RE: Driven: Aston Martin Virage
Discussion
Don't be fooled that this car is JUST a face lift. What Aston have done with this car is transformed its ability to talk to the driver.
Previously I would slate Aston Martins for not being a drivers car, and was mightily disappointed when driving the DBS and it felt like I was sat on it, than in it.
With the Virage they have given feeling back to the person in control, and no longer do you have that feeling when pushing the car that the back-end is doing something, well funny. It is a problem that Jags seem to have as well. Pull out of a side road with a little enthusiasm and let the tail wag a little and you are thinking to yourself, ok, sort your back end out car and then I can get on my way.
The Virage is more akin to the type of cars I like, ones you feel in control of - that you are doing the driving and not some strange electronic trickery.
It isn't quite up there with Porsche, Lamborghini or Ferrari (to name a few) in feedback to the driver, but it is certainly getting there.
Previously I would slate Aston Martins for not being a drivers car, and was mightily disappointed when driving the DBS and it felt like I was sat on it, than in it.
With the Virage they have given feeling back to the person in control, and no longer do you have that feeling when pushing the car that the back-end is doing something, well funny. It is a problem that Jags seem to have as well. Pull out of a side road with a little enthusiasm and let the tail wag a little and you are thinking to yourself, ok, sort your back end out car and then I can get on my way.
The Virage is more akin to the type of cars I like, ones you feel in control of - that you are doing the driving and not some strange electronic trickery.
It isn't quite up there with Porsche, Lamborghini or Ferrari (to name a few) in feedback to the driver, but it is certainly getting there.
I'm surprised you liked it if you've been disappointed by the DB9. I have driven it and found it nearly indistinguisable from the 9 in everyday driving. I visited the factory recently and reading between the lines, the DB9 will be dropped soon, the bulk seller is the V8 (5 of them to every other Aston on the production line)also less than 5% of all Aston's now made are manual. So the V8 to take on the 911's and then a big gap to the Virage/DBS to take on Ferrari. As for the Cygnet, AM staff never use the word 'Cygnet' and 'car' in the same sentence. they call it a 'luxury accessory' and compare it's value to that of a posh watch.
As much as I like reading stuff like this, it does make me think, "Real world does not apply". I've seen on the road, a handful of DB's, and once (for which I consider myself exceptionally lucky) a V12 Vantage parked at the side of the road. I wouldn't even dare pass comment to someone I saw getting in one, good or bad.
Really, how many people can CRITICALLY review a £150k+ car? Is it not the same as saying why you wouldn't shag Holly Valance or something?
Not trolling, just a (paupers) viewpoint.
Really, how many people can CRITICALLY review a £150k+ car? Is it not the same as saying why you wouldn't shag Holly Valance or something?
Not trolling, just a (paupers) viewpoint.
calisage said:
I'm surprised you liked it if you've been disappointed by the DB9
I must confess that I found it a lot sharper and more precise than a 9, dynamically and in small details like gearchange speed. It certainly has the edge on it for a balance of sports car and GT in my rather humble opinion.Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff