F type SVR just finding one is a problem
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Hi
I've been looking around for an F type SVR convertible for a few months now with just the same one's coming up on all the searches.
Tried the Jag owners club which produced nothing plenty of reads but no help.
Having driven 2 of them I like the style, comfort and performance, colours that I have seen only the red and silver are of interest.
Can I ask you guys to post picture of your cars as I believe a green and a yellow was available, which I haven't seen, black are not of interest to me.
Can somebody tell me why there are so few convertibles for sale, are people sitting on them or is it that only a few were made, or just the weather.
Looking at the ones that are available the specification seem to vary, I would like to know what options were available at the time.
Lastly if you have an SVR you would consider selling drop me a post.
Many thanks.
I've been looking around for an F type SVR convertible for a few months now with just the same one's coming up on all the searches.
Tried the Jag owners club which produced nothing plenty of reads but no help.
Having driven 2 of them I like the style, comfort and performance, colours that I have seen only the red and silver are of interest.
Can I ask you guys to post picture of your cars as I believe a green and a yellow was available, which I haven't seen, black are not of interest to me.
Can somebody tell me why there are so few convertibles for sale, are people sitting on them or is it that only a few were made, or just the weather.
Looking at the ones that are available the specification seem to vary, I would like to know what options were available at the time.
Lastly if you have an SVR you would consider selling drop me a post.
Many thanks.
There are two silver and one red F Type SVR Convertible currently on Autotrader so I fail to understand your issue ? I also dont understand what you expect the JDC to do for you ? Get your wedge out fella and get one bought , I prefer the Coupe myself but they are wonderful machines .
Silver for me can be a pretty anonymous colour for a Modern Sporting Jaguar . The Trade for example will bid you less for a Silver X150 as they reckon they are harder to shift . A Series 2 XJ12 or an E Type however and Silver for some reason looks well . Maybe its just me ? The SVR Coupe with the Graphite Coriolis Wheels and London Tan interior looks the Business in Solid Black though you are committed to a lifetime of washing and polishing . Sadly the one I owned was in that awful sparkling Black ( I hated it that much I have eroded the Colour from my memory though Basalt rings a bell ) it always looked dirty to my eyes . Another thing I forgot to mention was to check the spec before you buy as there are many out there missing what most of us would consider essentials .
It will be worth it and I cant speak for the Convertible but the acceleration is astounding in the Coupe , Im 59 years of age with little interest in so called Supercars but the sensation at 170mph in an SVR with plenty left to come is an experience you wont forget .I think its after all those years spent owning more mundane Jaguars , the SVR for me was a different thing entirely . I hammered the Cerbera to a similar speed some years before and that was terrifying in comparison , so much so I was tempted to keep my underpants as a souvenir . As an ex TVR man yourself I cant wait to hear your thoughts .
Why the Convertible ? The Coupe is so much easier to live with especially with that Tailgate .
Why the Convertible ? The Coupe is so much easier to live with especially with that Tailgate .
Thanks for the information and yes the spec is a big thing in my opinion, which prompts me to take my time if I can!!
Having sold a tuscan 3 S full convertible wavey dash, I thought time for a few more comforts. I am sold on convertibles I'm afraid.
Tried a merc amg gtc which whilst nice I felt was too small inside and very wide, looked at Porsch but to be honest the all seem to look the same so unless you know the brand.
As an old school, cubic capacity wins the day, so here I am trying to find an SVR.
The one's I have tried were very responsive and very smooth at low speeds which the TVR was not. The inside of the SVR sold it to me, the quilted leather, and the space again compared with the TVR and the gtc.
Seeing as there are very few SVRs for sale, I have booked to test drive a p575 tomorrow, to get some sort of alternative comparison should I not be able to find.what I am after. The prices are coming down very quick to the point of ex demos in the high 60s.. Do you have an opinion on the p575 I know the seats are very plain and again I will have to get to grips with the spec.
I love the fixed wing on the SVR.
Watch this space and any information you can pass my way will be gracefully received.
What colour is yours, and I know exactly what you mean about black cars, I too would be forever cleaning them and stone chips are a pain on black.
Having sold a tuscan 3 S full convertible wavey dash, I thought time for a few more comforts. I am sold on convertibles I'm afraid.
Tried a merc amg gtc which whilst nice I felt was too small inside and very wide, looked at Porsch but to be honest the all seem to look the same so unless you know the brand.
