If it weren't for the F-Type what would you have bought?
#22
I had nothing in mind as well... I actually just wanted to see what the car looked like in person and an old friend actually worked there (I didn't know). We took the R out for a romp and I never looked back. It was all about timing as the Z06 is intriguing me now along with a few other cars but there will always be something new out there just like the R was back in July (for me).
#23
I had nothing in mind as well... I actually just wanted to see what the car looked like in person and an old friend actually worked there (I didn't know). We took the R out for a romp and I never looked back. It was all about timing as the Z06 is intriguing me now along with a few other cars but there will always be something new out there just like the R was back in July (for me).
https://us.yahoo.com/autos/news/conservative-ecu-tuning-causing-power-loss-2015-chevrolet-135005851.html
#25
I wasn't looking to buy anything either. Having thoroughly loved my C6 Z06 and very disappointed by both an Audi RS4 and BMW M3, I was leaning toward the C7 Z06 perhaps in the next year or two. I went to the JLR dealer just to look at the V8S, which I drove and liked, but I really fell in love with a base V6 convertible they had in stock, particularly the more exotic sound of it, which just seemed to have more character. I love the looks of the Coupe, but I really fell for the convertible. I wrote a check for it the same day.
Perhaps I was suffering from high-powered V8 fatigue and boredom, having owned so many over the years, and was ready for something different. I'm still enamored with the V6, with more than plenty of power for a street daily driver. I like the lighter feel of the V6, as well as it's more stripped-down, basic sports car character.
For whatever reasons, I've just never wanted a Porsche. I've driven plenty, and they are wonderful, precision instruments, but like most German cars, they lack "soul." That makes no quantifiable sense, but it's a feeling that's important to me in terms of everyday enjoyment.
Perhaps I was suffering from high-powered V8 fatigue and boredom, having owned so many over the years, and was ready for something different. I'm still enamored with the V6, with more than plenty of power for a street daily driver. I like the lighter feel of the V6, as well as it's more stripped-down, basic sports car character.
For whatever reasons, I've just never wanted a Porsche. I've driven plenty, and they are wonderful, precision instruments, but like most German cars, they lack "soul." That makes no quantifiable sense, but it's a feeling that's important to me in terms of everyday enjoyment.
#26
I was seriously considering ordering another BMW 5 series (nice but boring) however I really wanted another convertible. The BMW M4 convertible wasn't available soon enough for me. I compared the BMW 435i convertible and the Audi A5 convertible and considered the BMW 6 series convertible as well. I was about to look at the Porsche Cayman/Boxster, but after test driving the F-Type I didn’t need to look any further.
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#28
Agree it's an amazing machine, blows the jag away, just doesn't have the same personality and character as other cars. Don't think my smile would be quite as big starting that up on Saturday morning. Plus I don't want to be one of those guys wearing the jacket and correcting everyone by putting 2 syllables in por-sha.
I hear you... I don't even have a Porsche jacket nor care about the pronounciation. I just love the drive
The RS is a blood bath car probably grabbing 30k over in most markets... I just don't keep cars long enough anymore. The Black Series, for some reason, continues to make me smile. Maybe because of its unique body flares and excellent exhaust coupled with an amazing suspension or maybe because its a free and clear cost and I just don't want to dump it due to its limited build.
Vic you read this article about the zo6 losing power yet?
https://us.yahoo.com/autos/news/cons...135005851.html
https://us.yahoo.com/autos/news/cons...135005851.html
I heard some noise about it but thanks for this link. I think I need to wait on the Z06.
See above...
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#30
My choice is a little different than most of you guys. It is between high performance motorcycles on the street and track and a high performance car. I have decided to stay with the bikes but it would be between a new Vette or the V6 F coupe. I would probably go with the F as my wife's XF has spoiled me on Jaguar interiors.
#31
I like the new look but I just dont know if its powerful enough. My BS has similar hp (stock) but the GT does get the revamped DCT which is supposedly better than the one in the SLS. I think the DCT can cover the gaps but I actually like the ZF we have in the Jag alot and I have it in the RS7 too.
#32
I like the new look but I just dont know if its powerful enough. My BS has similar hp (stock) but the GT does get the revamped DCT which is supposedly better than the one in the SLS. I think the DCT can cover the gaps but I actually like the ZF we have in the Jag alot and I have it in the RS7 too.
And also find room for the Z-06.
#33
I would not have bought anything else. I would have just continued to use the Range Rover. No sport car really got me interested. I was looking for a 2-seat convertible with a V8 that cost around 100K.
The F-Type V8 S gave me all that I was looking for. I actually bought the car instead of leasing it. I plan on keeping it indefinitely.
The F-Type V8 S gave me all that I was looking for. I actually bought the car instead of leasing it. I plan on keeping it indefinitely.
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