Porsche .2 GT3RS WP- v -Aston Superleggera Coupe V 12
Discussion
I seem to have the Aston itch lately after watching the company building them on TV last week!
Been on the config and I come to £273k with options however looking on P/H a year old car is circa £180k but a bit basic option wise?
As we all do I prefer new, however to take a bath of circa £80/90k in a year at my age 70s is a bit daft I'd say?
I did post comments on another thread about the Aston and received very helpful feed back so thought I'd start a new thread
However, the Aston would have to be very good to beat this, but I'll have a test drive and see what dealer contribution Aston offer
Been on the config and I come to £273k with options however looking on P/H a year old car is circa £180k but a bit basic option wise?
As we all do I prefer new, however to take a bath of circa £80/90k in a year at my age 70s is a bit daft I'd say?
I did post comments on another thread about the Aston and received very helpful feed back so thought I'd start a new thread
However, the Aston would have to be very good to beat this, but I'll have a test drive and see what dealer contribution Aston offer
I love them personally however with one caveat,i haven’t driven one.Autocar did a twin test between one and a 812 Superfast a couple of years ago and the Aston easily won.
Used at £170k they are tremendous value for money.No offence but if i was in my 70s I’d switch my new RS WP for one.At only 54 i reckon in six years I’ll have had enough of clambering into the otherwise gorgeous 918 buckets.
I like the one at Newcastle in a classy understated colour.
Used at £170k they are tremendous value for money.No offence but if i was in my 70s I’d switch my new RS WP for one.At only 54 i reckon in six years I’ll have had enough of clambering into the otherwise gorgeous 918 buckets.
I like the one at Newcastle in a classy understated colour.
Edited by Taffy66 on Monday 4th May 12:00
AndrewD said:
Taffy can you recall why the Aston easily won their test?
There is no way the DBS is the better driving car, nor does it have the better engine or gearbox or brakes or steering.
But it is a much better looking car and GT. Just curious.
IIRC Autocar said that the 812 was too edgy for typical UK roads and also heavily criticised its ride comfort..Basically they said it was way too hard unless on smooth roads..They loved the Aston as they felt it filled its GT brief better and worked much better on our roads..There is no way the DBS is the better driving car, nor does it have the better engine or gearbox or brakes or steering.
But it is a much better looking car and GT. Just curious.
I'd love one however feel its not a car i'd want until i'm older when i start struggling to get in an out of Porsche's buckets..Interestingly i much prefer the Carbon buckets in my Ferrari 458 as they are very comfortable and easier to get in an out of..
Autocar only gave their road test 812 3.5 stars for the same reasons as above..I've never driven one but i respect Autocar's honest reviews.
Taffy66 said:
Autocar only gave their road test 812 3.5 stars for the same reasons as above..I've never driven one but i respect Autocar's honest reviews.
they gave it 4 stars as it happens, but the week before they also panned the GT2 RS and gave that 4 stars, which was curious. Matt Prior is a brilliant journo, but i think they were a bit off colour that month with those verdicts - it's a 5 star car without a doubt (oddly elsewhere in the mag it's classed as a 5 star car), the ride is firm, but it's an 800hp mentalist sports car, not a relaxed GT cruiser. Every other car mag or you tube/tv review that has compared the 812 to Aston comes to a similar verdict, they are very different cars. Similarly you can't compare a 991.2 GT3 RS with a DBS, very very different cars. But i appreciate that the OP here might prefer the Aston, in which case i am sure a dealer post-lock down will lend him their demonstrator and a fair conclusion can be drawn upon. Whatever you choose, they are both wonderful cars.
seawise said:
Similarly you can't compare a 991.2 GT3 RS with a DBS, very very different cars. But i appreciate that the OP here might prefer the Aston, in which case i am sure a dealer post-lock down will lend him their demonstrator and a fair conclusion can be drawn upon. Whatever you choose, they are both wonderful cars.
Porsche guy said:
seawise said:
Similarly you can't compare a 991.2 GT3 RS with a DBS, very very different cars. But i appreciate that the OP here might prefer the Aston, in which case i am sure a dealer post-lock down will lend him their demonstrator and a fair conclusion can be drawn upon. Whatever you choose, they are both wonderful cars.
Such different cars will be very interested to hear what your thoughts are.
Cheib said:
Porsche guy said:
seawise said:
Similarly you can't compare a 991.2 GT3 RS with a DBS, very very different cars. But i appreciate that the OP here might prefer the Aston, in which case i am sure a dealer post-lock down will lend him their demonstrator and a fair conclusion can be drawn upon. Whatever you choose, they are both wonderful cars.
Such different cars will be very interested to hear what your thoughts are.
Its idiosyncrasies will be vastly different to Pork you may be used to. Also the pork is a 150k car new... the aston is handbuilt, british (brute in a suit) so to speak.
