Another convert to the thug club !
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I'm not going to do a full experience report as that has been done, and very well too.
Just my impressions of the F Type V8 R that I was fortunate enough to be loaned whilst my XKR was in for service.
WOW!!!! And that from a hardened V12V driver.
The coupe was simply fantastic. Managed 300 miles under motorway and A road conditions and this car is in a league of its own. I have not stopped grinning. The noise is obscene and I love it. Handling for road use, up there or better than any of my previous drives.
Power delivery is effortless.
I love the cockpit, for me, everything is logically placed without fumbling for this or that control. I even like the maligned sat nav, though having used the Aston and XKR dinosaurs , I guess anything is an improvement.
The panorama roof for me would be a must. IMHO it looks great and let's much needed light in.
Against popular opinion I really didn't like it in white. I think red would suit or maybe BRG or blue. Not having seen either, I have no idea.
The dealer salesman is very good. Even though I said absolutely no way would I buy one, he knows me and has put massive temptation in front of me.
My spec though, without carbon brakes is coming in at £96,000 so his pencil will have to be very sharp.
I'm penning this before I take it back and collect my XKR.
I love that car but the F Type has wooed me far more than I would ever have believed.
Hmmmmm, we will see.
Just my impressions of the F Type V8 R that I was fortunate enough to be loaned whilst my XKR was in for service.
WOW!!!! And that from a hardened V12V driver.
The coupe was simply fantastic. Managed 300 miles under motorway and A road conditions and this car is in a league of its own. I have not stopped grinning. The noise is obscene and I love it. Handling for road use, up there or better than any of my previous drives.
Power delivery is effortless.
I love the cockpit, for me, everything is logically placed without fumbling for this or that control. I even like the maligned sat nav, though having used the Aston and XKR dinosaurs , I guess anything is an improvement.
The panorama roof for me would be a must. IMHO it looks great and let's much needed light in.
Against popular opinion I really didn't like it in white. I think red would suit or maybe BRG or blue. Not having seen either, I have no idea.
The dealer salesman is very good. Even though I said absolutely no way would I buy one, he knows me and has put massive temptation in front of me.
My spec though, without carbon brakes is coming in at £96,000 so his pencil will have to be very sharp.
I'm penning this before I take it back and collect my XKR.
I love that car but the F Type has wooed me far more than I would ever have believed.
Hmmmmm, we will see.
Good to see that after the XKR that, from your posts also in the Aston forum, seemed to be mainly a "rational" buy now Jaguar might be also a tempting "passion" buy!
I have always been a supporter of the white or black colour but after the red one I saw on the M25 the other day (posted a picture here) I have to say red looks stunning
There is also a nice "comparo" between a red F-Type R Coupe and an XK Dynamic R coupe in Autocar (last week number) which is worth a look even just to see them both in the same colour
I have always been a supporter of the white or black colour but after the red one I saw on the M25 the other day (posted a picture here) I have to say red looks stunning
There is also a nice "comparo" between a red F-Type R Coupe and an XK Dynamic R coupe in Autocar (last week number) which is worth a look even just to see them both in the same colour
Back from dealer and now seen one in Rhodium silver(sp) and smitten. It's almost the spec I would have with the exception of the wheels which are the most expensive carbon finish options. I could live with that. And no blind spot monitoring which I think is very important and can't understand why it isn't standard.
The silver, far from being boring makes it look very classy in my opinion.
So I could have this car, waiting for Sept registration.
Serious number crunching to ensue.
Very very tempted.
Hmmm
The silver, far from being boring makes it look very classy in my opinion.
So I could have this car, waiting for Sept registration.
Serious number crunching to ensue.
Very very tempted.
Hmmm
Been driving the V8S today - and still smiling :-) Having come from Ferrari 360 Stradale's, Porsche GT3 RS - the F Type V8 is a gem and a bargain IMO. More grunt than you'd need from any road car, an animal and brutal in Dynamic mode with the exhaust switched on but docile when you want it to be. Every creature comfort you could want in a GT car. Oh, and did i mention the noise!!!!? Epic. How on earth Jaguar got that through EU regs - i'll never know.
I can't see another car at £100k that comes close to the F Type V8 as it's such a good all-rounder which is also a head turning, beautifully designed car.
I can't see another car at £100k that comes close to the F Type V8 as it's such a good all-rounder which is also a head turning, beautifully designed car.
Just looking at these now and there are a lot about for an in demand car in summer (!) I would be wary unless huge loyalty (Jag to Jag) discounts prevail. I like this one but not at that price http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...
DSLiverpool said:
Just looking at these now and there are a lot about for an in demand car in summer (!) I would be wary unless huge loyalty (Jag to Jag) discounts prevail. I like this one but not at that price http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...
It's September on Monday mate.Why would you be "wary"? You either want the car or you don't. I never understand this sort of attitude. If buying a car requires you getting a huge discount you're probably on the wrong car........
unrepentant said:
DSLiverpool said:
Just looking at these now and there are a lot about for an in demand car in summer (!) I would be wary unless huge loyalty (Jag to Jag) discounts prevail. I like this one but not at that price http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...
It's September on Monday mate.Why would you be "wary"? You either want the car or you don't. I never understand this sort of attitude. If buying a car requires you getting a huge discount you're probably on the wrong car........
Hi Paul (unrepentant ) 
Hope alls well with you across the pond. To this day I still smile about our drive to TVR Blackpool. Seems an age ago now.
I don't know whether the comments made are general, but don't apply to me. Sure, there are loads of convertibles around, but I am only interested in the coupe of which there are few in anything like the spec I want.
I am still in negotiation and a decision will be made in day or two.
Di
Hope alls well with you across the pond. To this day I still smile about our drive to TVR Blackpool. Seems an age ago now.
I don't know whether the comments made are general, but don't apply to me. Sure, there are loads of convertibles around, but I am only interested in the coupe of which there are few in anything like the spec I want.
I am still in negotiation and a decision will be made in day or two.
Di
lady topaz said:
Hi Paul (unrepentant )
Hope alls well with you across the pond. To this day I still smile about our drive to TVR Blackpool. Seems an age ago now.
Hi Di.Hope alls well with you across the pond. To this day I still smile about our drive to TVR Blackpool. Seems an age ago now.
It was 2005 so it was an age!
Hope you and Tony are both well.. All is good here although it's 90 degrees and humid as hell today and I've just been cutting the lawn. Off to the UK Sunday for some temperate weather!
Are you going to the Goodwood Revival? I will be there on the Sunday as a guest of JLR.
Get that coupe, you won't be disappointed.
P
Sadly not going to Goodwood Revival as have friends staying . Hmmm not car lovers but could we persuade them!!
If not then next time you are over pm me and we will try and reciprocate the hospitality you showed us in, bloody hell 2005.
Getting old matey, but hey, still here !
Di x
P.S. Hey might be in a V8 R by then .
If not then next time you are over pm me and we will try and reciprocate the hospitality you showed us in, bloody hell 2005.
Getting old matey, but hey, still here !
Di x
P.S. Hey might be in a V8 R by then .
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