RE: Ian Callum talks F-Type coupe

RE: Ian Callum talks F-Type coupe

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HighwayStar

4,201 posts

143 months

Friday 5th October 2012
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DonkeyApple said:
TVR learned in the mide/late 90s as customers deserted in droves to buy the new mass produced roadsters such as the Boxster, SLK etc that the simple reality is that no one really wants a 'real' sports car. People want something that looks like a sports car and has the marketing image of a sports car but in reality is no less practical or luxurious as a good saloon.

For people who don't yet get this, the next time you go for a drive just count the number of 'real' sportscars you see. RS911s, Caterhams etc and compare that number to the number of conventional roadsters you see.

Jaguar don't want to build something that very clearly no commercially viable group want.
People do want real sports cars. Whether they like if or not most would acknowledge that the Boxster/Cayman is a real sports renowned for real thrills and enjoyment. The things is there are probably relatively few owners who are actually have any idea what they have underneath them and what it's really capable of. Most will of course appreciate that yeah, it's a Porsche, it's German, well engineered and lovely. The few that really drive know what they have.
TVR's may have been a real sports cars but how long can a company survive when comedy build quality & breaking down is supposed to be part of the character. That's why in the mide/late 90s customers deserted TVR in droves to buy the new mass produced roadsters such as the Boxster, SLK etc.
Ironically anyone who wants a real drivers car isn't going to buy an SLK either. That's mostly bought because it's a Merc and the street theatre. So it's all down to whether the F-Type can provide true frills. If it can, a %age will be true enthusiast, if it doesn't it's be another car bought buy customers seduced by looks and simply think 'it's bloody fast' is having fun.

lardo

60 posts

180 months

Friday 5th October 2012
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spotted an F type yesterday at Strensham Services Northbound - 1 rather attractive blond (female obviously) driving a left hand drive on trade plates - with one rather old male passenger -dont know how relevant this post is other than its about the F type!!

anonymous-user

53 months

Saturday 6th October 2012
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lardo said:
spotted an F type yesterday at Strensham Services Northbound - 1 rather attractive blond (female obviously) driving a left hand drive on trade plates - with one rather old male passenger -dont know how relevant this post is other than its about the F type!!
Was it without camo?

RuntyMuz

33 posts

160 months

Friday 12th October 2012
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Absolutely stunning!

...but another bloody automatic!


NO THANKS.

DJRC

23,563 posts

235 months

Friday 12th October 2012
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HighwayStar said:
DonkeyApple said:
TVR learned in the mide/late 90s as customers deserted in droves to buy the new mass produced roadsters such as the Boxster, SLK etc that the simple reality is that no one really wants a 'real' sports car. People want something that looks like a sports car and has the marketing image of a sports car but in reality is no less practical or luxurious as a good saloon.

For people who don't yet get this, the next time you go for a drive just count the number of 'real' sportscars you see. RS911s, Caterhams etc and compare that number to the number of conventional roadsters you see.

Jaguar don't want to build something that very clearly no commercially viable group want.
People do want real sports cars. Whether they like if or not most would acknowledge that the Boxster/Cayman is a real sports renowned for real thrills and enjoyment. The things is there are probably relatively few owners who are actually have any idea what they have underneath them and what it's really capable of. Most will of course appreciate that yeah, it's a Porsche, it's German, well engineered and lovely. The few that really drive know what they have.
TVR's may have been a real sports cars but how long can a company survive when comedy build quality & breaking down is supposed to be part of the character. That's why in the mide/late 90s customers deserted TVR in droves to buy the new mass produced roadsters such as the Boxster, SLK etc.
Ironically anyone who wants a real drivers car isn't going to buy an SLK either. That's mostly bought because it's a Merc and the street theatre. So it's all down to whether the F-Type can provide true frills. If it can, a %age will be true enthusiast, if it doesn't it's be another car bought buy customers seduced by looks and simply think 'it's bloody fast' is having fun.
I have no idea what your post is about because it contradicts itself at least 3 times when I can tell.