Picked up a 2014 V8S today in Albuquerque NM. Driving it back to Portland OR.

Up until last week I had a 2010 BMW Z4 3.5i. It had the big engine with two turbos. While that car was no slouch it pales in comparison to this V8.

People always told me the Z is more of a GT cruiser vs a true sports car. And I totally understand what they mean now. Suspension on the F-Type is much stiffer than the Z in even the sportiest setting. I love how quick the top goes down/up. When in dynamic mode with active exhaust the thing sounds fantastic.

I do miss a few of the Z gadgets such as the 10mph increase when flicking the stalk while in cruise control. The F-Type infotainment System is also quite antiquated compared to my Z. In all other regards tho the F-Type is fantastic!!

Pics or didn't happen

 

Bring her to Portland Cars and Coffee starting every Sat AM at 8. World of Speed at Wilsonville.

 

I'll definitely check that out Burt.

 

Welcome and I know you will enjoy for a long time to come.

 

Congrats!

 

looks awesome in that color. Oh and by the way, that grin will stay on for at least 10 weeks

 

Welcome, great color combo with wheels and top with firesand.

 

In my case it's lasted almost 2 years so far.

 

Welcome. Very nice car. I am rather partial to a convertible.

I also still smile like a teenager every I get in the car. I hope it never ends.

 

congrats and welcome. the Z4 was in consideration when I was looking but once I drove the F type.....well, you know!

Cheers,
Dave

 

I agree they knocked it out of the ballpark with Firesand. Once I saw that color in person I knew mine had to be Orange. I shopped nationwide just to get this color. Luckily I found one not terribly far away (1600 miles).

 

Congrats man! That is hilarious as I took my son in a test drive with your car when I was looking at it too...lol.

Enjoy!

 

Good luck and enjoy her - we tend to speak with "her" and "she" here... :-). Wifes get "The wife"...

Another crazy for owning one!

I like it in Ammonite Grey, chrome and black wheels

 

3 1/2 years and still smiling! Must of been a great deal to go to New Mexico! A looker!

 

This car looks fabulous in so many combinations. Good thing they make wrap.

 

What route did you/ are you taking from NM to OR? That could be a very interesting drive. You could have some fun in Bonneville...

My brother has a Z4 3.5is - fun car, but it lacks the 'fizz' you get from the F-type.

 

I took a 'boring' but safe route. Didn't want to encounter any snow on any passes so chose the desert. Went I-40 to Barstow then CA-58 to Bakersfield then I-5 all the way north. Google was suggesting to go north via some interesting mountain roads then hook up to I-84.

 

Funny. I'm glad you didn't buy it lol. The sales guy was telling me that he kept getting inquiries about if. It was already sold to me but it took Jaguar a few days to get it off their website.

 

It was my default selection if the one I did buy didn't go through during my negotiations. Really glad you were able to ****** it up.

Did you buy it from Danny by any chance?


How was the ride for you during such a long trip? My wife and I are thinking about a road trip? I am not sure how comfortable it would be since I usually just bolt around town (so far).

 

I sure did. What did you end up getting and where?