View Poll Results: How often per week do you get asked about your F Type?
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How often (and when) do you get asked about your F Type by random strangers?
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OK - I've owned my F Type for 3 weeks now, and I'm finding it quite a novel (and vaguely unsettling) experience to have completely random strangers coming up to me and complimenting me on the look of the car and asking about it.
This seems to be happening 4-5 times a week, although last Wednesday, it was 3 separate people at the fuel station in the morning, two blokes at a country pub at our midday stop and two at the end of the day at another fuel station (that was my first long drive day) including a Highway Patrol cop who pulled in to the station, parked right on my front bumper, leaned out the window and said, " Awesome car, mate!"
I've had young hoons lean out their car window next to me and say, "@&$#% fantastic" and other unprintable compliments.
I'd be lying if I said I wasn't just a little bit chuffed (pleased) each time, but it's not something I've experienced before quite this frequently (the RS5 drew the occasional compliment).
Is this some strange Melbourne thing, or are you guys having the same experience?
This seems to be happening 4-5 times a week, although last Wednesday, it was 3 separate people at the fuel station in the morning, two blokes at a country pub at our midday stop and two at the end of the day at another fuel station (that was my first long drive day) including a Highway Patrol cop who pulled in to the station, parked right on my front bumper, leaned out the window and said, " Awesome car, mate!"
I've had young hoons lean out their car window next to me and say, "@&$#% fantastic" and other unprintable compliments.
I'd be lying if I said I wasn't just a little bit chuffed (pleased) each time, but it's not something I've experienced before quite this frequently (the RS5 drew the occasional compliment).
Is this some strange Melbourne thing, or are you guys having the same experience?
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Nevertheless, it's a bit of a paradox - the F Type reviews are overwhelmingly positive, yet sales numbers are extremely low from what I can gather (are numbers published anywhere?). Jaguar seem to be on the right track to recover reputation, mind share and ultimately (hopefully) market share. It will be interesting to see what the next couple of years brings for the brand, and whether the F Type will eventually acquire the status of a classic that some reviewers are suggesting will happen.
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I can't decide whether the scarcity of F Types will work for or against future resale value. You always expect a (big) hit on resale for any brand new car, and the more expensive initially, the bigger the hit. That's never stopped me buying new cars.
Nevertheless, it's a bit of a paradox - the F Type reviews are overwhelmingly positive, yet sales numbers are extremely low from what I can gather (are numbers published anywhere?). Jaguar seem to be on the right track to recover reputation, mind share and ultimately (hopefully) market share. It will be interesting to see what the next couple of years brings for the brand, and whether the F Type will eventually acquire the status of a classic that some reviewers are suggesting will happen.
Nevertheless, it's a bit of a paradox - the F Type reviews are overwhelmingly positive, yet sales numbers are extremely low from what I can gather (are numbers published anywhere?). Jaguar seem to be on the right track to recover reputation, mind share and ultimately (hopefully) market share. It will be interesting to see what the next couple of years brings for the brand, and whether the F Type will eventually acquire the status of a classic that some reviewers are suggesting will happen.
I think you have to be a car guy to buy a F type, especially the R. As you were mentioning, and i completely agree, jaguar has a lot of work to do to wash the reputation they had while the S and X types were on sale.
If it wouldn't have been for the F Type, i doubt i would have owed a Jaguar, although the XJL looks great too.
Having that said, i think a lot of buyers in the 100k range are going down well beaten roads, ex: 911, Corvette, Hellcat, used R8's, Granturimo, etc.
I think the F will do a lot better than the XKR in retaining value and with moderate miles probably looking at a 1.5% depreciation per month. It also depends in a significant mater, how 2016 is going to perform and the sale price. I am sure Jaguar understands marketing and making the F exclusive, is part of their plans since they are most likely not making money on it.
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I think you have to be a car guy to buy a F type, especially the R. As you were mentioning, and i completely agree, jaguar has a lot of work to do to wash the reputation they had while the S and X types were on sale.
If it wouldn't have been for the F Type, i doubt i would have owed a Jaguar, although the XJL looks great too.
Having that said, i think a lot of buyers in the 100k range are going down well beaten roads, ex: 911, Corvette, Hellcat, used R8's, Granturimo, etc.
I think the F will do a lot better than the XKR in retaining value and with moderate miles probably looking at a 1.5% depreciation per month. It also depends in a significant mater, how 2016 is going to perform and the sale price. I am sure Jaguar understands marketing and making the F exclusive, is part of their plans since they are most likely not making money on it.
If it wouldn't have been for the F Type, i doubt i would have owed a Jaguar, although the XJL looks great too.
Having that said, i think a lot of buyers in the 100k range are going down well beaten roads, ex: 911, Corvette, Hellcat, used R8's, Granturimo, etc.
I think the F will do a lot better than the XKR in retaining value and with moderate miles probably looking at a 1.5% depreciation per month. It also depends in a significant mater, how 2016 is going to perform and the sale price. I am sure Jaguar understands marketing and making the F exclusive, is part of their plans since they are most likely not making money on it.
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I get tons of looks. It was the star of the show at the track. Lots of questions.
I do believe it is more due to the color of mine (salsa red) then the actual car. Most people have no clue what this car is until they see the logo. With that said it does draw a crowd as I imagine any bright red, loud , V8 would.
I don't believe this car is going to have great resale. These cars (especially the R) are VERY niche cars. If you are looking for something pretty, there are plenty of other options out there. If you are looking for something that goes like stink on the track, there are better, more established (and cheaper) options. If you are looking for snob appeal a pre-owned Ferrari will suit you better. Takes a select buyer to pick up an f type.
MC
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1996 Acura NSX
1995 Mazda Miata #34
I do believe it is more due to the color of mine (salsa red) then the actual car. Most people have no clue what this car is until they see the logo. With that said it does draw a crowd as I imagine any bright red, loud , V8 would.
I don't believe this car is going to have great resale. These cars (especially the R) are VERY niche cars. If you are looking for something pretty, there are plenty of other options out there. If you are looking for something that goes like stink on the track, there are better, more established (and cheaper) options. If you are looking for snob appeal a pre-owned Ferrari will suit you better. Takes a select buyer to pick up an f type.
MC
2015 Jag F-type R coupe
1996 Acura NSX
1995 Mazda Miata #34
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Whenever I park my car and get out, if there's someone around me they will almost always make a comment, mostly asking what kind of car it is. On the road I notice drivers looking at it like "wow what IS that?" and thumbs up. For the most part I think women are oblivious on the road, they only seem to have an impression when they hear the name.