SL/R231: Should I sell My F type R and buy an SL350?
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??? To what are you referring, and what are you trying to say about it?
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The intentional growl/exhaust note of the active exhaust F-Types will certainly make it louder. When the top was down on mine, I always had it opened up and it's an awesome song. When the top is up, it was a little too noisy for me so I'd close the flaps in the exhaust. SL is clearly more refined, but F-Type is no slouch. Softer ride in the SL, but the F-Type is not a kidney jarring brute either. IMHO, F-type is more of a sports car, SL more of a sporty cruiser. Wish I could afford both!
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Note that a few aftermarket strut mfgs now have mechanical semi active strut replacements and inserts that users say transform comfort levels and handling stability.
No idea if avail for F or SL probably simpler to change tires and play with pressures....
No idea if avail for F or SL probably simpler to change tires and play with pressures....
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i test drove an F type, v6 version. great car but it was very cramped inside and wasnt as refine as my SL.
that being said your trade would be a downgrade in performance which you might not fancy at the end. i wouldnt buy a v6 sl over your type F R.
unless you you get a v8 sl550 or an sl63 i would say just keep your car unless you dont care about the performance difference but want a way more comfortable refine hardtop convertible. Jag also had almost no trunk space either.and road noiise from the soft top
that being said your trade would be a downgrade in performance which you might not fancy at the end. i wouldnt buy a v6 sl over your type F R.
unless you you get a v8 sl550 or an sl63 i would say just keep your car unless you dont care about the performance difference but want a way more comfortable refine hardtop convertible. Jag also had almost no trunk space either.and road noiise from the soft top
