coupe or convertable which did you choose
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I saw some discussion over this point and figured what the hell and get some verbal discussion going on. I will start. I bought the convertable (99 xk8 ) cause I really wanted open air driving. I drove motorcycles most of my life ( yes old school trimuphs and bsa's back in the day ) my 1st introduction into all things british !!!! and lucas !!!! But after giving up the two wheels I wanted to still get the open feeling . If they made the coupe in a t top I may have considered that. But in my humble opinion the coupe is a better looking car and wished the convertable looked as good. The lines are just right with the coupe and not quite right with the convertable
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OK I'll join the fun. Also started out on early British BSA (and Bultaco) bikes and upgraded eventually to an MGA, E-Type, plus Fiats and Alfas. Several convertibles in that mix. And I would put the Italian's general workmanship up against the British (Lucas) electrics any day.
I also wanted a coupe because of the lines, but couldn't find one in decent shape for what I wanted to spend. Was about ready to give it up and buy an XJ when I found my blue cat. No regrets and the top down driving is a joy.
Maybe I'll save my nickels and buy a newer coupe with 3rd gen tensioners. Can't hurt to have two XK's right?
I also wanted a coupe because of the lines, but couldn't find one in decent shape for what I wanted to spend. Was about ready to give it up and buy an XJ when I found my blue cat. No regrets and the top down driving is a joy.
Maybe I'll save my nickels and buy a newer coupe with 3rd gen tensioners. Can't hurt to have two XK's right?
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Then again, as others have noted, there is no comparison when it comes to riding in the 'vert on a beautiful day, or at night with the moon and stars and above.
I grew up going in boats, and still have one, but don't get much chance to use it, so the 'vert is the closest thing to riding in a boat.
It's the convertible for me all the way.
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I never tire of cruising with the top down on my XKR and hearing other drivers at a stoplight complimenting me on what a beauty she is...or are they commenting on my wife's looks?!!? Regardless of any comments garnered, the joy of driving with the top down always puts a big grin on my face!![Big Grin](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
The coupe is very nice, but +1 on the convertible!
Cheers!
Jon
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The coupe is very nice, but +1 on the convertible!
Cheers!
Jon
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I bought the coupe. I prefer the lines to the convertible, top up or down. I think it shows the true complete look of the design. That being said, I'm a very pale white guy that wears alot of sunscreen, lol! So convertible cruising, except at night, has never been my thing. I also think the coupe has a more solid feel when driving (I have driven both). I also like the fact that the coupe is much less seen, and it seems to draw looks plenty. My body shop, where I took her to get detailed, had never seen the coupe version. One of the guys there mistook it for a Maserati. I corrected him, of course! I told him that the Jag was a much better car, lol!
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I saw some discussion over this point and figured what the hell and get some verbal discussion going on. I will start. I bought the convertable (99 xk8 ) cause I really wanted open air driving. I drove motorcycles most of my life ( yes old school trimuphs and bsa's back in the day ) my 1st introduction into all things british !!!! and lucas !!!! But after giving up the two wheels I wanted to still get the open feeling . If they made the coupe in a t top I may have considered that. But in my humble opinion the coupe is a better looking car and wished the convertable looked as good. The lines are just right with the coupe and not quite right with the convertable
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Got the Convertible myself, my love for soft topped cars started with my wee MG Midget a few years ago and all my cars since have been soft top. Just got rid of my Mazda MX5 that was a blast to drive, if a little cramped!
Fell in love with the XK8 Conv when I used to go to a local car show (Ashby Folville, if anyone in the UK knows of it?) And always used to see a few XK8s there, I used to lust over them far more than any Aston Martin or Masarati!
Fell in love with the XK8 Conv when I used to go to a local car show (Ashby Folville, if anyone in the UK knows of it?) And always used to see a few XK8s there, I used to lust over them far more than any Aston Martin or Masarati!
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Living in the UK I'm more likely to find a twisty road than a sunny day, so for taughter handling I went for the coupe.
I used to drive a 1994 Nissan 300ZX (Fairlady Z - 3.0l V6 twin turbo with all the HKS goodies) with a Targa roof. I loved the amount of light it let into the car, but, except for one exceptional summer with 3 weeks of good weather, the roofs stayed on for the other 9 years I owned one. Nice car - just too old now.
If they made the XKR with a targa I'd have that in a heart beat.
I used to drive a 1994 Nissan 300ZX (Fairlady Z - 3.0l V6 twin turbo with all the HKS goodies) with a Targa roof. I loved the amount of light it let into the car, but, except for one exceptional summer with 3 weeks of good weather, the roofs stayed on for the other 9 years I owned one. Nice car - just too old now.
If they made the XKR with a targa I'd have that in a heart beat.
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