Complaint about the new F type
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Pluvrr
I can see what you mean, it does have hint of Mx5 over the lines ... buttt I had the chance to drive one yesterday... As a passanger.. anyway, the car is just so beautiful to behold, sounds sooo good and is just a pice of art... no wonder it sells better than warm bread and butter on a Sunday morning...
I can see what you mean, it does have hint of Mx5 over the lines ... buttt I had the chance to drive one yesterday... As a passanger.. anyway, the car is just so beautiful to behold, sounds sooo good and is just a pice of art... no wonder it sells better than warm bread and butter on a Sunday morning...
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One would recognize that design as Jaguar miles away. It has Jag written all over it. I love the lines.
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Purpose of this forum is to talk about Jaguar cars.... many threads spirited in nature regarding our opinions... we are all passionate Jaguar enthusiasts and oftentimes like to talk about the brand or get philosophical on what we think the brand is doing right or wrong.
I respect the love you have for your car.
Last edited by BrownRobin; 10-22-2013 at 05:08 PM.
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Not to rehash this topic, but...
I parked next to a blue Ferrari California. Personally, I think they're both beautiful cars. I'm not sure which front end I like better. Probably mine.![Smile](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Wish I had more time to take better pictures.
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The rear end is a tougher call. I think with tops up, the California looks better. The F-type really needs to have the top down, and then it looks great.
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With tops down, you can see that the California has huge flanks/hips, which don't show up so much with the top up. With the top down, I think the F-type's hips are just right.
I know some critics panned the California, but in blue, with the top down, I think it's one of the prettiest cars I've ever seen. I think my car is close. Your opinions may vary...
I parked next to a blue Ferrari California. Personally, I think they're both beautiful cars. I'm not sure which front end I like better. Probably mine.
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Wish I had more time to take better pictures.
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The rear end is a tougher call. I think with tops up, the California looks better. The F-type really needs to have the top down, and then it looks great.
![](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/attachments/f-type-x152-72/61351-complaint-about-new-f-type-img_0625_1k.jpg?dateline=1383605595)
With tops down, you can see that the California has huge flanks/hips, which don't show up so much with the top up. With the top down, I think the F-type's hips are just right.
I know some critics panned the California, but in blue, with the top down, I think it's one of the prettiest cars I've ever seen. I think my car is close. Your opinions may vary...
Last edited by DJS; 11-04-2013 at 04:57 PM.
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XK's look just as good or better that the two XKE's I've owned, and anybody who thinks a mustang looks good........go to the optomEtrist asap.
F-Types are ok but I won't own a convertible ever again. When and If they make a good looking coupe......I'll buy one.
Honda S2000's ....why did they quit making them? I won't own a fwd sports car, but it looked plenty fine to me. I saw one Sunday morning with the top down. Cool looking car. Looked brand new.
F-Types are ok but I won't own a convertible ever again. When and If they make a good looking coupe......I'll buy one.
Honda S2000's ....why did they quit making them? I won't own a fwd sports car, but it looked plenty fine to me. I saw one Sunday morning with the top down. Cool looking car. Looked brand new.
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XK's look just as good or better that the two XKE's I've owned, and anybody who thinks a mustang looks good........go to the optomEtrist asap.
F-Types are ok but I won't own a convertible ever again. When and If they make a good looking coupe......I'll buy one.
Honda S2000's ....why did they quit making them? I won't own a fwd sports car, but it looked plenty fine to me. I saw one Sunday morning with the top down. Cool looking car. Looked brand new.
F-Types are ok but I won't own a convertible ever again. When and If they make a good looking coupe......I'll buy one.
Honda S2000's ....why did they quit making them? I won't own a fwd sports car, but it looked plenty fine to me. I saw one Sunday morning with the top down. Cool looking car. Looked brand new.
The 2015 F-Type Coupe will debut at the LA Auto show on Nov. 20th...
