Potential New owner - 400 Sport or R?

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Post by bobpies »

Hi all

Mustang 5.0L owner here but have always craved an F Type and my 3 year term ends soon so i popped into the Jaguar dealer to see what i could afford.

Long story short, they have a 400 Sport in White which looks amazing - coming in at about £46k - 2017 - 20,000 miles

or they are offering me a Sept 2018 - R - Ultra Blue (which i like, coming from grabber blue mustang) for 69k
Unfortunately, the R is located elsewhere so i cannot get a look at it.

In a bit of a predicament as i cannot decide which to choose! - i obviously do like a bit of theatre, coming from the mustang, so im leaning towards maybe the R if i squeeze them on price, but i'm not sure, so looking for any thoughts you all have here from owner either or of these models :)

this is also the first time i've bought 2nd hand! - thanks all

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Post by lewihoga »

Tbh, I’m not convinced the 400 is worth the premium over the normal V6S (if rather save myself 10k or so and get a 2014/15 V6S).

Having said all this, get the V8 :lol: If you’re coming for the V8 mustang, I think you will be underwhelmed with the V6. I personally was but, to be frank, I do like the theatre with cars!

Test drive both and see what you prefer! You can pick up a 2014/15 R with less than 25k miles for around £45k!
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Post by Lunar »

Hi,

And welcome from another Mustang owner ('65 4 spd Coupe) 8-)

Your predicament is where I would be should I choose to have another F-Type.

A few points to consider...

- White = will this be a daily driver and if so do you love cleaning cars?
- 400 Sport = has all the nice bells and whistles, including cooled seat option.
- R = likely to be AWD - that will be very different to a Mustang - limpet like, but as rewarding as RWD???
- 400 Sport = quite a rare beast and likely to be less of a depreciation hit than an R, but then you're used to buying new cars!
- R = has the horizontal bar in the front bumper which looks fine - I can't get past the plastic vents in the 400 Sport.
(Compare the 400 to the original sharp look vertical crease that flows up and along the car.)

...Oh, and at £69k you're getting quite close to an SVR - just saying ;)

I'm sure others will be along to offer more thoughts.
Hopes this helps a bit.

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Post by dbv6s »

Agree with simon’s last point - at £69k you are in second hand SVR league

A few nice examples on Autotrader from £67k, could argue it will hold its value better than an R but I’m talking about 2016/66 cars with 15-20k on the clock so worth considering warranty now coming to an end etc

Personally If I were to buy again I’d go for a V8 (currently have a V6s). Fuel economy won’t be different to your mustang and I think you’ll miss the theatre coming from the mustang

Drive both, shop around, keep warranty in mind and whatever you end up with you’ll enjoy!
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Post by simpleR »

Cooled seats on the 400 was an option.

I chose the 400 over a v6s because of the body kit.

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Post by scm »

V8 in Ultra Blue? No brainer. ;)
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Post by basher »

I was after an ultra blue V6S for ages. Test drove a couple. I decided the colour was too "flat" in the flesh, so opted for a sparkly silver 400 Sport AWD instead.

A blue R would be closer to your current Mustang, but don't discount the 400. I'm really happy that it's a rare beast. I love the styling pack and internal details, it makes a wonderful noise, and is plenty quick enough for UK roads! 😉

As others have said... if you can stretch your budget to mid-60s, get an SVR. Even more exclusive.

Good luck.
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Post by scm »

bobpies wrote: Tue Jul 23, 2019 11:46 am or they are offering me a Sept 2018 - R - Ultra Blue (which i like, coming from grabber blue mustang) for 69k
Unfortunately, the R is located elsewhere so i cannot get a look at it.
If it's at a different location of the same dealership, get them to transport it down! I'm sure one of their sales guys would fancy a nice drive for a potential sale. ;)
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Post by Chrissyg »

I've had a V6 coupe (from new), a (used) V6S convertible, and now a (used) V8S convertible, in that order and couldn't be happier with the V8. Personally, I think it's the engine the car deserves and am really pleased I got rid of my V6S in place of it. The V6's are great and sound fantastic, but the V8 just has that extra character that I couldn't imagine not having now. I can't tell you what you'd like most or which one you can buy, but I can tell you to go and drive a 400, and a V8R, and an SVR and take your pick from there. I just wanted that V8 soundtrack..
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Post by scm »

If you test drive a V8 you won't want the V6! The V6 is a mad car, the V8 is a hooligan! Your choice ... :D
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