I've just ordered my first Jaguar (F-Type V6 S) at the age of 60. Have a history of TVRs, but wanted something newer, a bit more refined and - I hope - reliable.

 

So far I am the winner in keeping the “old guy (gentleman) image” of Jaguar alive. I bought my first XK8 at 55. Every time I would upgrade I would say “this is my last one”. Now at 68, I am saying “I hope this is not my last one”.

I think this F Type Coupe R is “just what the doctor ordered” to keep my heart rate up.

Retired 10 years from the electronic components industry.

 

Just turned 40. I've founded a bunch of start-ups (on number 5 and still reasonably sane).

I've had a few BMW M3s, and traded my BMW M6 for the F Type R. What a difference... The F Type is not as luxurious inside but way more fun to drive.

Jeff

 

I guess you've been replaced as "the old guy", I'm 72, formally owned a '68 E-type and gave up on finding another at a price I was wiling to pay. Had a '73 DeTomaso Pantera for 25 years then a Porsche Boxster for 6. I sure like the looks of the Coupe, maybe in a few years.

 

Just turned 68 - retired executive. My first Jag. Traded in 2006 Corvette Z06 to purchase the R Coupe because of its styling and performance. Have owned Datsun 280Z, Ferrari 308 GTS, Porsche 944, Acura NSX, BMW Z4 and the Corvette Z06.

 

This thread is interesting, but what we're really sampling is the demographics of active users on the board rather than F-Type owners. I'm pointing that out not to be cute, but because I once saw the actual ownership demographics for BMW and it was pretty different from the demographics and preferences indicated by users on the bimmerfest board. Women, retirees, and global owners are dramatically underrepresented on the boards.

There's an interesting erosion in car ownership underway with younger Americans. It's something that has happened in urban cities all over the world, so in a sense this may be the US just "catching up" to global norms.
This article has some interesting stats and trends, despite the sensationalist title.

The End of Car Culture

So in a sense, relative to this trend, the vast majority of us owners are really "the old guy"

 

33. On my third. Had two XJLs.

And to the OP, I had the same issue with my XJ. I was waiting for valet one day to bring me my car and had some older woman say to her husband, 'isn't he a nice looking chauffeur' because I was in a suit.

 

I'm 38 and new to the brand. Fell in love with the F Type styling and performance..Never thought I'd be in a Jag with an automatic, that's how good this car is! I'm currently working in the information technology sector.

 

[QUOTE=schraderade;1033405]"...There's an interesting erosion in car ownership underway with younger Americans. It's something that has happened in urban cities all over the world, so in a sense this may be the US just "catching up" to global norms...."[QUOTE]

You're right on point, schraderade. I see that cultural trend all around here too.

I am a HR consultant for a large company in Seattle. We have found our new Millennial hires showing increased interest in alternative urban mobility solutions like telecommuting, mass transportation alternatives, bicycle storage, and car sharing. They have reprioritized how they look at their free time to include less time driving. I was (and still am) of the idea that "getting there is half the fun."

This from a Boomer who grew up in the era of a "car or three in every garage." When I look around the car shows I attend, I see very little evidence of Gen Y display ownership in cars inherited by a son/daughter, and certainly not as much as I have by Gen X'ers. AAA studies even show we have peaked in miles driven some years back. I sense the trend is only going to increase. (Oh, and speaking of differences--my two sons speak in short, meaningful clips of conversation, unlike their Father.)

 

At the risk of sidetracking the thread, that's what i've been reading too.
In a sense, I see this as abundantly good news because whether you're a fire-breathing capitalist or a tree hugger, cycling and public transport are just more efficient ways to move lots of people around in urban areas.

I really enjoy seeing the next generation embrace public transport. To me, it doesn't spell the end of cars. It just separates enthusiasts from consumers by giving folks more efficient choices.....maybe a little like what happened to watchmaking in a cellphone and digital watch era: there are plenty of mechanical watches sold still, but they are worn and treasured by enthusiasts.

 

I'm 43. Had BMWs (2 Z4Ms and an M3) before this. Was going to get a Carrera S. Found it to be boring. Test drove the V8 S and decided to buy it because of the drama!

About car culture - I think that the above posts are accurate. In addition, the 20-something crowd cannot afford insurance in Canada - it's around 6K a year for an under 25 year old. They cannot even afford a beater.

I am trying to help the numbers. I also have a Ranger Rover Sport Supercharged to help me survive the winter here in SW Ontario.

 

I take a pill for that.

 

I am almost 34 and this is my 2nd Jag. I started with Nissan, then BMW and now Jaguar. I work in finance in NYC.

 

I'm 47 yrs young. Have not pulled the trigger on the XFR just yet. I have an IT consulting business and have loved Jags for a very long time.

 

37, work in finance
Previously had some Saabs, a few Lexus SUVs, a Lexus hybrid, an R8, and now two FTypes and an Evoque.
On a waiting list for the launch edition Alfa 4C (to replace Evoque, not Ftype).

 

LOL, an 4C to replace an Evoque?!? Does the 4C fit in the back of the Evoque?

 

Replace in the sense that I'm selling the Evoque, not in the sense of functionality.

 

50, engineer, first Jag. First sports car since '76 MG Midget.

 

Mid 30's, I've previously owned an S-type (sold years ago). I was cross shopping a MB E Cabrio, MB SL and BMW i8.

Got seduced by the TopGear review, driving the test car minutes after an AM DB9 and attending the official launch of the F-type Coupe featuring a beautiful stratus grey F-type which blew me away.

 

Been reading a lot about that car,sounds like a great track machine but not sure about it's road manners...