WHY WE LIKE ASTON MARTIN
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yeti said:
V8VGerry said:
I thougth that until I had a go in an XFR recently and realised that the AM is not superior, just different. It just depends on your requirements!
Well said 
ks.........I know that Skoda now make great cars........I know that Jag make great cars.......but your still a pleb if you drive either 
michael gould said:
bks.........I know that Skoda now make great cars........I know that Jag make great cars.......but your still a pleb if you drive either
That's one of my dislikes about driving an Aston, some people seem to have the view that the AM owner thinks they are superior to them and therefore believe the AM owner to be a complete tosser!ks.........I know that Skoda now make great cars........I know that Jag make great cars.......but your still a pleb if you drive either Can't think why!
V8VGerry said:
michael gould said:
bks.........I know that Skoda now make great cars........I know that Jag make great cars.......but your still a pleb if you drive either
That's one of my dislikes about driving an Aston, some people seem to have the view that the AM owner thinks they are superior to them and therefore believe the AM owner to be a complete tosser!ks.........I know that Skoda now make great cars........I know that Jag make great cars.......but your still a pleb if you drive either Can't think why!
michael gould said:
V8VGerry said:
michael gould said:
bks.........I know that Skoda now make great cars........I know that Jag make great cars.......but your still a pleb if you drive either
That's one of my dislikes about driving an Aston, some people seem to have the view that the AM owner thinks they are superior to them and therefore believe the AM owner to be a complete tosser!ks.........I know that Skoda now make great cars........I know that Jag make great cars.......but your still a pleb if you drive either Can't think why!
You put up a very well reasoned objective post regarding the superiority of Aston owners then back down with a grovelling apology when a young upstart questions your words of wisdom.
avinalarf said:
michael gould said:
V8VGerry said:
michael gould said:
bks.........I know that Skoda now make great cars........I know that Jag make great cars.......but your still a pleb if you drive either
That's one of my dislikes about driving an Aston, some people seem to have the view that the AM owner thinks they are superior to them and therefore believe the AM owner to be a complete tosser!ks.........I know that Skoda now make great cars........I know that Jag make great cars.......but your still a pleb if you drive either Can't think why!
You put up a very well reasoned objective post regarding the superiority of Aston owners then back down with a grovelling apology when a young upstart questions your words of wisdom.
I didn't back down on the Jag ! Anyway........how's those Lady boys of yours ?
michael gould said:
avinalarf said:
michael gould said:
V8VGerry said:
michael gould said:
bks.........I know that Skoda now make great cars........I know that Jag make great cars.......but your still a pleb if you drive either
That's one of my dislikes about driving an Aston, some people seem to have the view that the AM owner thinks they are superior to them and therefore believe the AM owner to be a complete tosser!ks.........I know that Skoda now make great cars........I know that Jag make great cars.......but your still a pleb if you drive either Can't think why!
You put up a very well reasoned objective post regarding the superiority of Aston owners then back down with a grovelling apology when a young upstart questions your words of wisdom.
I didn't back down on the Jag ! Anyway........how's those Lady boys of yours ?
They are asking when they are going to see you again.
avinalarf said:
michael gould said:
avinalarf said:
michael gould said:
V8VGerry said:
michael gould said:
bks.........I know that Skoda now make great cars........I know that Jag make great cars.......but your still a pleb if you drive either
That's one of my dislikes about driving an Aston, some people seem to have the view that the AM owner thinks they are superior to them and therefore believe the AM owner to be a complete tosser!ks.........I know that Skoda now make great cars........I know that Jag make great cars.......but your still a pleb if you drive either Can't think why!
You put up a very well reasoned objective post regarding the superiority of Aston owners then back down with a grovelling apology when a young upstart questions your words of wisdom.
I didn't back down on the Jag ! Anyway........how's those Lady boys of yours ?
They are asking when they are going to see you again.
I like my Aston cos it's a bit cr@p... It has personality... It's not a 'tool' it's a toy. I always fancied a TVR but they were a bit too cr@p.... I like the 'Englishness' too... Oh and the fact that it is 7 years old now and I cannot find a car to replace it with...even one with a v12!!!
michael gould said:
avinalarf said:
michael gould said:
avinalarf said:
michael gould said:
V8VGerry said:
michael gould said:
bks.........I know that Skoda now make great cars........I know that Jag make great cars.......but your still a pleb if you drive either
That's one of my dislikes about driving an Aston, some people seem to have the view that the AM owner thinks they are superior to them and therefore believe the AM owner to be a complete tosser!ks.........I know that Skoda now make great cars........I know that Jag make great cars.......but your still a pleb if you drive either Can't think why!
You put up a very well reasoned objective post regarding the superiority of Aston owners then back down with a grovelling apology when a young upstart questions your words of wisdom.
