650I convertible, SL550, JagXK, which is really better
08-30-2007, 09:18 AM
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My Ride: 2009 535XI, Barbera Red with beige leather, Navigation, premium package, cold weather package, 18 inch wheels,
2007 530XI, Monaco Blue with Auburn leather , Navigation, Logic 7, premium package, cold weather package, M-Aero kit, Rear Spoiler, 18 inch 135m style wheels, Goodyear Eagle F1 GS D3's, AngeliBrights.
2008 650i convertible Titaniun Silver Chateau pearl leather,Gray top, cold weather package, Logic 7 premium sound, comfort access.
My wife's Lexus SC430 lease is up and I'm trying to get her to look at the 2008 650i convertible for her next toy. Everything she has come up with as far as reviews and articles contradicts each other . One says the 550SL is king, and the next says it's an unreliable piece of crap. Same thing for the Jag. Any info or experiences would be appreciated since I'm totally biased towards the 650i but she showed me a Car & Driver article that has it finishing 4th only ahead of the Caddy XR.
08-30-2007, 09:44 AM
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My Ride: 2011, X6 Hybrid . Alpine White , every option. 20" Conti' NON runflats,OEM trunk spoiler , LUX V3 AE's , HP Thunder Fogs , custom front bumper reflector delete........
Personally I would go with the MB , it is a classic, and by far the best looking production convertible on the road. IMHO
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My Ride: 2005 545i Titanium Silver/Black/Poplar: Steptronic, Sport, Cold Weather, Premium Sound, Comfort Seats, Sat Radio, NAV & Shades
I personally think the 650 convertible is beautiful and better looking than the others. The Benz is a bore to me, but I find all Mercedes boring to look at and boring to drive. JMHO
08-30-2007, 11:21 AM
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My Ride: 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Convertible. Midnight Blue, 6 Speed.Retired - 2007 997 Carrera S, Midnight Blue, Grey leather, premium audioRetired - 2007 550i, Monaco Blue over Beige, Navigation, Logic 7, Cold Weather Pack, Comfort Access, Sport Package
Model Year: 2008
Take a drive in the Jag - it's a phenomenal drive, you'll be amazed how nimble it feels. It's an awesome GT. I actually had an XK8 coupe on order before I got my 997 - at the end of the day I was able to get a better deal on the Porsche so I went with that but the XK is a very fine car indeed.
08-31-2007, 07:10 AM
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My Ride: 2009 535XI, Barbera Red with beige leather, Navigation, premium package, cold weather package, 18 inch wheels,
2007 530XI, Monaco Blue with Auburn leather , Navigation, Logic 7, premium package, cold weather package, M-Aero kit, Rear Spoiler, 18 inch 135m style wheels, Goodyear Eagle F1 GS D3's, AngeliBrights.
2008 650i convertible Titaniun Silver Chateau pearl leather,Gray top, cold weather package, Logic 7 premium sound, comfort access.
Originally Posted by tachyon' post='464296' date='Aug 30 2007, 04:58 PM
Ditto on the Jag ... vastly improved reliability and service these days. And it's one of the sexiest automotive designs ever. 
08-31-2007, 11:55 AM
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My Ride: 2009 535XI, Barbera Red with beige leather, Navigation, premium package, cold weather package, 18 inch wheels,
2007 530XI, Monaco Blue with Auburn leather , Navigation, Logic 7, premium package, cold weather package, M-Aero kit, Rear Spoiler, 18 inch 135m style wheels, Goodyear Eagle F1 GS D3's, AngeliBrights.
2008 650i convertible Titaniun Silver Chateau pearl leather,Gray top, cold weather package, Logic 7 premium sound, comfort access.
Originally Posted by Yoko' post='464570' date='Aug 31 2007, 11:55 AM
NO SL please.. :thumbsdown:
Jag and 650i is a dilemma.
They both are nice.
But MB just doesn't feel rite.
Jag and 650i is a dilemma.
They both are nice.
But MB just doesn't feel rite.
M5, M6, maybe even the new M3.
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for me the 650 is the way to go. for some reason the design of the SL is getting old. in my opinion, BMW has made this 6 a classic. its a car you will definitely want top keep