One year in with my R
One year in with my R
I've clicked over the one year mark on my F-Type R and thought i would share my thoughts as i look back:
- That exhaust sound...ohhh, that sound. never gets old
- Still one of, if not THE, sexiest cars on the road (i hear this often from others)
- Stereo is very sub-par, but, see #1 above (who cares, really...)
- It is a hoot at the drag strip. easily sub 12 sec 'out of the box' and surprises many (my best is a 11.73)
- Fun at the track, but it is not particularly well suited as a track-star (just too heavy). it would be a SERIOUSLY fun car on-track if 500lbs lighter (that is a lot of weight to shave...not going to get there with some CF add-ons)
- Still a relatively rare car to see on the road. given the sales numbers, it makes sense. but i have personally seen very few R's on the road
- the most fun car i have ever owned (fun= just the overall feeling i get from driving it, not necessarily the best at any one thing). puts a smile (and giggle) on my face every time. (have owned 4 porsches previously)
- Horrible visibility (front corners, rear blind spots, rearview mirror, etc.)
- SO glad i got the RWD (prob increases the value some on the resale market)
- I'm pleasantly surprised by the build quality (jag reputation and first year of the R)
- The car gets tons of compliments (fwiw). almost always involving the word 'beautiful'
- a very big 'bang for the buck' car, in my opinion (corvette is another that comes to mind in this category)
- i need to do a good road trip in the
- That exhaust note....nothing like it!!! why drive in anything but dynamic mode??
I'm very happy with my decision (admittedly, it was a bit of a flier when i went for it)! I can't wait for my second year with the kitty cat...
- That exhaust sound...ohhh, that sound. never gets old
- Still one of, if not THE, sexiest cars on the road (i hear this often from others)
- Stereo is very sub-par, but, see #1 above (who cares, really...)
- It is a hoot at the drag strip. easily sub 12 sec 'out of the box' and surprises many (my best is a 11.73)
- Fun at the track, but it is not particularly well suited as a track-star (just too heavy). it would be a SERIOUSLY fun car on-track if 500lbs lighter (that is a lot of weight to shave...not going to get there with some CF add-ons)
- Still a relatively rare car to see on the road. given the sales numbers, it makes sense. but i have personally seen very few R's on the road
- the most fun car i have ever owned (fun= just the overall feeling i get from driving it, not necessarily the best at any one thing). puts a smile (and giggle) on my face every time. (have owned 4 porsches previously)
- Horrible visibility (front corners, rear blind spots, rearview mirror, etc.)
- SO glad i got the RWD (prob increases the value some on the resale market)
- I'm pleasantly surprised by the build quality (jag reputation and first year of the R)
- The car gets tons of compliments (fwiw). almost always involving the word 'beautiful'
- a very big 'bang for the buck' car, in my opinion (corvette is another that comes to mind in this category)
- i need to do a good road trip in the
- That exhaust note....nothing like it!!! why drive in anything but dynamic mode??
I'm very happy with my decision (admittedly, it was a bit of a flier when i went for it)! I can't wait for my second year with the kitty cat...
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From: Tampa
I've clicked over the one year mark on my F-Type R and thought i would share my thoughts as i look back:
- That exhaust sound...ohhh, that sound. never gets old
- Still one of, if not THE, sexiest cars on the road (i hear this often from others)
- Stereo is very sub-par, but, see #1 above (who cares, really...)
- It is a hoot at the drag strip. easily sub 12 sec 'out of the box' and surprises many (my best is a 11.73)
- Fun at the track, but it is not particularly well suited as a track-star (just too heavy). it would be a SERIOUSLY fun car on-track if 500lbs lighter (that is a lot of weight to shave...not going to get there with some CF add-ons)
- Still a relatively rare car to see on the road. given the sales numbers, it makes sense. but i have personally seen very few R's on the road
- the most fun car i have ever owned (fun= just the overall feeling i get from driving it, not necessarily the best at any one thing). puts a smile (and giggle) on my face every time. (have owned 4 porsches previously)
- Horrible visibility (front corners, rear blind spots, rearview mirror, etc.)
- SO glad i got the RWD (prob increases the value some on the resale market)
- I'm pleasantly surprised by the build quality (jag reputation and first year of the R)
- The car gets tons of compliments (fwiw). almost always involving the word 'beautiful'
- a very big 'bang for the buck' car, in my opinion (corvette is another that comes to mind in this category)
- i need to do a good road trip in the
- That exhaust note....nothing like it!!! why drive in anything but dynamic mode??
I'm very happy with my decision (admittedly, it was a bit of a flier when i went for it)! I can't wait for my second year with the kitty cat...
- That exhaust sound...ohhh, that sound. never gets old
- Still one of, if not THE, sexiest cars on the road (i hear this often from others)
- Stereo is very sub-par, but, see #1 above (who cares, really...)
- It is a hoot at the drag strip. easily sub 12 sec 'out of the box' and surprises many (my best is a 11.73)
- Fun at the track, but it is not particularly well suited as a track-star (just too heavy). it would be a SERIOUSLY fun car on-track if 500lbs lighter (that is a lot of weight to shave...not going to get there with some CF add-ons)
- Still a relatively rare car to see on the road. given the sales numbers, it makes sense. but i have personally seen very few R's on the road
- the most fun car i have ever owned (fun= just the overall feeling i get from driving it, not necessarily the best at any one thing). puts a smile (and giggle) on my face every time. (have owned 4 porsches previously)
- Horrible visibility (front corners, rear blind spots, rearview mirror, etc.)
- SO glad i got the RWD (prob increases the value some on the resale market)
- I'm pleasantly surprised by the build quality (jag reputation and first year of the R)
- The car gets tons of compliments (fwiw). almost always involving the word 'beautiful'
- a very big 'bang for the buck' car, in my opinion (corvette is another that comes to mind in this category)
- i need to do a good road trip in the
- That exhaust note....nothing like it!!! why drive in anything but dynamic mode??
I'm very happy with my decision (admittedly, it was a bit of a flier when i went for it)! I can't wait for my second year with the kitty cat...
I'm 18 months in ...
1. Agree
2. Agree
3. Agree
4. 11.8 was my best time
5. Agree. 4 track days was enough for me I think. Takes a lot of effort to keep this car straight.
6. Agree
7. It's fun the only thing that keeps it from being the most fun is a lack of manual
8-14 Agree
MC
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Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 549
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From: PA
OP, I think you summed it up perfectly and I'm just barely 1 month in!
Although I'm slowly getting used to the AWD in my 2016 R (RWD is basically what I have driven forever), had I had the choice of RWD and AWD, I think I would have stayed with the RWD. The pre-owned 2015 R I test drove and was close to purchasing was crazy fun. But then again, I'm babying my 2016 R as I only have 400 miles.
Although I'm slowly getting used to the AWD in my 2016 R (RWD is basically what I have driven forever), had I had the choice of RWD and AWD, I think I would have stayed with the RWD. The pre-owned 2015 R I test drove and was close to purchasing was crazy fun. But then again, I'm babying my 2016 R as I only have 400 miles.
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