As an old school, cubic capacity wins the day, so here I am trying to find an SVR.
The one's I have tried were very responsive and very smooth at low speeds which the TVR was not. The inside of the SVR sold it to me, the quilted leather, and the space again compared with the TVR and the gtc.
Seeing as there are very few SVRs for sale, I have booked to test drive a p575 tomorrow, to get some sort of alternative comparison should I not be able to find.what I am after. The prices are coming down very quick to the point of ex demos in the high 60s.. Do you have an opinion on the p575 I know the seats are very plain and again I will have to get to grips with the spec.
I love the fixed wing on the SVR.
Watch this space and any information you can pass my way will be gracefully received.
What colour is yours, and I know exactly what you mean about black cars, I too would be forever cleaning them and stone chips are a pain on black.
Quite a few convertible on ebay
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225331121886
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134410913820
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225325263422
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225331121886
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134410913820
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225325263422
Stick with the search. I have also been looking for the right SVR for for a few months (a coupe rather than convertible but looking at both initially) and have only just done a deal on one yesterday.
I do love the idea of a convertible and I may regret my decsion in the summer but ultimately decided I prefer the looks and practicality of the coupe.
And crucially, the convertible only does 195mph rather than 200mph for the coupe!!
Do bear in mind that the SVR is a rare car - from my limited research there may only be around 400 cars in total in the UK (built between 2016 and 2020 I think), some of which are SORN, so you may just need to be very patient to find the right car (colour, spec, age and mileage etc).
Looking forward to picking up my SVR next week - it will be joining my family car - an F-Pace SVR - why have one SVR when you can have two!
One problem I found was they were all over UK so you may have to travel far only to be disappointed.
You also need to check the classifieds every day - some cars hang around forever it seems whereas others can appear and be sold in a day.
Good luck with the search
I do love the idea of a convertible and I may regret my decsion in the summer but ultimately decided I prefer the looks and practicality of the coupe.
And crucially, the convertible only does 195mph rather than 200mph for the coupe!!
Do bear in mind that the SVR is a rare car - from my limited research there may only be around 400 cars in total in the UK (built between 2016 and 2020 I think), some of which are SORN, so you may just need to be very patient to find the right car (colour, spec, age and mileage etc).
Looking forward to picking up my SVR next week - it will be joining my family car - an F-Pace SVR - why have one SVR when you can have two!
One problem I found was they were all over UK so you may have to travel far only to be disappointed.
You also need to check the classifieds every day - some cars hang around forever it seems whereas others can appear and be sold in a day.
Good luck with the search
ratboiler said:
Thanks for the information and yes the spec is a big thing in my opinion, which prompts me to take my time if I can!!
Having sold a tuscan 3 S full convertible wavey dash, I thought time for a few more comforts. I am sold on convertibles I'm afraid.
Tried a merc amg gtc which whilst nice I felt was too small inside and very wide, looked at Porsch but to be honest the all seem to look the same so unless you know the brand.
As an old school, cubic capacity wins the day, so here I am trying to find an SVR.
The one's I have tried were very responsive and very smooth at low speeds which the TVR was not. The inside of the SVR sold it to me, the quilted leather, and the space again compared with the TVR and the gtc.
Seeing as there are very few SVRs for sale, I have booked to test drive a p575 tomorrow, to get some sort of alternative comparison should I not be able to find.what I am after. The prices are coming down very quick to the point of ex demos in the high 60s.. Do you have an opinion on the p575 I know the seats are very plain and again I will have to get to grips with the spec.
I love the fixed wing on the SVR.
Watch this space and any information you can pass my way will be gracefully received.
What colour is yours, and I know exactly what you mean about black cars, I too would be forever cleaning them and stone chips are a pain on black.
