Dorset F-Type wannabe!

Tel

Tel

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Hi All,<div><br></div><div>Thought I would say hi from Deepest Darzet!</div><div><br></div><div>In the process of placing an order for my first Jaguar....</div><div><br></div><div>Can't wait!</div>
 
Hi Tel,<div><br></div><div>Welcome to the Forum !!</div><div><br></div><div>Tell us a little about your selection, colours, extras, model etc, and your predicted delivery date <img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/smileys/smiley23.gif" border="0" alt="Geek" title="Geek" /> </div><div><br></div><div>You will find that we are a friendly bunch, pictures are always welcome !</div><div><br></div><div>Jamie</div>
 
Hi Jamie, et all.<div><br></div><div>Blimey, where do I start?</div><div><br></div><div>I did write a novel http://www.jaguarforum.co.uk/f100/search-finer-things-life-f-type-68059.html</div><div>outlining my trials and tribulations test driving other 'sportscars' if you fancy a read, and subsequently found this forum.</div><div><br></div><div>I'm have settled (after lots of hours under my belt on the Configurator/dealers) and after seeing the Rhodium silver and Firesand in the flesh (these were my two preferred colours initially) for this little lot:</div><div><br></div><div><p ="Msonormal"><ul><li><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri; line-height: 1.4;">F-Type V8 S Convertible </span></li><li><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri; line-height: 1.4;">Italian Racing Red </span></li><li><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri; line-height: 1.4;">20" Black Cyclone Alloys </span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small; line-height: 1.4;">Performance Seats (Ivory) </span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small; line-height: 1.4;">Extended Leather (Ivory) </span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small; line-height: 1.4;">Cirrus Carpet </span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small; line-height: 1.4;">Heated steering Wheel </span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small; line-height: 1.4;">Configurable Dynamic Mode </span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small; line-height: 1.4;">Switchable Sports Exhaust </span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small; line-height: 1.4;">Premium Mats </span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small; line-height: 1.4;">Mirror Pack </span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small; line-height: 1.4;">Heated Seats </span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small; line-height: 1.4;">Jaguar Smartkey </span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small; line-height: 1.4;">Parking Pack </span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small; line-height: 1.4;">Stainless Pedals </span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small; line-height: 1.4;">Stainless Pedal Footrest </span></li><li><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri; line-height: 1.4;">Car Cover </span></li><li><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri; line-height: 1.4;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4;"><font size="2">Seat Memory Pack </font></span><span style="font-size: 15pt; line-height: 1.4;"> </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri; line-height: 1.4;"><span style="font-size: 15pt; line-height: 1.4;"><span style="font-size: small; line-height: 1.4;">Black hood, side vents, seat belts, grille, side skirts and front </span><span style="font-size: small; line-height: 18px;">valance</span><span style="font-size: small; line-height: 1.4;"> 'wings' - Should look something like this:</span></span></span><img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/uploads/332/Screen_Shot_2014-04-20_at_17.14.49.png" height="313" width="700" border="0" /></li></ul></p></div><div>No real entertainment options....that will come from the four chrome round things out back! No automatic gimmicks either.</div><div>I emailed this list and my .pdf spec out to 12 dealers....some interesting quotes and build slots offered.</div><div>So, I'm waiting for the 'chosen' dealer to reply and confirm build slot, and I'll have the deposit down.</div><div><br></div><div>I'm looking to get on the Jaguar track day as well so I can use one of their F-Types to learn their foibles when pushed hard with the traction off!</div><div><br></div><div>Cheers,</div><div>Tel</div>
 
