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Jeasby
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Hi, all I’m glad to be here! :)

I am in the process of buying my F type coupe (delivery next week)
Late 2015,Salsa red, black 20 wheels, pano, non S. R coupe body kit and skirts. 20,000miles

It’s replacing my beloved 370z nismo

I’ve a few questions.....

1. Panel alignment. This seems to be a problem and was noticeable on all 3 F types in the (non jag) showroom. Mine was noticeable on the front wheel arch where the front panel meets the bonnet. It has slipped to create a step. It looks like the gap between the front panel and the width of the bonnet is widened. The dealer is fixing this for me through a local body shop. Reading other posts it sounds like this is a common problem? And not due to accident damage.
Should this be of concern? Or just bad workmanship?

2. I’m swapping my winters in on the Nismo for trade in.
What’s the thinking of winters on the F type? It will be my everyday car, and I swore by them on the nismo.
Best options?
20 inch winter tyre on current alloy
Or buy 18 in alloys and add tyres ?ebay?
I see there are some (cheap!?) 18s with winter tyres already fitted on eBay. They state for an XF. Would they fit my standard Non S FType?

3. The dealer has offered me 2 years RAC Platinum Warranty as part of the deal.
Is this any good or would you recommend I take out a Jaguar warranty from my local Jag dealer before my
Cars 3 years is up? Are they worth the £680 annual fee as quoted on line?

Any comments to a newbie and (Nismo splitter) welcome.
J
2015 FType, R design body kit and skirts. Salsa Red
Love it!

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