F-type coupe almost too beautiful!
#41
Ggraddy: My grey car cover was an expensive dealer option, like $500. Part T2R4364. To my dealers credit they tried to talk me out of it. You should look on eBay or contact Jay if he has a line on the satin covers. My cover is nice, but not $500 nice and not going to be used much.
Returning to the post, with 2,000+ miles driven now I can attest that 99% of the people don't notice (or care), for the majority of the population, cars are necessary transportation and the idea of spending $65,000+ on automotive art that can only carry 420 pounds would never occur to them. Poor souls!
For the 1% that do care, I get nothing but compliments.
Life is just better with an F-Type, long time dead you know....
Returning to the post, with 2,000+ miles driven now I can attest that 99% of the people don't notice (or care), for the majority of the population, cars are necessary transportation and the idea of spending $65,000+ on automotive art that can only carry 420 pounds would never occur to them. Poor souls!
For the 1% that do care, I get nothing but compliments.
Life is just better with an F-Type, long time dead you know....
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#42
Ggraddy: My grey car cover was an expensive dealer option, like $500. Part T2R4364. To my dealers credit they tried to talk me out of it. You should look on eBay or contact Jay if he has a line on the satin covers. My cover is nice, but not $500 nice and not going to be used much.
Returning to the post, with 2,000+ miles driven now I can attest that 99% of the people don't notice (or care), for the majority of the population, cars are necessary transportation and the idea of spending $65,000+ on automotive art that can only carry 420 pounds would never occur to them. Poor souls!
For the 1% that do care, I get nothing but compliments.
Life is just better with an F-Type, long time dead you know....
Returning to the post, with 2,000+ miles driven now I can attest that 99% of the people don't notice (or care), for the majority of the population, cars are necessary transportation and the idea of spending $65,000+ on automotive art that can only carry 420 pounds would never occur to them. Poor souls!
For the 1% that do care, I get nothing but compliments.
Life is just better with an F-Type, long time dead you know....
And I concur that the vast majority of people in this world simply don't care what kind of car you're driving - not that that ever has mattered to me - and that there will always be a small if dedicated number of people [like us] who appreciate the beauty and maybe even the engineering of a stunning car like the F-Type.
#43
Ggraddy: My grey car cover was an expensive dealer option, like $500. Part T2R4364. To my dealers credit they tried to talk me out of it. You should look on eBay or contact Jay if he has a line on the satin covers. My cover is nice, but not $500 nice and not going to be used much.
Returning to the post, with 2,000+ miles driven now I can attest that 99% of the people don't notice (or care), for the majority of the population, cars are necessary transportation and the idea of spending $65,000+ on automotive art that can only carry 420 pounds would never occur to them. Poor souls!
For the 1% that do care, I get nothing but compliments.
Life is just better with an F-Type, long time dead you know....
Returning to the post, with 2,000+ miles driven now I can attest that 99% of the people don't notice (or care), for the majority of the population, cars are necessary transportation and the idea of spending $65,000+ on automotive art that can only carry 420 pounds would never occur to them. Poor souls!
For the 1% that do care, I get nothing but compliments.
Life is just better with an F-Type, long time dead you know....
At this point i am using a home made, aluminum wrap and blue tape, redneck style cover. Cats hate aluminum foil.
Getting back on the topic, even my house cats love the big cat in the garage.
Last edited by Ggraddy; 05-15-2015 at 09:40 AM.
#44
My cats oftenly enjoy sitting on my car, thats why i am looking for a thick cover that is snug on the car. Should it be loose around the car, they will try and get under the cover.
At this point i am using a home made, aluminum wrap and blue tape, redneck style cover. Cats hate aluminum foil.
Getting back on the topic, even my house cats love the big cat in the garage.
At this point i am using a home made, aluminum wrap and blue tape, redneck style cover. Cats hate aluminum foil.
Getting back on the topic, even my house cats love the big cat in the garage.
By the way, I too hate aluminum foil (much prefer using an alternative like parchment paper...for those cooks in the audience).
#45
#46
Well Said!
