35is or F-Type

[RoyArcher]

Good afternoon all,

I am in the market for a new car.

Narrowed it down (I think) to either a 35is or F-Type 3.0 v6 'S'.

I have previously owned a 35i.

Any thoughts, recommendations, has anyone had both that can give pro's and cons too each car?

Any other options for a fun weekend car appreciated (£35k budget).

 

[sars]

If you want to take someone away for the weekend and take luggage with you, then the 35is, if it's just for giggles and you have a spare car to use normally then the Jaguar F-Type.

 

[Joycey]

If you want to take someone away for the weekend and take luggage with you, then the 35is, if it's just for giggles and you have a spare car to use normally then the Jaguar F-Type.

Unless it's the Jag coupe then it's good for both.

 

[buzyg]

If you want to take someone away for the weekend and take luggage with you, then the 35is, if it's just for giggles and you have a spare car to use normally then the Jaguar F-Type.

The F-Type Coupe has room for luggage. As SARS says very little luggage space in the rag top.

 

[tiglon]

Buy the best 35is you can find and then use the spare £10k to go on a spectacular road trip

If you've previously had a 35i then you already know about the 35is because they're practically the same but with more options as standard and a slightly more powerful engine map. Don't go for a 35is thinking it'll be a whole different experience to the 35i.

 

[RoyArcher]

If you want to take someone away for the weekend and take luggage with you, then the 35is, if it's just for giggles and you have a spare car to use normally then the Jaguar F-Type.

I am looking at the Coupe

Unless it's the Jag coupe then it's good for both.

 

[Optinium]

The boot in a F-Type convertible isn't as small as some would lead you to believe (unless you have the spare wheel). Me and my girlfriend could tetris a weekly shop into it and got more then enough for a weekend away in there, just use soft bags, the coupe is a lot better, the space is comparible to an E89 with the convertible shelf in place, just more accessable.

I've not owned a 35is but driven several, I have owned a 23iSdrive for a year, an F-Type V6S Coupe for a year, A V8awdR convertible for a year and now own a V8R Coupe, all are great cars but the F-Types are a step above.
They have a great dual personality and ride better.
Try and get the best optioned one you can, there were not many options but some people did skimp on pano roof, heated seats etc...
I'd recommend the sports seats, the standard seats are fine but they are a bit slippy, the sports are a lot better.
Only thing that was a 'let down' for me is the sound system, I've had the standard in my V6S, the upgraded in the Convertible and now have the top end Meridian Surround in the V8Coupe, they're ok... nothing great. Nav system is also showing it's age but it does the job.
If you go for a V6S, the earlier RWD ones have hydraulic steering and the earliest ones can have a bit of a scabby subframe, I'd aim for late 2014 onwards, the AWD is an Eletronic Steering unit and in V6S form is a chunk heavier which you can feel although they typically came with extended side skirts and a rear valance.

 

[RoyArcher]

The boot in a F-Type convertible isn't as small as some would lead you to believe (unless you have the spare wheel). Me and my girlfriend could tetris a weekly shop into it and got more then enough for a weekend away in there, just use soft bags, the coupe is a lot better, the space is comparible to an E89 with the convertible shelf in place, just more accessable.

I've not owned a 35is but driven several, I have owned a 23iSdrive for a year, an F-Type V6S Coupe for a year, A V8awdR convertible for a year and now own a V8R Coupe, all are great cars but the F-Types are a step above.
They have a great dual personality and ride better.
Try and get the best optioned one you can, there were not many options but some people did skimp on pano roof, heated seats etc...
I'd recommend the sports seats, the standard seats are fine but they are a bit slippy, the sports are a lot better.
Only thing that was a 'let down' for me is the sound system, I've had the standard in my V6S, the upgraded in the Convertible and now have the top end Meridian Surround in the V8Coupe, they're ok... nothing great. Nav system is also showing it's age but it does the job.
If you go for a V6S, the earlier RWD ones have hydraulic steering and the earliest ones can have a bit of a scabby subframe, I'd aim for late 2014 onwards, the AWD is an Eletronic Steering unit and in V6S form is a chunk heavier which you can feel although they typically came with extended side skirts and a rear valance.

Thank you.

This is the one that I am hoping to look at:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202202062220716?sort=distance&include-delivery-option=on&advertising-location=at_cars&make=Jaguar&aggregatedTrim=S&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=Used&radius=1500&postcode=rm14yu&price-to=35000&model=F-Type&page=3&percentVehiclePriceDeposit=true

 

[tomscott]

Worth considering a Box/Cay 981?

My dads just bought a 981 box GTS and its a lovely thing to drive. A bit too perfect but really enjoyable, quiet and comfy for the long journeys and in flip the sport plus and is an absolute animal. The GTS is out of budget but a well specced S is around 35.

The F type looks great sounds great, quickish but is a bit heavy and I thought the interiors were a bit cheap, the E89 is a great car with a few mods. When I test drove the 35i I found it sounded great which I was surprised by, loved the sound and felt very quick but it just was a bit disappointing to drive compared to my M coupe. I haven't drove the 35IS but suspect its very similar with a bit more power. After my Z4M coupe I went 987 Box S (which I didn't really enjoy) then a 996 C4S (Which I loved) and now have another Z4MR.

