Jaguar F-Type
Britain's most beautiful sports car, with a soundtrack to match.
CarCheckr Score
Outstanding
F-Type R Coupe
Score Breakdown
Pros & Cons
What We Love
- Sensational V8 soundtrack
- Beautiful styling
- Engaging chassis
- Rare on UK roads
Watch Out For
- Cramped interior
- Dated infotainment
- Reliability concerns
How to Buy This Car
Our recommendation on the best way to finance your purchase.
PCP keeps you in warranty for the finance term, which is the key advantage here. Jaguar Financial Services rates are competitive, and the F-Type's desirability supports the GFV.
Advantages
- Warranty coverage during finance term
- Desirability supports GFV
- Manageable monthly payments on a £98k car
Watch Out For
- Interest adds significantly over term
- Mileage caps on a car you'll want to drive
This is our independent opinion based on the car's depreciation profile, reliability record, and typical finance rates. Always get personalised financial advice before committing.
Used Buying Guide
Buying a Used Jaguar F-Type
What to look for — and what to avoid — when buying this car on the used market.
What to look for
- Discontinuation makes the F-Type a future classic — well-maintained examples will appreciate
- Supercharged V8 R and SVR variants are the ones to own long-term — the soundtrack is irreplaceable
- Facelift models (2017–) have improved infotainment and revised suspension — worth the premium
- Coupe body is more structurally rigid than the convertible — better dynamics and less scuttle shake
- Low UK production numbers mean finding a well-specced, low-mileage example is genuinely worthwhile
Watch-outs
- JLR reliability concerns are real — budget for an extended warranty if buying out of manufacturer coverage
- Supercharger belt on V8 models should be inspected at 60,000 miles — expensive if it fails
- Check for any coolant or oil leaks — early F-Types had some issues with seals
- Infotainment on pre-facelift cars is dated and slow — factor in if technology matters to you
- Convertible roof mechanism can be expensive to repair — test it through multiple cycles before buying
Our Verdict
The F-Type R remains one of the most viscerally exciting cars on sale. The supercharged V8 produces a sound that no other car can match, and the styling is timeless. A true driver's car before Jaguar's reinvention.
How This Score Was Built
Every CarCheckr score combines multiple independent data sources, weighted by category.
Manufacturer Specs
Official performance & safety data
Owner Reports
Real-world reliability data from owners
Expert Testing
Independent road test results
Residual Values
Three-year depreciation data
Running Costs
Insurance, fuel & servicing costs
Safety Ratings
Euro NCAP crash test results
Key Details
- Make
- Jaguar
- Model
- F-Type
- Year
- 2024
- Variant
- F-Type R Coupe
- Category
- Sports Car
- Price from
- £98,000
