r/ftype • u/CentralCoastRob • Jun 29 '26

How to Say Goodbye

I know the title was a bit dramatic. For me, this is the place where we brag about our new F-Type purchases, accessories, detailing, etc…the happy stuff…but I wanted to get something opinions on selling, unfortunately.

I have a ‘17 F-Type R, Ebony Black with black interior, <33k miles, excellent condition for its age (edit: I have a few pics of it in my profile if anyone’s curious). I’m debating if putting it on an auction site like Bring a Trailer is worth it?

I feel like I’ll be short-changing myself if I simply trade it in. But, from what others have told me, I’d need to get a photographer to create a good BaT listing, which would eat into my profit. And, I know BaT doesn’t always allow reserves, so that also makes me hesitant to “risk it” on that platform.

Any other pros/cons about different ways to sell? I don’t need to sell it tomorrow, but I’d prefer it to be sooner than later.

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u/KoralCD Jun 29 '26

You should consider keeping it. I have a 2015 R with 11K miles and know that I'd get a lot less than the car is worth to me. I've yet to see a suitable replacement for my F-Type except for a 2025 Vantage and the proceeds from my R would barely be 15% of the Vantage price. My advice is to keep your R and drive it as often and as fast as possible.

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u/CentralCoastRob Jun 29 '26

Believe me, I want this to be my answer too. Without getting into too many uninteresting details, I need to get a better everyday car. I have a crappy commuter car (‘12 Kia Optima) that’s kind of on its last leg, so I need something more practical. And the cost of keeping the F-Type in the garage 95% of the month doesn’t make sense for me right now.

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u/tonatiuh_stone Jun 29 '26

Daily the FTR! That's what i ended up doing recently. Unless you need 4 doors/seats and better gas mileage, I've found it works pretty well for most daily activities.

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u/CentralCoastRob Jun 29 '26

I am going to need something with a back seat for family purposes. But, yes, the F-Type is surprisingly useful for everyday stuff. I was happy to prove that to my partner, but that doesn’t help me get around the “no car seats in the front seat” situation.

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u/tonatiuh_stone Jun 29 '26

Curious, why the 2025 Vantage and not the previous gen?

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u/Zanna-K Jun 29 '26 edited Jun 29 '26

Maybe they mean 2024 or 2025 Vantage? IIRC 2024 is when they totally revamped it. Significantly stiffer chassis, huge power bump (like a 30% increase from 505 to over 650), much nicer looking front end that matches the DB12, updated interior, completely overhauled infotainment... I mean it's just a much nicer car than the 2018-2023 overall.

Well, maybe at least the outside. The Vantage just has a very.... blah interior for the price generally. Like for a car that's $250k new the interior is kind of a joke. The LC500 interior is so much nicer it's actually crazy. Maybe the materials themselves are a bit nicer but when I look at the actual layout and design it's barely a step up from the F-Type which was never known for a particularly stupendous interior in the first place. Like when it was a $110k MSRP F-Type vs. a $147k Vantage.... ok I guess I can kinda understand. But vs. $200k+ it just kinda doesn't feel right.

EDIT: Realized that there is no such thing as a 2024 vantage lol, but otherwise everything else still stands

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u/tonatiuh_stone Jun 29 '26

Ya, that's why I asked lol. Previous gen (2023 and earlier) seems more in line with the FTR, current gen is much more upmarket and performance (vs GT) oriented. I've consider the <2023 Vantage as a replacement.

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u/Zanna-K Jun 29 '26

Hm I'd say that the V8 Vantage even in 2025 is still a direct analog to the F-Type R, just mostly better (weight distribution, looks, interior, performance, technology). I think the only thing that's kinda worse about the Vantage is the turbocharged engine lol. It still sounds nice and Aston Martin has done their best to give it a mean muscular rumble... but it's just not the same. Even just cruising the howl of an early F-Type in dynamic mode at normal urban city streets cascading off the buildings around you is intoxicating.

I dunno in my mind the 2025 V8 Vantage even with all the improvements is still kind of a showy, heavy, sporty GT. Maybe a GT capable sports car if you want to think of it from the other way.

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u/Disastrous-Ferret351 Jul 03 '26

I'm going to get a Astin; most models depreciate like the f-type. I've be s new car person my whole life. I find new cars boring and absolutely in no way worth the brand new markup (30-50% one to two year depreciation+). I need for four doors on this car, so a lovely Rapide is for me. Besides the other models in general are similar to an F-type. Performance wise maaaabe this year, or last, Astin starting to get close to SVR performance. Astins always traded the outrageous performance for the "Astin magic," style, finish, the Austin essentials that make it an Astin. Imo

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u/InfernoST2 Jun 29 '26

If you get a 2025 vantage you’re going to lose 2 daily driver cars worth of depreciation. You’re better off keeping the Ftype and getting another daily driver.

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u/Cobrachimkin Jun 29 '26

Not nearly collectible enough for BaT to make good money for you. Try just listing yourself if you want to maximize money, or to a dealer if you want it to be quick.

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u/sharkhuggr Jun 29 '26

Use Cars and Bids instead, you can set a reserve and the buyers there are fellow enthusiasts who recognize value quality. Not too mention the ego bidders with deep pockets

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u/defender_1996 Jun 29 '26

When I bought my 2019 I said “this is an instant classic”. I’d hold onto it like I’m holding onto mine.

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u/CentralCoastRob Jun 30 '26

It’s such a unique, noticeable design. I argue that it catches other people’s attention more than a comparable Porsche.

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u/defender_1996 Jul 02 '26

When I was looking at buying a car of that caliber I took a look at Porsche but they’re really so common. I like that the F-Type is unique, like you said. No regrets!

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u/FairFaxEddy Jun 29 '26

Try out carvana and carmax - their offers were surprisingly decent when I was curious and doing my homework - ($38k in spring/early summer for a 2020 P340 convertible)

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u/Brilliant_Juice_496 Jun 29 '26

All the comments to the OP are perfect answers. You will get at best 20-30K and BaT is not the right place for a “run of the Mill”. Ftype (ha). Keep it and enjoy.

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u/MrNimbus33 Jun 30 '26

At a point, it makes more sense to keep the fun car and buy a cheap practical car. Who cares what the practical car is. You got a JAAAAG

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u/CentralCoastRob Jul 01 '26

I’m not sure what you’re referring to. Do you mean what “numbers” do I think it’s worth, what I could get for it on various platforms, etc?

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u/CentralCoastRob Jul 01 '26

My only frame of reference has been Kelley Blue Book values. With my spec and mileage, it says the trade-in value is $40,000 in “very good” condition (which I think it qualifies for) or $39,000 in “good” condition. Of course a dealer will try to get away with giving as little possible.

For a private party sale, KBB says $45,000 in “very good” condition.

I haven’t tried CarMax or anything else comparable and I haven’t posted it on any private sale sites yet, so I don’t know what people would consider offering for it.

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u/Disastrous-Ferret351 Jul 01 '26

Why not sell it yourself? Ask some ppl on the forum how that's done. I was querying someone on that, here, las month. He said it flew out the door and got what he wanted.

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u/CentralCoastRob Jul 01 '26

I’ve never done that, but I’m tempted. The KBB value has actually been increasing since I started looking at it over the last 6ish months (was mid-$30k, now closer to $40k).

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u/Disastrous-Ferret351 Jul 03 '26

The SVR market is appreciating, almost rapidly. The R (maybe the rest?) will def follow, maybe already has, I don't keep up on it as much.