Roland Grant
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The UK guy's will probabaly have seen this already but there is an interesting comparison / test article in this month's Classic and Sports Car magazine between two contemporary pillarless coupe's available in the UK in the early to mid 70's. Both are rated 5 stars from a 6 possible so a draw in other words. It's interesting to see another point of view of our car. I particularly remember the jag as my best friend's father had one - I recall especially the space inside, leather seats, the very quiet progress and really good (autobox) pick up. All these features were rightly remaked upon by the present day tester too.
Whilst I love my E9, I wouldn't say it's the most relaxing car to drive, the engine tends only really to wake up a above 4k RPM, and the wind noise above 50mph is an irritation too. Again picked up by the magazine's test. However, a friend drove me some distance in my CSi recently, and from the passenger seat it all felt very brisk and comfortable progress. (Again another point of view). The obvious plus points picked out by the mag was the classic styling and attention quality and detail.
Have look out for the article and see what you think. If I can work it out I'll attempt to scan and post it here.
Regards
Whilst I love my E9, I wouldn't say it's the most relaxing car to drive, the engine tends only really to wake up a above 4k RPM, and the wind noise above 50mph is an irritation too. Again picked up by the magazine's test. However, a friend drove me some distance in my CSi recently, and from the passenger seat it all felt very brisk and comfortable progress. (Again another point of view). The obvious plus points picked out by the mag was the classic styling and attention quality and detail.
Have look out for the article and see what you think. If I can work it out I'll attempt to scan and post it here.
Regards
