Hello from the N West

[Lord Farquad]

Hi, I’m new to the forum, although I’ve been following for a while. I’m a middle aged car fanatic, with my imminent purchase going to be my 32nd car (plus 21 bikes). The current garage is a Tesla Model Y AWD (family car), a Mini Cooper S EV (wife’s run around) and a 2003 Merc SL350 (which is leaving to make room for the Jag). I’ve got a mint 1998 Yamaha R1 4XV (1st year) which only ever sees the sun.

Following a long history of CPTSD I’ve just retired early from work and will now have some more time and freedom to try and get better. 1st on the list was a dream car purchase.

So I’m picking up the new car on Saturday.
2016 V6S AWD convertible
Storm Grey with a red hood
20’ carbon blade spokes
Sports seats with red stitching
1 owner from new with FJSH
42k miles
Just had new Pirelli’s and brakes all round


I’ve gone AWD due to the Bonnet vent location and spent an age debating which sound I prefer (V6 or V8). In the end the rare spec and excellent history sold me the V6. And with my first introduction to the F Type having being Clarksons Top Gear review of a V6S it was just meant to be.

 

[false]

Sounds like a nice spec. Share some pics when it arrives!

 

[gf15]

Sounds great . We are spoilt with the hartside pass. Enjoy and welcome to the forum and F type ownership.

 

[Lord Farquad]

Picked up today, rotten weather, amazing car……

 

[Philb280]

Nice - enjoy your car.

 

[gasgas]

good time of the year to get a rag top, enjoy

 

[scm]

Welcome to the club! Hope it does the trick for your recovery.

 

[Lord Farquad]

It’s made a good start today. The 150 mile drive home was spectacular, even in the rain.
The car felt special and exceeded my (already high) expectations.

 

[MikeM]

Looks really good. See you had it through H R Owen, they sell some very nice cars it will have been prepped well. Enjoy

 

[Lord Farquad]

Yes, they really are one of the best. The car is immaculate and had new brakes all round during their inspection. The handover was a real “experience “ and the day felt like an event. The perfect introduction to a new (used) car.

Despite the showroom being full of much more expensive cars mine fitted in perfectly and it’s left me feeling that I’ve bought something really special.

 

[MArtyn Veg]

Very, very, nice! Great colour combination, a real head turner Get driving and you won’t stop smiling!

 

[false]

Pretty combo, enjoy!

 

[Lord Farquad]

Here’s a few more pics, I know it’s a bit dirty, but it’s still pretty.