Which (refined) GT/Coupe please?

[SpeckledJim]

craigjm said:

SpeckledJim said:

craigjm said:

The XK is not really quiet and refined in the way that a CL is

Very true, but it is sexy in the way that a CL is not.

OP said:

The main priority (as per previous thread) is refinement, so comfy seats, low cabin noise and excellent ride quality, oh and reasonable luggage space for trips.

I don't see that in the original criteria

It is implicit in the requirement for a GT or coupe. Otherwise you would not tolerate the compromises and just get a saloon or estate.

both great cars though.

[CAPP0]

ZX10R NIN said:

A BMW 650i

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

Is that utterly gopping cupholder thing removable? Other than when your passenger inevitably wallops it with their leg or handbag and bends/snaps it?

[ZX10R NIN]

I'm guessing you can unbolt it but yes that's how they come.

Dark Interior

Edited by ZX10R NIN on Saturday 30th July 17:23

[craigjm]

The wood panelled centre stack on that 6 series is awful

[swlove]

wadsy said:

I had thought about an XKR, but thought the newer XK would be a better bet, what would you think?

cheers

Better bet in what way?

I think the XKR looks better than the XK. Less depreciation too...

Have a look here: Top Gear Tiff Needell with the Jaguar XKR

[wadsy]

swlove said:

wadsy said:

I had thought about an XKR, but thought the newer XK would be a better bet, what would you think?

cheers

Better bet in what way?

I think the XKR looks better than the XK. Less depreciation too...

Have a look here: Top Gear Tiff Needell with the Jaguar XKR

Newer, more modern car.

[swlove]

wadsy said:

swlove said:

wadsy said:

I had thought about an XKR, but thought the newer XK would be a better bet, what would you think?

cheers

Better bet in what way?

I think the XKR looks better than the XK. Less depreciation too...

Have a look here: Top Gear Tiff Needell with the Jaguar XKR

Newer, more modern car.

Newer is not necessarily better. It all depends on what you want.

For instance newer cars have more electronics and that can be a blessing or a curse depending on your preference (and on the car).

If you can find one near you, why not test drive a XKR and see how you like it?

[craigjm]

An XKR does not have low cabin noise or excellent ride quality unless you are comparing it to a Caterham

[swlove]

craigjm said:

An XKR does not have low cabin noise or excellent ride quality unless you are comparing it to a Caterham

I don't mean to be rude but have you actually driven one? Unless a XKR is very different from a XK8 I can't agree.

I recently did a 2500 km trip in a XK8 with both motorway (including autobahn) and town driving and I was very comfortable.

[craigjm]

swlove said:

craigjm said:

An XKR does not have low cabin noise or excellent ride quality unless you are comparing it to a Caterham

I don't mean to be rude but have you actually driven one? Unless a XKR is very different from a XK8 I can't agree.

I recently did a 2500 km trip in a XK8 with both motorway (including autobahn) and town driving and I was very comfortable.

Yes I have driven one and note I didnt mention comfort.....

[va1o]

S5 is definitely worth a look, the V8 is super smooth and it cruises completely effortlessly. Feels like a proper GT car on long journeys and has tons of performance in reserve. Just a shame about the low MPG!

[carlpea]

CAPP0 said:

ZX10R NIN said:

A BMW 650i

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

Is that utterly gopping cupholder thing removable? Other than when your passenger inevitably wallops it with their leg or handbag and bends/snaps it?

It's push fit so can easily be removed and stored in the center console.

[Finlandia]

craigjm said:

swlove said:

craigjm said:

An XKR does not have low cabin noise or excellent ride quality unless you are comparing it to a Caterham

I don't mean to be rude but have you actually driven one? Unless a XKR is very different from a XK8 I can't agree.

I recently did a 2500 km trip in a XK8 with both motorway (including autobahn) and town driving and I was very comfortable.

Yes I have driven one and note I didnt mention comfort.....

I have had a XKR and can pretty much agree with Craig, it's a great car, just not low on noise or high on comfort.

[craigjm]

If your main criteria is comfort, low cabin noise and excellent ride quality then NOTHING from Jaguars R range, BMW's M, Audi's S, AMG etc etc is going to cut it.

Refinement is all relative of course but you simply can't compare the serenity of something like a CL to an XKR!

Edited by craigjm on Saturday 30th July 23:01

[alpha channel]

wadsy said:

Where would be a good place to look for the knowledge-base?

Cheers

Online wise there's the Jaguars Owners Club or Jaguar Forums (and here of course) and, at least in the real world, there's a local Jaguar owners club to me (which did a small display at Teeside Airshow this year and had some nice cars on show).

[_rubinho_]

wadsy said:

_rubinho_ said:

wadsy said:

... my Alpina...

What Alpina do you have?

2008 B3 Bi-turbo saloon

Nice

What about a B6 (if you can find one)?

[ZX10R NIN]

So OP have you drawn up a shortlist?

[craigjm]

_rubinho_ said:

Nice

What about a B6 (if you can find one)?

They have only ever built three in RHD. One in the old model and two in the current model

[wadsy]

ZX10R NIN said:

So OP have you drawn up a shortlist?

I think most of the suggestions above are worth an audition...XK, S5, 6 series, CL500 and maybe an older (xk100) xkr.

Having said that though, we're still trying to work out which is the better 'car plan' for us!...

either this route - wife keeps Golf, I keep Pajero and we get the comfy/refined 'GT' instead of my Alpina.

OR, as per my previous thread; we sell the Golf and Alpina to get a one car does both jobs (wife use and comfy for long journeys) and I keep the Pajero as my run-about!

As ever, confusion reigns!

Cheers

Edited by wadsy on Saturday 6th August 12:53

[wadsy]

_rubinho_ said:

wadsy said:

_rubinho_ said:

wadsy said:

... my Alpina...

What Alpina do you have?

2008 B3 Bi-turbo saloon

Nice

What about a B6 (if you can find one)?

Thanks

I must admit, it is an awesome car!

B6 nice, but even rarer than mine I would think?

Cheers