Am I the Only One Who Gets Crap For my Car?
#21
I took a lot of heat when I picked up a few co-workers for lunch...and received the "You drive a Jag?" Remarks.....until I mentioned that it's 14 years old, and has 100,000 miles on it. It just looks newer than it is. Besides, most are used to seeing me in a F-150.....a 1998.
I think you'd get such a reception if you were previously in a beater and have stepped up to a vehicle that folks believe is "out of your league".
BTW, when you graduate law school, get a F-Type R. Imagine the reaction!
Let the haters hate!
Last edited by Warspite; 02-02-2016 at 10:10 PM. Reason: Spell Check
#23
Yep! I get: "I must be paying you too much"
What? because of the Jag? You're not paying me enough to be able to get here without something failing!
I inform them it's 14 years old, 290,000 k's, has rust and it keeps going because I get dirty.
What? because of the Jag? You're not paying me enough to be able to get here without something failing!
I inform them it's 14 years old, 290,000 k's, has rust and it keeps going because I get dirty.
Last edited by zigzewel; 02-02-2016 at 11:50 PM.
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#24
Actually, a like-year XJ6 or 8 is associated with slow driving dentists or thereabouts. In The Atlanta area, I mostly see fellow S-Types used as family haulers, so I wonder why the flack? I can see if you got out of a XK....
I took a lot of heat when I picked up a few co-workers for lunch...and received the "You drive a Jag?" Remarks.....until I mentioned that it's 14 years old, and has 100,000 miles on it. It just looks newer than it is. Besides, most are used to seeing me in a F-150.....a 1998.
I think you'd get such a reception if you were previously in a beater and have stepped up to a vehicle that folks believe is "out of your league".
BTW, when you graduate law school, get a F-Type R. Imagine the reaction!
Let the haters hate!
I took a lot of heat when I picked up a few co-workers for lunch...and received the "You drive a Jag?" Remarks.....until I mentioned that it's 14 years old, and has 100,000 miles on it. It just looks newer than it is. Besides, most are used to seeing me in a F-150.....a 1998.
I think you'd get such a reception if you were previously in a beater and have stepped up to a vehicle that folks believe is "out of your league".
BTW, when you graduate law school, get a F-Type R. Imagine the reaction!
Let the haters hate!
#25
I also get comments. Even some that say "it's just a glorified ford" Many say my 2003 STR looks like a brand new car, despite its age and 120k miles. I personally got it because of its power and rarity. I like having something no one else does. I'm the only one at my work with a Jaguar. I'm the only one at my gym with an STR, and so on. On top of that, the Jag fits better as I am schooling for a degree in the medical field. Just gives a better impression than the Mustang I drove before it. Mustang just felt too "kids car" I am 36.
Last edited by Jason Souhrada; 02-03-2016 at 07:57 AM.
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I think it is strictly the age thing going on with you and younger folks in general seem to get and give more sh*t to each other and I suppose a few older guys don't outgrow it. Only comments I have ever received about the XK8 are positive and complementary (well, one guy asked if it was a "Forduar" but he was just being friendly about it). Neighbor kid who has always been polite to me and is a bike and car guy, was talking to my nephew after he rode up on his sportbike and said "what the "eff" are you doing riding a "effing" Honda "b*tch", so like I said an age thing.........
#29
Im curious.
I've had my S-Type 4.0 for a good few months and I've noticed that people all of a sudden hate me out on the roads. Most mechanics and auto parts stores I have been to also immediately change their attitude when they see the car. For instance, I had a low-beam out and I went to NAPA to get a bulb. The mechanic looked at the car and said, "What, a f***ing Jag? Perhaps it's because I'm 19 years old and look about 17 to most people, or maybe its just my luck but I have never seen so many (usually older) men roll their eyes at me in my life.
Im curious to see if this is normal when you drive a car like this. (I came from driving a 93 Nissan Altima so this is all new to me.)
I've had my S-Type 4.0 for a good few months and I've noticed that people all of a sudden hate me out on the roads. Most mechanics and auto parts stores I have been to also immediately change their attitude when they see the car. For instance, I had a low-beam out and I went to NAPA to get a bulb. The mechanic looked at the car and said, "What, a f***ing Jag? Perhaps it's because I'm 19 years old and look about 17 to most people, or maybe its just my luck but I have never seen so many (usually older) men roll their eyes at me in my life.
Im curious to see if this is normal when you drive a car like this. (I came from driving a 93 Nissan Altima so this is all new to me.)
Most people do not know that you can get a Jag nowadays under 15 grants
#30
I get the the same crap. I'm 65, retired and working part-time as a Paramedic, with co-workers 1/3 my age. Of course having 2 older Corvettes doesn't help. When I'm driving one of the vettes, I notice most people go out of their way to avoid being seen looking at the car. In my S Type, they look. Especially the BMW, Volvo and Mercedes owners.
#31
How very odd. I wonder if this is a regional or "city" thing. I live in a semi-rural community with wide range of incomes, and I only have had positive reactions and comments whenever I drive an "interesting" car. Of course I have limited experience in Ferraris, Porsches, and none in Lambos. Sounds like more folks need to "grow up" than I realized.
#32
I am pretty sure you can buy 2000 S-type for $2k in good running condition.
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Im curious.
I've had my S-Type 4.0 for a good few months and I've noticed that people all of a sudden hate me out on the roads. Most mechanics and auto parts stores I have been to also immediately change their attitude when they see the car. For instance, I had a low-beam out and I went to NAPA to get a bulb. The mechanic looked at the car and said, "What, a f***ing Jag? Perhaps it's because I'm 19 years old and look about 17 to most people, or maybe its just my luck but I have never seen so many (usually older) men roll their eyes at me in my life.
Im curious to see if this is normal when you drive a car like this. (I came from driving a 93 Nissan Altima so this is all new to me.)
I've had my S-Type 4.0 for a good few months and I've noticed that people all of a sudden hate me out on the roads. Most mechanics and auto parts stores I have been to also immediately change their attitude when they see the car. For instance, I had a low-beam out and I went to NAPA to get a bulb. The mechanic looked at the car and said, "What, a f***ing Jag? Perhaps it's because I'm 19 years old and look about 17 to most people, or maybe its just my luck but I have never seen so many (usually older) men roll their eyes at me in my life.
Im curious to see if this is normal when you drive a car like this. (I came from driving a 93 Nissan Altima so this is all new to me.)