modern equivalent of the S2 coupe
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I agree. There was an XK8 at the factory with a subtle aero kit including a front splitter, cills and rear valance. The square exhausts were a bit naff but, otherwise, it looked stunning.
I can see where Fen is coming from, to a point. The headlamps look awful but they had to do something to make it look different to an Aston Martin. Now Aston and Jaguar are no longer linked by Ford perhaps they will unleash the full potential of the XK.
I quite like the Maserati and would be far more likely to give it garage space over a Ferrari....except there would be an Aston there already. [
]Neil Haughey
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Agree again, headlights are the weakest point of the design. IMHO they remind me of the Toyota Supra. In fact I wish I hadn't said it now since quite a lot of the car reminds me of the Supra.
Not keen at all on recent Ferrari design in that they seem to have gone mad on plasticky carbon bits everywhere that surely only appeals to 12yr old boys.
599 though, have to admit that technically it is a stunner.
Aston still has such a clean unblemished image, how did they manage that? Have to admit also that out of all the sub 100K sports cars available the V8 is more desirable aesthetically then any of the German cars.
Damnit I have gone off the idea now and would prefer either my dream of a perfect Lancia Stratos replica or a Chevron B16.
Not keen at all on recent Ferrari design in that they seem to have gone mad on plasticky carbon bits everywhere that surely only appeals to 12yr old boys.
599 though, have to admit that technically it is a stunner.
Aston still has such a clean unblemished image, how did they manage that? Have to admit also that out of all the sub 100K sports cars available the V8 is more desirable aesthetically then any of the German cars.
Damnit I have gone off the idea now and would prefer either my dream of a perfect Lancia Stratos replica or a Chevron B16.
Aston may be something I'd consider, but when I really could have bought a DB7 recently I didn't so it would have to be a DB9.
The only Italian I fancy has a bull on the badge - I don't know why particularly but they always seem to do it for me from the Miura to the current ones.
The only Italian I fancy has a bull on the badge - I don't know why particularly but they always seem to do it for me from the Miura to the current ones.
Neil Haughey
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I have thought many a time about renting a Murcielago for the day, just to get the experience or better still some sort of track based lambo experience.
At the mo I have the Prodrive rally day and the Fezza F355 day (Thruxton?) on my list of personnel treats. Since I don't really see the point in owning a Fezza I feel I may as well try and experience one in the best environment to see what all the fuss is about.
The Prodrive rally day is supposedly one of the best "experience" packages around at the mo.
While I'm not suggesting that something that is "hand built" should have imperfections it is inevitable that components made by hand (interior trim etc.) aren't going to fit with the same multiple efficiency of a mass produced, computer controlled, robot assembled part.
Of the few new Astons I've looked in you could find fault if you were being picky - the sun visors are laughable for example- but you have to take the car as a whole.
Aston make particular point of noting their build station time is much greater than any other car manufacturer. This is to give the fitter time to "fit" the components rather than slap them in place and do up the screws. Perhaps there are some fitters that spend less time fitting and more time talking about poor build quality.
I take Fens point on the DB7 - you have to spend big money on a late GT otherwise you are getting an XJS that looks nice. You then think that you might as well spend 1/3 of that on a MkI XKR but, knowing the new XKR is so much better, you don't really want an old one.
Not quite a 944 (missing two seats) but I was very impressed by the Cayman I was chasing around Silverstone last night. He took Bridge without braking and didn't seem to be arriving there much slower than me. Granted he may have bigger balls.
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