Opinions please. Trade my Aston Martin Vantage for Jaguar F-Type V8S?

[grimm]

I would keep the Aston if I were you. It is the more interesting/special of the two cars.

 

[G-MAN2004]

I would keep the Aston if I were you. It is the more interesting/special of the two cars.

The AM comes across as being far more 'special' to me. No doubt the Jag is excellent, but it just doesn't quite have the same presence.

AM for me too. Unless Jag release an F-Type Coupe.

 

[daz]

Prefer the newer, more modern Jag. The Aston isn't that special.

 

[XeNoN89]

Upgrade to a Vanquish

 

[Mr. May]

Have you seen this ? f type vs AM

 

[gord]

4 years of warranty

This shouldn't factor into your decision, you change cars every 6 months!

 

[hurfdurf]

Hardly. I don't really know how to say this but honestly, people who buy exotic cars aren't always after the fastest, best equipped car. It's so easy looking in when you're judging things on face value but there's so much more involved when driving, owning and buying an exotic car.

There are many facets where the Aston, despite being an older car with far less power is infinitely better than the Jaguar. There's something special about a truly hand built car inside and out. In the Vantage, everything that looks like metal *is* metal and every single piece of leather is real leather, not pleather like in Porsche or Jaguar.

Until you own a car like that, it's very difficult to appreciate why people choose an on paper, "inferior" car. If it was such an obvious decision then surely I'd have driven home with it yesterday?

I've spent a lot of time in Astons of late, and I have sat in the Jag briefly, and whilst you are right, the materials used in the Aston are better, that doesn't come close to making up for the build quality, despite it being "hand built". The Jag felt miles better inside than any Aston I have been in, and looks better outside. It's an easy choice for me, I appreciate I am not in a position to be purchasing either car but that doesn't prevent me understanding "specialness", and the Astons don't have it over the new Jag.

If you're really after special, Ferrari and Maserrati do that well...

 

[lordrobs]

I love the F-Type but I think in your position I'd stick with the Aston.

 

[[ui]ICEMAN]

I've spent a lot of time in Astons of late, and I have sat in the Jag briefly, and whilst you are right, the materials used in the Aston are better, that doesn't come close to making up for the build quality, despite it being "hand built". The Jag felt miles better inside than any Aston I have been in, and looks better outside. It's an easy choice for me, I appreciate I am not in a position to be purchasing either car but that doesn't prevent me understanding "specialness", and the Astons don't have it over the new Jag.

If you're really after special, Ferrari and Maserrati do that well...

I disagree, and that's coming from someone that's had many Ferrari's, Lamborghini's and others. Ferrari are special yes, and in exactly the same way that Aston Martin's are.

I got into the Jag and noticed instantly how different the interior was, both in build quality and materials. It's a very good interior but it's not even close to a Ferrari or Aston level of build. The Vantage has improved greatly over the years, as has the DB9. My father had a DB9 volante when they first came out and we both hated it. In comparison, the newer ones are built significantly better and the same is true with the rest of the range. I honestly don't know how you can side by side the two cars and not believe the AM is the better built car unless you were looking at the older Vantage, not the 2009-2013 ones.

It's a very good car the F-Type but I'm just not sure it's worth it to me. Even the salesman and dealership owner told me I'd be taking a huge step backwards and that the only thing this would be good for, is simply for the change. It comes down to principle too, the thought of paying $15k to move to a car that costs $50k less new, is a rather difficult one to swallow. That said, I enjoyed my drive in the F-Type but it didn't give me that sense of occasion that the AM does and I think that's what's causing my issues with the decision.

 

[rare]

I would keep the Aston Martin. A British guy in the USA with an AM? Worth it for that alone!

The Jaguar will lose money horribly. I know its an amazing car, but the AM seems more special, even if it is a touch conservative.

 

[bitslice]

The AM comes across as being far more 'special' to me. No doubt the Jag is excellent, but it just doesn't quite have the same presence.

I was just thinking this, I'm sure the Jag is nice but surely the only reason it is being considered now is that it's the newest, shiniest car of the moment (amongst petrol heads). I'd imagine far more people would recognise the Astom Martin.
Does the OP want the newest, shiniest, go-faster thing or does he just want to feel special. For me only the AM is going to provide this.
Although for myself I'd prefer a Lambo and hope I never have to reverse the thing.

