XKR or XFR

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So I’ve been thinking about moving the E46 M3 on for sometime now but never have, I’m now at the point after 9 years I think I’ve had my time with it and time to enjoy something else.

The XKR has always been a car that’s been on the radar and I’m thinking this might be a suitable replacement for the M3, although having a 3 year old and another one on the way shortly my logical side is jumping up and down telling me not to be stupid, so start looking at the XFR (lovely car) but as a weekend car not 100% it will feel as special as jumping in a XKR.

Has anyone had any experience with either of these cars and put some advice my way on what to do?

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Interesting way of looking at it

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tberg said:

CG2020UK,
Thank you for your kind comments. I have and still love this car even after 199,000 miles. To be honest, I prefer it to my gorgeous and ferocious De Tomaso Pantera, which given the right offer I would not have any qualms about selling. The XKR, on the other hand, will be with me until I can no longer drive an automobile. It's been than good.

The F-type is a hoot to drive, but the XKR is a "grownup's" car, elegant, refined, but wild when you step on the happy pedal. The 5.0L Supercharged Jag V8 is a wondrous torque monster. I remember the shock I felt the first time I floored it.

Here's another view.

That is a stunning example.

Have you ever had car seats in the rear?

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ZX10R NIN said:

The XFR will still feel special the drivetrain is a beast

The drivetrain does look a beast

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Summit_Detailing said:

Both excellent, given the drivetrain but in your scenario it has to be 4dr's and actual rear seats so an XFR(S).

This one is lovely...
https://www.affordprestigecars.co.uk/details/used-...

Cheers,

Chris

If funds allowed XFR-S would be the way forwards, slightly out of budget

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Yes its tough call.

On looks its the XKR hands down
Practicality XFR

This is how I end up at a stalemate and stick with what I've got, for the past couple of years