Summer Convertible BATTLE (SL vs 6 series vs 911)!

HighestOfHigh · 06-19-2007, 11:13 AM

I'm sure we all enjoy the sun and what better way to enjoy it then in a Convertible. I want you all to think of which car you would like to have for the upcoming summer months.

Please give detail reason on your pick and what is it about the car that peaks you interest.

Design? -
History? -
Power? -
Interior? -
Exterior? -

Please answer each one(if possibe)!

Please enjoy and remember to give detail answers. Thank you.

MikeJ · 06-19-2007, 11:57 AM

The SL is the only car of this bunch that I really like. I suppose it's mainly the design, but the driving experience is supposedly very good also. I'm not a fan of 911 convertibles, and the rest of the cars are not to my taste.

ateekt · 06-19-2007, 12:16 PM

My choice is not surprising at all, I'll go for 6-series

...!

Design?
History?
Power?
Interior?
Exterior?

One answer, best fanatic combo

...!

HighestOfHigh · 06-19-2007, 12:30 PM

BMW 6 – This car is ver exacting and looks very laid back and relaxing. It’s about the most calming looking of all the BMWs. It’s very sleek and sexy, but it lacks to look of my “Highest of High” standards of excellency.

The Jaguar XK – I love the interior and exterior. It is absolutely sexy. The design is based on Aston Martin, but it still shows Jaguar’s interest in improving. I really wouldn’t mind purchasing one. Only thing is the brand is getting ready to be so. It lead me to put this in the “ify” section

The Mercedes-Benz SL – First of all it’s a Mercedes. Secondly, I have driven this car and it is nearly perfect (drove the 302hp model). I can only imagine the drive of the SL550 – SL65. The only thing hurting it is the fact that it could be changed completely in the next 2 years.

Lexus SC – I hate this car. I looks like crap warmed up. I really didn’t want to include it in the poll, but that would be unfair. I couldn’t even find a good photo of it. Well I guess it is dependable and that should count for something. NOT!

Cadillac XLR – Nice job, but I’m not interested at all. It is not really that sexy. It almost has a stupid look on it’s face. The design looks good on the Escalade, but not a sports car.

Porsche 911 – Don’t really care for the design, but in terms of engineering WOW. But, I need more then that. I need more luxury and for some reason it just says OLD man that wants to be young.

Winner:

Why: It’s new, sexy and a cool look for summer.

Design? - Sleek and Sexy
History? - Jaguar is know for it's luxury history
Power? - The power is just enough to enjoy highway driving
Interior? - Very classy looking
Exterior? - Curves are well placed

Runner Up:

RICHBOY · 06-19-2007, 12:30 PM

I'd have to go with the Porsche. To be honest they all look dated to me, Porsche is the only company that can pull it off year after year.

Bruce · 06-19-2007, 01:02 PM

My 1st choice: Mercedes-Benz SL

Thankfully, the SL still remains an extremely desirable package in my eyes. Not only does it boasts a great design, but it's got an interior which I believe has aged gracefully. As an overall package, I think it's perfect.

SL55 please!

My 2nd choice: Porsche 997 Carrera Cabriolet

Without a doubt the 911 cabriolet is a great car, but I happen to prefer the coupe (which is why it lost out to the SL)

Other Vehicles:

BMW M6: I feel that the drop-top conversion doesn't compliment the design very well.

Jaguar XK: Looks alright, but other than that.. Oh alright.. I can't stand Jaguar's.

Cadillac XLR: If I wanted something designed with a ruler, I'd buy a box.

Lexus SC: Even this Lexus enthusiast happens to think the SC boasts the award for worst design ever.

HighestOfHigh · 06-19-2007, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RICHBOY

I'd have to go with the Porsche. To be honest they all look dated to me, Porsche is the only company that can pull it off year after year.

You think the Jaguar looks dated already? It is the newest out of the bunch.

The Artist · 06-19-2007, 06:43 PM

1. SL.. well what can i say.. probably one of the best designed cars in our lifetime

2.911.. i dont really like the cab version..but its still looks alot better than the others

3 and 4-- 6er and Jag.. they are about the same to me..the jag looks better..but the BMW is better.. compromised products imo

caddy and lexus dead last.. cause they suck.. they really do

RICHBOY · 06-19-2007, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HighestOfHigh

You think the Jaguar looks dated already? It is the newest out of the bunch.

I honestly do. Every time I see it all I can think is that somethings missing. It's a extremely clean design, maybe a little to clean if you can understand what I'm trying to say. With that said I'd take it over the rest of the field minus the Porsche. I'm impressed with the interior of the XK, I was starting to think Jaguar would never change it up.

Mirage77 · 06-20-2007, 03:14 AM

SL for me.

Design? Timeless, the car is pretty old now and it still looks as fresh as ever.

History? Probably the best of the bunch up there, right up from the 300SL in the 1950s.

Power? A supercharged V8 does enough work in the car for all the driving you want.

Interior? Highly-specc, it is great and the laid-back feel is what convertible cruising is all about.