Hi Tel,<div><br></div><div>What an epic tale you told on jaguarforum, </div><div><br></div><div>I had a similar experience, however it was always the looks that grabbed me, I too started with the idea of an Aston, but same as you, the looks where stunning but the drive was not the best experience, and for that amount of money it had to be perfect. Then to Porsche, a C4S, as you said a fantastic drive, but seemed to lack something, not sure what, perhaps it just did everything too well ?? and it did not sound that good, more like a VW bettle zooped up (perhaps that is a little unfair), then off to Lotus for the Evora S Streetracer, much cheaper, great car for driving, exceptional handling, acceleration, looked great as well, but still had a kit car feel about it.</div><div><br></div><div> I had an XFR at the time so was well aware of what Jaguar was planning, then in May last year I got a call from my local dealer George (Marshalls of Ipswich Branch), saying they had an number of F Types just in for Demonstration and would I like a go <img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/smileys/smiley4.gif" border="0" alt="Big smile" title="Big smile" /> so on a nice quiet weekday off I trotted. I drove all three models, spending almost all day with the dealer. Perhaps I am not as brave as you Tel, as the V8S, although in my budget, was just too wild, I felt that I was always waiting for it to bit me<img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/smileys/smiley18.gif" border="0" alt="Ouch" title="Ouch" /> it was savage, and to have fun you would be travelling at such a speed, I suppose I was feeling intimidated<img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/smileys/smiley22.gif" border="0" alt="Stern Smile" title="Stern Smile" />, the V6S offered me the best experience, the power felt manageable while still remaining exciting, so placed an order in the June, took delivery in September, and the rest is history, as they say.</div><div><br></div><div>Best of luck finding your perfect car, you will not be disappointed,</div><div><br></div><div>Jamie</div><div><br></div>
 
This is my first foray into a proper sportscar...I have a very old Triumph Spitfire 1500 in my garage that I built and restored to concours about 20 years ago. That was the bees knees, however today, you just feel so small and underpowered. No servo brakes here, the harder you push the more you maybe, probably or might slow down in a diagonal line across both carriagways! It goes pretty well, but you have to work it hard.<div>Fast forward to the present day...I spent around an hour and a half in the V6S and equal time <span style="line-height: 1.4;">in the V8S with my other half doing real world driving. Towns, B- roads, dual carriageways and traffic jams!</span></div><div>I found that after the test drives, the V6S had consumed more juice than the V8S, I guess it works harder? </div><div>The V6S was great, but I knew that I would be looking for a bit more grunt. Now, I get the fact that none of us really use our cars to the full potential, but I enjoy 'spirited' driving. The V8S was brill, and you quite rightly say, deserves a lot of respect...it has more than enough grunt and put such a big smile on my face. I think I was still grinning fem ear to ear the next day...not many cars have that effect on me, and I've tracked a few different beasts.</div><div>It's also nice to have the extra power in reserve for towing the caravan <img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/smileys/smiley4.gif" border="0" alt="Big smile" title="Big smile" /></div><div><br></div><div>P.S I'm hoping to sew up a deal this week!! Yippeee!</div>
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Hi Tel,<div>Just as a note I have averaged 18mpg from new, mostly spirited driving <img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/smileys/smiley4.gif" border="0" alt="Big smile" title="Big smile" />, the best I have had was a run down to Brooklands last Autumn, when I placed her on Cruse control at 70mph down the motorway, this returned 38mpg. Perhaps I need to us the start-stop function more ? <img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/smileys/smiley5.gif" border="0" alt="Confused" title="Confused" /></div><div><br></div><div>Anyway keep us informed of your progress,</div><div><br></div><div>Cheers</div><div>Jamie</div>
 
Just had notification that the build date has come forward!!!!! Should be getting it second week 'ish of July!!!! instead of the end of August....now you can see why I'm excited and have posted on just about every thread <img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/smileys/smiley36.gif" border="0" alt="LOL" title="LOL" /><div><br></div><div><br></div>
 
Great News! <div><br></div><div>The wait is <span style="line-height: 1.4;">hellish... but once you finally get your hands on it.... :)))</span></div>
 
Hi Tel,<br /><br />Excellent news - look forward to seeing the pics!<br /><br />9 weeks to go for me but I'm sure the wait will be well worth it.<br /><br />Cheers.<br /><br />Scoobydoo
 
I can remember the feeling and anticipation prior to delivery, you have probably now just run out of youtube videos, magazine articles and web reviews <img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/smileys/smiley1.gif" border="0" alt="Smile" title="Smile" /> to look at !!!<div><br></div><div>Not long now !</div><div><br></div><div>Jamie</div>
 
Hi Tel,<br /><br />Nice one - I had run out of stuff to watch and read but these technical docs are very interesting. Great way to find out how it all works so many thanks for posting.<br /><br />Eight weeks to collection for me so will just about have time to read the whole lot!<br /><br />Cheers.<br /><br />Scoobydoo <img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/smileys/smiley32.gif" border="0" align="middle" />
 
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