Goodbye 1addicts! - Not entirely

[TwinTurboed]

I have been on this forum for about 2 years now after I bought my 6MT 135i in 2012. I am here to say goodbye, but not entirely, as I still enjoy reading and posting comments on this forum.

I sold my 1er for a big British cat. The horrendous Atlanta traffic has finally made me cave in for an Automatic, but I miss the manual so much already. The way I setup my 1er was perfect for me, one day I might purchase another one as a weekend "fun" car.

But, what made owning the 1er a lot more fun was this forum. I learned so much from the vast amount knowledge available here and the mostly friendly forum members.

I wish you all goodluck and safe driving!

[Gray_Panther]

So sexy. Nice purchase!!!

[Esteban]

Very nice! Love those big cats! I wouldn't mind a Jaguar F-Type R Coupe.

[BMWX1-35i]

Nice car! I like Jag's, my wife had one for a few years, the X-Type. The only change in the past year or so I don't like is, they are owned by TaTa motors now. http://www.tatamotors.com/

Not sure that's a good thing or not.

[davis449]

Can't hate, such a beautiful Jag! I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Congrats on your new purchase

[TwinTurboed]

Thanks guys!

Originally Posted by EvenEsteban

Very nice! Love those big cats! I wouldn't mind a Jaguar F-Type R Coupe.

Oh I was drooling when I saw it in person. They let me test drive one after I bought this car . That car just made me smile like no other car I have ever driven. After a couple of years, once they come into the used market, I will definitely be trading in this one for that!

Originally Posted by 135droptop

Nice car! I like Jag's, my wife had one for a few years, the X-Type. The only change in the past year or so I don't like is, they are owned by TaTa motors now. http://www.tatamotors.com/

Not sure that's a good thing or not.

I think they just own a big share of the company, they don't dictate the day to day operations. The cars are still designed and made in Britian by their people.

I pulled the service history on this car and it had no issues other than regular maintenance. And I have the 6yr 100k full coverage warranty, so not really worried. I feel that most car companies today build pretty reliable cars.

[fcman]

Love Jags but be ready to drop it like a bad habit when the warranty is up. Gf's mother had one and they do outrageous things like build the throttle position sensor into the throttle body. Quoted over $1k in repairs because of a failed TPS. Absolutely ridiculous. I don't blame you for getting rid of the 1 though. I got rid of my S2000 cause I couldnt take it in ATL traffic either. Don't think I'll buy a manual tranny again as a DD.

[swagon]

So why did you sell the 135 if you're missing rowing the gears and already thinking about buying another one in the future? I don't really get these guys who always say they're super sad to see the old car go.

Anyways, congrats!

[TwinTurboed]

Originally Posted by fcman

Love Jags but be ready to drop it like a bad habit when the warranty is up. Gf's mother had one and they do outrageous things like build the throttle position sensor into the throttle body. Quoted over $1k in repairs because of a failed TPS. Absolutely ridiculous. I don't blame you for getting rid of the 1 though. I got rid of my S2000 cause I couldnt take it in ATL traffic either. Don't think I'll buy a manual tranny again as a DD.

Agree! I don't like keeping cars past the warranty period.

Originally Posted by swagon

So why did you sell the 135 if you're missing rowing the gears and already thinking about buying another one in the future? I don't really get these guys who always say they're super sad to see the old car go.

Anyways, congrats!

Like I said in my original post, Atlanta traffic. Driving the 6MT with dress shoes in stop and go traffic wears you down more after a long day at work. I miss it a lot because of the fun I have with it on Saturday and Sunday mornings in the North Georgia mountains.

That is why a lot of people have a comfy daily and a weekend fun car. My current situation doesn't allow that.

[VMRWheels]

Nice upgrade!

[55Nomad]

Beautiful car. Enjoy.

[ShocknAwe]

Really like the XF. Congratulations!

[TwinTurboed]

Thanks guys! Enjoying the V8 growl, but it is a thirsty car. Good thing gas prices are low!