Megatron
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So I sold my F-type on Friday and for the first time in living memory it wasn't to move into another performance car. So I guess this is a parting review of 3 years with the Jag.
Why did I sell?
I wasn't using it that much, and the arrival of an ST-Line 140 Fiesta as my everyday car meant that I had a fun alternative - even one that was intended as Dad's taxi. I ended up using this more than I thought. My finance agreement still had a year to go but my warranty extension was coming up; as was my insurance renewal and I couldn't stomach 2k just to keep it on the drive. So decided to change now and save the money I would have spent on it's replacement....
What will I miss?
1) The looks. Best looking car I have ever owned.
2) The noise. Just ridiculous V8 sound
3) The dealer service I had from Hadfields Sheffield. Always a high level of service and I was very happy with them. I saw them a lot!
4) They tyre costs - actually quite reasonable and much more so than my old 911
5) The Jaguar owners. I loved the Breakfast club and meeting some of you; friendliest forum I have ever been on - thanks.
What won't I miss?
1) The reliability. Over the course of it's time with me it has had quite a few electrical faults. Main fan, relays, temperamental locking and finally an SD card reading issue. Mechanically no problems but I'm not a fan of JLR electrical build quality
2) The forward visibility. Turning into my work car park and I found not being able to see where my front corner was disconcerting.
3) The driving experience. This isn't a fault of the car more a reflection of what I want from my fun car. I want a sharp focussed sports car and the F-type just isn't that. Brilliant sporty GT though.
4) The brakes/weight. It's just a heavy car.
5) The depreciation. It's a little secondary (I don't buy these cars as an investment) but losing 3 times what I lost on a 911 in the same time frame stings a little.
6) The noise. Controversial I know but I'd like some engine noise, not just exhaust. My neighbours probably agree...
7) The power. The V8 is so powerful the opportunities to use it were extremely limited, and dare I say it not massively useable in everyday driving. I'd never thought I'd own a car that I felt had too much power and speed to enjoy......
Clearly if I loved the car I'd never have considered getting rid....but the numbers and enjoyment didn't stack up anymore.
So what's next - I don't know. Think I will look at an R8 V10 Spyder and the new Boxster Spyder/GT4 when it comes out.
I hope what I've posted doesn't come across too negatively but it is what it is!
Why did I sell?
I wasn't using it that much, and the arrival of an ST-Line 140 Fiesta as my everyday car meant that I had a fun alternative - even one that was intended as Dad's taxi. I ended up using this more than I thought. My finance agreement still had a year to go but my warranty extension was coming up; as was my insurance renewal and I couldn't stomach 2k just to keep it on the drive. So decided to change now and save the money I would have spent on it's replacement....
What will I miss?
1) The looks. Best looking car I have ever owned.
2) The noise. Just ridiculous V8 sound
3) The dealer service I had from Hadfields Sheffield. Always a high level of service and I was very happy with them. I saw them a lot!
4) They tyre costs - actually quite reasonable and much more so than my old 911
5) The Jaguar owners. I loved the Breakfast club and meeting some of you; friendliest forum I have ever been on - thanks.
What won't I miss?
1) The reliability. Over the course of it's time with me it has had quite a few electrical faults. Main fan, relays, temperamental locking and finally an SD card reading issue. Mechanically no problems but I'm not a fan of JLR electrical build quality
2) The forward visibility. Turning into my work car park and I found not being able to see where my front corner was disconcerting.
3) The driving experience. This isn't a fault of the car more a reflection of what I want from my fun car. I want a sharp focussed sports car and the F-type just isn't that. Brilliant sporty GT though.
4) The brakes/weight. It's just a heavy car.
5) The depreciation. It's a little secondary (I don't buy these cars as an investment) but losing 3 times what I lost on a 911 in the same time frame stings a little.
6) The noise. Controversial I know but I'd like some engine noise, not just exhaust. My neighbours probably agree...
7) The power. The V8 is so powerful the opportunities to use it were extremely limited, and dare I say it not massively useable in everyday driving. I'd never thought I'd own a car that I felt had too much power and speed to enjoy......
Clearly if I loved the car I'd never have considered getting rid....but the numbers and enjoyment didn't stack up anymore.
So what's next - I don't know. Think I will look at an R8 V10 Spyder and the new Boxster Spyder/GT4 when it comes out.
I hope what I've posted doesn't come across too negatively but it is what it is!
