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Originally Posted by kyriian
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Originally Posted by chassis
Not exciting. What does this car do for you, specifically? The badge? No modern electronics, no high performance engine, not a smashingly elegant interior, no pedigree on par with contemporary MB, Lamborghini, Porsche or Ferrari.
Not for me.
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AM owners don't necessarily care about 0-60 times, or lap times, or modern electronics, its the intangibles that you can't quantify, that badge, that grille, that oh-so-sultry design on the outside. It's also pretty damn old so expecting modern electronics is kinda unfair, want gadgets? buy a GTR.
Why is there still a massive desire for them? Its that classy British image, and of course, being able to go to the high street without seeing another. Again, its all appearance, an AM looks far more pricey than a 911 even if it is not.
Finally, to say they don't have the pedigree compared to common brands is also misleading, they certainly do whether it is on the silver screen (007), or down the Mulsanne straights (DBR9, Vantage AMR, GTE), may not be the top prototype class, but wins nonetheless
Bottom line, AM buyers buy AM, because AM. |
Agree. AM's have always done three things well in my opinion that I would use to describe the brand. Personality, Acoustic Charm and Natural Beauty. Only issue is, the modern AM's (particularly the Vantage which is hideous) is lacking some of that. I love the older Aston's from this generation, even if they aren't as modern.