Re: YES! Z8...(more) (archive)

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I see your point. It was a very hard decision for me to reach (buying the XKR). The Z8 seems like a great car and the Jag definitely doesn't have the sportiness that the BMW exhibits. However, the issues I mentioned in my first post, the character of Jaguars (plus the fact I have British blood in me) swayed me to the XKR. true, there is no REAL comparison between these cars, but I stand by my reasoning and I commend you for standing by yours.

: I've already heard and read enough posts and articles where people are comparing this car to others of similarly priced vehicles; they both enjoy the car and feel that it IS a contender. Basically, I've taken to ignoring others concerns. I pick BMW for it's style and (to me) it's perfect blend of performance and luxury. It's not purely a luxury car, it's not purely a performance car. I'm not a racer, I'm not an aristocrat. Therefore, I like the mix that I get with this vehicle. With the limited quantity of the Z8, at least even if I find that for some unseen reason I DON'T like the car, I can sell it! AND probably turn a profit! To me, those are unbeatable qualities.

: : Well, I have decided after some long, hard thinking to buy a Jaguar XKR. I have placed an order for a Blue XKR convertible with upgraded brakes and gps. The bad part is that for Canada, the gps system isn't up and running yet. It could be a year before I will actually be able to use the system. No matter. I decided that the Jag and Z8 offer similar levels of quality, performance and luxury, but the price of the XKR and the fact that it has a glass rear window tipped the balance for me. Added to this the wait for a Z8, the fact one can't get a test drive and the markups, the XKR made real sense to me.

: : For those of you considering buying a Z8 or those who have already placed an order for one, I would like to know what other cars you considered before choosing the Z8 (e.g. MB SL series, Aston Martin DB7, Jaguar XKR etc) and why you chose the Z8. Also, what previous cars of this class have you previously owned? Well, even as a soon-to-be Jag owner, I hope I can still visit this board and get your opinions of the Z8 one you take delivery. Happy motoring!

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