I didn't back down on the Jag ! Anyway........how's those Lady boys of yours ?
They are asking when they are going to see you again.
Having had two Astons and currently an XKR , which incidentally is a superb car, I am really disappointed by some of the comments on here, be it tongue in cheek or otherwise.
Doesn't show this forum in a good light and confirms many people's opinions on AM owners. That from someone who loved this place for years with every intent on returning.
Di
Doesn't show this forum in a good light and confirms many people's opinions on AM owners. That from someone who loved this place for years with every intent on returning.
Di
avinalarf said:
Bit disappointed with you Michael .
You put up a very well reasoned objective post regarding the superiority of Aston owners then back down with a grovelling apology when a young upstart questions your words of wisdom.
"Young upstart"?You put up a very well reasoned objective post regarding the superiority of Aston owners then back down with a grovelling apology when a young upstart questions your words of wisdom.
LOL
Best compliment I have had in ages!!!!
michael gould said:
Might be down in your neck of the woods again next week ......so tell the "girls" I will look forward to seeing them again............they remind me of my old school moto " one up the bum, no harm done"
By the way Michael.I was looking forward to meeting you one day but in the light of the above old school motto ,well maybe it's not such a good idea.
However if you promise to control your homo-erotic tendencies I shall relent.
lady topaz said:
Having had two Astons and currently an XKR , which incidentally is a superb car, I am really disappointed by some of the comments on here, be it tongue in cheek or otherwise.
Doesn't show this forum in a good light and confirms many people's opinions on AM owners. That from someone who loved this place for years with every intent on returning.
Di
I don't think you should take a bit of light hearted banter to heart, it is refreshing to find people on here who don't worry about taking the rise out of themselves.Doesn't show this forum in a good light and confirms many people's opinions on AM owners. That from someone who loved this place for years with every intent on returning.
Di
Laser Sag said:
I don't think you should take a bit of light hearted banter to heart, it is refreshing to find people on here who don't worry about taking the rise out of themselves.
You missed the bit where I said I've been contributing to this forum for years and know many of the posters here as friends.I just don't like the sniping of other marques. Sniffs more of what you find on other forums.
Hey, not going to lose any sleep over it.
I would think very carefully about some the optimistic tributes to Aston Martin, is in reality, it is a compromised vehicle and very second rate under the skin. A wonderful body design but unfortunately it just does not have investment capability to carry the products forward for the current market. It is still living on past glories or myth. It drives very well for the era that Ford was involved. Since then the majority of improvements have been in the main marketing attributes. I am sure most of us buy the car for emotional reasons certainly not logic.
The general standard that has been pointed out in other threads, the major let down is in the general standard of the support in the dealer network with regard to servicing, warranty, handling of complaints by the factory.
Which all point to a lack of investment and cost cutting in attempt hold expenditure to tight budget which is understandable but this has been happening for some years. Although chasing rainbows with a product like the 177 where the money could have been better spent on improvements such as a decent gearbox, electronics etc.
Let us all hope the new investors take some interest in developing models that are at least comparable to more modern attitude to engineering excellence and the giving the marque some prestige rather than dwelling on the past heritage good though it is.
I am sure my comments in some areas will not be welcome but thats view that I see from experience. Will I buy again for the third time, probably but needs to be more improvements in the engineering quality.
The general standard that has been pointed out in other threads, the major let down is in the general standard of the support in the dealer network with regard to servicing, warranty, handling of complaints by the factory.
Which all point to a lack of investment and cost cutting in attempt hold expenditure to tight budget which is understandable but this has been happening for some years. Although chasing rainbows with a product like the 177 where the money could have been better spent on improvements such as a decent gearbox, electronics etc.
Let us all hope the new investors take some interest in developing models that are at least comparable to more modern attitude to engineering excellence and the giving the marque some prestige rather than dwelling on the past heritage good though it is.
I am sure my comments in some areas will not be welcome but thats view that I see from experience. Will I buy again for the third time, probably but needs to be more improvements in the engineering quality.
Edited by pilgrim7777 on Friday 9th August 19:56
Edited by pilgrim7777 on Friday 9th August 19:58
lady topaz said:
Having had two Astons and currently an XKR , which incidentally is a superb car, I am really disappointed by some of the comments on here, be it tongue in cheek or otherwise.
Doesn't show this forum in a good light and confirms many people's opinions on AM owners. That from someone who loved this place for years with every intent on returning.
Di
To be fair LT, it is only from one person and everyone thinks he is a **** anyway Doesn't show this forum in a good light and confirms many people's opinions on AM owners. That from someone who loved this place for years with every intent on returning.
Di
Don't worry about it. I have a V8V, but still love your car! I will go back to an XF one day, the XFR or XFR-S. I couldn't give a stuff what others think, mine is the only opinion that counts when purchasing my next motor.
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