F Type V6S - reliability?

[dbr84]

Curious to learn from owners how they have found the reliability of the V6S F Type? I have been looking at early 2013-2014 models.

Looks like you can still get them used with a couple of years of Jag warranty intact which is nice. That said I'd I'm interested to know how strong the engine/gearbox/electrics are, especially being supercharged and presumably under a lot more stress than the N/A V6.

[Phil Dicky]

Jag have been supercharging for years now, I'm not aware of any major issues, though imagine higher mileage F Types will be very rare.

[fatboy b]

Weak point on the engine is the supercharger snout.

And there is no N/A V6.

[The Bodyman]

Had two now ( Sorry both V8's ). Only problem so far was the raising center vent got suck half way. Fixed under Jag warranty. Car was a 2014 vintage.

[TravelsVeryRapid]

I’ve had my V6S for 2.5 years and no problems, lovely car but only done 12.5k miles. Would recommend www.ftypeownersclub.co.uk for some useful advice.

[Glaf]

TravelsVeryRapid said:

I’ve had my V6S for 2.5 years and no problems, lovely car but only done 12.5k miles. Would recommend www.ftypeownersclub.co.uk for some useful advice.

I've had my 2015 V6 F Type Coupe for 1 year, 28k mileage, FSH and completely trouble free to date.

[fatboy b]

My XFR-S is having £14k of engine work currently. Its problem affects the V6 more often.

Edited by fatboy b on Monday 19th August 20:45

[daveyc86]

What happened?

[Monkeylegend]

Do they not rust quite a bit underneath.

[Pursyluv]

Monkeylegend said:

Do they not rust quite a bit underneath.

Yep as a prospective buyer I’m interested to know more about this issue

[NCE 61]

Pursyluv said:

Monkeylegend said:

Do they not rust quite a bit underneath.

Yep as a prospective buyer I’m interested to know more about this issue

There are a few topics on the F-Type forum https://www.ftypeforums.co.uk with reference to the cross brace rust issue.

[fatboy b]

daveyc86 said:

What happened?

Manufacturing defect on the tappet of valve 4b causing a very noisy tappet noise. Needed a new cylinder head assy as a result due to a screwed valve guide that’s non-serviceable.. The other was refurbed - decoke and valve grind. 32 new tappets. New oil pump. Three new chain tensioners. Had its first test run today, so hopefully will be back soon.