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Old 06-27-2013, 03:11 PM
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They have one in the lobby of Brookfiled in a burnt orange. Looks pretty sharp and the numbers look pretty interesting as well

495 HP starting at $103k. Havent seen any reviews though. Anyone drive one??
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Seen two at the dealer in Edmonton and look very sharp indeed. If depreciation matches other Jags might be interesting to look at in a couple years .
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I think these cars look amazing! I drive by Grand Touring on Dupont and a few
times a bright orange Ftype has pulled out. The exhaust note is absolute HEAVEN!

Coolest Jag since the XKE in the 60s!
Old 06-27-2013, 06:20 PM
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I agree...they look gorgeous! Best looking Jag in decades!
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Best looking jag since the E Type but NO manual so I'll never own one. Nitpick - would prefer the nose intake to be more oval in keeping with the E Type.
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Was on the QEW last week and had a dealer with a purchaser on a test drive blow by me. We got off at the same exit and I must say, the exhaust note is quite impressive. Test pilot looked like he was having a blast. I have the gundo hack on my car so as we went under the overpass together it was incredibly loud.

Speed had a 'Test Drive' show about it last week. Tommy Kendall and Justin Bell in England and at COTA.
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Originally Posted by ronnie993tt
Best looking jag since the E Type but NO manual so I'll never own one. Nitpick - would prefer the nose intake to be more oval in keeping with the E Type.
The rep said they were working on a manual for next year. Who knows but I agree its a shame Jag and others (including Porsche) are phasing out the manual option
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Here's a good review and comparison test.


<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/ruFXKEIPTvA?list=PL239B84BD346EEEFA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
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Thanks, great video! Love the quote "Its a thug of a car"

Dont know about the 911 quote that the cab is the "less manly car"???

I guess I am twice as less manly with 2 cabs
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I saw a new F Type in white around Avenue Rd & York Mills a few weekends ago. The driver was deliberately revving the engine whenever he could, no doubt to scare the neighbourhood. He succeeded. It sounded epic!
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My friend bought the S, the one in the middle range. I love the car, it's lines, exhaust sound, and just about everything. I lease cars and change every 3 to 4 years. Not sure, but if I had to do it over again I may have taken a 3 year lease on this Jag, the 8 cylinder one. just saying.....
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So much nicer than the new Corvette.
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I've driven both the V6S and V8 models, and I think they're phenomenal cars. First off, the exhaust notes on both these cars is incredible - I don't think any aftermarket system will sound anywhere near as good. Both cars have ample power, the handling is a bit numb (very similar to the 991), but very accurate. And the transmission is surprisingly fast - I don't think torque converters get much better (and faster in both upshifts and downshifts).

I wouldn't give up my 911 for this car, but if I were in the market for a Boxster or even a Cayman, i'd definitely look at the F-type and seriously consider buying it.
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I want it to sell well, but I won't be buying a new one.
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Originally Posted by wc11
So much nicer than the new Corvette.
Gorgeous car and I would love one, but with GM Canada pricing the Corvette starting at $53K, it is very hard to justify the extra bucks for the F-type. I'd rather have a new Corvette and a 993


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