessness of a stop start fuel saving switch on a 200mph sports car that has to be constantly switched off every time you start the car . The round rotary knobs and the stalks have a cheap feel to them though the former work well . Where is the crap in that Fatlad ?
360 degree cameras I couldn't find in any SVR I looked at so it being a wide car I find myself frequently dipping the mirrors to avoid kerbing , others may do likewise or perhaps im just poor at Parking . At least I recognise my limitations . I drive my cars and 7500 miles is the best I could get out of my tyres , I bought the car second hand as the OP will so I cant speak for what the Former Owner may have done with them . Ceramic brakes as on most second hand cars I have found unnecessary expensive frippery , I cant vouch for their value on Trackdays etc but the standard brakes are perfectly adequate on the SVR though the OE Pads give off a lot of Brake Dust so at 9000 miles if I keep the car I may go to Redstuff . Again Fatlad not crap but simply my opinion for others to agree or disagree with as they see fit .
Jaguar dealers in the main I have found over the course of owning 13 Jaguars to be generally abysmal , most of us long for the old days where every major town had a Jaguar Dealer who knew his customer and valued him accordingly . I have never seen an SVR specific brochure and have no Knowledge of what are Options , Steve the Salesman didn't either and it wasnt something I was overly concerned about .
Do I regret buying it ? I dont think I do . Does it have its faults ? Of course it does .
I stand by my advice to the OP about trying before he buys and regarding specs decide what is a deal breaker and what he can do without .
I notice the Op has thanked everyone for their comments and I wish him the best of British in making his selection and many years to enjoy it .

[fatboy b]

reddiesel said:

fatboy b said:

reddiesel said:

My advice to you is firstly to have a go in one , its very quick but in my opinion the handling is slightly off the pace when compared to most 911 Porsche and I would say the same regarding the quality of the furnishings . I mention this only as you say you are a former Porsche Owner . The FHC is vastly more practical than the Convertible especially regarding the luggage space . As regards options I looked at about ten before buying mine and few were the same , I think its better if you decide what you simply cant do without and go from there . I have never encountered one without the glass roof which in my view is essential . You wont get any benefit from the camera system when it comes to kerbing alloys I am afraid . Its a matter of simply dipping the mirrors to ensure you dont hit the kerb when parking as these are pretty wide cars when one is behind the wheel . The Electric tailgate I believe is an option , JLR dealers in my experience know very little about the SVR so its largely down to doing your own research . Be careful what you buy and avoid any cars which have been tracked , Tyres are £250 + a corner , 7500 miles around their average lifetime . Its an extremely attractive car , ceramic brakes are largely pointless frippery and any research will tell you this . Whatever you do avoid the Santorini Black as it never seems to stay clean .

Jesus Christ. Really? You spout much crap sir.

Its an opinion based on Ownership which is clearly more than you can offer and its there to be agreed with or indeed questioned and alternative comment provided . Personally I always prefer the latter as hopefully you learn something .
Getting back to the Post in question , firstly we are dealing with a car out of Production almost 3 years so therefore impossible to spec from new . You are then left with the prospect of viewing as many as you can and deciding what you definitely need and what you can live without . Unlike lesser Models most of these are decently specced though there are some variations . Where is the crap there Fatlad ?
The Poster goes on to mention being a former Porsche Owner , I dont know if he is in a position to purchase a new Porsche though I sincerely hope so . My other half is a serial 911 owner so I offer my humble opinion that though the SVR is very quick ultimately I believe the 911 to be the better handling car especially around corners . This is an opinion that many share as a quick search through comparison Road Tests will show . Again where is the crap there Fatlad ?
Interior furnishings have always been for me a bit of a let down , perhaps you find them the epitome of luxury , I dont know nor care . My main gripe is the slab of plastic than passes for a centre console in a £120,000 car and the complete pointlessness of a stop start fuel saving switch on a 200mph sports car that has to be constantly switched off every time you start the car . The round rotary knobs and the stalks have a cheap feel to them though the former work well . Where is the crap in that Fatlad ?
360 degree cameras I couldn't find in any SVR I looked at so it being a wide car I find myself frequently dipping the mirrors to avoid kerbing , others may do likewise or perhaps im just poor at Parking . At least I recognise my limitations . I drive my cars and 7500 miles is the best I could get out of my tyres , I bought the car second hand as the OP will so I cant speak for what the Former Owner may have done with them . Ceramic brakes as on most second hand cars I have found unnecessary expensive frippery , I cant vouch for their value on Trackdays etc but the standard brakes are perfectly adequate on the SVR though the OE Pads give off a lot of Brake Dust so at 9000 miles if I keep the car I may go to Redstuff . Again Fatlad not crap but simply my opinion for others to agree or disagree with as they see fit .
Jaguar dealers in the main I have found over the course of owning 13 Jaguars to be generally abysmal , most of us long for the old days where every major town had a Jaguar Dealer who knew his customer and valued him accordingly . I have never seen an SVR specific brochure and have no Knowledge of what are Options , Steve the Salesman didn't either and it wasnt something I was overly concerned about .
Do I regret buying it ? I dont think I do . Does it have its faults ? Of course it does .
I stand by my advice to the OP about trying before he buys and regarding specs decide what is a deal breaker and what he can do without .
I notice the Op has thanked everyone for their comments and I wish him the best of British in making his selection and many years to enjoy it .

