RE: Aston Martin revives DB9
Discussion
LaurasOtherHalf said:
What's the deal with who owns aston these days? Are they totally independant?
It would appear there's no money to reinvest in building any successors to the current line up which is a shame.
I hate to say it but it would appear they need a 4x4 platform for a premium SUV to bring some coin in, but if they have no other manufacturer they can borrow the platform from I guess they can't afford to develope one themselves?
Er, they've just launched a completely new model, the Vanquish. It would appear there's no money to reinvest in building any successors to the current line up which is a shame.
I hate to say it but it would appear they need a 4x4 platform for a premium SUV to bring some coin in, but if they have no other manufacturer they can borrow the platform from I guess they can't afford to develope one themselves?
F1GTRUeno said:
Still looks good though to be honest, I'd be quite happy with the original DB9 pre-every-facelift.
There is certainly a timelessness in the simplicity of the original design and looks everybit as good as the facelifted models. Edited by F1GTRUeno on Wednesday 19th September 09:51
Why the negative comments on here? Who wouldn't want this beauty on their drive? The design is cohesive and makes any Ferrari 2+2 look ugly. You don't realise the beauty in this design until seeing it in the flesh. What's wrong with evolution?-nothing in my view, the car is elegant, purposeful and desirable and BRITISH thank god. Will all the whingers please go and look at their comments, and be grateful that we still have Aston Martin.
It does look fantastic from that from 1/4 shot, the wheels work very well infact i'd say it's a superb facelift.
Modernises from the old shape above whilst staying a class above it's competition. Very good stuff.
The range needs a revamp of course. A facelifted V12V would really have me listening. I do love Astons though.
Modernises from the old shape above whilst staying a class above it's competition. Very good stuff.
The range needs a revamp of course. A facelifted V12V would really have me listening. I do love Astons though.
F1GTRUeno said:
Virage front with DBS rear and engine?
Still looks good though to be honest, I'd be quite happy with the original DB9 pre-every-facelift.
Best wheels, best design pre-agressive bodykits, simply and pretty.
Agreed.Still looks good though to be honest, I'd be quite happy with the original DB9 pre-every-facelift.
Best wheels, best design pre-agressive bodykits, simply and pretty.
I've never heard anyone describe this as looking like a kit car, I thought PH was all about subtlety and keeping things clean, not fancy bodykits and bling wheels (the only real discernible changes on the new car).
I just don't understand why they killed the Virage and kept the DB9, the Virage was the best driving of the range. And in killing it off after only just over 12 months what effect will it have on residuals?!
I love AM but the chopping and changing is indicative of one thing, they are in desperate need of a cash injection and fast.
Regards,
My CC.
I love AM but the chopping and changing is indicative of one thing, they are in desperate need of a cash injection and fast.
Regards,
My CC.
MyCC said:
I just don't understand why they killed the Virage and kept the DB9, the Virage was the best driving of the range.
Depends what you enjoy, but for me the V12V is a much more involving drive. For a long trip across Eruope, the Virage would be better, but for Alpine passes outside winter, I'd take the V12V.Jaykaybi said:
It's a Virage to the casual observer. They should have dropped the DB9 name altogether and been left with:
Vantage
Virage
Vanquish
Nobody looking for a DB9 would be particularly put off if all they had was a Virage to choose from. I had one for a week recently, lovely car.
But depending on what they did with pricing they would have either:Vantage
Virage
Vanquish
Nobody looking for a DB9 would be particularly put off if all they had was a Virage to choose from. I had one for a week recently, lovely car.
(1) Raised the price of the DB9 to the Virage levels (+£40k?), which would have priced it out of reach of many DB9 customers.
(2) Adopted the original DB9 price, making the Virage appear that it has had its price slashed (people are naturally suspicious of big price drops - "what content has been left out to acieve that?").
I don't think either option would be good from a marketing persective.
Just imagine for a minute that you haven't seen any Aston Martins before, and then just take in the sheer beauty of this car:
It really is utterly stunning. Anyone who says these cars are 'boring' just because they haven't changed in a while needs to check their brain. This car is beautiful.
It really is utterly stunning. Anyone who says these cars are 'boring' just because they haven't changed in a while needs to check their brain. This car is beautiful.
Beefmeister said:
Just imagine for a minute that you haven't seen any Aston Martins before, and then just take in the sheer beauty of this car:
It really is utterly stunning. Anyone who says these cars are 'boring' just because they haven't changed in a while needs to check their brain. This car is beautiful.
It's virtually perfect looking.It really is utterly stunning. Anyone who says these cars are 'boring' just because they haven't changed in a while needs to check their brain. This car is beautiful.
Aston have nailed it...again.
GroundEffect said:
Beefmeister said:
Just imagine for a minute that you haven't seen any Aston Martins before, and then just take in the sheer beauty of this car:
It really is utterly stunning. Anyone who says these cars are 'boring' just because they haven't changed in a while needs to check their brain. This car is beautiful.
It's virtually perfect looking.It really is utterly stunning. Anyone who says these cars are 'boring' just because they haven't changed in a while needs to check their brain. This car is beautiful.
Aston have nailed it...again.
Pr1964 said:
Yes lovely in the 90's .
Hardly cutting edge.
Sure it'll be a classic they almost all will be (x DB7).
Even 007 has moved on.
Is it Lazyness, Cost or Fear of getting it wrong.
This is how Bristol Cars ENDED ....
I don't give a monkey's scrotum about 'cutting edge' - I'm talking about beauty.Hardly cutting edge.
Sure it'll be a classic they almost all will be (x DB7).
Even 007 has moved on.
Is it Lazyness, Cost or Fear of getting it wrong.
This is how Bristol Cars ENDED ....
Aston owners don't want a car that shouts 'LOOK AT ME! I'M AERODYNAMIC AND OH SO MODERN!!!!'
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