Help - which model
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This is in addition too. I love the Jag but really fancy an Aston..i like cars that come with all the goodies and that are as good to drive. Trunk space in the Jag is premium..have trouble getting 2 suitcases in!! Also the problem is i am not up to speed on the models. It has to have a decent sound system(DAB), Sat Nav, Phone, ipod connection etc etc and above all it has to sound good. Think i better get researching i suppose.
Edited by Geoff Stilwell on Monday 22 April 14:43
Geoff Stilwell said:
This is in addition too. I love the Jag but really fancy an Aston..i like cars that come with all the goodies and that are as good to drive. Trunk space in the Jag is premium..have trouble getting 2 suitcases in!! Also the problem is i am not up to speed on the models. It has to have a decent sound system(DAB), Sat Nav, Phone, ipod connection etc etc and above all it has to sound good. Think i better get researching i suppose.
Then it has to be a V12 Vantage. vantage has the most luggage space of all the models.Edited by Geoff Stilwell on Monday 22 April 14:43
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Edited by Neil1300R on Monday 22 April 14:50
Geoff Stilwell said:
Think i better get researching i suppose.
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Neil1300R said:
Then it has to be a V12 Vantage. vantage has the most luggage space of all the models.
And you'll need to buy this:-
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Edited by Neil1300R on Monday 22 April 14:50
I agree on DBS
In general, XK gets compared to vantage more than DB9/S because they are more similarly priced but in concept and execution, XK and DB9 are quite similar
Yes the XKRS is the most lairy Jag & V12V the most lairy aston and yes, bootspace is better in the vantage coupe BUT a combination of transmission, some (albeit rubbish) back seats and driving style make DBS IMHO a far more similar comparison
In general, XK gets compared to vantage more than DB9/S because they are more similarly priced but in concept and execution, XK and DB9 are quite similar
Yes the XKRS is the most lairy Jag & V12V the most lairy aston and yes, bootspace is better in the vantage coupe BUT a combination of transmission, some (albeit rubbish) back seats and driving style make DBS IMHO a far more similar comparison
I'd be interested to hear what the OP thinks when he tries the DBS compared to his XKR-S.
The simple fact is that the Jaaag is a fantastic car. The XKR-S motor is a monster. I was blown away when I drove one at Thruxton.
While the DBS has all sorts of V12 awesomeness and it looks simply lovely, I confess to being a little concerned that the XKR-S may have an answer to anything the DBS can offer ( other than looking lovely, having a V12 and being an Aston ) !
The simple fact is that the Jaaag is a fantastic car. The XKR-S motor is a monster. I was blown away when I drove one at Thruxton.
While the DBS has all sorts of V12 awesomeness and it looks simply lovely, I confess to being a little concerned that the XKR-S may have an answer to anything the DBS can offer ( other than looking lovely, having a V12 and being an Aston ) !
toppstuff said:
I confess to being a little concerned that the XKR-S may have an answer to anything the DBS can offer)
This makes for interesting reading: http://fastestlaps.com/comparisons/aston_martin_db...The XKR-S is way too heavy.
George29 said:
toppstuff said:
I confess to being a little concerned that the XKR-S may have an answer to anything the DBS can offer)
This makes for interesting reading: http://fastestlaps.com/comparisons/aston_martin_db...The XKR-S is way too heavy.
At face value then, they seem to have pretty much identical performance.
Not sure about the weight comparison though. According to the font of truth that is Wiki, the Jag is lighter than the Aston, not heavier. Jag is 1660kg vs Aston 1695kg....
toppstuff said:
George29 said:
toppstuff said:
I confess to being a little concerned that the XKR-S may have an answer to anything the DBS can offer)
This makes for interesting reading: http://fastestlaps.com/comparisons/aston_martin_db...The XKR-S is way too heavy.
At face value then, they seem to have pretty much identical performance.
Not sure about the weight comparison though. According to the font of truth that is Wiki, the Jag is lighter than the Aston, not heavier. Jag is 1660kg vs Aston 1695kg....
It's at least as fast as the DBS.
They are both pretty heavy cars.
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