If I had the budget I would go straight to the 981 and a bit more a gen 2 997 as its the best of the bunch with a bit more room has the twitchy rear end like the Z4M but the luxury also.

I know that Porsche is the obvious option possibly missing the X factor being a bit common on the road and not everyones cup of tea I just really enjoy driving them. Main issue is I dont think they are worth 2-3x a Z4M so thats where I landed again lol.

 

[Boyo]

+1 981 Box/Cay

 

[Optinium]

Thank you.

This is the one that I am hoping to look at:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202202062220716?sort=distance&include-delivery-option=on&advertising-location=at_cars&make=Jaguar&aggregatedTrim=S&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=Used&radius=1500&postcode=rm14yu&price-to=35000&model=F-Type&page=3&percentVehiclePriceDeposit=true

Thats a nice looking car, has the factory bodykit, black pack, upgraded standard seats with the 18 way adjustment (although I can't tell if they're heated, it was a separate option even on the sports seats), reverse camera, flat bottom wheel. It doesn't have the pan roof, has base alloys, standard entry and base audio. Also can't tell if it has configurable dynamics or the auto tailgate.

Without going into it's history it looks like a tidy car from the images, if those options sound fine to you, I'd say go for it. Looking through others in the price range, the other that stands out is the Firesand Orange one here - https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-de...F-Type&page=1&percentVehiclePriceDeposit=true
It's a private seller but it's pretty much loaded, it doesn't have the bodykit nor the pan roof, seats are heated sports 18 way, has the upgraded sound, one of the better alloy options, carbon pack (need to check if thats a wrap), rev cam etc... the Firesand Orange does command a premium and retains their value.
I'd still like the pan roof personally, it makes a huge difference to the feel of the cabin but looking at models around that price range, that's the coupe that stands out.

The other that stands out, and one I was considering until I got the V8R I picked up recently was this V8S convertible. - https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-de...=35000&page=1&percentVehiclePriceDeposit=true
Convertible, fully loaded (apart from flat bottom wheel), next step up in power, it's very addictive

 

[RoyArcher]

Hadn't thought of the Cayman 981 - time to research.

 

[Mikopop]

Another vote for the Cayman 981, if you are lucky your budget might get you into an early 718.

 

[Pondy]

If you have £35k to spend I would say:
G29 Z4 (30i?)
The very best E89 35is and some change
A real Porsche (911), 997 facelift either tin top or vert with all the toys and good mileage
OR if you like standing at the side of the road waiting for recovery, go for an F-type.

It's a bit flippant I know, but have seen many, many threads on car forums where people have given up on F-types due to their reliability issues and poor quality.

 

[Optinium]

If you have £35k to spend I would say:
G29 Z4 (30i?)
The very best E89 35is and some change
A real Porsche (911), 997 facelift either tin top or vert with all the toys and good mileage
OR if you like standing at the side of the road waiting for recovery, go for an F-type.

It's a bit flippant I know, but have seen many, many threads on car forums where people have given up on F-types due to their reliability issues and poor quality.

I'm not sure about Jaguar as a whole, there more recent stuff though is pretty solid. Having had 3 F-Types they have all been brilliant, I had a light come on due to the catalytic converter on my AWD R but Jag sorted it for free outside of warranty, and accross the 3 dealers I've dealt with they've been pretty awesome, actually my best dealership experiences... they could give out better courtesy cars though Driving home in a Fiesta 1.0 whilst my V8 is in for a service was strange xD
Material quality is good though, better then a newer Porsche? No, well... they're definately better then anything that came before the 991 and 981's. The interior quality was also bumped on the R coupe and all MY2015 cars and got a further bump in MY2017 and MY2019.
On earlier RWD cars they did use some crappy steel on the rear frames which could rust, I didn't know this going into my V6S so never checked it, but going into my other 2, a 2014 V8R and a 2016 AWDR, I got them inspected by Jaguar and they were showing some slight corrosion, nothing a quick blast and spray wouldn't fix, but they were a long way off needing that.

Have a play though, everyone has and recommends a Porsche, after selling my Supra and went on the mooch again and a Boxster/Cayman were on the list and everytime I get behind the wheel of one I come away unimpressed with the overall experience. Yes they handle well and they feel well built, but you almost never get to exploit it's full capability on the road and ones in this price range come with a lot of empty buttons which annoys the crap out of me xD I guess they're more practical and against the V6S their residuals will be better (although you'll probably be paying more for the car and you will pay more for servicing etc...).

I do like the G29's, the M40i is a blast, not driven a 30i, sitting in one it essentially felt identical to the M40i, they're still fairly new though and will depreciate a chunk...

All said... I'd get the F-Type... they objectively look better

 

[Boyo]

A real Porsche (911),

Here we go again - absolute tosh

 

[tiglon]

If you have £35k to spend I would say:
G29 Z4 (30i?)
The very best E89 35is and some change
A real Porsche (911), 997 facelift either tin top or vert with all the toys and good mileage
OR if you like standing at the side of the road waiting for recovery, go for an F-type.

