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Post by stevo///m3 » Mon Nov 27, 2017 4:27 pm

Havard wrote: Thu Nov 23, 2017 9:42 pm Looks good from every angle but the front for me.
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Post by MrPT » Mon Nov 27, 2017 5:05 pm

If we can all agree it's proper fugly then we can get on with the proper business of watching its value spiral downwards towards achievability.
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Post by Tricky Dicky » Mon Nov 27, 2017 8:40 pm

I think it's phenomenal,I love it :thumbsup: ,I admit the front is a bit Marmite ,but I love it , from all angles Its awesome very close to the DB10, if I had the money I would have one ,I cannot fault it's appearance, perfect in my opinion , I can only imagine what the later incarnations will look like , after Astons special project boffins get hold of it. Maybe an appearance in the next Bond Film . :driving:
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Post by Sae » Tue Nov 28, 2017 7:53 pm

MrPT wrote: Mon Nov 27, 2017 5:05 pm If we can all agree it's proper fugly then we can get on with the proper business of watching its value spiral downwards towards achievability.
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Post by dalecan » Sun Dec 03, 2017 2:09 am

I sold my 2008 Z4MC so that I could buy a 2012 V8VS last year. I adore my Aston and I am disappointed with the new version (most people on the Aston forum are too). Still, it should be a riot to drive with 510hp.Image
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Post by Mr Tidy » Sun Dec 03, 2017 2:14 am

dalecan wrote: Sun Dec 03, 2017 2:09 am I swapped my 2008 Z4MC for a 2012 V8VS last year. I adore my Aston and I am disappointed with the new version (most people on the Aston forum are too). Still, it should be a riot to drive with 510hp.Image
Yes, I'd have to say I'm not bowled over by the new one - but yours is stunning!

I hope it drives as good as it looks! :thumbsup:
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Post by dalecan » Sun Dec 03, 2017 4:12 am

Mr Tidy wrote: Sun Dec 03, 2017 2:14 am
dalecan wrote: Sun Dec 03, 2017 2:09 am I swapped my 2008 Z4MC for a 2012 V8VS last year. I adore my Aston and I am disappointed with the new version (most people on the Aston forum are too). Still, it should be a riot to drive with 510hp.Image
Yes, I'd have to say I'm not bowled over by the new one - but yours is stunning!

I hope it drives as good as it looks! :thumbsup:
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Post by MrPT » Sun Dec 03, 2017 1:10 pm

dalecan wrote: Sun Dec 03, 2017 2:09 am I sold my 2008 Z4MC so that I could buy a 2012 V8VS last year. I adore my Aston and I am disappointed with the new version (most people on the Aston forum are too).
Is it mainly the looks? The price maybe?

I think Aston may have just done a few people out of their dream upgrade by about £30k.
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Post by dalecan » Sun Dec 03, 2017 5:56 pm

It's too expensive and most people don't like the front end. Plus, it doesn't sound as good now that it's a twin turbo. Still, I think the shape may grow on. A lot of people.
Hopefully the car is succcesful, I think everyone can agree that we'd like to see Aston Martin as a successful company.

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Post by 2dogs » Sun Dec 03, 2017 10:04 pm

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Bing wrote: Tue Nov 21, 2017 7:05 pm I don’t think they’ve spoilt that at all - it’s gorgeous 8)
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Post by MrPT » Wed Apr 11, 2018 8:12 am

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Post by Peter-E36 » Wed Apr 11, 2018 9:00 am

Agree with the above the headlights let it down a bit, but the rest of the car... is absolutely stunning!!
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Post by jimmybell » Wed Apr 11, 2018 11:10 am

I can't say i'd move to the new Vantage unless they make something >600bhp for it, and tbh having driven the DB11 V12 for around 1500 miles, they'd have to make that engine a bit more exciting before shoehorning it in to make it suit the Vantage 'sportscar' ethos.

It is my understanding there is an Aston competitor to the McLaren 720s/Ferrari 488 series coming in 2020ish, so i'll likely hold out for that.
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Post by Tricky Dicky » Mon Aug 27, 2018 3:34 pm

I know someone who was at the Launch ,he didn't like it either as a result he purchased a 2017 Vantage instead , which I have to admit is one of the prettiest cars on the road in a dark metallic blue with loads of extras , the new one though will be more reliable as its part Merc , but I have to admit apart from the indifferent front I do like the new one , I love th side and that cracking rear view ,the front will grow on me ,ok the DB10 it's based on is also stunning . , but to be honest I'd take either if it were offered to me. Pretty Please. Grovel, :bow: :sweetheart:
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