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2010 xkr convertible is it cold in the winter? and noisy on the highway?

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Old 04-27-2014, 09:27 PM
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Default 2010 xkr convertible is it cold in the winter? and noisy on the highway?

i test drove a 2011 coupe the other day, i wanna buy a 2010 convertible, people are telling me it makes alot of wind noise on the highwy with the top up, as well that the top of my head will always be cold in the winter and it just takes way to long to heat up and will never be as warm as my 4 door or coupe
please some assistance, canada is pretty cold for the record
 
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Old 04-27-2014, 09:32 PM
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Cold in the winter? No! This is one of the best insulated convertible tops on the market! It is very quiet and warm! The heat blows very hot and it warms up quickly, because that gas-hogging V8 puts out a lot of heat.

Pretty quiet on the highway, too. Very similar to a sedan in terms of noise level.
 
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Old 04-27-2014, 09:33 PM
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Top up? Or top down? It is not as quiet as the coupe, much more quiet than other convertibles I've owned. But warm is not a prob.
 

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Old 04-27-2014, 10:10 PM
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thanks
DO U THINK ITS OK TO KEEP IT PARKED OUTSIDE?
AND IS 75 000km alot if it has the balance of jag 160000km warrant for 2more years
or should i get the xfr
currently in a 2003 str amazing machine
 
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With any car, I think you are going to see more UV damage from the sun than you would if it were parked inside. That being said, I don't think there are any specific concerns about parking an XK outside than any other car.
 
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Old 04-27-2014, 10:18 PM
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and is 75000km alot on a 2010 xkr price is 46000 canadian??
 
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Originally Posted by amcdonal86
Cold in the winter? No! This is one of the best insulated convertible tops on the market! It is very quiet and warm! The heat blows very hot and it warms up quickly, because that gas-hogging V8 puts out a lot of heat.

Pretty quiet on the highway, too. Very similar to a sedan in terms of noise level.
I totally agree with Alan....I have a 2009 Jaguar XKR Vert and find no complaints about my head being cold in winter, or a lack of heat.

Keep in mind this convertible top is not just a piece of fabric stretched over a metal frame. It is insulated for weather and sound, and has a beautiful thick interior liner. This top is first class.

I suggest you test drive the convertible before formulating any negative opinions.
 
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