F-Type R vs M4 (My short review)

GhostyM · 04-01-2016, 05:10 AM

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infamousdiz · 04-01-2016, 05:19 AM

what makes the zf tranny better? my buddie has one out in San Fran. he likes it but says its no sports car. GT cruiser. I love the manufactured sound of the jag, hows the dealer service?

Great purchases!!!

nosonyxm4 · 04-01-2016, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by infamousdiz

what makes the zf tranny better? my buddie has one out in San Fran. he likes it but says its no sports car. GT cruiser. I love the manufactured sound of the jag, hows the dealer service?

Great purchases!!!

Agreed, Zf trans is nothing amazing. I'm guessing you are looking for a smoother driver. DCT is a bit harsh at times.

But I did not lease an M4 for a smooth ride.

GhostyM · 04-01-2016, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by nosonyxm4

Agreed, Zf trans is nothing amazing. I'm guessing you are looking for a smoother driver. DCT is a bit harsh at times.

But I did not lease an M4 for a smooth ride.

I'd go out of my way to say the ZF is just as fast if not 90% as close.

While being a ton smoother, and easier to manipulate. Not to mention, launching is a breeze.

Secondly; the car definitely handles just as good as the M4, if not better. It's VERY rigid.

You have to drive it to believe it. The noise is makes is like a mix of a Maserati and C63. In other words, nuts.

hockey21 · 04-01-2016, 05:54 AM

can you give some deals on the lease? do you have a relationship with a dealer, or did you just negotiate hard at end of month? they must have taken 15-20k off sticker?

dmk08 · 04-01-2016, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Chipped B6

I'm going to make this as simple as it can get.

I bought an M4 one year ago. Had it for about 7-8 months and got rid of it.

Fast forward to today (after asking you guys which to buy, I pulled the trigger on it)

2016 F-Type R. Pearl white with ivory stitching. Black Pack as well. Vision pack.

Let's get to the review now..

M4 - What I liked and what I didn't like.

+ It was a looker.
+ It was decently quick even stock
+ I got a great deal on it lease wise

- It sounded terrible. (sorry, actually not really)
- It had too little tire for the gearing + torque aka. spin central.
- Very detached for the driver. I'm not talking feel, I'm talking not so immersive, not much soul.

F-Type R:

+ Holy god. The noise..
+ The transmission is better than DCT (there you go, I said it).
+ The looks... I literally haven't seen a more beautiful car in a long time.
+ The car "outfeels" the M4 by a LONG shot. So much soul and actual steering feel. It's amazing. And GLUED to the road.

- The price. (Although I got a steal for my payment)
- Somewhat "okay" nav. Nothing to write home about, sort of slow.
- It's 40k more than the M4.

Is it worth it? Well.. I got a $110,000 F-Type R for $980 a month. ZERO drive off fee. Zero down. I walked in, and walked out. 36 months/10k miles.

It's a steal.

Am I happy for the first time in a long time.. **** yes I am.
What an amazing car. Also it's faster than the F10 M5 I had.

Glad we could help! Enjoy

JTO24 · 04-01-2016, 06:54 AM

Beautiful car, OP! I'd love an F-Type R myself. Curious as to how you scored such a sweet deal!

F80Dreamer · 04-01-2016, 07:16 AM

Glad you are enjoying the car, I agree with you on the looks...one of the nicest looking cars on the road today. Was also pleasantly at how much better Jags have gotten under the new ownership. I am planning on getting my wife the F Pace, looks incredible.

Jaymax85 · 04-01-2016, 07:26 AM

These threads make me laugh. More so a validation of your purchase ... The f type r sounds great .. But if u think the zf is better than the dct and the f type r handles better than the m4, than u are really drinking the koolaid. Never the less, enjoy the car in good health.

nosonyxm4 · 04-01-2016, 07:33 AM

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These threads make me laugh. More so a validation of your purchase ... The f type r sounds great .. But if u think the zf is better than the dct and the f type r handles better than the m4, than u are really drinking the koolaid. Never the less, enjoy the car in good health.

What he said

Acturater · 04-01-2016, 07:41 AM

Dude nice purchase and great deal you got. Enjoy it and let us know how it goes!

myzmak · 04-01-2016, 10:55 AM

Mazel tov. Agree the F-type looks great.

....but, man....F10, F82, now F-type...all in a few years.....somebody likes car payments!

sdshah · 04-01-2016, 11:08 AM

Just sent you a PM. Very interested in your lease number.

sdshah · 04-01-2016, 11:10 AM

Lol is that lease number an April fools?

shu5892001 · 04-01-2016, 12:04 PM

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Lol is that lease number an April fools?

it's not, this is his older thread:

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1243714

///M-Furby · 04-01-2016, 12:25 PM

enjoy. but at 50% more expensive not a comparison.

its like comparing a civic to an m3 ?

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Bonzer103 · 04-01-2016, 12:26 PM

Congrats. Very few cars get my attention, but that one definitely does. DCT, ZF, ....all semantics. The goal is driver connection where I can see where the Jag wins out. Doesn't make me love my M3 any less, but once you feel that in a car it's a personal connection.

Kief · 04-01-2016, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Chipped B6

It's about time! I kept feeling obligated to respond to all these damn threads about the Jag.

But now we look like twins. Go get it wrapped

JoeFromPA · 04-01-2016, 01:16 PM

To me, one of the simply most enjoyable cars to look at right here. Not a bad angle on her. Just like jags of old - they did great.

And I understand and respect your handling comments too - you aren't saying it's faster around a track, you are saying it FEELS better doing it. More confidence inspiring, more controlled, etc....which I understand as there are lots of slower cars I've driven that FEEL better. And AWD tends to inspire more confidence IMHO.

That deal is pretty amazing too. I would be hard-pressed to walk away from that deal.

GhostyM · 04-01-2016, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeFromPA

To me, one of the simply most enjoyable cars to look at right here. Not a bad angle on her. Just like jags of old - they did great.

And I understand and respect your handling comments too - you aren't saying it's faster around a track, you are saying it FEELS better doing it. More confidence inspiring, more controlled, etc....which I understand as there are lots of slower cars I've driven that FEEL better. And AWD tends to inspire more confidence IMHO.

That deal is pretty amazing too. I would be hard-pressed to walk away from that deal.

Thanks!

You hit it on the head. I'm not saying "it's faster" than M4. (Although in a straight line it definitely is)

It does what the M4 can do with a bunch of feel/soul added on top. Sure lap timess may be right there, and it's not exactly the lightest GT cruiser. But the thing has purpose.

@kief. Yes. I just had to do it. I saw what the fuss was about!

Kief · 04-01-2016, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Chipped B6

@kief. Yes. I just had to do it. I saw what the fuss was about!

It's called emotion! Hard to describe, but you know it when you drive it

BwoodBMW · 04-01-2016, 01:47 PM

I think it was your last thread that I professed my love for the Jag after driving one. I really love my M3 but the Jag was more fun to drive, it just was. I need the practicality of the 4 doors right now, otherwise I'd be in an F type over an M4 all day long.

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