Rochester's new G
09-13-2015, 12:04 PM
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Officially lurking the Jag forum as "Rochester", embarking on a 5-6 year plan for Next Car, starting... right... Now!
LOL. How's that for long-term goals? Let's hope getting the girls through college doesn't muck it up.
But seriously, who is capable of looking at this car and not feeling it? Such a beauty, and such an amazing driver's car.
LOL. How's that for long-term goals? Let's hope getting the girls through college doesn't muck it up.
But seriously, who is capable of looking at this car and not feeling it? Such a beauty, and such an amazing driver's car.
09-13-2015, 02:58 PM
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Officially lurking the Jag forum as "Rochester", embarking on a 5-6 year plan for Next Car, starting... right... Now!
LOL. How's that for long-term goals? Let's hope getting the girls through college doesn't muck it up.
But seriously, who is capable of looking at this car and not feeling it? Such a beauty, and such an amazing driver's car.
LOL. How's that for long-term goals? Let's hope getting the girls through college doesn't muck it up.
But seriously, who is capable of looking at this car and not feeling it? Such a beauty, and such an amazing driver's car.
09-13-2015, 04:30 PM
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Yep. Supercharged 3.0 V6, front-engine, RWD, 6MT with 380 hp in a 3400 pound luxury sportscar that looks like a frickin' work of art.
The question in my mind: will this car depreciate 50% in four to five years? Because there's no rationale in the world which would allow me to accept a $90K sticker new.
The question in my mind: will this car depreciate 50% in four to five years? Because there's no rationale in the world which would allow me to accept a $90K sticker new.
09-13-2015, 08:59 PM
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Yep. Supercharged 3.0 V6, front-engine, RWD, 6MT with 380 hp in a 3400 pound luxury sportscar that looks like a frickin' work of art.
The question in my mind: will this car depreciate 50% in four to five years? Because there's no rationale in the world which would allow me to accept a $90K sticker new.
The question in my mind: will this car depreciate 50% in four to five years? Because there's no rationale in the world which would allow me to accept a $90K sticker new.
09-13-2015, 09:24 PM
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Officially lurking the Jag forum as "Rochester", embarking on a 5-6 year plan for Next Car, starting... right... Now!
LOL. How's that for long-term goals? Let's hope getting the girls through college doesn't muck it up.
But seriously, who is capable of looking at this car and not feeling it? Such a beauty, and such an amazing driver's car.
LOL. How's that for long-term goals? Let's hope getting the girls through college doesn't muck it up.
But seriously, who is capable of looking at this car and not feeling it? Such a beauty, and such an amazing driver's car.
Def feeling the classy new Jags. All the options are amazing. Expensive but amazing.
What color would you go with? Very or non vert? If you've made any other selections on the Jag as far as options I'd love to hear them. A friend and I looked over the website and built our own Jags to our fav specs one night not long ago. It was fun. I think mine came out to $115K. But that's for a new one. 6 years from now I'd imagine you'll be able to score one with relatively low-ish mileage for between 45-75 depending on your selections.
09-13-2015, 10:28 PM
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No, I'm no investor, other than my retirement funds.
And since this is a Next Car proposal, it's not for another 5 to 6 years away. I'm anticipating a 4-5 year old S Coupe 6MT, somewhere in the 40's. However, that's just speculation, assuming the car depreciates like I think it should. I mean, sure it's an excellent car, but I don't think it's worth the price for anything other than the "R".
Time will tell.
And since this is a Next Car proposal, it's not for another 5 to 6 years away. I'm anticipating a 4-5 year old S Coupe 6MT, somewhere in the 40's. However, that's just speculation, assuming the car depreciates like I think it should. I mean, sure it's an excellent car, but I don't think it's worth the price for anything other than the "R".
Time will tell.
09-20-2015, 10:28 AM
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Was looking at my (unwashed) G in the morning sunlight today, eyeballing the rear fitment and these delightfully wide rear tires. Feeling pretty good about it all. 
These Michelin Pilot Super Sports have between 5-6000 miles on them, and have only lost 3/32 out of the original 10/32 tread depth. Plus the corners seem absolutely fine, considering they've been over -2* camber most of that time.
I think I should wash the car today, LOL.
These Michelin Pilot Super Sports have between 5-6000 miles on them, and have only lost 3/32 out of the original 10/32 tread depth. Plus the corners seem absolutely fine, considering they've been over -2* camber most of that time.
I think I should wash the car today, LOL.
09-21-2015, 11:55 AM
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These PSS, in this size, are the most tire I've ever owned. Years later, I'm still impressed that I even have them at all.
They stick to pavement like no other. And when they slip, it's controlled and balanced, without skipping or wheel hop.My 12 year old loves it when I drive the car hard, and just yesterday I was horsing around with her in the car, and she went from her typical "Go, Dad!", into a fearful "OMG - OMG - OMG!"
Heh heh. Kids.
Probably not the best role model moment.
09-24-2015, 07:51 AM
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These PSS, in this size, are the most tire I've ever owned. Years later, I'm still impressed that I even have them at all. They stick to pavement like no other. And when they slip, it's controlled and balanced, without skipping or wheel hop.
My 12 year old loves it when I drive the car hard, and just yesterday I was horsing around with her in the car, and she went from her typical "Go, Dad!", into a fearful "OMG - OMG - OMG!"
Heh heh. Kids.
Probably not the best role model moment.
These PSS, in this size, are the most tire I've ever owned. Years later, I'm still impressed that I even have them at all.
They stick to pavement like no other. And when they slip, it's controlled and balanced, without skipping or wheel hop.My 12 year old loves it when I drive the car hard, and just yesterday I was horsing around with her in the car, and she went from her typical "Go, Dad!", into a fearful "OMG - OMG - OMG!"
Heh heh. Kids.
Probably not the best role model moment.
My 3 year old son is going to be my hell raiser. He's always yelling "daddy go fast!"
My 5 year old son is a bit more reserved. He enjoys it when I drive the car hard, but by no means encourages it. Instead he chooses to remind me of orders I'm choosing to obey directly from Mother!! Little traitor lol.
09-24-2015, 08:07 AM
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I think that sometimes kids take on opposite values in some of the hobbies we pursue, or don't pursue... making things like a car hobby cyclic from one generation to the next. While not a psychologist, I suspect that dynamic has a lot to do with how strongly independent the child is. My father drove very responsibly, never got mad, and never seemed to actually enjoy the process of driving. Maybe because he could only afford crappy cars. Growing up, I just assumed it was normal that all cars had over 100k rusty miles on them.
Then there's me, and I suspect my 12 year old, who adores her daddy.
But my 15 year old, who is fiercely independent... she could care less. It's just a tool for transportation, like a taxi.
Feel free to giggle, Red. In fact, enjoy it and don't grow old. /advice
Then there's me, and I suspect my 12 year old, who adores her daddy.
But my 15 year old, who is fiercely independent... she could care less. It's just a tool for transportation, like a taxi.
Feel free to giggle, Red. In fact, enjoy it and don't grow old. /advice
Last edited by Rochester; 09-24-2015 at 08:14 AM.