You might not, but that pretty much IS my car. I have a 2015 base model, with no options at all. To get the price into the range where it was affordable (and even then I'm using that word pretty loosely ) it came down to a choice between an F-Type with no options or just going with a different brand (probably back to BMW).

Would I like to have some of the options, or even an S or R model? Of course! But it just wasn't possible for me right now. When this lease is up my other car will be paid off and I'll have more flexibility, but in the meantime I don't think you could possibly find a more beautiful car in the $60k-$70 range, even without all the option packages.

 

Ghatter you have done well!

 

1st:
You fellow rag toppers are greater men than me.... I haven't the foggiest how you drive that car without vision pack. Top down, sure... but man those blind spots. I better angle my mirrors out more, or break my neck.

2nd & On Topic:

While I also might not want a base no option vehicle, it's pretty amazing just how stripped down these things can get.... which isn't a negative comment. *WHO CARES* what someone else's options are, as long as we see more beautiful F-Types on the road.

I agree the base must sell better than anything. All the F-Types I see around Marin and Silicon Valley don't have the badges, and I see a lot. Last night I was driving home (5.45p, top down, 62 degrees), and got a friendly honk as a salsa coupe slid by me. I am near the dealership so I see test drives a lot too... There's also confirmation bias and selective perception. The Forer effect suggests we see more as we're more aware of them. But seriously...

I passed two this AM.. one heading out at 5.45a, one about at the office south bay at 6.50a. It's amazing how many more I am seeing....

I think we're going to see a lot more on the road. I asked my dealer for sales numbers, what sells, etc. We'll see if they come through.

But Jag has done some amazing things lately (and as a Bill Hicks fan I would **** him off), but man, they're marketing and long term vision on how to handle this market is pretty masterful, IMHO.

I'm just glad a car like this is something a normal consumer can reach for.

I know the Camaro just won the motor trend car of the year, and I think that's because it's attainable to the broader market. Of the 10 considered, F-Type wasn't even in there.

With the variability of the build, the price cut, etc....
I bet that changes next year and F-Type gets noticed in a broader way.

(But I am a total fanboy at this point)

 

To this date, besides the 7 that appeared at the Lancaster meet from across 3 states, I've still only seen 3 F-Types in the wild. In this area, if it ain't an SUV, it's gotta be a Prius. Yuck!

 

All of a sudden, Tesla Model S sightings are becoming common around here. I've seen a dozen or more in the last 6 months or so.

 

+1. Every time I'm in and around NW D.C. and Bethesda, I see one or two per day. Also see one a couple times per week driving up and down I-95 between DC and Baltimore. Not surprising given that there are 2 sales outlets and one repair facility in the DC area.

 

Yet, there are at least a half dozen JLR dealers within a 30 mile radius, and I've seen fewer F-Types than you in the wild (1), but I do see a fair number of XF and XJs, along w/ a boatload of LRs.

 

We must have all of them on the west coast then. Seeing F-Types almost every time I go out now. One 30 mile trip I saw 4 including one on stopped on the side of the freeway.

 

Well, the Jaguar XK is the unofficial state car of D.C. so it makes some sense that there are so many JLR dealerships nearby.

 

As I was implying above, we're dealing with a dull set of politicos in this area that can't envision themselves in anything other than a family vehicle, a stodgy sedan , or a politically correct green car. Not that I have anything against, soccer moms, beltway bandits or environmentalists, but it would be nice to see some sports cars and hot rods on a regular basis. That's about the only thing I miss about California.

 

Yes, I heard that on the news yesterday. The number was something like 200% more XKs registered per capita in DC than in any of the 50 states. However, that number is based upon about 500K residents actually living in DC, so it is a very small number. It's a textbook case of how statistics can be misleading.

It's a relatively small town in terms of residents, but swells to about 2 million inhabitants during the day. When you're actually in DC as I am almost every day, you don't see many DC plates except on taxicabs and police vehicles. The vast majority are from MD and VA and leave at night.

Funny thing is I think there is only 1 "new" XK in stock at any of the half-dozen dealerships.

 

You need to get away from Silver Spring/Bethesda more often. They're out there, just not around you. In my downtown DC underground garage, I see some really nice hardware every day.

On the fantastic MD farm and horse country driving roads where I live, I'm treated to a car show in motion every weekend.

 

Agreed. Out in the hinterlands, particularly on weekends, lots of nice rides, many on their way to/from various cars&coffee events. Unfortunately, doesn't do me much good on my weekday I-95 commute.

Are we off topic yet?

 

Sports cars of all type sell more in the fair weather west, Cal #1 market for many. Just more usable, I had roof down earlier today!

 

And I had the top down in MD, both Monday and Tuesday this week. We're having an incredibly mild fall.

One thing I love about this convertible more than any other is the ability to raise and lower the roof in motion up to 30mph. I use it much more as a result.

 

I told him I wouldn't quote him... so don't quote him. This would be either "West" or Northern CA, I assume. Specifically Marin, north of SF.


"I would say that our region is more popular for the S. Manual transmission is a great hit. R is a great car but due to the price, I think the market is very small. Jaguar should be able to provide accurate data next year some time."

So that's from someone who would likely know.... at least their store.

 

I'm meant to spend a Christmas week in Dun Loring. Without my car. That's not Christmas.

 

Exactly. Not that there isn't a bravado to it, but it's *SO* nice when you hit traffic and you just have to take the high road and relax, and look around at nature, the bay, etc. It makes the best of the worst situations. I call that luxury. =)

 

Or in the rare occasion that it rains ��

 

I'm considering ordering a 2017 F-Type. Since you ordered your car, what type of discount were you able to negotiate? Are any discounts to be had when ordering?