Sports coupés: Jaguar XKR, Aston Martin Vantage, Porsche 911S or BMW M6?

Danny Tran · January 29th, 2007, 3:47 AM

Top Gear has aired the XK R test in 09x01, so the question is asked again:

if it were your money and you had to buy a big two-door sports coupé, which would it be?

First version of this thread without the Jaguar:
http://forums.finalgear.com/showthre...rts+coup%C3%A9

Danny Tran · January 29th, 2007, 4:00 AM

In the previous thread, my vote went for the 911 because it was better and prettier car.

However, now that Jermemy has tested the new Jag, i know that it is apparently better at powersliding!!

Also, I prefer the sound of a supercharged V8 to an H6.

So my vote goes for the XKR. It's settled.

I LIKE!

|ntegr4L · January 29th, 2007, 4:45 AM

The AMV8. The reason is simple. While I was coming home from Sainsburys earlier today, an AMV8 passed by. After coming down, the driver pushed the throttle hard and the most incredible sound came out. Beside that reason, 911s are everywhere and the BMW M6 is very ugly. The XKR is a different matter though. JC explained its potentials very good today. I would probably go for it, but that absolutely astonishing sound earlier today is irresistible.

epp_b · January 29th, 2007, 5:11 AM

It would have to be the Aston for me. Growly V8, the sensation of "fast", manual gearbox, and unarguably the most beautiful.

I would have picked the Jag first if it had a proper manual -- a supercharged V8 sounds fantastic. But, the Jag is third for me because the 911 will give me the option of a manual. The M6 is last because it's an automatic and it's incredibly ugly.

nist7 · January 29th, 2007, 5:20 AM

The XKR and the M6 are NOT sports coupes. They are sporty GTs. And by definition, they are disqualified. And even if they are taken into account, neither one can hold a candle to the 911 and the Aston in terms of styling, performance, passion, and fun. The M6 is a fat, ugly whale with a nerdy shifting and souless heart; the XKR is a slightly less fat, ugly whale that would make Sir Lyons cry. In case you guys haven't realized, Jaguar died a long, long time ago.

So it's basically the 911S versus the V8 Vantage. Tough. Most likely the Aston, simply because it has better looks and better exhaust notes.

BerserkerCatSplat · January 29th, 2007, 5:27 AM

I'd have the Jag. It's not a hardcore racer, but it's a lot cheaper than the Aston, and the question was what I'd spend my money on. I'd have the XKR for fun and a Caterham or something for the track, for the price of the Aston.

Samir · January 29th, 2007, 5:41 AM

Come on people. 911 all the way.

Blind_Io · January 29th, 2007, 5:47 AM

The Aston Martin. Better looks than any of the others and it sounds like a Spitfire (Hurricane, P-51 Mustang).

BlaRo · January 29th, 2007, 7:33 AM

I was fretting about this while watching today's ep...

Jag is better looking, imo, and that's a huge plus. But the Aston isn't exactly a Ssangyong either, and has a manual, and is "a royal flush to the Jaguar's two pair". Either way, I'm not going to get much sleep tonight. I need a new hobby.

SL65 · January 29th, 2007, 8:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BerserkerCatSplat

I'd have the Jag. It's not a hardcore racer, but it's a lot cheaper than the Aston, and the question was what I'd spend my money on.

I'm with you on this. My money - I'd go for the Jag. It has 95% of the looks of the Aston and all that performance for cheaper than the Aston.

//btw - this poll had me scratching my head for a while...Aston or Jag images/smilies/think.gif

Was a tough choice!!

Hidden_Hunter · January 29th, 2007, 8:25 AM

Aston easily, the jag just doesn't look right to me....

porsche... yeah i'd take it but it doesn't seem as special

m6... yeah i'd take it but i wouldn't buy it myself.

Blind_Io · January 29th, 2007, 8:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SL65

I'm with you on this. My money - I'd go for the Jag. It has 95% of the looks of the Aston and all that performance for cheaper than the Aston.

//btw - this poll had me scratching my head for a while...Aston or Jag images/smilies/think.gif

Was a tough choice!!

Oh, this is about what we would actually buy? Well, none of the above for me. If I had the money for one of these cars I would retire a year earlier instead.

SL65 · January 29th, 2007, 8:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blind_Io

Oh, this is about what we would actually buy? Well, none of the above for me. If I had the money for one of these cars I would retire a year earlier instead.

Follow the rules of the thread - "if it were your money and you HAD to buy..". See that? "HAD to". That means gun to the head images/smilies/tongue.gif

Pick one or be damned.