They both fit such completely different briefs, but the WP cars also have petrol particulate filters in them so are considerably quieter than pre filter cars sadly.... and lets be honest you want all the noise you can have in a 6 figure car!
mattf93 said:
Cheib said:
Porsche guy said:
seawise said:
Similarly you can't compare a 991.2 GT3 RS with a DBS, very very different cars. But i appreciate that the OP here might prefer the Aston, in which case i am sure a dealer post-lock down will lend him their demonstrator and a fair conclusion can be drawn upon. Whatever you choose, they are both wonderful cars.
Such different cars will be very interested to hear what your thoughts are.
Its idiosyncrasies will be vastly different to Pork you may be used to. Also the pork is a 150k car new... the aston is handbuilt, british (brute in a suit) so to speak.
They both fit such completely different briefs, but the WP cars also have petrol particulate filters in them so are considerably quieter than pre filter cars sadly.... and lets be honest you want all the noise you can have in a 6 figure car!
mattf93 said:
I think when you're spending a lot on a car, particularly something you haven't had before its imperative you drive it first. And request an extended one, 15 mins in a car like that I don't think is sufficient.
Its idiosyncrasies will be vastly different to Pork you may be used to. Also the pork is a 150k car new... the aston is handbuilt, british (brute in a suit) so to speak.
I'd say most like mine would have been £184k + otr costs, and yes awaiting extended test drive-Corvid compliant!Its idiosyncrasies will be vastly different to Pork you may be used to. Also the pork is a 150k car new... the aston is handbuilt, british (brute in a suit) so to speak.
Out of curiosity, what is it appeals about an Aston? If you’re looking for a big GT then it may well fit the bill, but if you want something more nimble, don’t rule out the V12 Vantages. Won’t be as hardcore as the RS, but I’m heading the opposite direction with the kids trying to persuade me to buy an RS (I’d be interested if anyone has any insight into what you need to get a build slot, already have order in for a Taycan).
mattf93 said:
I think when you're spending a lot on a car, particularly something you haven't had before its imperative you drive it first. And request an extended one, 15 mins in a car like that I don't think is sufficient.
Its idiosyncrasies will be vastly different to Pork you may be used to. Also the pork is a 150k car new... the aston is handbuilt, british (brute in a suit) so to speak.
They both fit such completely different briefs, but the WP cars also have petrol particulate filters in them so are considerably quieter than pre filter cars sadly.... and lets be honest you want all the noise you can have in a 6 figure car!
You actually need an extended "own" rather than test drive. To own an Aston is to see it disappear on a low loader fairly often, to be kept updated for weeks on how it's getting on in the workshop, to fret over why it leaks water on your ankles, to ask why oh why they can't fix it, and to finally thank god you only lost 30% of its purchase price after a year when you managed to get rid of the awful British built pile of crap.Its idiosyncrasies will be vastly different to Pork you may be used to. Also the pork is a 150k car new... the aston is handbuilt, british (brute in a suit) so to speak.
They both fit such completely different briefs, but the WP cars also have petrol particulate filters in them so are considerably quieter than pre filter cars sadly.... and lets be honest you want all the noise you can have in a 6 figure car!
Never, NEVER, again!
DJMC said:
mattf93 said:
I think when you're spending a lot on a car, particularly something you haven't had before its imperative you drive it first. And request an extended one, 15 mins in a car like that I don't think is sufficient.
Its idiosyncrasies will be vastly different to Pork you may be used to. Also the pork is a 150k car new... the aston is handbuilt, british (brute in a suit) so to speak.
They both fit such completely different briefs, but the WP cars also have petrol particulate filters in them so are considerably quieter than pre filter cars sadly.... and lets be honest you want all the noise you can have in a 6 figure car!
You actually need an extended "own" rather than test drive. To own an Aston is to see it disappear on a low loader fairly often, to be kept updated for weeks on how it's getting on in the workshop, to fret over why it leaks water on your ankles, to ask why oh why they can't fix it, and to finally thank god you only lost 30% of its purchase price after a year when you managed to get rid of the awful British built pile of crap.Its idiosyncrasies will be vastly different to Pork you may be used to. Also the pork is a 150k car new... the aston is handbuilt, british (brute in a suit) so to speak.
They both fit such completely different briefs, but the WP cars also have petrol particulate filters in them so are considerably quieter than pre filter cars sadly.... and lets be honest you want all the noise you can have in a 6 figure car!
Never, NEVER, again!
I have a 991 GT3RS and have owned 4 Astons (still own two - old ones) and have driven the DBS Superleggera extensively. It’s a great car but cannot be compared with an RS in any shape or form. The DBS is a big cruiser with momentous torque. It is extremely nice to look at but the interior is letting the car down and also the reason why I didn’t buy it. A GT without adaptive cruise control and other technical bits is just not up to date. It’s too big and lacks finesse. Astons continuous money worries are on show - unfortunately. I suggest you take a look at the new 992 Turbo S. The best of both worlds if you want something that is a bit more comfortable than the RS but still delivers a real punch.
Edited by hornbaek on Wednesday 13th May 21:44
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