Thoughts on Cygnet

[jakesmith]

kensilver said:

It certainly was a very unusual departure from the heritage of the brand and may have some increased market value because of that, and scarcity.

But I would be embarrassed to be seen driving in it. What was Bez thinking!!!!

There's many people who would be just as embarrassed to be seen driving a normal Aston - a highly divisive car but there is nothing even remotely as luxurious and desirable available of this size at any price. It's a silly little tongue-in-cheek car for rich people with a sense of humour isn't it.

[kensilver]

jakesmith said:

There's many people who would be just as embarrassed to be seen driving a normal Aston - ...

Well, maybe the archbishop of Canterbury... greenies... electric car fanatics... but no-one has ever turned down the offer of a ride in my Astons. And a number of people who give me the thumbs up, or chat when I'm refilling, or kids who stand gobsmacked when I drive past are testament to its popularity. Would the same happen if I puttered past in a Cygnet? I doubt it.

[williamp]

Brakke said:

The purchase is a no-go.
The car is already for sale for 9 months and they wont budge on price AT ALL.
I was offering 35k euro and they wont come down a single cent from their 37450 euro.... so if someone else wants it, its all yours.

Count yourself lucky! As an investment, even an aston investment, you an do better. As a car to drive, you can do better. As an aston to own, you can do better. As a car to own around town, you can do better.

As a car to be derided in, there is no substitute.

[kensilver]

williamp said:

...As a car to be derided in, there is no substitute.

Yep, second that

Edited by kensilver on Tuesday 15th March 00:47

[RichB]

kensilver said:

[RichB]

How about a Cygnet with chariot wheel slashers? Anyone?

[Murph7355]

jakesmith said:

There's many people who would be just as embarrassed to be seen driving a normal Aston ....

You mix in the wrong circles.

Never, ever had an issue with mine. Quite the opposite.

[jakesmith]

kensilver said:

Well, maybe the archbishop of Canterbury... greenies... electric car fanatics... but no-one has ever turned down the offer of a ride in my Astons. And a number of people who give me the thumbs up, or chat when I'm refilling, or kids who stand gobsmacked when I drive past are testament to its popularity. Would the same happen if I puttered past in a Cygnet? I doubt it.

Cringey doesn't quite cover it! Oh dear.

[AWV12]

I am afraid with that attitude, they will never sell it.....the demand for these cars is very low, and if finally somebody shows up to buy it, you of course never let a potential buyer go for a Euro 2.500 difference. Will not be surprised if he (or his boss) will call you back to make the deal anyway (as a Landrover dealer, in Drenthe of all places, he should be treasure his potential customers....).

You can always call to Paris and ask if 35K will be a good offer for this other Cygnet:
http://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/auto?isSearchReq...

[Brakke]

it was a 2450 euro difference...unbelievable but true.

Im only interested in a manual transmission, the others are auto within budget..
Anyway...ill pass on it im sure its going to sit there for another 6 months... ill call them in 4 months and offer 32,5k haha.
Lets see what happens.

[kensilver]

jakesmith said:

Cringey doesn't quite cover it! Oh dear.

Agreed. However my son - a well placed motoring exec for the govt and a car enthusiast is quite happy with his Suzuki Swift Sport for his town apartment. So there is a demand for these city cars for their convenience to some people. But when a brand like Aston Martin is known worldwide for its sports car models, no city car model will go down well - as the Cygnet proves.