kiwi Posted May 3, 2001 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2001 Originally posted by M3man i'd take the XKR, it looks awesome, and has alotta style. I don't really like convertible M3s. I wasn't expecting that from you, but hey the Jag is a good car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nod Fish Posted May 3, 2001 Report Share Posted May 3, 2001 But the M3 engine in the XKR convertible, and i'd take it. I say ditch both cars and grab a 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gimpyben Posted May 3, 2001 Report Share Posted May 3, 2001 Corvette convertible would be nice. But I'd have to take the M3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi Posted May 3, 2001 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2001 Originally posted by The Nod Fish But the M3 engine in the XKR convertible, and i'd take it. I say ditch both cars and grab a 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet. the 370 Hp high torque engine in the heavy Jag is the right engine for it. Put the M3's lower HP and torque engine in the Jag and you'd have a car that was a lot slower than what it is now!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3man Posted May 3, 2001 Report Share Posted May 3, 2001 yea, i was thinking of that ben. I'd take a Corvette or a Corvette Z06 convertible over both of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi Posted May 3, 2001 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2001 What is the price difference from the M3 convertable and the Z06 convertable? (is there one?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gimpyben Posted May 3, 2001 Report Share Posted May 3, 2001 There are no Z06 convertibles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi Posted May 3, 2001 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2001 Well we are comparing convertables, so you can't pull the Z06 into this one then!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gimpyben Posted May 3, 2001 Report Share Posted May 3, 2001 I could if it (it being a Z06 convertible) existed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotusGT1 Posted May 3, 2001 Report Share Posted May 3, 2001 I think we all can agree on the fact that the M3 clearly is faster than the XKR. Nürburgringtimes: 8:22 = 149 km/h BMW E46 M3 8:36 = 145 km/h Jaguar XKR 8:49 = 141 km/h Jaguar XKR Coupe (automatic) Mind you the last time (8:49) was driven by a tester from Sport Auto, which have very much experience on the Ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PontiacGP Posted May 3, 2001 Report Share Posted May 3, 2001 I'd go for the jag. BMW's styling just isn't for me. I love the way the big jag looks. For me, there is more to a car than how good it goes around a track, being that my vehicles will probably never see a track anyway, and I bet the jaguar can handle pretty damn good at street speeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 3, 2001 Report Share Posted May 3, 2001 I dislike the BMW styling, they changed it but not drastically, i love the way the jag looks, so teh jag is the car for me. Also i see lots of BMW 3 series around and i think they are not as good looking or as rare as the jag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280z Posted May 3, 2001 Report Share Posted May 3, 2001 Hey if we're going to bring muscle cars into this the Viper RT/10 costs 75k to the XKR's 87k, although the M3 is clearly the bargain of the group at 55k. Yes yes I know the Viper offers none of the refinement of either of the other two. But it will outperform either by a huge margin. Of course, performance isn't really the main issue here, PontiacGP has a point. The M3 and XKR are about style, quality, and class along with quite sufficient performance. The choice really comes down to whether you lean more towards sport or luxury, and whether you want the 6 speed manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rincewind1013 Posted May 3, 2001 Report Share Posted May 3, 2001 How could you possibly pick the M3 over the Jag? The Jag is on another level. I'm not sure how they compare on a track or anything, I'm guessing the M3 will tear it up, but a car is more than just 0-60 and skidpad and whatnot. Its all about the experience and the drive. Now I havent driven either a M3 or a Jag, closest thing is a Taurus which if you squint and stare directly in the sun and like sort of sideways glance kinda sorta looks like a Jag, but I'm willing to bet a Jag will give you a nicer ride. I'm at Edmunds and they say the new Lexus SC430 compares with the M3 convertible. What would you guys pick? Since I have my new Lexus SC430 book right here, here are some specs: 4.3L V8 5sp Automatic 300hp 325ft-lbs 0-60 in 5.9 1/4 mile - 14.4s Top Speed - 156 Drag - .31 (.30 with spoiler) fuel consumption - 18/23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi Posted May 4, 2001 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2001 Id take the M3 over the Lexus thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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