BMW 645ci
http://www.fast-autos.net/bmw/645ci4.jpg
Miles Per Gallon: 18/26 mpg
Curb Weight: 3527 lbs
Layout: Front-Engine/RWD
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual or Auto
Engine
Type: V8
Displacement: 4398 cc
Horsepower: 325 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Torque: 330 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
Redline: 6500 rpm

Jaguar XK8
http://www.fast-autos.net/jaguar/xk84.jpg
Miles Per Gallon: 18 / 26 mpg
Curb Weight: 3980 lbs
Layout: Front-Engine/RWD
Transmission: 6-Speed Auto
Engine
Displacement: 4.2 liter
Horsepower: 294@6000 rpm
Torque: 303@4100 rpm

dang, this is tough, very very tough, but i'm leaning towards the jag, mainly because of looks

edit- a more recent pic of the jag-

http://www.studio9kc.co.uk/images/jaguar%20xk8%20internet%20large.jpg

now are those hood vents there for looks or do they actually vent air out:-k

They're functional...

Jaguar alllll the way, didn't like the 6 series styling as is, and put it up next to my favorite looking car out there now, or one of the top 3, and it's a no brainer. Jaguar allll the way.

the xkr is definitely the best looking car this side of $100k

theres the z8. :smt007

I like the BMW for the stylish looks, and the performance

I would have to go for the BMW - for several reasons.

- It's more distinctive looks.
- The fact that i can get a manual one (the Jag only comes in auto).
- More power and torque (available at lower revs aswell).
- Newer technology (is it not true that the XK8 sits on the old XJS chassis of 25 years ago?).
- What i would imagine to be a better ride & handling package.

Just my two cents :)

You know, i think i'll go with the 645ci on this one. As long as it's the cabriolet. It's so long and cool looking. Like i've said so many times before, i dont like the dated look of the XK series. It's just old.

The around the same price i'll take the Maser Spyder...but we're not talking about that.

I agree, the XK looks and is dated. Even with the 22'' wheel option and 'facelift'. An old car is still an old car.
But IMO it's still on of the better looking cars on the road.

On the other hand. the BMW is a new car with the latest technology. IMO, i dont really like the 645's Taxi back. I like everything except that.

So, my vote goes to the BM (although the styling still isnt my type)

Out of these two cars I would definitely take the Jaguar, because it looks much better than the BMW, but I would rather have the Mercedes CLK 500 than the one of them.

The around the same price i'll take the Maser Spyder...but we're not talking about that.

I agree, the XK looks and is dated. Even with the 22'' wheel option and 'facelift'. An old car is still an old car.
But IMO it's still on of the better looking cars on the road.

On the other hand. the BMW is a new car with the latest technology. IMO, i dont really like the 645's Taxi back. I like everything except that.

So, my vote goes to the BM (although the styling still isnt my type)

bimmer and jag are $68k, maser. spyder is $90k

20in. wheels not 22's those would be huge


:rolleyes:

keep in mind, he's from australia. Everything is all mixed up down there.

Hahaha
I'm wrong about the 22''
but my first comment on the maser is 100% justified.
I checked the prices before posting...
down here the
XK8 Convertible is $216,000 and a Maser Spyder is $218,000

6 coupe for me. Great performance for the kind of car it is, and it's not as "snobbish".. at least IMO. Quality ought to be good too.

I would have to go for the BMW - for several reasons.

- It's more distinctive looks.
- The fact that i can get a manual one (the Jag only comes in auto).
- More power and torque (available at lower revs aswell).
- Newer technology (is it not true that the XK8 sits on the old XJS chassis of 25 years ago?).
- What i would imagine to be a better ride & handling package.

Just my two cents :)Same, exactly...

Awesome comparison igaboj...I really can't pick between the two

But i'd say the xk...just b/c that 6 ass is just plain fugly. I'm also not quite fond of all the recent BangleMobiles, and the 6 is no exception

I think the 5's design has grown on me. I used to hate it but now i accept it. Still no beauty tho.

Same here, I dont like the back of the 6. reminds me of a taxi with ads attached onto it.

XK8? I'd rather have the XKR, but I dont think I would ever buy the current model, its over 12yrs old cos its based on the old jag XJ.

Nice.. considering theres a difference of about 20 thousand dollars.

ive seen many 6-series in person aswell as xk8s and i have to say that the bmw looks wy better. plus the 6-series is faster and has a nicer interior and more crap and its probly so freaking reliable and blah blah blah.......

i dunno i like the BMW more than that Jaguar