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Old 07-22-2015, 07:21 PM
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Looks like there's now an abundance of 6spd's for sale across the US -- 22 on Cars.com. Dealerships are finally getting some inventory. Kind of crazy for those of us that waited 5 months for this car that others will walk in to a dealership tomorrow and buy one off the lot.
 
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Originally Posted by bb_sam
Looks like there's now an abundance of 6spd's for sale across the US -- 22 on Cars.com. Dealerships are finally getting some inventory. Kind of crazy for those of us that waited 5 months for this car that others will walk in to a dealership tomorrow and buy one off the lot.
Yes, but chances of finding the one you really wanted are slim to none - in fact with 950+ F-Types on cars.com its amazing how difficult it is to find even a slightly non-popular spec (as in not black, white or red).
 
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Old 07-22-2015, 09:04 PM
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I only bought a car off the lot once. I was looking for a fairly stripped down model and they had the color I wanted. There were limited options anyway.

My current, and the F-Type I'm eagerly awaiting, were both ordered to spec because the wait was worth it to get just what I wanted. I just hope I'm happy with the color once I finally see it in person.
 
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Originally Posted by mshedden
Yes, but chances of finding the one you really wanted are slim to none - in fact with 950+ F-Types on cars.com its amazing how difficult it is to find even a slightly non-popular spec (as in not black, white or red).
Perfect, I can't imagine why anyone would want an F-Type in anything other than white, red [EDIT: or orange].
 

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Old 07-22-2015, 10:38 PM
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Perfect, I can't imagine why anyone would want an F-Type in anything other than white or red.
If "British Racing Green" were really British Racing Green I'd have been all over that like bangers on mash.
 
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Old 07-22-2015, 10:39 PM
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If "British Racing Green" were really British Racing Green I'd have been all over that like bangers on mash.
I agree!
 
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Old 07-23-2015, 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Foosh
Perfect, I can't imagine why anyone would want an F-Type in anything other than white, red [EDIT: or orange].
Or (Xirallic) Blue? (a quite unpopular color but awesome nonetheless...)

 

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Old 07-23-2015, 05:31 AM
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It's too bad that Jag (and most other car makers) offer more shades of grey ( white to black) than shades of color.
 
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Old 07-23-2015, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by lhoboy
It's too bad that Jag (and most other car makers) offer more shades of grey ( white to black) than shades of color.
+1 . . . annoys me too, but that's what the masses want.
 
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Old 07-23-2015, 09:23 AM
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[QUOTE=mshedden;1272469]Or (Xirallic) Blue? (a quite unpopular color but awesome nonetheless...)

Very nice in bright sunlight, but too black too much of the time, much like so-called BRG.
 
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Old 07-23-2015, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by mshedden
Or (Xirallic) Blue? (a quite unpopular color but awesome nonetheless...)
I saw a blue coupe recently, and it's one of the prettiest cars I've ever seen.
 
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Old 07-23-2015, 10:33 AM
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Or (Xirallic) Blue? (a quite unpopular color but awesome nonetheless...)

Very nice in bright sunlight, but too black too much of the time, much like so-called BRG.
I think the problem is that Jaguar are and have always been somewhat 'restrained' or 'conservative' with regards to color, which may not totally match up with the concept of a 'sports car'.
 
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Got another photo from the dealer. You can see now dark British Racing Green looks in the shade. Note the chrome intakes are now fitted.

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F-Type V6S Manual. Chrome Intakes
 
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We don't need colors. That's what those fancy "F" decals are for...
 
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I'm not sure if this bothers anyone else, but it seems that Jaguar didn't put an aluminum dead pedal next to the clutch pedal. I feel that the carpet would wear out over time. All the manual cars I have driven had a dead pedal of some sort, or at least plastic.

(That's dog hair from my husky)
 

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You.... Let your dog drive your F-Type?

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Originally Posted by TwiztOG43
I'm not sure if this bothers anyone else, but it seems that Jaguar didn't put an aluminum dead pedal next to the clutch pedal. I feel that the carpet would wear out over time. All the manual cars I have driven had a dead pedal of some sort, or at least plastic.

(That's dog hair from my husky)
 
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Old 07-25-2015, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by TwiztOG43
I'm not sure if this bothers anyone else, but it seems that Jaguar didn't put an aluminum dead pedal next to the clutch pedal. I feel that the carpet would wear out over time. All the manual cars I have driven had a dead pedal of some sort, or at least plastic.
Wow. Those are some cheap looking pedals. How long before someone makes up some aluminum ones, with a matching dead pedal?
 
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Jag metal pedals and foot rest available. I prefer rubber. Better traction.
 
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Old 07-25-2015, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by lhoboy
Jag metal pedals and foot rest available. I prefer rubber. Better traction.
My current car has aluminum with rubber insets. Traction is just fine and they look better. The brake pedal does wear the left side of my right shoe if I'm not careful to avoid rubbing, but I have no real complaints (other than positioning).

Dead pedal is a rubber mat on the carpet though. Doesn't match.
 
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Old 07-25-2015, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by lhoboy
Jag metal pedals and foot rest available. I prefer rubber. Better traction.
Do you have a link to these or a part number?
 


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