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Old 12-28-2014, 01:33 PM
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Are you looking forward to checking out the next NSX?
No question! The previous NSX was a vastly underrated automobile in my opinion - an everyday super-car in the words of Honda; and after owning two I can wholeheartedly concur - and I have no doubt, in spite of the many unfulfilled years of anticipating the new NSX and knowing what I know about Honda engineering, that it's gonna be quite special.

Along with a "special" (as in high) price. Ihoboy's probably got the mid-100's correct (although I'm not so sure he's got the anticipated sounds [about the NSX] right based on the quick video I think one of the F-Typers posted somewhere amongst these threads.

Don't get me wrong: I adore the sounds these F-Types make!!! It's got such a wide range of intoxicating noises
 

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Since I have quite some time before my F-Type order has to be locked down, both the NSX and the Tesla Roadster both remain possible contenders depending on looks, price, and in the case of the NSX, MT availability. I find that direct drive on the Teslas is as engaging as a gear box.


I believe both are due for introduction at the Detroit car show in January. I'm guessing the NSX will be in the mid-$100k range and the Tesla closer to the R in price. But neither will be able to match the sweet sound of the F-Type, so I doubt I'll lose my credentials to this forum (at least not for buying another marque)
Huh?
 
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Old 12-28-2014, 02:07 PM
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Jaguar - 2015 F-Type R
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Mercedes - 2011 E550c
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Porsche - 1987 911 Carrera
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Old 12-28-2014, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Foosh
Huh?


I find with the flat (and extreme) torque at any speed and the ability to brake heavily merely by modulating the throttle, I get a real sense of direct connection with the vehicle. I'm not saying that I prefer the electric direct drive over the MT, but I like it enough over an AT to consider purchasing, where I would never buy an AT.


The huge drawback, of course, is the lack of appropriate sound.
 
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Old 12-28-2014, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by lhoboy
I find with the flat (and extreme) torque at any speed and the ability to brake heavily merely by modulating the throttle, I get a real sense of direct connection with the vehicle. I'm not saying that I prefer the electric direct drive over the MT, but I like it enough over an AT to consider purchasing, where I would never buy an AT.


The huge drawback, of course, is the lack of appropriate sound.
Sorry, I just don't get that. You can at least paddle shift today's state-of-the-art AT, with DCT-like speed, and no matter what you say, that is a far more involving driving experience than pressing on a single pedal. You are making the shift choices, up and down, and in order to be good, you still have to make the right choices of braking and gear to get through the apex in the shortest possible distance at the greatest speed.

And uh, that little sound issue IS a rather massive drawback.
 
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Old 12-28-2014, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Foosh
Sorry, I just don't get that.
I know, I wouldn't have believed it either unless I had vigorously tested the Lotus cloaked Tesla Roadster (can't speak for the S model). I just didn't miss the transmission. The hi-torque direct drive experience is a whole different kind of exhilaration. Give it a try sometime, you might like it.
 

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Old 12-28-2014, 04:29 PM
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This is my last 9 years, since i moved to the US:

1990 Corolla/5 Speed - 244k at purchase for $500)
1996 VW Golf/5 Speed
2002 VW Passat/5 Speed
2005 Cobalt/5 Speed
2005 CLK
2007 BMW 750 Li
2004 Porsche 911 convertible
2008 BMW M3 convertible/hard top
2007 BMW M6 convertible
2012 MB C63 AMG Coupe
2011 S550 AMG

Current
2011 Range Rover Sport/Luxury
2015 F type R Coupe

I do work in the car business and did not list any that i didn't keep for more than 6 mo. The F Type is the only one i purchased new.

American Dream is very much alive!
 
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Old 12-28-2014, 04:46 PM
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1986 Dodge Daytona
1989 Honda CRX
1993 Subaru SVX
1994 Honda Civic Si after market upgrade
1998 MB ML 320
2002 BMW 540i sport
2003 Lexus LX 470 ( currently own )
2006 BMW 650i ( currently own)
2008 BMW 335i
2008 BMW X5 4.8 ( currently own )
2013 Subaru BRZ Limited ( currently own )
2015 Jaguar F type R coupe ( currently own )
 
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Old 12-28-2014, 07:31 PM
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Let's see if you can discover where I suddenly got into cars, albeit it has been a short time and my car list is small.