(see new thread)
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DJS, I'm amazed at how good the f-type looks compared to the California. I was a little underwhelmed by the f-type when I saw it in the metal (they are still very rare here, but I saw a white one up close and it looked a bit fat), but in those pics I'd think the jag has the edge on the California front and back. I'm not mad for the centre pipes, but I know a lot of people who think otherwise. The coupe is due out late next year but I understand it costs even more than the vert. Over here, that means that to get a decent 6 S, you'd be talking about $200K which is the same in our money as it is with yours.
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I've never driven the Miata or the F-Type so handling/performance I can't speak to, BUT I do see both of them on the road and I can definitively say the F-type looks like A LOT of other cars on the road including the 2014 Miata.
The F-type is so undistinguished that I do not recognize one on the road unless I end up right behind one and see the Jaguar symbol on the trunk.
The F-type is so undistinguished that I do not recognize one on the road unless I end up right behind one and see the Jaguar symbol on the trunk.
Sounds like macular degeneration. See an eye doc quick.
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I got to drive a XF for two weeks while the dealer had my XJ8. It handled well and even with the 4cyl was bit peppy, the paddle shifters were fun to play with but it did not feel like a Jag. From a side view it looked like my mothers Accord.
I got invited by Jaguar to test drive the F-Type around a track they had set up with a professional race driver in the passenger's seat as a coach. The sound, the feel, the power. To compare it to a California, OK but a Miata is pure insanity.
Glad to see Tata is using Sir William Lyon's play book and thank you Jaguar.
I got invited by Jaguar to test drive the F-Type around a track they had set up with a professional race driver in the passenger's seat as a coach. The sound, the feel, the power. To compare it to a California, OK but a Miata is pure insanity.
Glad to see Tata is using Sir William Lyon's play book and thank you Jaguar.
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ANY real negative comments about the F Type. MY negative is the trunk. That’s all LOL. I just bought mine yesterday. I traded in a hot corvette C6 Vert and didn’t look back! Yes I liked the vette but the F is more fun to drive IMO as it has more comfort. Also it goes up my driveway without dragging ![Icon Laugh](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_laugh.gif)
Just driving home down PCH from Newport Beach, the car got more looks and smiles then I could believe. The Vert top is amazing in quality and quietness.
I have had 2 XJ 6’s and 2 XJS’s. Loved the older jags but TOO much maintenance for sure. I like the looks of the F much more then the S as it is updated and current.
Just a happy customer that got a great deal on the new ride.
Happy New Year All
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Scott
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Just driving home down PCH from Newport Beach, the car got more looks and smiles then I could believe. The Vert top is amazing in quality and quietness.
I have had 2 XJ 6’s and 2 XJS’s. Loved the older jags but TOO much maintenance for sure. I like the looks of the F much more then the S as it is updated and current.
Just a happy customer that got a great deal on the new ride.
Happy New Year All
1st (and not last) post.
Scott
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ANY real negative comments about the F Type. MY negative is the trunk. That’s all LOL. I just bought mine yesterday. I traded in a hot corvette C6 Vert and didn’t look back! Yes I liked the vette but the F is more fun to drive IMO as it has more comfort. Also it goes up my driveway without dragging ![Icon Laugh](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_laugh.gif)
Just driving home down PCH from Newport Beach, the car got more looks and smiles then I could believe. The Vert top is amazing in quality and quietness.
I have had 2 XJ 6’s and 2 XJS’s. Loved the older jags but TOO much maintenance for sure. I like the looks of the F much more then the S as it is updated and current.
Just a happy customer that got a great deal on the new ride.
Happy New Year All
1st (and not last) post.
Scott
![Icon Laugh](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_laugh.gif)
Just driving home down PCH from Newport Beach, the car got more looks and smiles then I could believe. The Vert top is amazing in quality and quietness.
I have had 2 XJ 6’s and 2 XJS’s. Loved the older jags but TOO much maintenance for sure. I like the looks of the F much more then the S as it is updated and current.
Just a happy customer that got a great deal on the new ride.
Happy New Year All
1st (and not last) post.
Scott
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