I spend lots of time admiring mine too and it's fun to wash. 2 Quotes sum it up for me:
"“The Brits really seem to nail the "car of the people" thing better than anyone else. In a Ferrari or Porsche, you're a dick. In a Jaaag or an Aston, you're a working man who has done well for himself, and everyone loves it. They're beautiful without being ostentatious. I don't think white is the best shade, but... damn the coupes are painfully sexy.” (comment on Jalopnik)
Why The Jaguar F-Type Coupe Is An Even Better Drive Than The 'Vert
And Jeremy Clarkson:
“The interior then is nicely thought out, but it is nothing compared to the exterior. I think this is one of the best looking cars ever made. So, it’s beautiful, and mad and thrilling and loud and there’s more…the chassis is epic, and so are the brakes and so’s the steering . And you’ve got tons of lock, so if you do get it out of shape, it’s easy to get it back again. In many ways it puts me in mind of a BMW M3 and that is, that is high praise. Except it’s not a BMW, it’s a Jag.”
"“The Brits really seem to nail the "car of the people" thing better than anyone else. In a Ferrari or Porsche, you're a dick. In a Jaaag or an Aston, you're a working man who has done well for himself, and everyone loves it. They're beautiful without being ostentatious. I don't think white is the best shade, but... damn the coupes are painfully sexy.” (comment on Jalopnik)
Why The Jaguar F-Type Coupe Is An Even Better Drive Than The 'Vert
And Jeremy Clarkson:
“The interior then is nicely thought out, but it is nothing compared to the exterior. I think this is one of the best looking cars ever made. So, it’s beautiful, and mad and thrilling and loud and there’s more…the chassis is epic, and so are the brakes and so’s the steering . And you’ve got tons of lock, so if you do get it out of shape, it’s easy to get it back again. In many ways it puts me in mind of a BMW M3 and that is, that is high praise. Except it’s not a BMW, it’s a Jag.”
I actually "blush" when somebody comes up to me in a gas station, or at a light, or wherever and says....nice car buddy! or thumbs up. All very nice people, but my "blue collar familial upbringing" will never leave me in a white collar career, which although not better or worse, I am very proud of. I love my car for my tastes, and if others like it or admire it, I hope they get the same joy out of it that I do. It is all part of the fun, not the "ego-driven competitive whatever" in my view.
Enjoy!!!
#47
Today's winning moment
So it was a gorgeous autumn day here in Melbourne, blue skies, no wind. Simply perfect. So what else to do but go for a cruise with a group of friends around the bay road.
We cruised in a group... Matte black Lambo Aventador, yellow Lambo Gallardo, black Aston Vantage, and a dark blue Porsche 911 cabrio. Plus a Stratus Grey F Type R.
I'm stopped at the lights with them in a line behind me when a lovingly restored Ford Falcon pulls up in the lane next to me, winds his window down and calls out, "Don't tell your mates, 'cos I don't want to ruin their day, but your car is the most beautiful of the lot... by MILES!"
Winner!
We cruised in a group... Matte black Lambo Aventador, yellow Lambo Gallardo, black Aston Vantage, and a dark blue Porsche 911 cabrio. Plus a Stratus Grey F Type R.
I'm stopped at the lights with them in a line behind me when a lovingly restored Ford Falcon pulls up in the lane next to me, winds his window down and calls out, "Don't tell your mates, 'cos I don't want to ruin their day, but your car is the most beautiful of the lot... by MILES!"
Winner!
Last edited by OzRisk; 05-17-2015 at 06:21 AM.
#49
Interesting perspective on the Jag vs. the German cars. I have looked at beautiful cars and admired the styling since I was a little boy playing stick ball in the streets, thinking...."some day I will work hard, and buy myself a beautiful car". I have been able to do this quite a bit over the years, and can safely say that I buy a car that I park, and look at and totally admire for myself. If I get that satisfied smile on my face when I see it in the parking space, I know it is a beauty, according to my standards. Never once, and i mean not for a second, do I not think of the days playing stickball in the street, and seeing the "then exotics" going by, and saying some day I will earn enough to have these for myself. It is all about what I like for me, not what others like about me.
