I'm getting ready to buy either the XLR or the V model. Prices are pretty incredible in terms of discounts that I can get. The XLR resale value is not as good as I would have expected for such a great car.
My main question is will I be happy with the V's ride? I currently drive an Infinity FX45 and the suspension is very stiff and the bumps are very noticeable. I don't expect it to ride like my wife's Land Cruiser, but does the standard XLR have lot better ride than the V model or are they pretty similar?
Is the interior the same as the XLR?
What do you think would be a good price to pay for a 2006 V model silver with 8,000 miles?
The V has a nicer interior, kind of ash colored woodgrain accents and the upholstery is nicer.
The ride is waaaaaaaaay better on the V as compared to the "base" car.
Not sure about pricing.
Read some of the posts under xlr v. New prices supposedly at $75k. I read these on March 19, today.
In regard to ride, ride is a direct function of wheelbase. XLR and V are same wheelbase. Best ride is in Fleecewood Brougham. 1996 was last year made. I know a little old lady who has a white one with 20k miles, blue leather, etc. Spotless. She will not sell, it however. I still gave her my phone number.
One interesting question--Why buy an XLR V, when you could buy a Z06 Vette? Much more technology, sports handling, good looks too.
One interesting question--Why buy an XLR V, when you could buy a Z06 Vette? Much more technology, sports handling, good looks too.
Just wondering?
Ed
personally, i like the lines of the XLR much better than the corvette. it's also a car that one seldom sees on the street, which could be good or bad down the road if it's a keeper.
for me, being in a bumper-to-bumper all day or night out here in Los Angeles kind of driving environment, the autobox is also a big plus over manual shift.
admittedly, i'm also more a "grand tourer" than sportscar dude.
those are my reasons, but this year we got the wife a new car; i'm in a holding pattern before jumping into anything new myself so it'll be about a year before i can shop seriously unless some surreal deals materialize.
