Am I Too Old For IRR?
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Am I Too Old For IRR?
I currently have a 2008 black XK that I have enjoyed for 4 years. However, it's time for a change. That said, I have waiting for me at the dealership, two 2015 and one 2016 F Types to choose from. They are...
2016 Base white with glass roof
2015 Lunar Grey S
2015 IIR S (well equipped)
So here's the rub, I'm in my mid-sixties and young at heart, however I do not want to run risk of "appearing" to advertise a mid-life crisis. The IRR is head turner, while the white and lunar grey are a bit more subdued. I certainly do not mind driving a car that "gets attention" as the XK has received its share of compliments.
Anyone out there have a similar experience?
2016 Base white with glass roof
2015 Lunar Grey S
2015 IIR S (well equipped)
So here's the rub, I'm in my mid-sixties and young at heart, however I do not want to run risk of "appearing" to advertise a mid-life crisis. The IRR is head turner, while the white and lunar grey are a bit more subdued. I certainly do not mind driving a car that "gets attention" as the XK has received its share of compliments.
Anyone out there have a similar experience?
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I currently have a 2008 black XK that I have enjoyed for 4 years. However, it's time for a change. That said, I have waiting for me at the dealership, two 2015 and one 2016 F Types to choose from. They are...
2016 Base white with glass roof
2015 Lunar Grey S
2015 IIR S (well equipped)
So here's the rub, I'm in my mid-sixties and young at heart, however I do not want to run risk of "appearing" to advertise a mid-life crisis. The IRR is head turner, while the white and lunar grey are a bit more subdued. I certainly do not mind driving a car that "gets attention" as the XK has received its share of compliments.
Anyone out there have a similar experience?
2016 Base white with glass roof
2015 Lunar Grey S
2015 IIR S (well equipped)
So here's the rub, I'm in my mid-sixties and young at heart, however I do not want to run risk of "appearing" to advertise a mid-life crisis. The IRR is head turner, while the white and lunar grey are a bit more subdued. I certainly do not mind driving a car that "gets attention" as the XK has received its share of compliments.
Anyone out there have a similar experience?
Color is, far and away, THE most subjective of options available.
Good luck and go for it if IRR floats your boat.
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Hi Dave. I liked your question, and felt you could use a chick's opinion. I recently purchased my first jag (2007 XKR). I wish that I could have afforded this car newer back when I was in my 20's. But the truth is, these are expensive cars and not many younger people can afford the car or the maintence prices. Yes the F type is a beautiful, performance sports car, but it is a Jaguar. Most people would associate the name with style and class. The car will get a great deal of attention, and There will always be those who call it a "mid life crisis car".. But they are probably just jealous. My advice, is to get the car you like best, the car you feel suits you and that you will enjoy driving. After all it is about you, not what other people think. I am sure the majority of the attention would be positive anyway. I know I would definitly check the car out if I saw it on the road.
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So here's the rub, I'm in my mid-sixties and young at heart, however I do not want to run risk of "appearing" to advertise a mid-life crisis. The IRR is head turner, while the white and lunar grey are a bit more subdued. I certainly do not mind driving a car that "gets attention" as the XK has received its share of compliments.
Anyone out there have a similar experience?
Anyone out there have a similar experience?
However, the real bottom line is that some people are going to draw stereotypical conclusions regardless of what color F-Type you purchase.
Last edited by Foosh; 04-12-2015 at 12:16 PM.
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Mulmur (04-12-2015)
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I have been strugling with the same choice, and have deceided to look for a 2015 R in IRR (instead of a new 2016 S - also in IRR).
I might have found the car I have been looking for, but have to wait another week as the salesman is on Holiday....
But when the color choice was made, it is no going back to look for cars in other colors ;-)
And I am 54 - but age has nothing to do with it. Go for the color you like!
I might have found the car I have been looking for, but have to wait another week as the salesman is on Holiday....
