View Poll Results: What should I get and what years are the good ones?
SVR
4
9.76%
R Coupe
29
70.73%
400
1
2.44%
380
7
17.07%
Voters: 41. You may not vote on this poll
the new guy and looking at buying into the Jag family
#42
#43
Philly to Va Beach is a nice drive. Just let me know. Platinum Motor cars in Virginia usually have nice F-types. I almost purchased from them but found my IRR at Chantilly Jaguar in Va
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#45
I just mine about a month ago. My wife has had her F Pace for 2 years and she had an XJ before that. I know you're not into verts, but here's a picture for you anyway. I went with the '14 V8S as it only had 20K miles and price was right. We just bought a house, so new in the trim I wanted wasn't in the budget. As eeeek stated, it's the best bad decision I've made in a long time. I've had many cars from many countries over the years and there are few that you feel in your soul. This is one of them. The sound of that exhaust. You feel it as much as you hear it. Hopefully you've had a chance to hear it in person. I also have a Ducati Diavel with full Termi exhaust, so this ensured the neighbors know it's me in the car or on the bike. By the way, I lived in MPLS in the mid-90's.
Last edited by JacksonvilleJag; 02-20-2020 at 08:44 AM.
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Pcar2Jag (02-23-2020)
#47
Beautiful vert you got there. Love the pics in your FS thread.
I played around on the Jag site and "built" one. I love all the options. At least I know what colors I like and the wheels are important. My youngest son is a bigger car nut than I am, so it was fun having him help me build it.
I played around on the Jag site and "built" one. I love all the options. At least I know what colors I like and the wheels are important. My youngest son is a bigger car nut than I am, so it was fun having him help me build it.
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Pcar2Jag (02-23-2020)
#48
Based on actual ownersip/long term loan car experience.
2015 ~ 2017 series 1 is the 'best' for several reasons, as is either the V8S or R.
I'd also love to hear more about the SVR 'having a lighter front end' as it's exactly the same front end as every other AWD and that is heavier of course then the RWD models.
There may be steering calibration ie rate increases and revised upper and lower knuckle that will affect handling, but NO weight reduction whatsoever.
2015 ~ 2017 series 1 is the 'best' for several reasons, as is either the V8S or R.
- RWD
- Build quality of cars appeared to tail off
- Find a V8 variant with electric power steering and without exhaust vacuum pumps for best power to weight 'out of the box'
- Best looking front end, round lights and sharks gill Air intakes
- I could bore you with more, but you get the point.
I'd also love to hear more about the SVR 'having a lighter front end' as it's exactly the same front end as every other AWD and that is heavier of course then the RWD models.
There may be steering calibration ie rate increases and revised upper and lower knuckle that will affect handling, but NO weight reduction whatsoever.
Last edited by Tel; 02-22-2020 at 03:25 PM.
#49
I'd also love to hear more about the SVR 'having a lighter front end' as it's exactly the same front end as every other AWD and that is heavier of course then the RWD models.
There may be steering calibration ie rate increases and revised upper and lower knuckle that will affect handling, but NO weight reduction whatsoever.
There may be steering calibration ie rate increases and revised upper and lower knuckle that will affect handling, but NO weight reduction whatsoever.
I cant find the specific review (which might have been video) but here is one https://www.motortrend.com/cars/jagu...hter-pointier/
and https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/jaguar-f-type-svr-2016-review-102747/
and https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/jaguar...vr-2017-review
#50
I just mine about a month ago. My wife has had her F Pace for 2 years and she had an XJ before that. I know you're not into verts, but here's a picture for you anyway. I went with the '14 V8S as it only had 20K miles and price was right. We just bought a house, so new in the trim I wanted wasn't in the budget. As eeeek stated, it's the best bad decision I've made in a long time. I've had many cars from many countries over the years and there are few that you feel in your soul. This is one of them. The sound of that exhaust. You feel it as much as you hear it. Hopefully you've had a chance to hear it in person. I also have a Ducati Diavel with full Termi exhaust, so this ensured the neighbors know it's me in the car or on the bike. By the way, I lived in MPLS in the mid-90's.
Did not know that! Thanks! Trying it out now!
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JacksonvilleJag (02-29-2020)
#51
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/f...cident-224351/
and
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/f...rashed-222757/
You forgot to mention them in your classified ad:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/market/229212
Probably just a minor oversight. Just thought you would like your fellow forum members to know.
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#53
Not that it's a big deal to me, but I was wondering about the topic of the depreciation of these cars. I want to be able to know everything about the R Coupe from your personal experiences so the dealer doesn't try to lie to me thinking I know nothing. I don't care as much about depreciation when I have the car, but I want to be able to negotiate with the dealer before the purchase. Thoughts?
#54
Not that it's a big deal to me, but I was wondering about the topic of the depreciation of these cars. I want to be able to know everything about the R Coupe from your personal experiences so the dealer doesn't try to lie to me thinking I know nothing. I don't care as much about depreciation when I have the car, but I want to be able to negotiate with the dealer before the purchase. Thoughts?
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#57
I've driven both. I sent you a PM, if interested just give me a call.
Marketplace Listing:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/market/229795
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#58
#59
Don't be afraid to pick up one remote. Any stand-up dealership will offer a 2-4 week no questions asked return policy and shipping is not that expensive (depending on the dealership and the deal, they will sometimes offer free shipping). Don't hesitate to inquire about those remote options.
#60
Don't be afraid to pick up one remote. Any stand-up dealership will offer a 2-4 week no questions asked return policy and shipping is not that expensive (depending on the dealership and the deal, they will sometimes offer free shipping). Don't hesitate to inquire about those remote options.