So Wednesday is the day, flying out to Denver to pick up my Coupe R! As I am not local to the dealership and will be driving over 1200 miles back this weekend I want to make sure I get anything possible taken care of before I leave. Of course I have a local dealership too so if it isn't pressing I can get it done here.

What should I be keeping a close eye on when I pick it up? I've been keeping an eye on the common issues thread as well but most seem more long term.
Any pickup rituals people have, inspections?
How about stuff during the first couple days of actual use?

I had them install Suntek clear bra so I'll definitely take a very close look at that, the edges, and any imperfections.

The final wait is always the longest.

 

Aside from the usual items for any car, here are some f type specific ones:

I suggest making sure that the body panels are flush, especially the hood closure lines, and the panels around the door frame.
Also, check for paint peeling around high curvature edges. I think Jaguar fixed this by now.

Crank up the sound system and listen for door rattles.

If you live in a state where you really need to mount front license plates, make sure dealer gave those to you.

Bring a HD cell phone or camera and take a walk around high def video of the car at the dealership inside and out, in case there are issues later and you need to show they were pre-existing.

And since it's an R, you may need to bring some spare underwear for the first time you punch the accelerator :-)

 

I would be leery about doing a long drive immediately after taking delivery - except I did the same thing, 950 miles a couple of days after delivery, and 950 miles back home a week later. Keep an eye on tire pressure, and I'd probably check the oil once or twice during the drive just to be sure. (You also learn how to check the oil, since there's no dipstick.)


I think it's unlikely you'll get through the 1200 miles without violating the recommended break-in, but have fun! I think I was several thousand miles into mine when I finally discovered there was a recommended break-in. (Nothing in the original manual, dealer was clueless.)


That should be a very cool drive, assuming the weather cooperates. Not the best time of year.

 

The way to complete break-in while doing long drive is set nav to not use Interstates or highways.

 

I have no choice on the trip, gotta get back home. The only break in I do is vary the RPM's up and down the entire range.

Good stuff though. Didn't even think about the sound system and rattles.

Weather is a concern and I'm watching it closely. I have 3 different routes I can take depending on what happens Saturday. So far it is looking promising.

 

For long highway cruises, I use non-dynamic mode for slightly better fuel economy. That's no fun, but you've got a lot of miles to do. I've played with the speed limiter, but never really used it in practice. (You can use cruise control, or speed limiter, not both.)

Presumably, you'll have some sort of music source (Blutetooth, USB). The exhaust sound is fun, but maybe not for 1200 miles? If you have SiriusXM, make sure it's in demo mode so you can use it. Or just sign up.


And bring a catheter, so you won't have to pull over...

 

Jaguar doesn't give a 3 month SiriusXM trial?

 

It's crazy how many of us have done this. I drove mine from Philly to El Paso over 4th of July weekend. I put about 400 city break in miles on it before I hit the highway. It was impossible not to open it up in the Baltimore tunnel though.

 

I picked my up in Las Vegas and drove back to SF. So about 600 miles. What I did on the freeway was just changed gears every couple of minutes, and/or accelerated from 50mph to 80mph to vary the RPMs. Didn't do WOT but definitely got it revving to about 6k RPM here and there.

 

Yes, but make sure the trial is activated.

 

Just don't use cruise and keep the rpm varied between 1.5k and 4.5k for the first hundred or so miles

 

When I first read this I thought you meant the catheter thing...

 

Haha me too


Thanks for all the tips. I think I have a good list of what to check out. My trip back is going to be fun. Just me and the car. Heading to the Grand Canyon the first night unless weather forces me south.

 

Ha, I replied to the wrong message.

 

Check the paint colour is matching on all panels. After my issues, I have discovered the factory had known problems with the front bumper and rear QTR panels .. they thought it has been resolved but mine was bad.