I would keep the Aston Martin. A British guy in the USA with an AM? Worth it for that alone!

This is an excellent point.




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[hurfdurf]

I would keep the Aston Martin. A British guy in the USA with an AM? Worth it for that alone!

He's already married and comes across as having a vanilla marriage.

The dudes a flying Dr, he could be driving anything with a nice badge and hes going home with girls even with the smallest amount of game.

If not cliche, the whole British/Bond car thing only translates in the drivers head, people think they look like James Bond, when really they are short, balding or severely unathletic, or combinations of all 3. You only need a mirror to see what everyone else is seeing. Avoid. No one can live up to that fantasy.

 

[hurfdurf]

I disagree, and that's coming from someone that's had many Ferrari's, Lamborghini's and others. Ferrari are special yes, and in exactly the same way that Aston Martin's are.

I got into the Jag and noticed instantly how different the interior was, both in build quality and materials. It's a very good interior but it's not even close to a Ferrari or Aston level of build. The Vantage has improved greatly over the years, as has the DB9. My father had a DB9 volante when they first came out and we both hated it. In comparison, the newer ones are built significantly better and the same is true with the rest of the range. I honestly don't know how you can side by side the two cars and not believe the AM is the better built car unless you were looking at the older Vantage, not the 2009-2013 ones.

Your making me doubt myself, as you obviously have the experience, but it was mostly a new soft top Vantage, and I distinctly remember it being a bit rubbish. I'll go in with my eyes open next time and check.

 

[Buttkicker]

The F Type has got 'stellar' reviews everywhere.. and I have seen them up close and got to tell you it looks just pure class

if I was a lottery winner I would be buying the ||F Type at the first available opportunity

 

[d_brennen]

If my numbers were to come in tonight I'd pick up a Jag brochure for sure. On the way to the Aston dealership.

 

[Uther]

I disagree, and that's coming from someone that's had many Ferrari's, Lamborghini's and others. Ferrari are special yes, and in exactly the same way that Aston Martin's are.

I got into the Jag and noticed instantly how different the interior was, both in build quality and materials. It's a very good interior but it's not even close to a Ferrari or Aston level of build. The Vantage has improved greatly over the years, as has the DB9. My father had a DB9 volante when they first came out and we both hated it. In comparison, the newer ones are built significantly better and the same is true with the rest of the range. I honestly don't know how you can side by side the two cars and not believe the AM is the better built car unless you were looking at the older Vantage, not the 2009-2013 ones.

It's a very good car the F-Type but I'm just not sure it's worth it to me. Even the salesman and dealership owner told me I'd be taking a huge step backwards and that the only thing this would be good for, is simply for the change. It comes down to principle too, the thought of paying $15k to move to a car that costs $50k less new, is a rather difficult one to swallow. That said, I enjoyed my drive in the F-Type but it didn't give me that sense of occasion that the AM does and I think that's what's causing my issues with the decision.

Sounds like you already made your mind up. For most people posting here, either car would be a dream option, and the Jag is brand new, and gorgeous. For me, I would get the Jag, but for someone in the enviable position you are, I think you would be happier in the more exotic car.
Thought about chopping it in for a new AM?

 

[bitslice]

He's already married and comes across as having a vanilla marriage

wut?

If not cliche, the whole British/Bond car thing only translates in the drivers head

Do people still think everyone in an Aston is pretending to be Bond? Really?
That must be awkward for Rolls Royce if everyone still thinks of Jimmy Savile then.

 

[LiE]

Definitely the Jag. Dunno why but I see lots of AMs on the road and I just don't get excited anymore.

 

[Kenai]

I wouldn't even give it a second thought, the Jag would be in the garage before the Aston knew what was going on.

 

[rare]

He's already married and comes across as having a vanilla marriage.

What are you talking about.

I said it was cool to be driving an Aston in America as a Brit. Which it is. It's like an Italian driving a Maserati, just seems right. Any concept you have about cars getting you laid is clearly from your own misinterpretation of my comment, not in the point I was making.

That said, nothing has changed, keep the AM.