Why would you buy a Jag F type?
#21
They buy the F type for the same reason people allow themselves to be bent over, raped, and robbed on a Boxster or a Cayman. Its all about the small minded ones pursuit of status. They certainly are not buying these vest pocket engine powered 2 seaters for their barn burning street performance.
It is amazing how many people compensate for their shortcomings this way. The Porsche boys have mastered the exploitation of these individuals and raised it to an art form. They present their entry level offerings with prices that are grossly in excess of what the car could physically ever deliver but get away with it because the buyer knows this vehicle will be perceived as a 100K+, flash item by the majority of the public.
It is amazing how many people compensate for their shortcomings this way. The Porsche boys have mastered the exploitation of these individuals and raised it to an art form. They present their entry level offerings with prices that are grossly in excess of what the car could physically ever deliver but get away with it because the buyer knows this vehicle will be perceived as a 100K+, flash item by the majority of the public.
I agree with this only on the jag statement because that car offers very little. Plus a jag is a poor mans way of portraying status if that is the case.
#25
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I went and looked at the V8 Supercharged version. The dealer wanted 108k and my first question was how much for an oil change. His answer was $500.
So C6GS performance with a ZR1 price tag but much higher maintenance costs without the powertrain warranty.
Neat car. Sounded good, felt good, looked good. Worth practically twice what a C7 will go for with similar performance? Not to me...
So C6GS performance with a ZR1 price tag but much higher maintenance costs without the powertrain warranty.
Neat car. Sounded good, felt good, looked good. Worth practically twice what a C7 will go for with similar performance? Not to me...
#27
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At least the Jag vert has roll bar hoops, something the C7 vert should have.
#28
I cannot even imagine what you are thinking when you say that. Have you seen one in person? I looked at them a couple of weeks ago and in person I found them better looking than the pictures show. I liked a lot of things about the car. I personally would not buy one either because of the cost and lack of space in the car and extremely small trunk. But I still liked the car a lot. I have not driven one though.
And how many thousands of times have we heard the same thing said about Corvette owners? And truth is, an awful lot of Corvette owners really do buy them for exactly these reasons.
And how many thousands of times have we heard the same thing said about Corvette owners? And truth is, an awful lot of Corvette owners really do buy them for exactly these reasons.
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#30
At the price of a new Jaguar F-type, you are better off doing what I did in late 2012 and get a pre-owned Aston Martin Vantage V8, you can get a good fully loaded 2006-07 55K to 65K. Maintenance cost is $1600 per year or every 16K km +/- and its a great GT car.
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The Jag looks great IMO but I just prefer the overall package the Corvette offers. It doesn't bother me though that others prefer the Jag over other cars - everyone has different tastes.
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#33
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I love Corvettes, and I know we Corvette folks like to throw around track numbers because that's what our cars excel at, but not everyone (frankly, very few people) actually track their cars or would care about magazine comparos where our cars beat the Jaaaag by a couple of seconds. They just want a gorgeous car with enough brand firepower to make 'em look good. That's what the F-Type gives them.
#34
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I wouldn't buy one.
The only thing I like about it is the styling of the rear end. Other than that, I consider it to be a "fail" for my purposes.
The only thing I like about it is the styling of the rear end. Other than that, I consider it to be a "fail" for my purposes.
#35
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You are right. What I really meant to respond to was the implication that people just buy them for status. A lot of Corvette owners just buy them for status as well and could care less about it's capabilities.
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Prestige of a Porsche Cayman or Boxster. If I lined up 100 people that I know (not necessarily Corvette owners) and asked them if they thought either of the above cars is prestigious, or well regarded among the Porsche lineup, not even a majority would agree. Good cars nonetheless. Better in many ways than a Miata or S200 but not a prestige vehicle. jmo.
#37
I should start some polls here such as what style house is the best, what is the best color , the greatest food or beer, the prettiest wife/ girlfriend...etc., and state first that there is only one correct answer, mine .......roll eyes.
There are so many cars cars I admire for different reasons across different categories and from so many different makes from around the world ...they are all good, and we should admire all these efforts , before we are legislated to one electric model in one color from one manufacturer, ala a one and only black Model T business model , as some environmentlists dream about .
This is the golden era in vehicles , looking back the past 60 yrs, from a model and manufacturer range across the world. Just think to the early 80s..you had 911 or 944 and Corvette, pretty much it for sports cars in the US, and one US legal model from Lambo and Ferrari and from Japan, a Supra, RX7 and 300Z and that was IT .
Now there are probably dozens of sports sedans available that would beat any of those cars around a track.
There are so many cars cars I admire for different reasons across different categories and from so many different makes from around the world ...they are all good, and we should admire all these efforts , before we are legislated to one electric model in one color from one manufacturer, ala a one and only black Model T business model , as some environmentlists dream about .
This is the golden era in vehicles , looking back the past 60 yrs, from a model and manufacturer range across the world. Just think to the early 80s..you had 911 or 944 and Corvette, pretty much it for sports cars in the US, and one US legal model from Lambo and Ferrari and from Japan, a Supra, RX7 and 300Z and that was IT .
Now there are probably dozens of sports sedans available that would beat any of those cars around a track.
Last edited by usroute66 MKW; 07-24-2013 at 12:44 PM.
#38
The Jag has a sphincter for a nose, IMHO. It polarizes the heck outta me, mainly because...
it's a friggen Jag! AAHHHHHHHH!.
Last edited by BlueOx; 07-24-2013 at 12:31 PM.
#39
It's called personal choice, there are people out there who wonder why people buy Corvettes. For most people price isn't a big deal so you can't say they "over paid" because you don't know the financial situation of that person. Believe it or not there are people who are not impressed with anything about the Corvette and select other vehicles.
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It's called personal choice, there are people out there who wonder why people buy Corvettes. For most people price isn't a big deal so you can't say they "over paid" because you don't know the financial situation of that person. Believe it or not there are people who are not impressed with anything about the Corvette and select other vehicles.