RE: Aston Martin Vantage: Lift off
Discussion
Personally I think this new car is a real step forward from the old Vantage, it's visually upto date, it's still a very credible alternative to offerings from Audi, Mercedes and Porsche as an every-day sports car, and is an aspirational step-up from the Jaguar F type and even the new TVR Griffith (eventually).
It's an exciting car and I'd love to have one
It's an exciting car and I'd love to have one
PhantomPH said:
First time I've seen a picture of white - looks really nice!
Have a look at this video of a white one, sounds pretty good too! Metallic pure white in the sunshine would look amazing, i dont think plain white would bring out the curves/creases enough esp on the bonnet. I think id go for white or a light blue with silver flip https://youtu.be/qKwknWZT3Oc
Quickmoose said:
The answer to a question no-one has asked...
But it's a detail.
Like the Aston Martin script on the boot... another naff detail that simply copies Porsche and Ferrari.
The gaping overbite frog mouth is a bigger problem for me, all the more because the rest of it is really quite gorgeous.
That and it's not an NA Aston powerplant.
Young uns want fresh new stuff for fresh new-stuffs' sake though....so it's not I car I want.
I'd be happier if when I saw one I still lusted after it though...like a DBS....
Writing your name on your cars is quite an old idea...But it's a detail.
Like the Aston Martin script on the boot... another naff detail that simply copies Porsche and Ferrari.
The gaping overbite frog mouth is a bigger problem for me, all the more because the rest of it is really quite gorgeous.
That and it's not an NA Aston powerplant.
Young uns want fresh new stuff for fresh new-stuffs' sake though....so it's not I car I want.
I'd be happier if when I saw one I still lusted after it though...like a DBS....
As an existing Vantage owner I have thought long and hard about this.
I have decided I don't like the new looks.
I am reminded of the gorgeous and understated super model that has tried to hold on to her good looks by over applying Botox and Fillers
I'm an Aston Fan but II won't be buying one
On the upside the new Le Mans car looks the part.
I have decided I don't like the new looks.
I am reminded of the gorgeous and understated super model that has tried to hold on to her good looks by over applying Botox and Fillers
I'm an Aston Fan but II won't be buying one
On the upside the new Le Mans car looks the part.
Don't like the styling - all those grilles and vents are fine on a Japanese drifter's blinged-up Q car, but this is nowhere near as elegant as the old Vantage. It's not beautiful, and an Aston needs to be beautiful, not bling. It's a road car not a track car. I think this has been designed with footballers in mind. Irrespective of the improved performance and handling, I'd far rather own the old Vantage. This is not pretty, and for £120k I want a beautiful piece of automotive art, not a spammed-up street racer. I'm really disappointed with the new design.
...versus...
...spot the difference?
I sold my Vantage a few months ago, but I certainly won't be replacing it with the new one. For £120k, I'd sooner get a decent second hand Vanquish. At least that would have the classic Aston Martin style & elegance. The new Vantage can't be accused of being "elegant", and it doesn't even look like an Aston... they've thrown away a lot of the familiar styling cues, especially the grille... which is probably why they've had to write "ASTON MARTIN" in big letters on the back of the car, just in case it gets mistaken for a Mazda.
sac320 said:
...versus...
...spot the difference?
The new Vantage may not have the svelte style of the original, it may well be a bit blunt in it's agression.... but come on...there's not need to reduce the topic to this level of ridiculousness...
Quickmoose said:
sac320 said:
...versus...
...spot the difference?
The new Vantage may not have the svelte style of the original, it may well be a bit blunt in it's agression.... but come on...there's not need to reduce the topic to this level of ridiculousness...
Come to think of it, it didn't sound anything like an Aston. Damn, I see now.... it was an MX5
HighwayStar said:
Popped out to lunch, could've sworn I'd just seen the new Vantage driving down the high street but looking at the 2 pics... I just don't know.
Come to think of it, it didn't sound anything like an Aston. Damn, I see now.... it was an MX5
How do you know it wasn’t a Range Rover though? They are practically the same. Come to think of it, it didn't sound anything like an Aston. Damn, I see now.... it was an MX5
Venturist said:
HighwayStar said:
Popped out to lunch, could've sworn I'd just seen the new Vantage driving down the high street but looking at the 2 pics... I just don't know.
Come to think of it, it didn't sound anything like an Aston. Damn, I see now.... it was an MX5
How do you know it wasn’t a Range Rover though? They are practically the same. Come to think of it, it didn't sound anything like an Aston. Damn, I see now.... it was an MX5
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