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You said earlier that you plan to keep this car. Do yourself a favor and invest in paint protection film. Get the full front (hood, fenders, bumper cover, mirrors) and rocker panels done. A high quality film like Suntek Ultra applied by an experienced professional will look great, protect the paint for many years, and be virtually invisible unless you are up close trying to find the edges. It's not cheap but protects your investment so you can actually enjoy it
Originally Posted by David Meier
Thanks for all the sensible advice. I think it makes sense to drive. I'll be with the car for several months and then drive it back north at some point. On the note of driving - I tested some protective wrap for the front end that I thought I might toss on for the 17 hour trip down I-95. Yes, it looks ridiculous, but when I got there I took it off and no bugs, no chips - looked like I had just washed it. I also put a strip across the center price of the grill and it didn't move nor flap. I know - a little obsessed.
Just piling on. The most expensive car per mile is the one never driven. You bought the F-Type to drive, and certainly not for its resale value. If you’re keeping miles low to keep the car a long time, worn parts can be replaced. My ‘02 MINI, ‘90 K1500, and ‘76 FJ40 each with close to a couple hundred thousand miles on them are all testaments to that. I expect to put that many miles on my F-Type. Resale value? I’ll leave that to the probate courts
To maintain value (mostly to yourself) the whole front end should be clear wrapped, so no silly condom is needed to ruin the visual pleasure. As a sexygenarian, I find long roadtrips to be a joy and comfortable in the F-Type. The big problem is uncoiling out of the seat after sitting for so long.
Well put, although I am still working through the condom analogy. I might try that logic with the next girl I meet explaining to her "no silly condom is needed to ruin the visual pleasure".
Well put, although I am still working through the condom analogy. I might try that logic with the next girl I meet explaining to her "no silly condom is needed to ruin the visual pleasure".
Swap “visual” with “sensual” and the whole concept becomes apparent.
Just piling on. The most expensive car per mile is the one never driven. You bought the F-Type to drive, and certainly not for its resale value. If you’re keeping miles low to keep the car a long time, worn parts can be replaced. My ‘02 MINI, ‘90 K1500, and ‘76 FJ40 each with close to a couple hundred thousand miles on them are all testaments to that. I expect to put that many miles on my F-Type. Resale value? I’ll leave that to the probate courts
