Hello all,
I'm seriously thinking about buying a pre-owned F-Type S, year 2013/14.
Were there any recalls for these models and if there were how can I check that these were carried out when I see a car I want to buy?
Are there any particular areas, apart from a good service history, that I need to check/ look out for when viewing an F-Type S to avoid any later expensive repair/replacement costs?
Any advice would be very much appreciated.
If you are considering selling your own, then please message me.
Regards, Paul
F-Type S buyers guide
Hi Paul,
Good choice of vehicle that you are thinking of buying.
Be sure to have the car put up on a ramp so you can fully inspect the underside. Many F-Types are prone to rust corrosion on the underbody subframe components and cross braces. This is due to insufficient Zinc-Nickel plating on the components.
You can use this website to check if a vehicle, part or accessory has been recalled.......
https://www.gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall
Good choice of vehicle that you are thinking of buying.
Be sure to have the car put up on a ramp so you can fully inspect the underside. Many F-Types are prone to rust corrosion on the underbody subframe components and cross braces. This is due to insufficient Zinc-Nickel plating on the components.
You can use this website to check if a vehicle, part or accessory has been recalled.......
https://www.gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall
2016MY V6S Coupe RWD Auto 380PS Supercharged
Rhodium Silver
Panoramic Glass Roof
Sports Seats (heated) in Jet Leather
Seat Memory Pack 2 (14x14 way)
Powered Tailgate (open & close)
Reverse Park Camera with Guidance
Front Parking Aid
Rhodium Silver
Panoramic Glass Roof
Sports Seats (heated) in Jet Leather
Seat Memory Pack 2 (14x14 way)
Powered Tailgate (open & close)
Reverse Park Camera with Guidance
Front Parking Aid
History checks available.
viewtopic.php?f=21&t=3805&p=37469&hilit ... ase#p37264
Although I'm not at work so there will be a delay.
viewtopic.php?f=21&t=3805&p=37469&hilit ... ase#p37264
Although I'm not at work so there will be a delay.
400 Sport AWD - MY18 - Black, pano roof and thats about it
Hi RPSN and simpleR, many thanks for your quick replies.
Will definately use your services simpleR when the time comes if that's okay
RPSN, re subframe components/cross braces rusting issue, would you know how owners commonly address this eg is there a tried and tested treatment/process that F-Type owners have previously discussed and use please?
Regards, Paul
Will definately use your services simpleR when the time comes if that's okay
RPSN, re subframe components/cross braces rusting issue, would you know how owners commonly address this eg is there a tried and tested treatment/process that F-Type owners have previously discussed and use please?
Regards, Paul
First time Jag owner!
MY2016 F-Type V6 S AWD convertible white auto
MY2016 F-Type V6 S AWD convertible white auto
There are a few topics about the underbody brace corrosion on this forum. Here’s one of them........
viewtopic.php?t=3085
viewtopic.php?t=3085
2016MY V6S Coupe RWD Auto 380PS Supercharged
Rhodium Silver
Panoramic Glass Roof
Sports Seats (heated) in Jet Leather
Seat Memory Pack 2 (14x14 way)
Powered Tailgate (open & close)
Reverse Park Camera with Guidance
Front Parking Aid
Rhodium Silver
Panoramic Glass Roof
Sports Seats (heated) in Jet Leather
Seat Memory Pack 2 (14x14 way)
Powered Tailgate (open & close)
Reverse Park Camera with Guidance
Front Parking Aid
Which ‘S’ you look at? V6S or V8S?paulcas wrote: ↑Fri Apr 10, 2020 12:09 pm Hello all,
I'm seriously thinking about buying a pre-owned F-Type S, year 2013/14.
Were there any recalls for these models and if there were how can I check that these were carried out when I see a car I want to buy?
Are there any particular areas, apart from a good service history, that I need to check/ look out for when viewing an F-Type S to avoid any later expensive repair/replacement costs?
Any advice would be very much appreciated.
If you are considering selling your own, then please message me.
Regards, Paul
F Type R AWD coupe
(Previous car) F Type V6S convertible
(Previous car) F Type V6S convertible
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With a 6/7 year old F Type as with any sports car you should be buying on service record, condition and desired spec.
There are bargains if you buy private, as well as some owners who forget depreciation and demand way too much.
Dealer will most likely be non JLR so you could get a car with some consumer protection and an aftermarket warranty, but they do also attract the more tired lower spec. models
Very little goes wrong. Subframe rust mentioned but it’s only superficial, side windows get scratched due to poor wiper seal design. We’re replaced foc on many cars. Centre vents can rattle. Hoods can look tired at that age if lived outside
S is a good choice with more power and LSD. Make sure you get active exhaust button.
I’d look at a few (when you can travel) and you’ll soon see what’s good and the right price
There are bargains if you buy private, as well as some owners who forget depreciation and demand way too much.
Dealer will most likely be non JLR so you could get a car with some consumer protection and an aftermarket warranty, but they do also attract the more tired lower spec. models
Very little goes wrong. Subframe rust mentioned but it’s only superficial, side windows get scratched due to poor wiper seal design. We’re replaced foc on many cars. Centre vents can rattle. Hoods can look tired at that age if lived outside
S is a good choice with more power and LSD. Make sure you get active exhaust button.
I’d look at a few (when you can travel) and you’ll soon see what’s good and the right price
2014 MY 3.0 V6S Roadster
Subtle enhancements to create the car I wanted from SVR nose cone, 400 series side skirts & customised 'design' rear bumper, to heated SVR steering wheel and more
Subtle enhancements to create the car I wanted from SVR nose cone, 400 series side skirts & customised 'design' rear bumper, to heated SVR steering wheel and more
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