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Old Dec 13, 2014 | 04:13 PM
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Welcome back Mark! Glad to see you're back, and with an F type! Congrats on the pickup!
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Old Dec 13, 2014 | 10:17 PM
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Old Dec 14, 2014 | 02:49 AM
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Thanks gentlemen. Took it home last night, what a blast !
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Old Dec 14, 2014 | 11:32 AM
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Welcome back! Nice stable you've been building there.
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Old Dec 15, 2014 | 01:47 PM
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Sweet collection, welcome back!

Also, nice E90 M3! You have great taste! Not that I'm biased or anything.
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Old Dec 15, 2014 | 08:53 PM
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Thank you sir. The E90 is a car I have trouble getting out of. I test drove a newer 550Xi to replace both the M and the S4 with and I couldn't get myself to do it. The M is ideal for daily and track day duties. Who wants to buy a B8?

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Old Dec 15, 2014 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by nokiaman
Thank you sir. The E90 is a car I have trouble getting out of. I test drove a newer 550Xi to replace both the M and the S4 with and I couldn't get myself to do it. The M is ideal for daily and track day duties. Who wants to buy a B8?
I've been looking at them for over a year now. Waiting for my company to finally make up their minds with what our new car program is so I can pull the trigger, but alas until then I'm stuck in limbo. My buddy just picked up a V8 S5 and man that thing is awesome.
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Old Dec 15, 2014 | 11:05 PM
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I've been looking at them for over a year now. Waiting for my company to finally make up their minds with what our new car program is so I can pull the trigger, but alas until then I'm stuck in limbo. My buddy just picked up a V8 S5 and man that thing is awesome.
They are a great car for the money. Better build and finish than BMW IMO. The S5 looks sharper but the sedans have always felt lighter on their feet at least for me.
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Old Feb 24, 2015 | 07:58 PM
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I haven't update this thread in a while.. but I've had the Jaguar for 2 months or so now and it's been a great car. I installed a set of winter Bridgestones and I try to bring it out on dry days.

As far as the reliability so far, it's been good. I've had 2 small niggles so far, one being the interior auto lights blinking randomly when I hit potholes or dips in the road due to the touch pad being overly sensitive.

The other issue was the interior weather strip that was a little loose so I got them to replace it under warranty.

Here are some pictures in the snow.
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The M3 is also sold, her new owner picked her up last week. I'll miss that car.
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Old Feb 24, 2015 | 09:07 PM
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Old Feb 25, 2015 | 06:55 AM
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Old Feb 25, 2015 | 04:39 PM
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Beautiful but are you in ontario?
Thank you. Yes, I alternate between Maryland and Ontario.
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Old Feb 25, 2015 | 06:01 PM
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Ahh, ok. In other news, I feel poor

Enjoy them for all of us!

Edit - Yes, I meant 'them.' You go through cars like our resident BMW fiend making me hate you both.

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Old Feb 25, 2015 | 08:29 PM
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Old Feb 25, 2015 | 08:34 PM
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Old Feb 26, 2015 | 09:11 AM
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Kudos for not being too uptight to take the cat out in the snow like most Jag owners would be. Love it!!
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Old Apr 24, 2015 | 04:24 PM
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I traded the Sport for a Vogue Supercharged or the full size as we americans call it. Completely different vehicle and one notch above. I wish I would have just gotten this to begin with and yes in black.

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Old Apr 24, 2015 | 04:26 PM
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Old Apr 24, 2015 | 04:53 PM
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I hatte you.
Hold off on that. Something loud is inbound.
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Old Apr 24, 2015 | 04:54 PM
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Old Apr 24, 2015 | 06:01 PM
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remind me why did you have a CL again?
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Old Apr 24, 2015 | 06:26 PM
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Old Apr 24, 2015 | 09:10 PM
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Old Apr 24, 2015 | 09:43 PM
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seriously though.. what do you do again Mark? Street pharm?
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Old Apr 24, 2015 | 09:49 PM
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Holy crap. How did I miss this thread?!??!?

Congrats on the Jag (I hate you) and the Range Rover (I hate you)!


What a perfectly English combination! Rugged gentleman and the sporty gentleman cars!
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Old Apr 25, 2015 | 06:23 AM
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WOW! Nice collection of rides!

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Old Apr 25, 2015 | 10:02 AM
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remind me why did you have a CL again?
I never had a CL. When I joined I had a BMW 335i coupe and was looking at the MDX which I loved and still like to this day. I also had a 2008 TL.



Originally Posted by Yumcha
Holy crap. How did I miss this thread?!??!?

Congrats on the Jag (I hate you) and the Range Rover (I hate you)!