1992 Nissan Sentra SE
1996 Ford Taurus
2002 KIA Spectra
(moved to southern california)
2005 Mercedes SLK350
2013 Audi TT-RS (tuned)
2015 Jaaaaag F-Type Coupe R

I never really cared about cars until I moved to SoCal. Suddenly all of those poster cars were just driving around on the streets. It suddenly clicked that cars are rolling art and I got bit by the exotics. The SLK was the first that grabbed me and was reachable as a used car. The TT-RS won me over on the test drive. I really wanted a Lotus Evora at the time, but their future was up in the air so I went with Audi. Hell of a car but didn't excite me as much by the looks. I fell in love with the F-Type when the C-X16 debuted. Then the global reveal at the Howard Hughes hanger sealed the deal for me. I was privileged to be a guest there. The Coupe was going to be mine...oh yes...she would be mine.
 
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Old 12-28-2014, 07:49 PM
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Ok...here we go...

1983 Chevrolet Celebrity
1988 Isuzu Impulse Turbo (handling by Lotus)
1992 Volkswagen Corrado SLC (VR6)
1996 Isuzu Trooper Limited
1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK 430
2003.5 Infiniti G35 coupe (6 speed/Brembos)
2005 Nissan Pathfinder
2006 BMW 550i
2007 Audi Q7 4.2 Premium
2010 Jaguar XFR
2015 BMW X5 x-drive 3.5 (currently own for wife)
2015 Chevrolet Equinox 1LT (current daily driver)
2015 Jaguar F-Type R (my escape & fun car)

I've always liked rarer cars...that's why I've fallen in love with Jaguars. Modern British Elegance, incredible performance, and good value.....
 
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Old 12-28-2014, 08:58 PM
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1979 BMW 323i (while stationed in West Germany)
1988 Isuzu Imark
1990 Ford Mustang GT
1993 Ford Mustang LX Coupe (Incon Twin Turbo Kit)
1995 Ford Mustang Cobra (Turbo Technology Kit)
1990 Ford SC Tbird
1999 Ford Mustang Cobra
2000 Ford Lightning
2003 Ford Lightning
2007 BMW 335i
2008 BMW 335i
2008 BMW M3
2015 Jaguar F Type R
 
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Old 12-28-2014, 09:02 PM
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1982 Peugeot 505S (1st car)
1992 BMW 325 is
1996 Ford Taurus
1999 Audi A4 Avant 2.8
2005 Mercedes Benz C230 Sport 4Dr Kompressor
2008 Mercedes Benz C63 AMG (tuned)
2015 Jaguar F-Type R
 

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Old 12-28-2014, 09:14 PM
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Ordered by model year:

'68 Dodge Charger
'69 Dodge Charger R/T SE
'87 Dodge Lancer ES
'91 Dodge Spirit ES (wife's)
'94 Plymouth Duster
'96 Chrysler Sebring
'00 Chrysler 300M (wife's)
'00 Dodge Dakota R/T
'00 Dodge Viper GTS
'03 Chrysler 300M Special (wife's)
'04 Dodge Neon SRT-4
'05 Dodge Neon SRT-4 ACR (wife's)
'06 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Coupe
'09 Lexus IS-F (wife's)
'11 Dodge Ram 1500 R/T
'13 Lexus IS-F (wife's)
'14 Jaguar F-Type V8S
 
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Old 12-28-2014, 10:00 PM
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here goes

2003 M5 (my fav BMW)
2007 E92 335i
2007 Z06(best track car had it nicely dialed)
2008 R8 V8(mostly show not too much go)
2009 430 Scuderia
2009 E90 335i
2008 E90 M3 (current track duty)
2010 S4(current daily)
2011 X5M
2011 GT3(loved it, wrong timing didn't drive it enough)
2011 Escalade(what a boat)
2012 Carrera S cab(was her lease)
2012 E92 M3 CP Frozen Silver
2015 Range Rover Sport (current)
2015 Jag FTYPE V6S (current)
 
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Old 12-29-2014, 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by RickyJay52
buickfunnycar: Such a wide range of intoxicating colors...eh, cars!. Gorgeous!
Thanks man...my friends used to call them the skittles cars,lol.

Here's a quick audio teaser clip of the 554 hp 383 stroker uncorked,a buddy who was visiting from FL shot it recently...trust me when I say this car is nasty...fun but certainly not practical,lol:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...KaGILBwapI#t=0
 
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I do not recall all my cars, but what drove me to the F-Type was the fact that my wife wanted a Range Rover and I ended up buying that thing and right next to it at the dealership, it was the crazy Jag.
 
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