While I've browsed and casually participated in other car forums, this was the first I really engaged in. It's been really fun so just wanted to say goodbye....

Some of you might recall I got a puppy about a year ago. At first it was cool to drive around with a little puppy in the passenger seat. Guys liked the cars, girls loved the puppy :-p But as she got bigger and the honeymoon period passed it became tiresome to deal with a dog in a sports car. So I picked up a little Mini Cooper to use as a dog mover.

Loved the Mini. So convenient for running errands, squeezing into tight SF parking spots. Didn't have to worry about the dog making a mess, tearing up the seats, etc. On nice days would still take the Jag out w/ the dog for a nice drive.

But as the months went by I started driving the F-Type less and less. It just sat in garage for weeks on end, making the occasional appearance at a Cars & Coffee. With the El Nino season it got worse. Got to a point where I drove it around the block purely to make sure the batteries didn't drain. Meanwhile space issue with the Mini was becoming a little annoying. Just wished it had a little more space for the dog crate, etc.

So I had 2 cars, paying for 2 insurance, 2 parking spots, 2 car washes...one of which I didn't drive, the other I drove all the time but needed a little more space. Finally did the math and it wasn't worth it just having the Jag sit there. So I consolidated into a Countryman since I love the charm of the Mini but just needed a little more space.

I'm sure on a nice day I'll really miss having the F-Type for a blast down the coast. We'll see, maybe my itch will return once spring comes, but for now I'm Jagless.

So I just wanted to give a proper "goodbye". This forum has been really fun. Frankly without the forum I probably would have made this decision 6 months ago, but the forum keep my interest in the F-Type just enough, until now. Until next time!

 

Good bye. It was nice reading your comments here. For myself, I can't imagine letting my F-Type go. I still love to drive it and I don't think it will ever change.

 

All the best, Shift!

Thanks for organizing the Bay Area meets.

Take care and good luck!

 

Shift, I've really enjoyed your many insights and wish you the very best. Take good care. You'll be missed!

 

Your posts were really helpful when I would search as a newbie here.

I can completely relate when making car decisions b/c of our best friends.
Dogs Rule!

All the best

 

Always sorry to see any major contributor to the forum leaving but fully understand why the F-Type make no sense for you at the present time.

I'm sure there will be a next time!

Graham

 

Sorry to see you go shift! Best of luck with your new ride, and hope you get back here sooner or later.

 

Saw your R on cars.com a few days ago, so figured..

Good Luck!

 

being new here - haven't read too much yet - understand the sale, but why do you feel you have to leave - from the comments so far, your input has been valued.
being a member of the forum doesn't have a pre-requisite to having a Jag I assume.
Enjoy the erm .... not so mini, mini lol

 

sorry to see you go - best of luck

 

All the best Shift.

Sorry to see you go. I always valued your input and opinions.

Enjoy the new ride and the life ahead with the dog.

 

All the best, Shift!

 

No way, shift!!!?!
... didn't think it would be you. I suppose that's the price you pay for living in the city. All the best...

 

I'll probably still lurk around but obviously won't be as passionate

 

Been there done that...

Sorry to see you go Shift, and I understand you decission, even though I don't agree. I hope you won't regret, as I have done earlier. It's all very individual, so for you it might be the right choice. Just remember - you only live once, so make the best out of it while you can.

Best of luck whatever the future brings

 

I still check in on the primary forums for my previous two cars, although I do still own the C30 (looking for a good home for it, but not giving it away). Hopefully you'll continue to contribute but either way, I hope you enjoy the puppy and the Mini and have great times with both.

 

Sorry to see you go Shift - I understand the headache of urban living with multiple cars.

Orkney

 

Sorry to see you go,these cars never make sense. I put 4400 on mine last year! But I'm retired and Las Vegas doesn't require long drives to get anywhere.

 

All my best Shift, always sad to see a long time member and major contributor move one.
You'll always be welcome here to share your knowledge and just to stop by and say hi from time to time.


Take it easy and happy motoring

 

I think the better solution would have been to teach your dog to drive - you in the Jag, he/she chasing you in the Mini. (Dogs like chasing.)

I enjoyed your experiments with stickers, even though they aren't my cup of tea.