It can be done in an F-Type convertible

It can be done in an F-Type convertible

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mvagustaf4s

Original Poster:

7 posts

96 months

Wednesday 12th June
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Just arrived home after 5 weeks of driving to, around, and back from, Italy. In our F-Type convertible.
4,500 miles (in 4 weeks as had one week in Villa), 29.4 av mpg and very very careful packing (hint don’t pack in cases or even squashy bags, use plastic bags to maximise space).
And it an exquisite experience, the Lakes, Tuscany, Amalfi were sincerely breathtaking and driving the car almost everyday was easy and comfortable (most miles in a day was 705).
The car never missed a beat, had not one single problem (2019 with now 56,000 miles), and I want to go and do it all again.
Fabulous car, fantastic country, incredible experience.

Whistle

1,493 posts

140 months

Wednesday 12th June
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Is it the 3L or the 5L only asking as I am looking at either a Jag f type or Cayman GTS in the next 10 months.

29mpg isn’t to bad at all.

Funkstar De Luxe

793 posts

190 months

Wednesday 12th June
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Says a lot about modern Jags that you're somehow surprised it didn't breakdown in 4.5k miles...

MikeM6

5,221 posts

109 months

Wednesday 12th June
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Funkstar De Luxe said:
Says a lot about modern Jags that you're somehow surprised it didn't breakdown in 4.5k miles...
I have a BMW, an Alfa and an MG. I'd be surprised if any of them lasted 4.5k miles without any issues hehe

fatboy b

9,570 posts

223 months

Wednesday 12th June
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I’ve just done 2k miles round France, Italy, Germany and Belgium in mine. Those that think they’re old man’s cars are missing out substantially!

fatboy b

9,570 posts

223 months

Wednesday 12th June
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Whistle said:
Is it the 3L or the 5L only asking as I am looking at either a Jag f type or Cayman GTS in the next 10 months.

29mpg isn’t to bad at all.
The autobahns are great, but slow when they’re busy. 200 miles. Average 76 mph. 32 mpg on one of my journeys out of a V8.

But have some fun and they’re in the low teens.



Edited by fatboy b on Wednesday 12th June 21:57

mvagustaf4s

Original Poster:

7 posts

96 months

Wednesday 12th June
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Whistle said:
Is it the 3L or the 5L only asking as I am looking at either a Jag f type or Cayman GTS in the next 10 months.

29mpg isn’t to bad at all.
It’s the 3L. Kept motorway use to a minimum where possible but didn’t hold back on enjoying Tuscany, magnificent roads!!

mvagustaf4s

Original Poster:

7 posts

96 months

Wednesday 12th June
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Funkstar De Luxe said:
Says a lot about modern Jags that you're somehow surprised it didn't breakdown in 4.5k miles...
Not surprised but common perception is what it is.

ShortBeardy

163 posts

151 months

Monday 1st July
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Good to hear.

I have a 2008 XKR 4.2 coupe. No major issues and a great mile muncher, but I really prefer convertibles so we took the 996 cab to BC (from WA state). The Ice Fields Parkway is jaw dropping.
I have removed the rear seat squabs and backs so it offers two small carpeted holes under the wind blocker. However, point of post was to note that it was really useful to have the space for coats, camera, blankie, water bottles spare fleeces etc.

Are there cubby holes and spaces to jam stuff down the sides of the seats, behinds the seats etc.?

cartart

238 posts

237 months

Tuesday 17th September
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Nice tour - been 'doing' Italy for a while in a car instead of flights HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

Been twice in an X Type Jag, Twice in an XJR, once in an XF Sportbrake and once in a Qashqai. My XJR did indeed return just under 30mpg also if I was sensible.