What a perfectly English combination! Rugged gentleman and the sporty gentleman cars!
Thank you Yumcha,

They do compliment each other well.
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Old Apr 25, 2015 | 10:13 AM
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seriously though.. what do you do again Mark? Street pharm?
I export spider monkeys.
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Old Apr 25, 2015 | 12:37 PM
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Well, very happy to see you back, M!

Just been busy with life and work?
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Daaaaaaamn Mark! Fantastic acquisition!

What's next?
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Old Apr 25, 2015 | 03:47 PM
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Daaaaaaamn Mark! Fantastic acquisition!

What's next?
I think you might have an idea.

Originally Posted by Yumcha
Well, very happy to see you back, M!

Just been busy with life and work?
Essentially. My partner left our firm and moved to England which in turn forced me to buy his clients and share of the business. Otherwise, kids are doing well and grown now so between hockey and soccer, it doesn't leave much time for anything.
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Essentially. My partner left our firm and moved to England which in turn forced me to buy his clients and share of the business. Otherwise, kids are doing well and grown now so between hockey and soccer, it doesn't leave much time for anything.


Well, glad you didn't forget about us!

The Jaguar is probably one of the most gorgeous production cars out right now. It must be such a joy to jump into it and head out whenever you drive it.

Any insight on ownership of it? Has it been running perfectly?
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Old Apr 25, 2015 | 10:55 PM
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what do you do again Mark? Street pharm?
LOL not even street pharm would bring in that kind of dough.. trust me

congrats pal.. you have some serious machines there
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I export spider monkeys.
I didn't know you could store that much smack in a spider monkey's bum.. I'm guessing high volume export.


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I never had a CL. When I joined I had a BMW 335i coupe and was looking at the MDX which I loved and still like to this day. I also had a 2008 TL.





Thank you Yumcha,

They do compliment each other well.
oh so you were different since the beginning.
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Old Apr 27, 2015 | 04:46 AM
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Well, glad you didn't forget about us!

The Jaguar is probably one of the most gorgeous production cars out right now. It must be such a joy to jump into it and head out whenever you drive it.

Any insight on ownership of it? Has it been running perfectly?
It is a joy to drive. I tend to keep it in its normal driving mode as the sound can be overwhelming at times. It's also a decent daily with the great meridian sound system. My one complaint is the ride is a bit stiffer then it needs to be but I suppose thats why the chassis is so rigid.

Most of the public don't know what it is so it garners a ridiculous amount of attention.

It has been running great with truly no issues I actually just came back from my first track day today.The car is truly in its element flying around corners and up and down elevation changes. I just need to get some better tires. I'll put up some pictures soon.

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Originally Posted by nokiaman
It is a joy to drive. I tend to keep it in its normal driving mode as the sound can be overwhelming at times. It's also a decent daily with the great meridian sound system. My one complaint is the ride is a bit stiffer then it needs to be but I suppose thats why the chassis is so rigid.

Most of the public don't know what it is so it garners a ridiculous amount of attention.

It has been running great with truly no issues I actually just came back from my first track day today.The car is truly in its element flying around corners and up and down elevation changes. I just need to get some better tires. I'll put up some pictures soon.
I saw a F-type just like yours on Queen Street on sat, then walked around the corner and there was a white coupe, truly a sexy beast in Coupe or vert form.
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Originally Posted by nokiaman
It is a joy to drive. I tend to keep it in its normal driving mode as the sound can be overwhelming at times. It's also a decent daily with the great meridian sound system. My one complaint is the ride is a bit stiffer then it needs to be but I suppose thats why the chassis is so rigid.

Most of the public don't know what it is so it garners a ridiculous amount of attention.

It has been running great with truly no issues I actually just came back from my first track day today.The car is truly in its element flying around corners and up and down elevation changes. I just need to get some better tires. I'll put up some pictures soon.


<--- Super jelrous...
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Old Apr 28, 2015 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by nokiaman
It is a joy to drive. I tend to keep it in its normal driving mode as the sound can be overwhelming at times. It's also a decent daily with the great meridian sound system. My one complaint is the ride is a bit stiffer then it needs to be but I suppose thats why the chassis is so rigid.

Most of the public don't know what it is so it garners a ridiculous amount of attention.

It has been running great with truly no issues I actually just came back from my first track day today.The car is truly in its element flying around corners and up and down elevation changes. I just need to get some better tires. I'll put up some pictures soon.
Funny you mention the sound because while they sound great (as they pass, no driving for me), I was surprised to hear Clarkson say it never shut up.
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Old Apr 29, 2015 | 01:37 AM
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What's wrong with that.. JC never shuts up and we love him.
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