Things are getting desperate for the DB9
Discussion
Had a bit of fun when I took my DB9 to the track. Only had them on for the drive to the track, track, and ride home. Everyone got a kick out of it. As to the 'Special Edition' apparently there are people out there that collect special edition everything. It just all depends on how deep their pockets are. Special edition Harry Potter mug, Omega watch or 007 AM. It all usually ends up on ebay at some point with 'best offer' and no takers.
DB9VolanteDriver said:
mikey k said:
CSK1 said:
williamp said:
Bond should bave had a road legal DBR9, rather then a DBS...
Isn't a DBS a road legal DBR9?James1927 said:
I've not had a bad word said about it since day one - the only negativity seems to be on this forum.
The wild card comes into play when actions outside of the mainstream risk devaluing the positions of others. While an Aston Martin owner has little valid argument opposing an owner's desire to wrap his DB4GT in gold chrome vinyl (other than "you are not respecting a heritage many hold with deep affection"), there may be more of an argument when a manufacturer, such as Aston Martin, takes an action that many feel devalues the inherent value of the brand. Our cars are not the fastest, edgiest, most luxurious, or even most expensive, but the combination of their attributes makes them arguably the most "classy" (to use an un-classy word). I believe that many of us regard the Bond edition as diminishing that somewhat.
Zuman said:
This is an interesting concept. There are certainly significant differences in taste, and it makes no sense to argue that something - literally - tastes horrible when others clearly enjoy it. On the other hand, it also makes no sense to serve something that has an "acquired" taste to a general audience, as that's both wasteful and disrespectful. So I suppose that one should at least be be aware when dealing with such matters.
The wild card comes into play when actions outside of the mainstream risk devaluing the positions of others. While an Aston Martin owner has little valid argument opposing an owner's desire to wrap his DB4GT in gold chrome vinyl (other than "you are not respecting a heritage many hold with deep affection"), there may be more of an argument when a manufacturer, such as Aston Martin, takes an action that many feel devalues the inherent value of the brand. Our cars are not the fastest, edgiest, most luxurious, or even most expensive, but the combination of their attributes makes them arguably the most "classy" (to use an un-classy word). I believe that many of us regard the Bond edition as diminishing that somewhat.
+1The wild card comes into play when actions outside of the mainstream risk devaluing the positions of others. While an Aston Martin owner has little valid argument opposing an owner's desire to wrap his DB4GT in gold chrome vinyl (other than "you are not respecting a heritage many hold with deep affection"), there may be more of an argument when a manufacturer, such as Aston Martin, takes an action that many feel devalues the inherent value of the brand. Our cars are not the fastest, edgiest, most luxurious, or even most expensive, but the combination of their attributes makes them arguably the most "classy" (to use an un-classy word). I believe that many of us regard the Bond edition as diminishing that somewhat.
Philip0 said:
Zuman said:
This is an interesting concept. There are certainly significant differences in taste, and it makes no sense to argue that something - literally - tastes horrible when others clearly enjoy it. On the other hand, it also makes no sense to serve something that has an "acquired" taste to a general audience, as that's both wasteful and disrespectful. So I suppose that one should at least be be aware when dealing with such matters.
The wild card comes into play when actions outside of the mainstream risk devaluing the positions of others. While an Aston Martin owner has little valid argument opposing an owner's desire to wrap his DB4GT in gold chrome vinyl (other than "you are not respecting a heritage many hold with deep affection"), there may be more of an argument when a manufacturer, such as Aston Martin, takes an action that many feel devalues the inherent value of the brand. Our cars are not the fastest, edgiest, most luxurious, or even most expensive, but the combination of their attributes makes them arguably the most "classy" (to use an un-classy word). I believe that many of us regard the Bond edition as diminishing that somewhat.
+1The wild card comes into play when actions outside of the mainstream risk devaluing the positions of others. While an Aston Martin owner has little valid argument opposing an owner's desire to wrap his DB4GT in gold chrome vinyl (other than "you are not respecting a heritage many hold with deep affection"), there may be more of an argument when a manufacturer, such as Aston Martin, takes an action that many feel devalues the inherent value of the brand. Our cars are not the fastest, edgiest, most luxurious, or even most expensive, but the combination of their attributes makes them arguably the most "classy" (to use an un-classy word). I believe that many of us regard the Bond edition as diminishing that somewhat.