But when the color choice was made, it is no going back to look for cars in other colors ;-)
And I am 54 - but age has nothing to do with it. Go for the color you like!
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I went through some of the same thing - Salsa Red is very flashy, while I'm not. As an introvert, I didn't want everyone looking at me. But I figured they'd be looking at the car, not me. And I thought Salsa Red on the vert was simply too pretty/striking not to get. And I finally came around to Foosh's way of thinking - who gives a rip what other people think? Though I'm a young-un - turn 51 tomorrow.
I think IRR is prettier on the coupe than Salsa Red is, and it's a bit less in-your-face. If you like it, you won't be disappointed!
I think IRR is prettier on the coupe than Salsa Red is, and it's a bit less in-your-face. If you like it, you won't be disappointed!
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I had the double whammy of not only being "of a certain age" but also a woman who chose not only the R coupe but the IRR. Love my choice and people who really know me are not surprised by my choice and why would I care what strangers think? Every time I approach the car I am struck as to how absolutely gorgeous the body style and color are. Go for the IRR! You can always purchase a white or gray car when you are in your 70s although I will probably be purchasing a yellow or orange car at that age.
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I had the double whammy of not only being "of a certain age" but also a woman who chose not only the R coupe but the IRR. Love my choice and people who really know me are not surprised by my choice and why would I care what strangers think? Every time I approach the car I am struck as to how absolutely gorgeous the body style and color are. Go for the IRR! You can always purchase a white or gray car when you are in your 70s although I will probably be purchasing a yellow or orange car at that age.
My sister reports that it was fun watching people struggle with the lack of congruency between the car and it's owner. But, as she put it herself: My car, my choice. You don't like it - you can shove it...
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Lovemonet (04-12-2015)
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I have the IRR FtypeR coupe and it does draw lots of attention.. Personally, I'm not after the attention and actually spend most of my time on the 'back' highways around here just enjoying the car.
When I have been in the city, people come up with lots of compliments..
I believe the car itself draws lots of attention no matter the colour.. The IRR just adds to it.
If a lot of attention turns you off, then the car itself could be a problem, however, if you can just enjoy the car and its beauty, and ignore the gawkers, then you will love it.
Lawrence
When I have been in the city, people come up with lots of compliments..
I believe the car itself draws lots of attention no matter the colour.. The IRR just adds to it.
If a lot of attention turns you off, then the car itself could be a problem, however, if you can just enjoy the car and its beauty, and ignore the gawkers, then you will love it.
Lawrence
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You are definitely to old. Leave the IRR to me. I feel I should have an exclusive on the color in my area. Even though your in another state, your only one state over. I have been retired for awhile and my IRR 2016 should be here in a couple of weeks. Pick another color to be your exclusive. Cecil..........
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I currently have a 2008 black XK that I have enjoyed for 4 years. However, it's time for a change. That said, I have waiting for me at the dealership, two 2015 and one 2016 F Types to choose from. They are...
2016 Base white with glass roof
2015 Lunar Grey S
2015 IIR S (well equipped)
So here's the rub, I'm in my mid-sixties and young at heart, however I do not want to run risk of "appearing" to advertise a mid-life crisis. The IRR is head turner, while the white and lunar grey are a bit more subdued. I certainly do not mind driving a car that "gets attention" as the XK has received its share of compliments.
Anyone out there have a similar experience?
2016 Base white with glass roof
2015 Lunar Grey S
2015 IIR S (well equipped)
So here's the rub, I'm in my mid-sixties and young at heart, however I do not want to run risk of "appearing" to advertise a mid-life crisis. The IRR is head turner, while the white and lunar grey are a bit more subdued. I certainly do not mind driving a car that "gets attention" as the XK has received its share of compliments.
Anyone out there have a similar experience?
Howver, I'm not your age. I'm 68. Live life and don't give a damn what others think. They will give you thumbs up when they see your Jag, whatever color you choose.
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