Again. Jesus. Make it readable, then I might read it.

[Cats]

The F Type may look like a wide car but if we are talking putting it in a garage etc, it is narrower between the mirrors than a Discovery Sport. However the track width is an issue with narrow road calming kerbs so parking in a tight car park can be a bit of a 'mare!
Brakes not a problem with standard as far as I am concerned but I never cane a car so probably irrelevant.
Tyres; still have originals on with over 5mm tread at 11k miles. Will probably need replacing due to age rather than wear.

As an owning experience, I can only say it has been a blast, literally. Docile or utterly ridiculous.

Never wanted a Porsche and never will have one so not in the least tempted and couldn't give a fig if they go round corners quicker. The SVR is quick enough.

Main dealers; I've tried a few and they have fallen short both for the Jag and The DS so now use Tom Lenthall independent.

[piquet]

nobody needs an f-type

there are no accountants out there advising to buy this kind of car

you are flattering yourself if you think are ever going to drive it to its potential

how often do you think you use the 575 vs 550 or even 380 or 300?

These are decisions of the heart not the head, we buy them because we like them

The ceramics, do you need them, no, will you see the difference, almost certainly not, but i like the idea and look of them, so got a car with them, i don't care about the cost, you can buy a car like this and worry about the running costs

the wing mirrors do dip on reversal, has apple play etc

santorini black, my xj is this colour and it's my mile muncher, i like keeping it clean and it's really not that much work any more, and when clean it looks amazing, if i wanted a car that was no effort i'd lease something tiny

totally agree about tom lenthal, better then any jag dealer i've used, without tom i'd probably give up on the brand

The real question is ths, are they fun, yup, what car would it take for you to be willing to swap, well they'd all be worth far more then i paid for the f-tyype

go drive one choose the spec you'd want and enjoy the hunt

[detee]

There is a new car to market on Pistonheads, I have just noticed.

[DeuceDeuce]

detee said:

There is a new car to market on Pistonheads, I have just noticed.

Thanks. Do you know it?

[detee]

No sorry. That is how I found mine, new advert without images.

I was searching for a while for the right car.

Still really pleased with it.

[detee]

Where have you got to in your search?.

[DeuceDeuce]

detee said:

Where have you got to in your search?.

Not very far. I’m being patient and waiting for the right spec car to become available.

[reddiesel]

Get yourself up to Guy Salmon Northampton and you will buy my old one which has every option but heated seats
I got rid of it on Wednesday so with a bit of luck it should still be there

[detee]

DeuceDeuce said:

Not very far. I’m being patient and waiting for the right spec car to become available.

What is your ideal spec?

[DeuceDeuce]

detee said:

DeuceDeuce said:

Not very far. I’m being patient and waiting for the right spec car to become available.

What is your ideal spec?

Like lots of the colour choices
Style 1041 wheels
Ceramics
Heated/cooled seats
Meridian surround
Interior and exterior carbon fibre