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Old 04-17-13, 04:26 PM
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i have a feeling that you gotta see the car, as pics dont do it justice, inside or out...
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Originally Posted by Blueprint
I agree and what Jaguar needs to do is figure out how to tell customers "hey we are above the brands you all know about". Their advertising is a mess to me in print and on t.v and they are non-existent with social media. They have a great lineup of cars only, no SUVs. They should be bragging "hey we don't make SUVs" and try to position as a driver's brand or something. Turn that perceived weakness into a strength.

Oh what do I know......oh wait....
Truth. Social media is the key in this day and age. Audi has by far done the best job, with MBZ and BMW and now Lexus hoping on board. I keep checking everyday for Aston Martin on Instagram. Nothing I want to see more than some Vantages on my feed - guess i'll keep waiting

A great line-up only getting better. I've always considered Land Rover basically Jaguar's SUVs and Jaguar, Land Rover's sedans/coupes/verts lol
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Originally Posted by spwolf
i have a feeling that you gotta see the car, as pics dont do it justice, inside or out...


One fantastic feline for sure
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I still miss the leaping cat hood ornament
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Originally Posted by rkyat
I still miss the leaping cat hood ornament
dealer installed accessory

edit* you can also add the Jaguar Leaper while building your Jag online

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Old 04-17-13, 08:33 PM
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Boy between those two track files I don't think it's any mystery which I'd choose
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I hate the headlights! They are so generic looking.

I would have preferred to have seen some round headlights to pay homage to the old E-Types. I'm a sucker for classic design infused with modern lines.
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This is indeed a knockout.

I also heard that they might make an F-Type RS in the future. Wicked

Personally though, if I were to buy one of these things, I would have to get the Coupe version (I heard Jaguar is working on one). I say that because personally, I'm not a fan of soft top convertibles.

I may consider though if they make a RETRACTABLE HARD TOP version
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Originally Posted by Blueprint
LFA has nothing to do with this, the LFA wasn't made to make money or save a brand. This is. I'm sorry but I find the pricing here very adventurous and I think it would have been a better idea to start off cheaper and as a value than giving people WTF moments in a place where Porsche dominates.

Look I am a Jaguar fan but I was hoping for a 45k-70k, not 70k-100k+ with options. Base 70k? Seriously?
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this gets into too similar bracket of XK-R

They need to go down to 55K~60K level and shed some weight
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Just fantastic I say. Love this cat. Raving reviews, good marketing. Well done Jag
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I attended the Jaguar Drive Event last weekend and the F-Type is one awesome car.

The event itself was excellent - very well organized, informative staff, food, drinks etc.
Very similar to the excellent events Lexus typically has.

They had the F-Type S V6 and V8 for us to drive back to back. Both cars are incredible!
The active exhausts sounds awesome, obviously the V8 was just MEAN.
The car is very well built - interior is the right quality for the pricing.
Lots of room inside, good seating position, seats are awesome and can be adjusted numerous ways.
Lots of Carbon Fiber trim pieces / styling on exterior, wheels, and interior.
Love the hidden exterior door handles - very cool touch.

I'm not a person that loves convertibles esp living in NY, so I'm looking forward for the Hardtop F-Type to be introduced.

The new 911 is hard to beat but I hope the F-Type sells well.

Besides the F-Type they had a separate track for driving the XKR and XFR, which was fun as well.
XK though needs to be updated ASAP esp the interior.
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