This is not the Jaguar from the 1980's (at least I'm pretty sure it isn't).
The brand has made huge gains in quality and customer satisfaction in recent years.

Leasing does have it's advantages. I use to lease my previous Mercs, BMW's and Audi's all the time. I drive my car primarily to work and wrote-off car payments, gas, insurance, etc. for tax benefits.

My R is the first car I've purchased, not leased, in a Looong while. I'm not afraid of any break-downs or malfunctions.....it comes with a 5-year, 60K mile warranty after all. And scheduled maintenance is free. I don't keep my cars for more than 4 years anyways, so I'm good.

 

Considering clutch on my MT, I am not so sure. Plus, a bit more than month in I got my first rattle. Something plastic-y sounding behind driver's seat.

I think it has a lot of E-type in it. Both good and bad.

 

Lynx FX... although anecdotal, that is AWESOME. It's absolutely fascinating and I wonder if that has to do with your savvy in posting and vetting, or also your area is just "better". But that's great info... cheers and congrats.

ShaunPA... thanks. Nice education. I admit, I'm a bit different, coming from the "If you don't have the money, you can't afford to own it" mentality, which is also why I drove that Jeep for 20 years, and saved for 10 to own this. That's not the lifestyle or reality most people exist in.... and I am forgetting the lease as a financial tool in that regards, as no one chooses the lease if they can pay outright, but it's a perfect tool vs a loan, etc. Great info, education, nice response. Thanks.

 

Update:
My car was at the dealer for a couple of days because of a rattle, but I got it back today. I want to thank you all for your advice, and to let you know what I plan to do...

Today I made the decision to drive my car as much as possible until my lease is over. I will still be careful, and a bit paranoid, but that is simply the way I am.

I wish I could say I feel relieved after the decision, and after driving it for work today, but I am as anxious as ever. Maybe with a bit of time I'll get over myself... err... I mean get over my anxiety.

Thanks again...