Mine was Santorini Black with the Coriolis Graphite Alloys and the London Tan Interior , it had everything spec wise apart from Carbon Brakes and was on a 19 plate . A couple of things for you to be aware of , some of these SVRs will have JLR down as the previous Owner and will have mileages inordinately low for their year . In my experience these are the Cars you have to go over very thoroughly for Bodywork damage . In Coupes always check the gutter line between the glass roof and the metalwork pulling back the rubber checking for masking lines and any lacquer edges .Subject to Leasing Agreements Many were used for Trackdays and occasionally damaged , gravel rash on the wheels of a very low mileage car can be another giveaway .The Black Plastic Trim around the Rear Quarter Windows is virtually impossible to remove in a Bodyshop without breaking . This added to a long wait for replacements mean that they are masked rather than removed prior to painting . Soon the Top Coat will peel and you can be left with a big bill to tidy . SVR stickers missing from wheels means they have been refurbished as the stickers are unobtainable from Jaguar . I owned the V8 R in Caldera Red prior to the SVR which was a great Car though surprisingly different from the SVR given that they share much in common . I had worried I was perhaps wasting money but the rear suspension changes and engine tweaks make for a completely different experience . The SVR feel much more alive and volatile . Of course as you are after a Convertible much of the above wont apply .Having sold a tuscan 3 S full convertible wavey dash, I thought time for a few more comforts. I am sold on convertibles I'm afraid.
Tried a merc amg gtc which whilst nice I felt was too small inside and very wide, looked at Porsch but to be honest the all seem to look the same so unless you know the brand.
As an old school, cubic capacity wins the day, so here I am trying to find an SVR.
The one's I have tried were very responsive and very smooth at low speeds which the TVR was not. The inside of the SVR sold it to me, the quilted leather, and the space again compared with the TVR and the gtc.
Seeing as there are very few SVRs for sale, I have booked to test drive a p575 tomorrow, to get some sort of alternative comparison should I not be able to find.what I am after. The prices are coming down very quick to the point of ex demos in the high 60s.. Do you have an opinion on the p575 I know the seats are very plain and again I will have to get to grips with the spec.
I love the fixed wing on the SVR.
Watch this space and any information you can pass my way will be gracefully received.
What colour is yours, and I know exactly what you mean about black cars, I too would be forever cleaning them and stone chips are a pain on black.
I would be looking for a super clean, high spec, early (2015?) R AWD instead. One that's not been throttled to death with filters yet, nor had it's software updated. It's arguably a better fast road car and suited to a convertible body type more (The SVR will rattle your fillings out if used daily). The earlier cars are still as obnoxious as an SVR and they're a good 15-20k cheaper too. Get the pulleys/remap done and you'll have a 650bhp+ missile for £40k.
ratboiler said:
Thanks for the information and yes the spec is a big thing in my opinion, which prompts me to take my time if I can!!
Having sold a tuscan 3 S full convertible wavey dash, I thought time for a few more comforts. I am sold on convertibles I'm afraid.
Tried a merc amg gtc which whilst nice I felt was too small inside and very wide, looked at Porsch but to be honest the all seem to look the same so unless you know the brand.
As an old school, cubic capacity wins the day, so here I am trying to find an SVR.
The one's I have tried were very responsive and very smooth at low speeds which the TVR was not. The inside of the SVR sold it to me, the quilted leather, and the space again compared with the TVR and the gtc.
Seeing as there are very few SVRs for sale, I have booked to test drive a p575 tomorrow, to get some sort of alternative comparison should I not be able to find.what I am after. The prices are coming down very quick to the point of ex demos in the high 60s.. Do you have an opinion on the p575 I know the seats are very plain and again I will have to get to grips with the spec.
I love the fixed wing on the SVR.
Watch this space and any information you can pass my way will be gracefully received.
What colour is yours, and I know exactly what you mean about black cars, I too would be forever cleaning them and stone chips are a pain on black.
I have a 2020MY convertible with the svo paint in ultra blue, I love itHaving sold a tuscan 3 S full convertible wavey dash, I thought time for a few more comforts. I am sold on convertibles I'm afraid.
Tried a merc amg gtc which whilst nice I felt was too small inside and very wide, looked at Porsch but to be honest the all seem to look the same so unless you know the brand.
As an old school, cubic capacity wins the day, so here I am trying to find an SVR.
The one's I have tried were very responsive and very smooth at low speeds which the TVR was not. The inside of the SVR sold it to me, the quilted leather, and the space again compared with the TVR and the gtc.
Seeing as there are very few SVRs for sale, I have booked to test drive a p575 tomorrow, to get some sort of alternative comparison should I not be able to find.what I am after. The prices are coming down very quick to the point of ex demos in the high 60s.. Do you have an opinion on the p575 I know the seats are very plain and again I will have to get to grips with the spec.
I love the fixed wing on the SVR.
Watch this space and any information you can pass my way will be gracefully received.
