Aan 14-08-97 15:36, in bericht <33F309CA.4998DD32@ix.netcom.com>, "Jason F.
Dutt"
<simjason@ix.netcom.com> schreef:
> I'm not sure I'd make a statement *quite* like that. You are talking
> about the "standard" version. In my experience, the base model of just
> about any car is a boring lump. My mother owns a Z3 with the six
> cylander engine. I don't know if it's a "standard" model or not (I
> would guess not, knowing her), but the seats are suitable for a sports
> car (firm, but not uncomfortable), the interior is anything but boring,
> and it *zips*! I'd be surprised if the F was faster by much. I don't
> have any 0-60 figures, but the acceleration is enough to firmly plant
> your head to the seat. Hers is an automatic, so it's not as good as it
> could be. As far as the sound, well, "vaccum cleaner" doesn't near do
> it justice. My father has a Nissan 300ZX; that sounds like a vaccum
> cleaner. The Z3 has the loudest, throatiest sounding exhaust of any new
> car I've heard. It reminds me of the days when sports cars *sounded*
> like sports cars.
Jason,
I'm sure you're right on the Z3-6cyl. However, I have not had the chance to try
it yet because it's
only just been released here. The 1.8 Z3 I drove was a disappointment, it felt
just like a smaller
version of the 3-series saloon. Last week I saw pics of the GT version, now
that looks great!
L(arge)BC-content: the car-journalist at the newspaper I work for puts the
nicest new models in
our parking lot. A while ago he parked an XK8 next to my B, I was glad he
didn't put it on top of it.
I'm still undecided on the XK8: classy sure, but very obviously styled for the
US. Who can
blame Jaguar, it's where the volume is.
Peter
74B
Both enjoying the current heat-wave more every day
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