VR6 · January 29th, 2007, 8:51 AM

So far I'm the only one to pick the M6 its way more practical than the others, I find it better looking that the 911, yes it us uglier than the aston and jag but so is everything else in this world. My main reason was the 500 hp V10, given the choice I just cant turn down such an epic engine.

-Cpt. J.- · January 29th, 2007, 8:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VR6

So far I'm the only one to pick the M6 its way more practical than the others, I find it better looking that the 911, yes it us uglier than the aston and jag but so is everything else in this world. My main reason was the 500 hp V10, given the choice I just cant turn down such an epic engine.

I don't think the M6 is an ugly car. Actually I think it looks kinda cool.
I would take that too. images/smilies/tongue.gif

watto · January 29th, 2007, 10:46 AM

Oh crap that was hard one to choose. I picked the Jag, don't know why, just prefer it to the Aston and it has something that pegs it above the Germans.

M3_Powered · January 29th, 2007, 11:39 AM

To be honest i'd get the Porsche 911S. It's just perfect in every way. Maybe not the prettiest but it will work great on the road & on a track.

mautzel · January 29th, 2007, 11:43 AM

Aston just because it's an Aston - but the 911 comes very, very close!

LeMans GTR · January 29th, 2007, 11:44 AM

I would get the Aston simply for the noise, looks and the 007 factor.

Aston Martin · January 29th, 2007, 1:18 PM

AMV8
To me the current range of Jag's look wrong, i loved the old XJ and the new one looks odd the same goes for the new XK.

The M6 is tempting but id have the convertable or the M5.

View Poll Results: Which sports coupé?
Jaguar XKR	17	14.41%
Aston Martin V8 Vantage	62	52.54%
Porsche 911S	27	22.88%
BMW M6	12	10.17%
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January 29th, 2007, 3:47 AM	#1
Danny Tran or Tranny Dan? Joined: Dec 20th, 2004 Last Online: 1:22 AM Location: Montreal, Canadaland Age: 27 Posts: 862 Rep Power: 23	Sports coupés: Jaguar XKR, Aston Martin Vantage, Porsche 911S or BMW M6? Top Gear has aired the XK R test in 09x01, so the question is asked again: if it were your money and you had to buy a big two-door sports coupé, which would it be? First version of this thread without the Jaguar: http://forums.finalgear.com/showthre...rts+coup%C3%A9 __________________ You utter PIRATES!!

January 29th, 2007, 4:00 AM	#2
Danny Tran or Tranny Dan? Joined: Dec 20th, 2004 Last Online: 1:22 AM Location: Montreal, Canadaland Age: 27 Posts: 862 Rep Power: 23	In the previous thread, my vote went for the 911 because it was better and prettier car. However, now that Jermemy has tested the new Jag, i know that it is apparently better at powersliding!! Also, I prefer the sound of a supercharged V8 to an H6. So my vote goes for the XKR. It's settled. I LIKE! __________________ You utter PIRATES!!

January 29th, 2007, 4:45 AM	#3
\|ntegr4L Joined: Jan 29th, 2007 Last Online: March 28th, 2007 Location: Athens/Bristol. Posts: 161 Car: Maserati Quattroporte (yeah, right!) Rep Power: 0	The AMV8. The reason is simple. While I was coming home from Sainsburys earlier today, an AMV8 passed by. After coming down, the driver pushed the throttle hard and the most incredible sound came out. Beside that reason, 911s are everywhere and the BMW M6 is very ugly. The XKR is a different matter though. JC explained its potentials very good today. I would probably go for it, but that absolutely astonishing sound earlier today is irresistible. __________________ PRYING OPEN MY THIRD EYE.

January 29th, 2007, 5:20 AM	#5
nist7 Joined: Dec 20th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: KCMO Posts: 876 Rep Power: 27	The XKR and the M6 are NOT sports coupes. They are sporty GTs. And by definition, they are disqualified. And even if they are taken into account, neither one can hold a candle to the 911 and the Aston in terms of styling, performance, passion, and fun. The M6 is a fat, ugly whale with a nerdy shifting and souless heart; the XKR is a slightly less fat, ugly whale that would make Sir Lyons cry. In case you guys haven't realized, Jaguar died a long, long time ago. So it's basically the 911S versus the V8 Vantage. Tough. Most likely the Aston, simply because it has better looks and better exhaust notes. Last edited by nist7; January 29th, 2007 at 5:24 AM.

January 29th, 2007, 5:11 AM	#4
epp_b Unexperienced lover. Joined: Jun 23rd, 2006 Last Online: 1:02 AM Location: Canadaland :) Posts: 7,424 Car: 1995 Nissan 240SX Rep Power: 144	It would have to be the Aston for me. Growly V8, the sensation of "fast", manual gearbox, and unarguably the most beautiful. I would have picked the Jag first if it had a proper manual -- a supercharged V8 sounds fantastic. But, the Jag is third for me because the 911 will give me the option of a manual. The M6 is last because it's an automatic and it's incredibly ugly.