What colour is yours, and I know exactly what you mean about black cars, I too would be forever cleaning them and stone chips are a pain on black.
the numbers are against you on the Jaguar forum there is a guy who's catalogued them all (well nearly all)
2017 UK 121 cars 100 coupes, 21 convertibles
2018 UK 129 cars 102 coupes, 27 convertibles
2019 UK 102 cars 72 coupes, 30 convertibles
2020 UK 55 cars 45 coupes 13 convertibles
the 2018 changed the lights and seats ( and started making the car quieter)
2019 got a bigger screen as well as CarPlay
The stereo can be upgraded, you can replace the speakers with the kevlar versions in the rest of the jaguar range and change the amp, the 2018 version the screens can be upgraded to the bigger screens
I'm now looking for a coupe to go with it now ....
jagseven said:
Stick with the search. I have also been looking for the right SVR for for a few months (a coupe rather than convertible but looking at both initially) and have only just done a deal on one yesterday.
I do love the idea of a convertible and I may regret my decsion in the summer but ultimately decided I prefer the looks and practicality of the coupe.
And crucially, the convertible only does 195mph rather than 200mph for the coupe!!
Do bear in mind that the SVR is a rare car - from my limited research there may only be around 400 cars in total in the UK (built between 2016 and 2020 I think), some of which are SORN, so you may just need to be very patient to find the right car (colour, spec, age and mileage etc).
Looking forward to picking up my SVR next week - it will be joining my family car - an F-Pace SVR - why have one SVR when you can have two!
One problem I found was they were all over UK so you may have to travel far only to be disappointed.
You also need to check the classifieds every day - some cars hang around forever it seems whereas others can appear and be sold in a day.
Good luck with the search
did you buy the matt grey one in Ipswich ?I do love the idea of a convertible and I may regret my decsion in the summer but ultimately decided I prefer the looks and practicality of the coupe.
And crucially, the convertible only does 195mph rather than 200mph for the coupe!!
Do bear in mind that the SVR is a rare car - from my limited research there may only be around 400 cars in total in the UK (built between 2016 and 2020 I think), some of which are SORN, so you may just need to be very patient to find the right car (colour, spec, age and mileage etc).
Looking forward to picking up my SVR next week - it will be joining my family car - an F-Pace SVR - why have one SVR when you can have two!
One problem I found was they were all over UK so you may have to travel far only to be disappointed.
You also need to check the classifieds every day - some cars hang around forever it seems whereas others can appear and be sold in a day.
Good luck with the search
Thank you all for the information given, especially the details of those made and understand the key is to site tight
I have been to see the 2 silver cars and the red car, the silver cars were both fine but not my colour, the red car had carbon brakes. I was warned off those due to replacement costs of 20k which I assume was correct?
Not me I have not looked at a matt car in Ipswich.
I tried a P575 today as a comparison and possible substitute, very nice car, but not as comfortable as the SVR seats, dash layout is different but acceptable, the engine was just as responsive. The new style lights and lack of fixed wing suit the car as they do for the SVR.
My intention is to sit tight for the time being and as has been said check every day and keep in touch with the main dealers, whilst watching the prices of the P575s.
Thanks once again for the information supplied.
I have been to see the 2 silver cars and the red car, the silver cars were both fine but not my colour, the red car had carbon brakes. I was warned off those due to replacement costs of 20k which I assume was correct?
Not me I have not looked at a matt car in Ipswich.
I tried a P575 today as a comparison and possible substitute, very nice car, but not as comfortable as the SVR seats, dash layout is different but acceptable, the engine was just as responsive. The new style lights and lack of fixed wing suit the car as they do for the SVR.
My intention is to sit tight for the time being and as has been said check every day and keep in touch with the main dealers, whilst watching the prices of the P575s.
Thanks once again for the information supplied.
ratboiler said:
the red car had carbon brakes. I was warned off those due to replacement costs of 20k which I assume was correct?
Strictly true, though I believe you can source cheaper alternatives with a bit of research. However, unless you're tracking the car then the discs should be lasting >100k miles, so I wouldn't worry about it too much...
I've got the carbon ceramics and find them really good - and no brake dust!
I also tried a P575 before settling on an SVR - the P575 felt more grown up/refined mainly due to less noise up but otherwise very similar. In the end the SVR just feels more special/more collectible whereas the P575 is "just" another "R" albeit one that is just as quick/capable as an SVR and with a few updates like digital instruments, pixel headlights etc
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