Porsche 911 or Jaguar F-Type?

Exhaust · 07-28-2015, 12:18 AM

Whats the difference, spec for spec the bases seem pretty similar. The sport 911 vs the sport F are huge differences so lets leave it at bases for comparison. Which one is the better buy, and why?

TN.Z · 07-28-2015, 12:42 AM

F Type coupe or convertible? Personally on looks alone I would take the F Type coupe. Not to mention it is cheaper with similar HP, more torque, only at the cost of 500 lbs. Also for the price of the base 911, you can buy an F Type S which is a supercharged V6. I think either way my vote would go F Type but I am biased against the 911.

Also, however off topic it may be, before I spent $80k on a base 911 I would personally buy a Cayman GT4 for $85k

YzGyz · 07-28-2015, 02:25 AM

WOW!! This is a toss up for me. I love both. I have yet to drive any but I can get a test drive if they run my credit. I think it would all come down to which one I can get the better deal for. Both are beast!

YzGyz

Firebase99 · 07-28-2015, 06:07 AM

A base 911 vs an F-Type? F-type, no hesitation. Now 911 Carrera S nicely equipped vs F-Type...911, all day.

MagmaRed370z · 07-28-2015, 06:49 AM

911 if its a GTS or S.

BlackZeda · 07-28-2015, 08:12 AM

The F-Type looks much better (resembles a Z), but it is a Jaguar which I associate with unreliability. It is claimed that they have improved, but I wouldn't risk it.

The 911...enough said. Porsche all day. I would go for the Cayman GT4 as well though.

FPenvy · 07-28-2015, 08:13 AM

neither.

if you're spending that much cash go get a GT-R. 2015's are going for low 80's right now.

BlackZeda · 07-28-2015, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

neither.

if you're spending that much cash go get a GT-R. 2015's are going for low 80's right now.

Not even comparable

FPenvy · 07-28-2015, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackZeda

Not even comparable

how so?

BlackZeda · 07-28-2015, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackZeda

Not even comparable

The F-Type that the OP is speaking of is a MT, RWD sports car and is beautiful. The 911 is a legendary RWD, middish engine sports coupe that is iconic. The GT-R is AWD, AT only and IMO is hideous. Yes, looks are subjective, but to me there is not one good angle that is attractive. It is an example of function over form, and for something I would be driving on the street it doesn't do anything for me.

On a side note, I can just imagine how frustrated I would be driving a super fast vehicle like the GT-R, 911 GTS (or turbo) or Corvette. It is frustrating enough having to deal with other cars on the road in the relatively slow Z.

For me, I think I would go with a boosted Z over anything

FPenvy · 07-28-2015, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackZeda

The F-Type that the OP is speaking of is a MT, RWD sports car and is beautiful. The 911 is a legendary RWD, middish engine sports coupe that is iconic. The GT-R is AWD, AT only and IMO is hideous. Yes, looks are subjective, but to me there is not one good angle that is attractive. It is an example of function over form, and for something I would be driving on the street it doesn't do anything for me.

On a side note, I can just imagine how frustrated I would be driving a super fast vehicle like the GT-R, 911 GTS (or turbo) or Corvette. It is frustrating enough having to deal with other cars on the road in the relatively slow Z.

For me, I think I would go with a boosted Z over anything

the only f-type that is worth it is the type r which is auto and awd. the 911 is best had with the PDK tranny (also AT) and comes as AWD with RWD options.

so all your points about MT and RWD are void.

now for dealing with fast cars when there's others on the road it's a simple solution......go around them. you have a functioning right foot I would assume so try and use it.

boosted Z is a retarded alternative to those other choices. boosting an engine which is NA stock comes with headaches. ask anyone who's done it. it's rarely a smooth life afterwards. you give up a large percentage chance of having DD reliability which was the mentioned above I believe as a parameter.