View Poll Results: What is the best convertible for the summer?
BMW 6 series (Convertible model)	24	38.10%
Jaguar XK (Convertible model)	1	1.59%
Mercedes-Benz SL	24	38.10%
Lexus SC	2	3.17%
Cadillac XLR	1	1.59%
Porsche 911 (Convertible model)	11	17.46%
Voters: 63. You may not vote on this poll

06-19-2007, 11:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
HighestOfHigh Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 270 Thanks: 0 Thanked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Summer Convertible BATTLE (SL vs 6 series vs 911)! I'm sure we all enjoy the sun and what better way to enjoy it then in a Convertible. I want you all to think of which car you would like to have for the upcoming summer months. Please give detail reason on your pick and what is it about the car that peaks you interest. Design? - History? - Power? - Interior? - Exterior? - Please answer each one(if possibe)! Please enjoy and remember to give detail answers. Thank you.

06-19-2007, 11:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
MikeJ Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oulu Posts: 2,037 My Mood: Thanks: 159 Thanked 534 Times in 299 Posts	Re: Summer Convertible BATTLE (SL vs 6 series vs 911)! The SL is the only car of this bunch that I really like. I suppose it's mainly the design, but the driving experience is supposedly very good also. I'm not a fan of 911 convertibles, and the rest of the cars are not to my taste.

06-19-2007, 12:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
ateekt Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dominican Republic Posts: 397 Thanks: 70 Thanked 29 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Summer Convertible BATTLE (SL vs 6 series vs 911)! My choice is not surprising at all, I'll go for 6-series ...! Design? History? Power? Interior? Exterior? One answer, best fanatic combo ...!

06-19-2007, 12:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
HighestOfHigh Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 270 Thanks: 0 Thanked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Summer Convertible BATTLE (SL vs 6 series vs 911)! *BMW 6* – This car is ver exacting and looks very laid back and relaxing. It’s about the most calming looking of all the BMWs. It’s very sleek and sexy, but it lacks to look of my “Highest of High” standards of excellency. *The Jaguar XK* – I love the interior and exterior. It is absolutely sexy. The design is based on Aston Martin, but it still shows Jaguar’s interest in improving. I really wouldn’t mind purchasing one. Only thing is the brand is getting ready to be so. It lead me to put this in the “ify” section *The Mercedes-Benz SL* – First of all it’s a Mercedes. Secondly, I have driven this car and it is nearly perfect (drove the 302hp model). I can only imagine the drive of the SL550 – SL65. The only thing hurting it is the fact that it could be changed completely in the next 2 years. *Lexus SC* – I hate this car. I looks like crap warmed up. I really didn’t want to include it in the poll, but that would be unfair. I couldn’t even find a good photo of it. Well I guess it is dependable and that should count for something. NOT! *Cadillac XLR* – Nice job, but I’m not interested at all. It is not really that sexy. It almost has a stupid look on it’s face. The design looks good on the Escalade, but not a sports car. *Porsche 911* – Don’t really care for the design, but in terms of engineering WOW. But, I need more then that. I need more luxury and for some reason it just says OLD man that wants to be young. Winner: *Why:* It’s new, sexy and a cool look for summer. Design? - Sleek and Sexy History? - Jaguar is know for it's luxury history Power? - The power is just enough to enjoy highway driving Interior? - Very classy looking Exterior? - Curves are well placed Runner Up:

06-19-2007, 12:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
RICHBOY Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United States Posts: 1,089 Thanks: 387 Thanked 107 Times in 91 Posts	Re: Summer Convertible BATTLE (SL vs 6 series vs 911)! I'd have to go with the Porsche. To be honest they all look dated to me, Porsche is the only company that can pull it off year after year.

06-19-2007, 01:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
Bruce Crazy Canadian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: British Columbia Posts: 9,428 My Mood: Thanks: 3,549 Thanked 2,839 Times in 1,749 Posts Blog Entries: 2	Re: Summer Convertible BATTLE (SL vs 6 series vs 911)! My 1st choice: Mercedes-Benz SL Thankfully, the SL still remains an extremely desirable package in my eyes. Not only does it boasts a great design, but it's got an interior which I believe has aged gracefully. As an overall package, I think it's perfect. SL55 please! My 2nd choice: Porsche 997 Carrera Cabriolet Without a doubt the 911 cabriolet is a great car, but I happen to prefer the coupe (which is why it lost out to the SL) Other Vehicles: BMW M6: I feel that the drop-top conversion doesn't compliment the design very well. Jaguar XK: Looks alright, but other than that.. Oh alright.. I can't stand Jaguar's. Cadillac XLR: If I wanted something designed with a ruler, I'd buy a box. Lexus SC: Even this Lexus enthusiast happens to think the SC boasts the award for worst design ever.

06-19-2007, 06:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
The Artist Shaolin Shadow Boxer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 11,442 My Mood: Thanks: 122 Thanked 723 Times in 454 Posts	Re: Summer Convertible BATTLE (SL vs 6 series vs 911)! 1. SL.. well what can i say.. probably one of the best designed cars in our lifetime 2.911.. i dont really like the cab version..but its still looks alot better than the others 3 and 4-- 6er and Jag.. they are about the same to me..the jag looks better..but the BMW is better.. compromised products imo caddy and lexus dead last.. cause they suck.. they really do

06-20-2007, 03:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
Mirage77 The Doughnutman. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 5,438 Thanks: 1,473 Thanked 1,225 Times in 722 Posts	Re: Summer Convertible BATTLE (SL vs 6 series vs 911)! SL for me. Design? Timeless, the car is pretty old now and it still looks as fresh as ever. History? Probably the best of the bunch up there, right up from the 300SL in the 1950s. Power? A supercharged V8 does enough work in the car for all the driving you want. Interior? Highly-specc, it is great and the laid-back feel is what convertible cruising is all about.

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