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Old Oct 30, 2021 | 10:53 AM
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Alright everybody, proud to say I'm the owner of a new to me 2015 F-Type R in BRG metallic. I've been looking for this year and color combo for some time. Combine that with excellent maintenance history (amazing how many owners skip out on that first early oil change) and a California car with an underside you could eat off of and I had to pull the trigger. I couldn't be more happy with my purchase, but my wife on the other hand, wellllllll... let's just say she's less than thrilled. Anyone else experience this? Tips for thawing the ice are greatly appreciated. In the meantime, here's a pic of my new toy on an early morning canyon run in the Santa Cruz mountains.

Early morning canyon run in a 2015 Jaguar F-Type R - BRG
 
Old Oct 30, 2021 | 04:28 PM
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Hello,
Congratulations on your new F-type Jaguar!
You don't mention exactly WHY your wife is displeased. If it's because of the money, you might mention that this car is a Lot cheaper than another woman. Or, that as long as you're in the garage caressing and polishing it she knows exactly where you are. Or, you *Could* let her drive it, showing the Ultimate peace offering. If you do that however, be prepared that you might never get it back. If it's the Time you spend with it, take her along on the next fun trip.

I'll be the first to admit that None of these suggestions might work. If that's the case, you'll have to seek help somewhere else.

Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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Old Oct 30, 2021 | 05:02 PM
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Old Oct 30, 2021 | 08:12 PM
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welcome to the forum - enjoy!!!
 
Old Oct 30, 2021 | 10:02 PM
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Welcome to the Forums.

I agree with Elinor, been there once.

I simply gave her the keys, we were out somewhere, I caught a cab home.

4 hours later she arrived, all sorted.

Good luck.
 
Old Oct 31, 2021 | 01:39 AM
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Old Oct 31, 2021 | 07:38 AM
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Welcome to the forum Phatmifer,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
 
Old Nov 1, 2021 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by LnrB
Hello,
Congratulations on your new F-type Jaguar!
You don't mention exactly WHY your wife is displeased. If it's because of the money, you might mention that this car is a Lot cheaper than another woman. Or, that as long as you're in the garage caressing and polishing it she knows exactly where you are. Or, you *Could* let her drive it, showing the Ultimate peace offering. If you do that however, be prepared that you might never get it back. If it's the Time you spend with it, take her along on the next fun trip.

I'll be the first to admit that None of these suggestions might work. If that's the case, you'll have to seek help somewhere else.

Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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Thanks for the tips! And thanks everyone for the wam welcome! Apparently I made the cardinal sin of getting myself a gift without getting her one. She says something from Tiffany's will suffice. Not a bad trade. Looks like we'll be making a trip to Union Square in San Francisco to get this sorted out. But you can bet we'll be taking the B roads
 
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What a beautiful driving machine!
 
Old Nov 3, 2021 | 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Melissa8
What a beautiful driving machine!
Thank you! Still pinching myself every time I see/drive it. Honeymoon is in full effect
 
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