I don't plan on owning one but have experience driving and being in my coworkers crossfire. It's been very cheap and easy to own, and honestly, the looks grow on you. In person I think they look quite good. The interior fit and finish is not as good as my XKR or A8L, but it was a much less expensive car new; and that needs to be noted.

I do love the SL (R107 and R230), the 928, the DS and such; but my only complaint is the S8 is short wheelbase and I prefer the A8L. If I buy a performance A8, it will be a W12 car (I am actually looking; I'd give my dad my A8).

 

The 04 Pontiac GTO that I have now anyways.

 

A maserati!

But I already have a Ferrari F355 spider which is a completely different piece of kit

 

Hi it's got to be AcC Cobra, don't mind either 289 or 427, perhaps even Daytona. Any of those in attached photo as owned by some buddies of mine in the UK

 

With my budget of $20,000 I was looking at either a XKR or a 70-74 Alfa Romeo GTV. It was one of five Alfa's that I've owned and I miss it. 😔 But I also missed my XK8. I am happy that I found a really nice XKR now 😃

 

how about a V12 VW Phaeton? this car slips under the radar - Bentley underneath ... Volkswagen Phaeton - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

X300 xjr or a series 1.5 e-type

 

I think they look homely. Not a fan of the Phaeton. I like the looks of the A8 way better. I have driven the Bentley Continental GT though and enjoyed that quite a bit; the Flying Spur is cool, but I'd much rather have the GT coupe.

The A8L W12 is lighter by about 650lbs than the Phaeton, is fully aluminum versus steel with some aluminum pieces, and doesn't look like a big passat lol.

 

MGA 1600 - such a nice sound, and a funky, herky-jerky ride that made you VERY aware of the road ( I should have NEVER sold that car in 1981 ... ) - and I actually fit in it as long as the top was down.

 

My choice would be a 1961 MGA, I just love the lines of that car. A total different car to the XKR, but what a classic!!!

 

Got to smile. As I am typing, you are busy posting and we both refering to a MGA

 

i'm a jerk because i don't like your pot ugly car? - i have just censored myself.

 

it does look like a big Passat - but a Passat with a stonking V12 hidden under their - not many people would be aware of it - i could see it all debadged, maybe lowered just a bit ... a real wolf in sheeps clothing.

 

[QUOTE=crossfireguy25;1019931]@ LondonXK8Boy... I already stated it was not a vehicle that suited everyone's taste. No need for you to be a jerk

On another note, interesting seeing everyone's other choices. Id take any of them.[/QUOTE

Are u 15 yr old or something?
You want to drive round in a hairdressers car that's up to you ... enjoy.

 

I'd still have my 88 XJS. I had a difficult time selling after all the work I did. I actually had both for about a month but just didnt have room and really wanted a convertible. I had planned to put a soft top sun roof on my XJS but found my XK.

 

[QUOTE=LondonXK8Boy;1021215]Wow. Funny thing, if you look up hairdressers car, the list you get is this:
1. Mazda Miata, I would own one
2. Porsche Boxter, I would own one
3. Mercedes SLK, I do own one
4. BMW Z4, I would own one
5. Audi TT, I would own one
6. Honda S2000, I would own one
7. Mini Cooper, not my cup of tea but a great little car

Here I am showing of my hairdresser car that is the compliment to my XK8. By the way, my SLK gets more great comments than any car I've owned, and it is fun as hell to drive. With the top down, the body is rock solid.

 

Easy, Aston Martin DB7 coupe. (I'm cheating I guess).

Rgds, Fred

 

[QUOTE=johns55;1021270]I've never been a fan of the smaller german convertibles style; but the SLK is a blast to drive, even the entry level engine they are a fun little car. The styling "issue" is really me though; I think the larger cars like the SL and 6-Series are better able to express design with their larger dimensions, but the little cars are more involving than these bigger GT cars. I have the same view on the A4/3-Series/C-Class; they look a little off to me RELATIVE to the A8/7-Series/S-Class but are still good cars. I have to say the current Z4 and SLK are quite striking though.

I would own most of the cars in the list; other than the TT, and I own 3 Audis! I just felt they handled very poorly and I just didn't have fun driving one. Any of the others are blasts to drive.

 

The GTV is right at the top of my list

A basic rule of automotive forums is that you don't insult another man's car.

You're not a jerk because you don't like his car, you're a jerk because of how you put it and you're a jerk because you refused to stand corrected. Now hate on me all you like--I guarantee you I won't care.

 

My preference would be a Firebird Transam 1973 Ram Air 4. Or the mythical Ram Air 5. Just to move this conversation forward.