January 29th, 2007, 5:27 AM	#6
BerserkerCatSplat Hormone Induced Joined: Jun 21st, 2005 Last Online: 1:15 AM Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 6,890 Car: ZJ 4X4X5 Rep Power: 168	I'd have the Jag. It's not a hardcore racer, but it's a lot cheaper than the Aston, and the question was what I'd spend my money on. I'd have the XKR for fun and a Caterham or something for the track, for the price of the Aston. __________________ OSPhoto

January 29th, 2007, 5:41 AM	#7
Samir Joined: Aug 29th, 2006 Last Online: July 7th, 2009 Posts: 377 Car: 2005 Honda Accord EX-L, 2002 Ford Mustang LX Rep Power: 14	Come on people. 911 all the way.

January 29th, 2007, 5:47 AM	#8
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Utah, USA Age: 28 Posts: 10,993 Car: 2006 Nissan X-Terra - 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 266	The Aston Martin. Better looks than any of the others and it sounds like a Spitfire (Hurricane, P-51 Mustang). __________________ War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength

January 29th, 2007, 7:33 AM	#9
BlaRo Lady GaGa's #1 Fan Joined: Aug 18th, 2005 Last Online: 12:35 AM Location: Assachusetts Age: 21 Posts: 11,259 Car: 1997 Yamaha Seca II, 1976 Honda CB550F Rep Power: 372	I was fretting about this while watching today's ep... Jag is better looking, imo, and that's a huge plus. But the Aston isn't exactly a Ssangyong either, and has a manual, and is "a royal flush to the Jaguar's two pair". Either way, I'm not going to get much sleep tonight. I need a new hobby. __________________ "It is impossible to describe this kind of performance to the uninitiated. Telling a traffic officer or a safety crusader like Ralph Nader that 100 mph can be safe is like reading the Constitution to a Maoist; it is a strange and hostile concept." -Brock Yates. The body was accidentally unearthed from a shallow grave by construction workers. Because of Parkinson's.

January 29th, 2007, 8:25 AM	#11
Hidden_Hunter D: Joined: Oct 7th, 2006 Last Online: 12:15 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 5,780 Car: '08 Honda Accord Euro Rep Power: 76	Aston easily, the jag just doesn't look right to me.... porsche... yeah i'd take it but it doesn't seem as special m6... yeah i'd take it but i wouldn't buy it myself. __________________ My car is dark grey not black!

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VR6 Joined: Aug 8th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Posts: 535 Car: 04 Sentra Spec-V LFS Status: Rep Power: 15	So far I'm the only one to pick the M6 its way more practical than the others, I find it better looking that the 911, yes it us uglier than the aston and jag but so is everything else in this world. My main reason was the 500 hp V10, given the choice I just cant turn down such an epic engine.

January 29th, 2007, 10:46 AM	#16
watto Unloved and lacking a title Joined: Jun 13th, 2005 Last Online: November 16th, 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 24 Posts: 5,707 Car: MY06 Impreza 2.0R Hatch Rep Power: 73	Oh crap that was hard one to choose. I picked the Jag, don't know why, just prefer it to the Aston and it has something that pegs it above the Germans.

January 29th, 2007, 11:39 AM	#17
M3_Powered Joined: Apr 14th, 2006 Last Online: November 9th, 2009 Location: London UK Age: 21 Posts: 432 Car: BMW M3 (One Day) Rep Power: 16	To be honest i'd get the Porsche 911S. It's just perfect in every way. Maybe not the prettiest but it will work great on the road & on a track. __________________ ...........................

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mautzel Joined: Jan 28th, 2005 Last Online: October 28th, 2009 Location: Frankfurt/M, Deutschland Age: 29 Posts: 2,461 Car: Golf IV TDI Rep Power: 25	Aston just because it's an Aston - but the 911 comes very, very close!

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January 29th, 2007, 11:44 AM	#19
LeMans GTR Previously Known As CSL Joined: Dec 20th, 2006 Last Online: November 20th, 2009 Location: Australia Age: 14 Posts: 2,727 Car: Aston Martin DBS (I wish) Rep Power: 38	I would get the Aston simply for the noise, looks and the 007 factor. __________________

January 29th, 2007, 1:18 PM	#20
Aston Martin Wirelees noob Joined: Sep 20th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Hull, England Posts: 2,253 Rep Power: 0	AMV8 To me the current range of Jag's look wrong, i loved the old XJ and the new one looks odd the same goes for the new XK. The M6 is tempting but id have the convertable or the M5.

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