Vantage GT For North America
Discussion
http://gt.astonmartin.com/
Starts at $99,900, which is Carrera S Money. I think this is a great move. AM needs a volume car. You get all the good stuff - the power, the suspension, the exhaust. Some of the expensive extras are going to be stripped out but it's a lot of car for the money.
Starts at $99,900, which is Carrera S Money. I think this is a great move. AM needs a volume car. You get all the good stuff - the power, the suspension, the exhaust. Some of the expensive extras are going to be stripped out but it's a lot of car for the money.
BravoV8V said:
Well, it's on the AM website. 
It's 'just' the N430 that we saw released a few weeks ago (with one additional GT decal along the side).
I'm not totally sure that's right. The N430 is what, £89,000? This is £60,000. It's 'just' the N430 that we saw released a few weeks ago (with one additional GT decal along the side).
I'm not clear exactly what options have been deleted, but this car is less of a 'special edition' and more of a stripped-out 'get all the good stuff without the price tag'.
BravoV8V said:
Can you spot the difference? I certainly can't. (Apart from the aforementioned GT decal).
The $100k/£100k is the usual US/UK price differential, I reckon.
You're probably right about the US/UK.The $100k/£100k is the usual US/UK price differential, I reckon.
GT doesn't have cruise control, Bluetooth or Satellite Radio which I believe are standard on the N430?
BravoV8V said:
Not sure about that either. This photo of the GT seems to show both Bluetooth and cruise:
What does seem to be lacking from the GT pages (as compared to the N430 pages) are any photos of the lightweight seats. So if they aren't included, that would bring the cost down a bit.
I don't think the released photos are necessarily the actual product. The main photo on the site is of the N430. But I have it on good authority that the GT has had satellite radio, cruise and bluetooth deleted to get down to that price.What does seem to be lacking from the GT pages (as compared to the N430 pages) are any photos of the lightweight seats. So if they aren't included, that would bring the cost down a bit.
Phil74891 said:
I realise this model is for the US market, but why would anyone want a stripe off a Ford Mustang GT down the side of their Aston Martin Vantage?
A bit like the N430, I think AM are really clutching at straws now.......I wonder how many they'll actually sell?
Attract a mega wealthy investor and move the brand further up market. Do a Ferrari. Please.
If you look at the configurator, the stripe is optional and can be deleted.A bit like the N430, I think AM are really clutching at straws now.......I wonder how many they'll actually sell?
Attract a mega wealthy investor and move the brand further up market. Do a Ferrari. Please.
hashluck said:
Hmmm thinking about it I wonder if this is a pre-emptive strike into the USA in case they get turned down for their appeal to sell the Vantage and DB9 in the USA without the latest safety standards (see Bez Legacy thread). Make hay while the sun shines and build as many cars for the USA as possible before the cut-off date?
From what I understand this decision was based on more short term objectives, although I can see how the information you referenced could make it seem as you suggested.From speaking to US Dealers, the announcement yesterday has generated a very substantial amount of interest. I know one dealer who received an order within a couple of hours of the announcement. Yes, they all still have a few 2013's to move but seems like on the whole they are happy about the GT.
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