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CD Article: 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
« on: May 29, 2006, 11:52:10 pm »
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2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
2006 Aston Martin V8 VantageFor roughly the same price as a Porsche 911, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage certainly feels a lot more special, says Laurance Yap. "Its super-stiff aluminum structure has allowed the company's engineers to tune the suspension for excellent cornering grip and stability while maintaining fine ride quality." Criticisms? "This is a difficult car to see out of," he says.    More...
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2006, 12:16:43 am »
Dr. Ulrich Bez, might be described as a bit of a fanatic....  Rumour has it that his house in Germany - he also has a home in England - has a BMW Z1 and Porsche 911 parked in the middle of the living room. Bez, after all, was the man who was largely behind the engineering of both these vehicles.

Silly me I thought Ferdinand Porsche was "largely behind the engineering" of the 911.  :rofl2:


As far that car...      :bow:   :drool:  :fall:







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Re: CD Article: 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2006, 01:57:27 am »
A crap....I creamed my pants.  This car is drop dead gorgeous.  Sexy V8, sensual interior, and a gorgeous interior.........where is my $150K to buy this? 
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2006, 04:42:49 am »
The car is very dramatic visually and with the sound that engine makes ... even if it's from Jag.  The problem with this Aston is that it looks the part but it doesn't really deliver.  I know ... it's very very fast!  Top Gear fans will remember the V8 Vantage/911 Carrera S/BMW M6 comparison they had a few months ago ... I don't remember who won but I do remember that the Porsche was 5+ seconds faster than the British/German hybrid.  :o

IF you take the Porsche, you save yourself 15 000$ 4 000$ (forgot the Ceramic Brake Kit = 11 000$ ;D) and you get a better car.  OK it doesn't have that much power but it's not a blunt tool ... more like a precise instrument.  It's reliable, practicle, a classic beauty (expecially the latest model) and it's not a Ford!  :P  The Aston as a lot of show but I prefer the "go"!  ;D
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
« Reply #4 on: May 30, 2006, 07:42:53 am »
Quote from: G0dspd on May 30, 2006, 04:42:49 am
The Aston as a lot of show but I prefer the "go"!  ;D

5 second 0-100km/h is "go" enough for me! Seriously, how often will you line up against someone faster than that? And besides that, when you look that good you can be a little slower and the chicks will still dig you. This has got to be one of my favourite cars.

Hey Snowy, can I borrow 150 grand or so??
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
« Reply #5 on: May 30, 2006, 08:32:44 am »
Quote from: The Fuzz on May 30, 2006, 07:42:53 am
5 second 0-100km/h is "go" enough for me! Seriously, how often will you line up against someone faster than that? And besides that, when you look that good you can be a little slower and the chicks will still dig you. This has got to be one of my favourite cars.

Hey Snowy, can I borrow 150 grand or so??

Not a problem, 10 points over prime.
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
« Reply #6 on: May 30, 2006, 08:39:33 am »
Aston Martin continue to make the most beautiful, well appointed, and downright awesome vehicles. If money were no object for me, I'd have a couple in my laneway!

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Re: CD Article: 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
« Reply #7 on: May 30, 2006, 09:45:11 am »
Quote from: Rut Ro on May 30, 2006, 08:32:44 am
Not a problem, 10 points over prime.

Take the deal....other places will have your left nut as collateral.
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
« Reply #8 on: May 30, 2006, 10:36:04 am »
Ah the NO NUT LEFT BEHIND PROGRAMME...get behind it....!!!!


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Re: CD Article: 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
« Reply #9 on: May 30, 2006, 11:08:09 am »
 :bow2:
we have a winner, this is the type of car that would be great to own while it's under warranty, after that it can be someone else's problem, but wow that car is a looker!
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
« Reply #10 on: May 30, 2006, 11:11:55 am »
I don't know why, but I'm not a huge fan of the Astons. Sure, they look good, but not THAT good to me. Don't know what it is about them. Plus, they all kind of look the same and rather - gasp - generic.
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
« Reply #11 on: May 30, 2006, 11:42:45 am »
Quote from: mdxtasy on May 30, 2006, 09:45:11 am
Take the deal....other places will have your left nut as collateral.

That's a great deal! It still leaves me with two! I mean, uh..... :-X
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
« Reply #12 on: May 30, 2006, 02:04:46 pm »
I'd happily trade in my left nut for one of those - drool
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
« Reply #13 on: May 30, 2006, 02:29:13 pm »
I'd have one if I lived in the UK.... but here? with one dealer in 1,000,000 square miles, not a chance.
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
« Reply #14 on: May 30, 2006, 03:23:27 pm »
We're told the seats might be the best looking seats ever made...and nary a picture of them in the article..gee, thanks!
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
« Reply #15 on: May 30, 2006, 06:14:29 pm »
Quote from: The Fuzz on May 30, 2006, 07:42:53 am
5 second 0-100km/h is "go" enough for me! Seriously, how often will you line up against someone faster than that? And besides that, when you look that good you can be a little slower and the chicks will still dig you. This has got to be one of my favourite cars.

Hey Snowy, can I borrow 150 grand or so??

 :iagree:

For how much they cost, you see enough 911s on the road to make them a little boring.  I'll take the better looks and exclusive appeal of the Aston Martin any day.  Besides, both are probably more car than I need, so the Porsche's superior performance is mostly moot.
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
« Reply #16 on: May 30, 2006, 07:08:45 pm »
you see enough 911s on the road to make them a little boring.  ???

I will never get tired of seeing a 911 on the road.
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
« Reply #17 on: May 30, 2006, 08:32:55 pm »
Me neither.

As for the Aston,   :drool: :lick: :bounce: :skid:
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
« Reply #18 on: May 30, 2006, 09:26:46 pm »
Quote from: rrocket on May 30, 2006, 03:23:27 pm
We're told the seats might be the best looking seats ever made...and nary a picture of them in the article..gee, thanks!


Yeah I find that a bit strange. Then later in the article he says that:

The seats are not actually that comfortable over long drives, though they have excellent bolstering for corners.

So are they good seats or not? Curious.


Another drawback of those seats is that if you're sitting in them you can't see the exterior of the car.


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Re: CD Article: 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
« Reply #19 on: May 30, 2006, 09:28:46 pm »
Quote from: rrocket on May 30, 2006, 03:23:27 pm
We're told the seats might be the best looking seats ever made...and nary a picture of them in the article..gee, thanks!

No seat pics in the brochure http://www.astonmartin.com/content/allsites/documents/ENGLISH%20web_677eadf8-3e64-4e5e-add5-72f014766c99.pdf

Beautiful car
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