V8 Vantage to FType-R

[48k]

Hi all. I'm potentially looking to change cars from a V8 Vantage Roadster to a V8 Ftype-R. There don't appear to be many used V8 FType-R convertibles on the market so I'm being patient but in the mean time can anyone recommend a buyers guide or any tips / advice when looking?
Thanks in advance.

[PetrolTed]

Not sure I can offer much above the obvious. So many are low mileage (probably because the boot is so small!), they should all still be well sorted cars.

I bought mine a year ago. Looking today I was surprised how little entry level prices have dropped. Only a couple of £k it appears.

Enjoy the hunt.

[shinjuku]

I am also considering this change, but it would probably be the V8S convertible. There are even fewer for sale here in Switzlerand but an open top V8 is very tempting.

[48k]

I think it sounds much better than the Aston and the gearbox is a night and day improvement (thank goodness). Think I need to go and drive one.

[The Bodyman]

48k said:

I think it sounds much better than the Aston and the gearbox is a night and day improvement (thank goodness). Think I need to go and drive one.

Interesting. And I was thinking of going the other way. F Type R to Aston.

I bought the couple. Reason why, boot space is limit on the convertible. Still a fantastic car.

I have a bit of a nightmare story to tell about buying an F type if any wants to hear it.

Good luck.

[Jason-z3y1o]

I went from a Vantage 4.3 to an Ftype V6S .... a direct replacement. I thought a better car in many ways.

Now on a V8 R AWD , totally better. Decision is do you get AWD or an older RWD

[48k]

I want RWD, not interested in AWD one bit in a drivers car, personally.

Interested to see mention of boot space again - seems to be a common complaint of the F-Type, is that just people living up to the golfing stereotype? Boot size is not an issue high on my list of must haves for a sports car.

[Simpo Two]

48k said:

Interested to see mention of boot space again - seems to be a common complaint of the F-Type, is that just people living up to the golfing stereotype? Boot size is not an issue high on my list of must haves for a sports car.

Indeed, that is what GTs are for

[a8hex]

The Bodyman said:

I bought the couple. Reason why, boot space is limit on the convertible. Still a fantastic car.

Isn't the boot of the F-Type rather bigger than the open top XKR. I seem to remember reading an interview with one of the design team who was saying that when they did the X150 the working assumption was that owners would have other cars as well and wouldn't think of boot space as an issue. When it came to the F-Type they felt that many potential purchasers would have one as an only car and so they needed to make it more practical.
There's also the custom luggage for the F which I bet helps. I can't afford to have a butler following me around in a Range Rover to convey SWMBO's bag while the wife and I shoot off in the XK.

[SAB888]

The Bodyman said:

I have a bit of a nightmare story to tell about buying an F type if any wants to hear it.

Good luck.

Did you have problems with the car itself or the service you received? Have also been thinking about a possible Vantage or F-Type in the near future.

[jvr]

The Bodyman said:

Interesting. And I was thinking of going the other way. F Type R to Aston.

I bought the couple. Reason why, boot space is limit on the convertible. Still a fantastic car.

I have a bit of a nightmare story to tell about buying an F type if any wants to hear it.

Good luck.

Do tell🤓

[Nomal]

48k said:

Hi all. I'm potentially looking to change cars from a V8 Vantage Roadster to a V8 Ftype-R. There don't appear to be many used V8 FType-R convertibles on the market so I'm being patient but in the mean time can anyone recommend a buyers guide or any tips / advice when looking?
Thanks in advance.

After 3 years I am going another way!! My F Type R RWD going next week and in July a 570S will arrive!

Enjoyed the time but it has been filled with highs and lows, only hope I have not jumped from the proverbial frying pan so to speak !!!

[The Bodyman]

Nomal said:

After 3 years I am going another way!! My F Type R RWD going next week and in July a 570S will arrive!

Enjoyed the time but it has been filled with highs and lows, only hope I have not jumped from the proverbial frying pan so to speak !!!

Nice. Keep us updated how that goes.

[The Bodyman]

jvr said:

Do tell??

Will do. Need a bit of time

[Nomal]

The Bodyman said:

jvr said:

Do tell??

Will do. Need a bit of time

Will do, my time with Jag has been mixed , bought new had to return the first , they cocked up the second and then finally after 9 months we got there. Then after first service they flashed the ECU with an update and the noise from the exhaust disappeared!!

Again a 6 month fight the JAG CRC to get them to reinatetbthe previous software, nice product but lots of quality issues let down by poor customer service , for me I woukd not touch another JLR product.

Of course this is only my experience and I really hope that I am in the minority !!

[48k]

Nomal said:

My F Type R RWD going next week

If it's a soft top I'm going to cry. They are like hen's teeth.

Enjoy the 570s would love to hear how you get on with it (not sure it's strictly going the other way though as it's not an Aston).

[PetrolTed]

48k said:

Interested to see mention of boot space again - seems to be a common complaint of the F-Type, is that just people living up to the golfing stereotype? Boot size is not an issue high on my list of must haves for a sports car.

Never been near a golf pitch, but for touring it can be an issue. I can only get a crash helmet in there by emptying the recess in the floor.

[Nomal]

48k said:

If it's a soft top I'm going to cry. They are like hen's teeth.

Enjoy the 570s would love to hear how you get on with it (not sure it's strictly going the other way though as it's not an Aston).

Another way not the other way LOL !!

[48k]

Nomal said:

48k said:

If it's a soft top I'm going to cry. They are like hen's teeth.

Enjoy the 570s would love to hear how you get on with it (not sure it's strictly going the other way though as it's not an Aston).

Another way not the other way LOL !!

Doh! Sorry.

[Nomal]

I dropped the Ftype off at Rybrook Mclaren Birmingham yesterday, was sad to leave it to be fair!! They are going to retail the car, its pristine if anyone is on the lookout!!

Anyhow collect the 570S on my return from holiday, its going to be an excited wait, will post a picture when I can.