£200K to spend......suggestions on a post card?

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Agreed....nobody else go near it

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RamboLambo said:

Looks good but basic spec hence the pricing. Pricing of these ranges from £225k up to £275k so very spec dependent.

At the end of the day its the same car with the same great engine so if it works for your budget go for it but at same time don't expect to get top money on resale.
Seems to me a lot of lower spec cars are harder to move on at this type of money

I know very little about the sought-after spec items on the Performante. What do you feel this car is lacking?

Not sure about lower spec cars being harder to move - they aren't moving full stop.

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Never you mind said:

Think he means the laser etched seats and little things like that.

That does look lovely though. It's green, V10, a Lamborghini, has bucket seats and it has a nice big wing on the back. Do you need anymore?

Nope....looked perfect to me.

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s2000db said:

Check you like the seats first, the ones that are slow to sell have buckets, but if you like them it’s a win/win for you!

Not actually sat in them on the Performante, but my preference generally would be for bucket seats.

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Jules360 said:

Like the man said, try them first. They look great, but after 30 minutes in them i couldn't wait to get out. Too upright for me and obviously not adjustable.

I've never met a bucket seat I didn't like....actually, not quite true, I do find the 918 style buckets a little uncomfortable after a couple of hours around the shoulders. But, drives over a couple of hours would be rare. The most upright I've sat in were the M3 CSL's and I loved that car.

I'll try before I make a final decision.

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Never you mind said:

GET IT!!!!! Looks it's green with a wing, seriously do you need more?

Just one thing....it needs to be £200K

I'm speculating that I might just be able to get into one at that level over the next few months. The other issue is that I may be sidetracked by something else in the meantime.

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Quick update to the thread....I've gone a little off-piste and put a deposit down on am Aston GT8. If all goes to plan I'll be collecting tomorrow

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cayman-black said:

Congratulations, stunning car and also the best sounding.

This is for you!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tze3cklo7Ew

Thanks

Cool little video clip. Great to see some different colour options.

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I'm completely hooked on this car....feels so special in every way. Certainly not the quickest car I've owned but easily the most enjoyable driving experience. And that noise!!!!

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SydneyBridge said:

That is absolutely lovely. Cracking choice

Thanks....I absolutely love it!

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Todd Bonzalez said:

Very cool

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alscar said:

Mark ,Congratulations - great colour - we didn't have one in that spec at the Owners meet so keep it until next years one !
Jon says he 's looking for one now.
Al

Thanks Al.

Jon was almost as overwhelmed as I was - just as well he was around for collection to bring just a little clarity when looking the car over. He's very good at that. Fortunately it was perfect.

Jon is hooked!

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Taffy66 said:

julian64 said:

Assuming you were contemplating the lambo, can I ask what made you decide to go for the aston? More interested in the negatives rather than the positives.

Performante and GT8 are so different in concept and pretty much everything else you can't compare them.But Mark's new GT8 looks absolutely stunning and i love the colour combo.
I saw a green Performante pulled over on the hard shoulder on the M4 by Swansea this morning with its hazards flashing..I hope it wasn't as a result of a breakdown !
I also sat in the LHD white Scuderia Mark was contemplating. Talking about hardcore, it made the 991.2 GT3 RS sat beside it look like a limo in comparison.

Thanks John, much appreciate the comments

Agreed, the two (Aston and Lambo), are absolutely chalk and cheese. What made me go for the Aston.....to me it's (arguably), special in a way that the other options weren't. Before even starting her up I was made weak by how beautiful this thing is....so many little details all perfectly executed. Also, it's a manual, and a great manual box at that. Shot, precise and slick which was a nice surprise. And the noise....what a noise.

Love this car.

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Fil.FM said:

Congrats for your new car! Looking forward to meet you and see the car at our next GT8 owners meeting!!

Thank you

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cayman-black said:

WOW that is just stunning one of the best i,ve seen. Congratulations on a great choice.

Cheers...I love it.

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HamidQ said:

Lovely machine, looks just stunning!

Enjoy!

Thank you....looks so much better in the flesh

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Yes it is.

There’s a 993RS I have a chance of buying which I’m quite keen on so popped mine up to see if there’s any interest.

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cayman-black said:

Good luck with the sale, i love it. I really want it but its just not the right time for me right now i,m sad to say.

Thanks matey