I also think that when Aston already display some incredibly tacky Q customisations at the motor shows, this edition pales into insignificance. It's worth bearing in mind btw that Aston have already used every opportunity they can to use the 007 brand, from a dual branded AML/Bond clothing collection to the '007' moniker that the LM24 car had until they dropped down from LMP1 a couple of years ago, to GTE - put simply, this really isn't that new so I don't see this edition making a measurable difference to public perception
I do wholeheartedly disagree with the whole 'no such thing as bad/horrible taste' argument however :-) Anyone that has their steak cooked well done doesn't have 'different taste' - they are simply wrong !
jonby said:
... (how many people have ever been aware there was a Dunhill edition for instance ?)
Is that a DB9 with the smokers pack? -
jonby said:
... Aston have already used every opportunity they can to use the 007 brand ...
Except they did not allow customers to buy a DB10.
Unless it turns out to be the Vantage Mk2, although by then, Spectre will be two years old, and have become a wet afternoon TV film.
I hate to break this news to some of the posters on this thread but:
1 the Aston Martin brand is entirely synonymous with Bond
2. It will always be synonymous with bond in the publics eyes no matter how many people on here bury their heads in the sand
3. Aston Martin is regularly voted one of the coolest brands in the world, in part because of that bond connection
4. The value of the cars (including all of yours) is higher as a result of that connection
5. The cygnet did far more to destroy the brand credibility than a 150car limited edition db9 will
6.....as will seeing the company go bust through not exploiting what few advantages it has left (eg the bond connection).
7. I wonder how many here bought a quantum or casino royale coloured car without realising the film connection? Presumably we'll get Spectre Black at some point?
Anyone for a Bulliit mustang?
1 the Aston Martin brand is entirely synonymous with Bond
2. It will always be synonymous with bond in the publics eyes no matter how many people on here bury their heads in the sand
3. Aston Martin is regularly voted one of the coolest brands in the world, in part because of that bond connection
4. The value of the cars (including all of yours) is higher as a result of that connection
5. The cygnet did far more to destroy the brand credibility than a 150car limited edition db9 will
6.....as will seeing the company go bust through not exploiting what few advantages it has left (eg the bond connection).
7. I wonder how many here bought a quantum or casino royale coloured car without realising the film connection? Presumably we'll get Spectre Black at some point?
Anyone for a Bulliit mustang?
I always associate spies and its filmic fantasy with something you follow as a child, then grow out of once you notice girls.
Grownups don't emulate or play being a spy, own vanity number plates, do manscaping or drive baby versions of real cars... they lead nations and wrassle bars, and can easily afford the fines to drive everywhere at breakneck speeds in growling 12 cylinder works of art.
Grownups don't emulate or play being a spy, own vanity number plates, do manscaping or drive baby versions of real cars... they lead nations and wrassle bars, and can easily afford the fines to drive everywhere at breakneck speeds in growling 12 cylinder works of art.
kensilver said:
I always associate spies and its filmic fantasy with something you follow as a child, then grow out of once you notice girls.
Grownups don't emulate or play being a spy, own vanity number plates, do manscaping or drive baby versions of real cars... they lead nations and wrassle bars, and can easily afford the fines to drive everywhere at breakneck speeds in growling 12 cylinder works of art.
Grownups don't emulate or play being a spy, own vanity number plates, do manscaping or drive baby versions of real cars... they lead nations and wrassle bars, and can easily afford the fines to drive everywhere at breakneck speeds in growling 12 cylinder works of art.
Do you mean wrestle bras??
kensilver said:
I always associate spies and its filmic fantasy with something you follow as a child, then grow out of once you notice girls.
Grownups don't emulate or play being a spy, own vanity number plates, do manscaping or drive baby versions of real cars... they lead nations and wrassle bars, and can easily afford the fines to drive everywhere at breakneck speeds in growling 12 cylinder works of art.
I think my generation doesn't want to grow up (me included!) it's far more fun doing ALL of those things rather than just what you think grown ups should be doing Grownups don't emulate or play being a spy, own vanity number plates, do manscaping or drive baby versions of real cars... they lead nations and wrassle bars, and can easily afford the fines to drive everywhere at breakneck speeds in growling 12 cylinder works of art.
RobDown said:
kensilver said:
I always associate spies and its filmic fantasy with something you follow as a child, then grow out of once you notice girls.
Grownups don't emulate or play being a spy, own vanity number plates, do manscaping or drive baby versions of real cars... they lead nations and wrassle bars, and can easily afford the fines to drive everywhere at breakneck speeds in growling 12 cylinder works of art.
I think my generation doesn't want to grow up (me included!) it's far more fun doing ALL of those things rather than just what you think grown ups should be doing Grownups don't emulate or play being a spy, own vanity number plates, do manscaping or drive baby versions of real cars... they lead nations and wrassle bars, and can easily afford the fines to drive everywhere at breakneck speeds in growling 12 cylinder works of art.
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