It's a bit flippant I know, but have seen many, many threads on car forums where people have given up on F-types due to their reliability issues and poor quality.

I'm not sure about Jaguar as a whole, there more recent stuff though is pretty solid. Having had 3 F-Types they have all been brilliant, I had a light come on due to the catalytic converter on my AWD R but Jag sorted it for free outside of warranty, and accross the 3 dealers I've dealt with they've been pretty awesome, actually my best dealership experiences... they could give out better courtesy cars though Driving home in a Fiesta 1.0 whilst my V8 is in for a service was strange xD
Material quality is good though, better then a newer Porsche? No, well... they're definately better then anything that came before the 991 and 981's. The interior quality was also bumped on the R coupe and all MY2015 cars and got a further bump in MY2017 and MY2019.
On earlier RWD cars they did use some crappy steel on the rear frames which could rust, I didn't know this going into my V6S so never checked it, but going into my other 2, a 2014 V8R and a 2016 AWDR, I got them inspected by Jaguar and they were showing some slight corrosion, nothing a quick blast and spray wouldn't fix, but they were a long way off needing that.

Have a play though, everyone has and recommends a Porsche, after selling my Supra and went on the mooch again and a Boxster/Cayman were on the list and everytime I get behind the wheel of one I come away unimpressed with the overall experience. Yes they handle well and they feel well built, but you almost never get to exploit it's full capability on the road and ones in this price range come with a lot of empty buttons which annoys the crap out of me xD I guess they're more practical and against the V6S their residuals will be better (although you'll probably be paying more for the car and you will pay more for servicing etc...).

I do like the G29's, the M40i is a blast, not driven a 30i, sitting in one it essentially felt identical to the M40i, they're still fairly new though and will depreciate a chunk...

All said... I'd get the F-Type... they objectively look better

In that colour... F Type all day long :wub:

 

[Optinium]

Had my new F-Type for a couple of days now, a RWD only 550hp V8, in the wet, is fun But seriously, it feels a bit dangerous on greasy roads, pretty intimidating but also exciting

So yeah... I still say get an F-Type

 

[bob4333]

Another vote for the F Type (P380 AWD).

Can only compare it with the 35i I had at the same time. Both were great cars but both very different in their appeal. 35i scored high in comfort and of course in top down summer driving. It was no slouch either.

The F Type is of a different generation and although a fast car, it felt faster - good driver involvement. Engine / gearbox response was instantaneous and even with AWD it could step out of line if you weren't committed. Never had the slightest reliability issue (none with the 35i either). Biggest criticism is the standard seats but that may just be me, Go for the "Performance Seats" if you can find them.

Luggage stowing for a week away was fine. I'd say you couldn't go wrong with either car

 

[mcbutler]

If you have £35k to spend I would say:
G29 Z4 (30i?)
The very best E89 35is and some change
A real Porsche (911), 997 facelift either tin top or vert with all the toys and good mileage
OR if you like standing at the side of the road waiting for recovery, go for an F-type.

It's a bit flippant I know, but have seen many, many threads on car forums where people have given up on F-types due to their reliability issues and poor quality.

I'm not sure about Jaguar as a whole, there more recent stuff though is pretty solid. Having had 3 F-Types they have all been brilliant, I had a light come on due to the catalytic converter on my AWD R but Jag sorted it for free outside of warranty, and accross the 3 dealers I've dealt with they've been pretty awesome, actually my best dealership experiences... they could give out better courtesy cars though Driving home in a Fiesta 1.0 whilst my V8 is in for a service was strange xD
Material quality is good though, better then a newer Porsche? No, well... they're definately better then anything that came before the 991 and 981's. The interior quality was also bumped on the R coupe and all MY2015 cars and got a further bump in MY2017 and MY2019.
On earlier RWD cars they did use some crappy steel on the rear frames which could rust, I didn't know this going into my V6S so never checked it, but going into my other 2, a 2014 V8R and a 2016 AWDR, I got them inspected by Jaguar and they were showing some slight corrosion, nothing a quick blast and spray wouldn't fix, but they were a long way off needing that.

Have a play though, everyone has and recommends a Porsche, after selling my Supra and went on the mooch again and a Boxster/Cayman were on the list and everytime I get behind the wheel of one I come away unimpressed with the overall experience. Yes they handle well and they feel well built, but you almost never get to exploit it's full capability on the road and ones in this price range come with a lot of empty buttons which annoys the crap out of me xD I guess they're more practical and against the V6S their residuals will be better (although you'll probably be paying more for the car and you will pay more for servicing etc...).

I do like the G29's, the M40i is a blast, not driven a 30i, sitting in one it essentially felt identical to the M40i, they're still fairly new though and will depreciate a chunk...

All said... I'd get the F-Type... they objectively look better

Thats a beautiful car in that colour - only thing i would add to this thread is - if your buying a sports car why the hell would you buy a hard top if a soft top is available!!!