It amazes me that it costs so much for a car to look so cheap & dated.

Thank you!
I've crossed the whole of France about 4 times as a passenger in a largish recent Peugeot;
I can't remember the number, but I do remember the dashoboard being so rounded-down.
So, when I see the inside of the Bugatti Veyron,
and then now of the Aston,
I say to myself :
HOW VERY VERY DULL.
Not business-like, not AT ALL a MACHINA as the Italians call a car.

All looking the same, even AT THAT PRICE !

Sounds like some in-depth experience there.

Pompous much? I'm not having that, so he can't have an opinion because he has a Corsa, is that the type of community we have on here? What's your point, he isn't going to be buying a car at this expense so he can't have a contrary opinion? Seems to disagree with your own comments on your profile as follows:

"Now deleted my car history, as there's a small minority that like to judge others on that basis alone. Either through spite or jealousy, i really don't know or care. The way i see it, we're all big car fans, no matter what your budget."

Hypocrite.

Now I have driven this car, and various rivals and I don't find it dull. Neither to any of the major magazines. Neither does any journo that I've seen. I believe I am allowed to agree with them but feel free to check my car history and see of it meets your standards, if not, tough.

Gallardo chassis is at least 2 years younger than the Vanquish, of which the DBS is a development.

Plus arguably the Gallardo was much more 'sorted' to begin with.

Oh, and Lambo have actually announced a replacement for it....

Seems you little people have upset the AM owners.... you bad people....it's got to the point they have to complain in their private area.....

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

I've been here nearly 8 years, not seen that before...rather sad...IMO of course

oh and for the record they can produce as many variants as they want that base their 'look' on the DB9. Car Design perfection IMO. - as long as they keep the proportioning right (so NOT the Rapide)
Whether they use the wrong wheels or add too much or too litle bling/carbon fibre is neither here nor there for me.
Cygnet aside. Aston Martin are riding an aesthetic wave at the moment.

Point proven with massive efficency. You're right, it's pretty sad

Aston Martin remains unique. They still produce manual V12s. For that it deserves applause.

I like this DBS. Alot.

Whilst I own an Aston and usually frequent the Aston forums, I have to agree with you on this.

So people don't like the Carbon Edition DBS? fair enough, i'm glad we have a forum where they can freely express their opinions. I'll always try not to judge people on their opinions as we're all car lovers so although we don't like the same cars we all love cars in general and should respect that in others. There are plenty of cars I dislike but I don't go around venting my spleen over them as although I might not agree with their opinions, I would hope I could articulate that in a thought provoking way, rather than just heaping abuse. In the grand scheme of things, my opinion doesn't really count for anything except to me.

As it happens, and for the sake of this particular thread, i'm not a huge fan of the Carbon DBS either (althoughj I did rate it a 10 out of brand loyalty; sorry about that). In fact, although I don't dislike it, i'm unbothered about the DBS in general. I get that it is a fantastic car and much sought after but I just prefer the V12 Vantage personally. If I had the opportunity to own a DBS I would have to think long and hard about it and would only go for it if the price was exceptionally good or I couldn't find a V12 vantage for less. I find the DB9 platform to just be a bit too big for my liking and prefer the 'snubbiness' of the Vantage.

I love my V8 Vantage with a passion and it is certainly the best car I have owned out of a history of some reasonably decent cars. For me, an Aston is the culmination of a childhood dream and I couldn't be happier with it. Is it the fastest? Not at all but I don't care. I'm in it for the whole ownership experience, the owner's club, the passionate indie garages, the days out in the car, the sound of the engine, the lines of the bodywork and most of all, the driving. Every day, when I walk past it, I get a huge grin from ear to ear. Isn't all that what being a member of PH is about?