BlackZeda · 07-28-2015, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

the only f-type that is worth it is the type r which is auto and awd. the 911 is best had with the PDK tranny (also AT) and comes as AWD with RWD options.

so all your points about MT and RWD are void.

now for dealing with fast cars when there's others on the road it's a simple solution......go around them. you have a functioning right foot I would assume so try and use it.

boosted Z is a retarded alternative to those other choices. boosting an engine which is NA stock comes with headaches. ask anyone who's done it. it's rarely a smooth life afterwards. you give up a large percentage chance of having DD reliability which was the mentioned above I believe as a parameter.

Go back and read the OP's original post. He is refering to the base models, not the R-Type or the GTS (or Turbo). That alone makes the GT-R not comparable.

As far as your "functioning right foot" comment...taking things personally?

I have had two supercharged vehicles and they were suprisingly reliable. Not expecting that when boosting the Z, but I plan on getting another DD by then. But this isn't about me.

Chuck33079 · 07-28-2015, 08:46 AM

Jags and 911s are beautiful cars. The GTR looks like a car designed completely by engineers. It's a technological marvel, but it's 7 kinds of ******* ugly.

FPenvy · 07-28-2015, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Jags and 911s are beautiful cars. The GTR looks like a car designed completely by engineers. It's a technological marvel, but it's 7 kinds of ******* ugly.

complete disagreement with you.

beauty is subjective.

engineering and technology is good if it works.

performance and cost based the GT-R blows those two out of the water.

tonybell_57 · 07-28-2015, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Jags and 911s are beautiful cars. The GTR looks like a car designed completely by engineers. It's a technological marvel, but it's 7 kinds of ******* ugly.

I am SO glad to see that I am not the only person that thinks the GT-R is ugly!

BTW, I'd probably go for the Jag F-Type Roadster.

07-28-2015, 12:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
Exhaust Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Nowhere Posts: 277 Drives: 2015 AT GM Z Rep Power: 26	Porsche 911 or Jaguar F-Type? Whats the difference, spec for spec the bases seem pretty similar. The sport 911 vs the sport F are huge differences so lets leave it at bases for comparison. Which one is the better buy, and why?

07-28-2015, 12:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
TN.Z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 161 Drives: 09 BSM 6sp - 04 DBP Rep Power: 13	F Type coupe or convertible? Personally on looks alone I would take the F Type coupe. Not to mention it is cheaper with similar HP, more torque, only at the cost of 500 lbs. Also for the price of the base 911, you can buy an F Type S which is a supercharged V6. I think either way my vote would go F Type but I am biased against the 911. Also, however off topic it may be, before I spent $80k on a base 911 I would personally buy a Cayman GT4 for $85k Smashley likes this.

07-28-2015, 02:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
YzGyz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,449 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 63	WOW!! This is a toss up for me. I love both. I have yet to drive any but I can get a test drive if they run my credit. I think it would all come down to which one I can get the better deal for. Both are beast! YzGyz __________________ http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...gyzs-turn.html YzGyz

07-28-2015, 06:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 13	911 if its a GTS or S. __________________ Sold: 2014 Magnetic Black Base. Current: 2014 Magma Red 370z Sport \| ARK Grip Exhaust \| 25mm HR Spacers \| GTR Button \| DRL Mod

07-28-2015, 08:46 AM	#13 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Jags and 911s are beautiful cars. The GTR looks like a car designed completely by engineers. It's a technological marvel, but it's 7 kinds of ******* ugly. YzGyz, wanker and BC416 like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

07-28-2015, 06:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
Firebase99 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: fl Posts: 1,372 Drives: 14 3.8 Gen Coupe GT Rep Power: 14034	A base 911 vs an F-Type? F-type, no hesitation. Now 911 Carrera S nicely equipped vs F-Type...911, all day.

07-28-2015, 08:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
BlackZeda A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 1,109 Drives: 19 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 22	The F-Type looks much better (resembles a Z), but it is a Jaguar which I associate with unreliability. It is claimed that they have improved, but I wouldn't risk it. The 911...enough said. Porsche all day. I would go for the Cayman GT4 as well though.

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