I actually "blush" when somebody comes up to me in a gas station, or at a light, or wherever and says....nice car buddy! or thumbs up. All very nice people, but my "blue collar familial upbringing" will never leave me in a white collar career, which although not better or worse, I am very proud of. I love my car for my tastes, and if others like it or admire it, I hope they get the same joy out of it that I do. It is all part of the fun, not the "ego-driven competitive whatever" in my view.
Enjoy!!!
I actually "blush" when somebody comes up to me in a gas station, or at a light, or wherever and says....nice car buddy! or thumbs up. All very nice people, but my "blue collar familial upbringing" will never leave me in a white collar career, which although not better or worse, I am very proud of. I love my car for my tastes, and if others like it or admire it, I hope they get the same joy out of it that I do. It is all part of the fun, not the "ego-driven competitive whatever" in my view.
Enjoy!!!
I am actually a little embarrassed by the attention as I bought the vehicle because I thought it was beautiful and the performance was what I was craving. Didn't quite expect all the attention.
#50
I have found it interesting that people comment more often than any other car I've owned and usually refer to it as "beautiful" or "gorgeous." I've had plenty of attention-getting cars before, and the comments have been more like, "wow, must be a monster," or "wicked," or "awesome."
My cars that almost never received comments were the BMWs, particularly the M's, except from another BMW driver.
My cars that almost never received comments were the BMWs, particularly the M's, except from another BMW driver.
#51
I've owned a number of cars over the years which people have commented [extremely positive] on. The difference with my F-Type is while the vast majority of people don't care what kind of car you drive those who do REALLY DO.
I've had a number of cases where people have literally bolted from their cars - in front, behind, or astride of me...often at a traffic light (they instantly had broad smiles on their faces so I immediately knew their intent) - with big thumbs up or some other wildly exuberant gesture.
Funny.
I've had a number of cases where people have literally bolted from their cars - in front, behind, or astride of me...often at a traffic light (they instantly had broad smiles on their faces so I immediately knew their intent) - with big thumbs up or some other wildly exuberant gesture.
Funny.
#52
lots of experiences at Fuel stops and intersections etc. I think i told this story in panother thread, I pulled over for fuel on the highway and went to the toilet and while standing at the trough peeing a huge hairy trucker came up to me and growled "is that your car" when I squeeked out yes he said "thats F***king beautiful mate"
Last night I was driving home top down in the CBD and had to stop to let a group of attractive young women to cross the road and they mobbed me telling me how much they liked the car etc. was fun.
Last night I was driving home top down in the CBD and had to stop to let a group of attractive young women to cross the road and they mobbed me telling me how much they liked the car etc. was fun.
Last edited by AnD3rew; 05-26-2015 at 05:21 PM.
#53
Was on a back road near home on Mon, came around a corner, and the driver coming the other way gave me a big thumbs up. I was smiling about that, when I went around the next corner and met a black F-type with the top down - big smiles back and forth. Haven't seen that one around before, and that's the first one I've seen this year.
#54
While not specifically about the coupe, I had a couple of interesting experience while driving on the freeway making my way home on the day I picked up my new R convertible.
First a driver in a Mercedes SL in the lane to my right passed by me (keeping up with traffic speed), and then slowed down to match my speed (more traffic in my lane.) He drove parallel to me on the highway for a while, giving my car a long look while chatting to someone in the passenger seat, and eventually accelerated away at an exit. After that I had another driver (in a mustang with a large aftermarket hood scoop) come along side, check out the car for a bit, then slow down and pull behind me... I assume to do the same thing, and then pull back out into another lane after a few minutes.
I was amused. I owned the car for maybe a total of 30 minutes by that point.
First a driver in a Mercedes SL in the lane to my right passed by me (keeping up with traffic speed), and then slowed down to match my speed (more traffic in my lane.) He drove parallel to me on the highway for a while, giving my car a long look while chatting to someone in the passenger seat, and eventually accelerated away at an exit. After that I had another driver (in a mustang with a large aftermarket hood scoop) come along side, check out the car for a bit, then slow down and pull behind me... I assume to do the same thing, and then pull back out into another lane after a few minutes.
I was amused. I owned the car for maybe a total of 30 minutes by that point.
#55
Anyone trade in their sheepskin wash mitt for a mink wash mitt? Do they make such a thing??
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