Had a ride in the F Type V8 today

^JP^ · 4 Mar 2013 at 12:07

That looks awesome!

Malt_Vinegar · 4 Mar 2013 at 12:15

I think the rear is a bit marmite.. But I think i shall reserve judgement till I see one in person

Basher · 4 Mar 2013 at 12:30

lordrobs said:
Looks a little disappointing in the photos. The shots I saw when it was first announced looked awesome

Would look 100 times better without all the black bits on it.

That's because on those shots it had a roof ...

Just like the XK, the F-Type looks much worse without a roof.

pugheaven · 4 Mar 2013 at 12:41

Reckon waxed up, in the sun with Kelly Brooke and me sitting in it, would look just sweet. Looks good, not really followed the F Type tbh...

lordrobs · 4 Mar 2013 at 13:59

Basher said:
That's because on those shots it had a roof ...

Just like the XK, the F-Type looks much worse without a roof.

You could be on to something there. Don't get me wrong it is still a looker I just think they went a little too... fussy, with the styling details.

nemtizz · 4 Mar 2013 at 14:57

Malt_Vinegar said:
I think the rear is a bit marmite.. But I think i shall reserve judgement till I see one in person

Agreed. It's already growing on me every time I see that picture. ^

alexthecheese · 4 Mar 2013 at 15:01

+1 on the rear being iffy.

Front looks great, rear is too angular. That flat boot line isn't great. Mind, the Harry video on the Evo youtube channel where he got a ride in both... :eek:

Wow. Sounds great.

Any idea of the kerbweight of it?

JoeF1 · 4 Mar 2013 at 15:02

Front looks the sex, not too sure on the back.

Looks like its squinting.

peterwalkley · 4 Mar 2013 at 15:57

So how's the steering and visibility then ? ****poor judging by the parking in the photo

Agree with the comment above, front is nice, back is a bit of a minger.

Jonnycoupe · 4 Mar 2013 at 16:21

Pictures dont work on this car.

The back is the best bit!

Its someone from Sales hence the poor parking

Basher · 4 Mar 2013 at 16:25

Jonnycoupe said:
Pictures dont work on this car.

The back is the best bit!

Its someone from Sales hence the poor parking

I just don't think the lines work as well on the soft-top. And yes, I have seen a few in person.

peterattheboro · 4 Mar 2013 at 16:28

Saw one of these on the M25 this morning. Looked fantastic.

topbanana · 4 Mar 2013 at 16:30

Jonnycoupe said:
Its someone from Sales hence the poor parking

Now now

What area do you work in?

Fr0dders · 4 Mar 2013 at 17:20

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amazing exhaust note.

tom_nieto · 4 Mar 2013 at 17:29

Love love love this. It's a shame that the price is considerably more than it was rumoured to be. Part of me was hoping this might be boxster money.

My next car decision has now become more complex!

topbanana · 4 Mar 2013 at 17:36

tom_nieto said:
Love love love this. It's a shame that the price is considerably more than it was rumoured to be. Part of me was hoping this might be boxster money.

Having been out in one, I'd say it was more of a Mercedes SL competitor.

Fr0dders · 4 Mar 2013 at 17:39

Thing is, Jaguar have never really been an exotic car brand.

So used ones will become affordable eventually as happens with BMWs, Mercedes, other Jaguars etc..

Basher · 4 Mar 2013 at 17:45

topbanana said:
Having been out in one, I'd say it was more of a Mercedes SL competitor.

Really? Isn't that what the XK is already?

[TW]Fox · 4 Mar 2013 at 17:46

topbanana said:
Having been out in one, I'd say it was more of a Mercedes SL competitor.

What? Of course its not - the SL is a folding metal hard top fitted waftable GT car. The F Type is nothing of the sort!

topbanana · 5 Mar 2013 at 05:57

[TW]Fox;23873675 said:
What? Of course its not - the SL is a folding metal hard top fitted waftable GT car. The F Type is nothing of the sort!

It is more GT than sports car for sure. I'm not sure the roof mechanism makes much difference.