06-26-2019, 10:45 AM | #1 |
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This F-Type
Had business in Gilbert AZ this week, so I decided to drive this time instead of fly. Typically, if I have to be somewhere within 6hrs, I prefer driving.
Now, normally I take the Camaro everywhere I go... but at 155.5k, I'm starting to be a bit more cautious in bringing it along on these long trips for work. Thusly, I rented a vehicle from Avis out of Ontario Int'l Airport and the only car available in my class was a Jaguar F-Type V6 Supercharged. I was like, wtf? Ok... typically, I get Mustangs or Chargers... never something like a Jag. This Car felt very much like a 6th Gen SS, as in how light it feels, the suspension, the power. The 6th gen did have a firmer suspension. I believe this Jag was the V6 Supercharged version. The car effortlessly got up to 80+ and beyond, and cruising down I10 fro and back across the AZ/CA deserts it got lots of looks. Its one of those rides you don't see every day for sure and people were respecting it, moving over as I approached... very much like in my Camaro. In comparison with my Camaro, I did notice that the Suspension needs to be tightened up. The car did feel 'front heavy', and was sort of all over the lane - with me micro-correcting to keep it straight. My heavier Camaro, with its upgraded suspension, feels like its on rails. This car not so much. I spent 10+ intimate hours with it and liked it for the most part. But I STILL like the Camaro more believe it or not lol. Three Things in my eyes makes my car better - even with the amount of mileage I have. 1. More Solid Suspension, as mentioned - mine's on Rails... I swear. Mine's heavier, but I feel it works for my benefit... 2. Exhaust note - weak sounding exhaust system on the F-Type. 3. Power... although very quick, after I dropped it off and got back in my Camaro (parked at the Airport), my car still felt more nimble and quicker. Looks? Well, as you can see for yourself, its a looker... very pretty ride. Prettier than my ride? Hard to say... just a different kind of pretty, per say lol. Not sure I would ever buy one if I could afford one. I'd probably go Vette rather than this if I had the choice. But overall, not a bad cruiser and it was definitely a fun ride. Here's the eye candy. |
06-26-2019, 11:07 AM | #2 |
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For not being a GM, they are pretty good looking cars. The price is what kills it. The turbo'ed 4 (~300hp RWD) is more than a C7 Stingray. The lower-tiered supercharged V6 (~340hp RWD) puts you in the GS's price range. The higher-tiered SC'd V6 (~380hp RWD) puts you in GS or even Z06 territory. Then, the SC'd V8 (~550-575hp AWD), puts you in Z06 or even ZR1 territory.
Cool cars, but you can get much more, for less.
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06-26-2019, 11:27 AM | #3 |
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beautiful car
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06-26-2019, 11:53 AM | #4 |
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The back small lid with the Jaguar Insignia raised up at speed to act like a spoiler. It was high enough that I could see it through my rear view mirror (the insignia was upside down), and for a few miles there I thought the trunk lid was open lol.
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06-26-2019, 12:01 PM | #5 |
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Very cool. I think the current F-Type coupe is one of the most beautiful designs ever. Everything about it looks so smooth. To me, that's what the Corvette should have looked like.
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06-26-2019, 12:10 PM | #6 |
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What a nice review and SS comparison. My sister has a leased F, it is a nice ride.
As you mentioned, people treat you differently when you arrive in one. The SS is "me"...like an extension of my personality. However, a lot of folks give me that "look" when I pull up in the SS... Especially at my age....like I'm midlife crisising... |
06-26-2019, 01:23 PM | #7 |
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Gorgeous design for sure, just don't ask what the resale depreciation is like. One of the worst out there.
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06-26-2019, 01:40 PM | #8 |
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Nice looking car. I bought my ZL1 from a Jaguar dealership in Chicago. I guess the previous owner was trading up? I don't think so.
Seeing as how I found it at a Jaguar dealership the wife and I like to say we rescued it.
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06-26-2019, 02:02 PM | #9 |
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F Type... meh
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06-26-2019, 02:26 PM | #10 |
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The Jaguar brand is listed as the least reliable brand. Most problems per 100 vehicles. Not much has changed over the years. They are still a highly desirable, but unreliable car.
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06-26-2019, 02:58 PM | #11 |
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Beautiful car! I didn't know they rent those things out. lol! My uncle had an early 2000's XK8 convertible and it was a really nice looking car. The car drove very smooth and with the Mercedes sourced 5sp auto, it shifted like butter.
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06-26-2019, 08:44 PM | #12 |
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Front end has a little bit of 4th gen in the front; rear flanks a bit of the 5th. Put some Camaro emblems on it and call it a 7th Gen! People would believe that.
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06-26-2019, 09:44 PM | #13 |
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put it next to a pontiac solstice hardtop and squint...wonder where they got that idea.sadly even that styling couldnt save pontiac when the executioners axe fell.
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06-27-2019, 04:35 AM | #14 |
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Good friend of mine in the UK bought a Mustang GT350 stick from the Military Auto sales here - He loved it, even went an 8:33 on the Nurburg ring in traffic. About 7 months later he totaled it in an accident. He then bought a BMW M4 as he didn't want to wait for another GT350. He said it was a very fast car but it had no soul and he hated driving it.
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2010 IOM SS YSI-B, Pat G Cam, Ported CTS-V Heads, ARH LTs MBRP 3" exhaust http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...&highlight=ysi Last edited by racesloth; 06-27-2019 at 08:04 AM. |
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