Aston Martin Vantage released
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Andyk
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Is it expensive...Its quicker than a V12 Vantage and that's 139k .......
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Had to look it up....
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Don't agree ......... Yes it has design influences from the DB10 and Valkyrie but then that was to be expected. But it had to look like an Aston as that's their design language. Apart from maybe the window line I can see any other part that reminds me of the old car.....Personally replacing what for me was the best looking car on the road for the last 22 years was not going to be easy.....as I said the new car is not pretty like the old but I think they have nailed it as they have not just gave the old car a face lift and made it look athletic and fast even when just sat there......I can see that front end dividing opinion without a doubt.
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Interesting comments about the Aston looks.
I think it is stunning. Different to the previous model but clearly an Aston. The spec and colour will affect the look of the car. Like the bold colours.
Referencing the looks as similar to Jag amused me as virtually every trip out in the 4200 I was asked by someone admiring the car if it was a Jag.
At least Aston are producing new models. 7 between now and the next 3 years or so.
The after sales service and warranty from the Aston dealers is a model others should emulate. Friend of mine sold his V12 Vantage and looked at Audi R10, Macca, Lambo etc and says his biggest problem is knowing he wont get anything like the service he had with the Aston.
I think it is stunning. Different to the previous model but clearly an Aston. The spec and colour will affect the look of the car. Like the bold colours.
Referencing the looks as similar to Jag amused me as virtually every trip out in the 4200 I was asked by someone admiring the car if it was a Jag.
At least Aston are producing new models. 7 between now and the next 3 years or so.
The after sales service and warranty from the Aston dealers is a model others should emulate. Friend of mine sold his V12 Vantage and looked at Audi R10, Macca, Lambo etc and says his biggest problem is knowing he wont get anything like the service he had with the Aston.
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They've been pushing there luck ever since Merc and ZF have taken over there engine,drive train and electronics..
Lets face it there loosing money big time, as the few models they actually sold previously very just warranty nightmares!
Its just a ploy to get Aston Martin badged Merc engines into F1
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Lets face it there loosing money big time, as the few models they actually sold previously very just warranty nightmares!
Its just a ploy to get Aston Martin badged Merc engines into F1
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Agree, and along with the cars the way you get treated by the dealership and network is 2nd to none.....Even just walking into an Aston dealership you are made to feel welcome and special. Not experienced the level of service with any other marque.
Originally I thought the 120k was just silly being 40k more than the outgoing model but there is a number of ways to look at it....yes it's no longer an 85k entry Aston and 911 rival.....disappointing......but then I when you see the price of a Ferrari 488 and the performance on offer it feels priced right. They have paced it against the very similar performing and priced McLaren 540c.
Last V12 Vantage.
Price £140k
0-60 3.9
Top speed 205
New Vantage
Price 120k
0-60 3.4
Top speed 195
Ferrari 488
Price £183
0-69 3.0
Top speed 200
McLaren 420C
Price £128k
0-60 3.4
Top speed 199
So when you look at the figures in isolation it seems to be priced pretty well right against the others....Yes I know these figures only tell part of the story and the drive will decide if Aston have nailed it. Interesting they talk about the 911 GT3 being its competitor performance wise which is moving it away from what the last Vantage was.
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Yep. Vantage is the pure sports car in the range and DB11 the GT - there is no real reason why these should be priced too differently, they are just targetting different markets.
Next up will the DB-S/Vanquish and will be very interesting to see where they pitch those.
Next up will the DB-S/Vanquish and will be very interesting to see where they pitch those.
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Agreed. I think it looks great from the back but the front really doesn't do it for me at all especially the lump in the bonnet. It makes me think of a Corvette. That said, I didn't like the DB11 in almost every picture I saw of it but I quite like it in the flesh. As with the Maserati though, the noise has to be there too, the Vantage GTE car sounded a bit rubbish in the videos I've watched.
I'd like to know who his dealer was.
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At least Ford haven't copied the front end. Yet.
I love the now deceased Vantage, but it's a shame having to double check in my mirrors if it's a Mondayooww or a Focus.
I love the now deceased Vantage, but it's a shame having to double check in my mirrors if it's a Mondayooww or a Focus.
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