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aha you know it’s so true it hurts
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aha you know it’s so true it hurts
I'd love to drive that DBX and laughably compare it my other half's Kuga - this isn't a bait post, honest - the Kuga is an utterly terrible drive in ALL aspects but it's a necessary tool at reasonable price point. I'd like to think the DBX would be awesome and prove that SUVs can be enjoyable to drive, but at a price.
On track today.
I quite like it but seeing it in that environment looks all kinds of wrong (sorry)
Went home, came back in Aston (had a dentist appointment):
Was nice to have some comfort.
That Aston still has "it"
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Damn was ready, i liked the GRRRR Yaris overtake
I think it is mainly due to the general hate from pistonheads for SUV's in general. Aston could have made that into an estate or shooting break and not only would it look 100% better but its road going characteristic would have been better as well. (Although I am sure its roadgoing characteristic are plenty good already).
They are simply making a car to market demands and profiling.
SUV's have their place in the realms of Land Cruisers and Discoveries but that's where it ends for me at least but that is why the world is a fantastic place because everyone has different tastes.
Astons are making SUVS because of the huge profits in them. The Cayenne saved Porsche. They make more money from the Cayenne than all the rest of the cars they make.
So if it allows AM to keep making stunning looking and driving cars then I am all for them making pig ugly SUVs if enough people want to buy them.
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I'm not a fan of SUVs but come on, that's hardly "Pig ugly", surely?
It's no Nissan Kumquat or garish like the Bentley Bentayga.
That Aston still has "it"
Yep it is one of those cars that you think I wish this was better, but you start driving it and then you just forget about those bits, lovely to cruise in but it also feels really good when pushing on, lots of feedback, though its by no mean an E46 M3 but its willing to work with you and well it is an Aston so looks and sounds awesome.
And you wont buy either anyway!
No true! Currently saving up to get a v12 AM. Its on my tick list to own one once in my life while I still can.
But wouldn't pay the inflated prices for the AM SUV.
Please do. I'd be quite interested in seeing how it performs on track, as I must admit I've been a bit sceptical about the claims of performance SUVs. I bet that most people who buy them aren't really interested in their dynamics, so it's nice to see someone actually taking it to a track.
Oh, and yeah, agree about Pistonheads. Used to browse there quite a lot, but realised it was mainly full of dickheads.
One should never under estimate them, particular this time of year as on the correct tyre in cold/wet/greasy conditions they can find immense grip, I've been in a Cayenne on track with a racing driver in greasy conditions, needless to say it destroyed everything, of course the driver made a big difference, as the same driver in a MK5 Golf Diesel in a dry day at Donnington was over taking much faster on paper cars, the driver is always the biggest element but having been in a Cayenne and RR SVR driven on track in anger they can be very capable and with the DBX from Aston been one of the latest and greatest it is no doubt superb at covering ground rapidly, just don't expect the feel and lightness of a race car because on track weight can be soon felt. I drove a DB11 around Outlon Park couple of weeks ago which would have been 2 tonne nearly but I really enjoyed it, more so than the 570S and Gallardo Superleggaraaraa whatever it was, huge torque from the twin turbo V12 but it was happy to rev out and it actually made an OK noise too, Lambo won that though and the Mclaren sounded woeful, chassis was superb but the engine was just a huge let down.
I did find myself glancing at the early models the other day, thinking what a nice daily car that would be for not a lot of money....if it doesn't go wrong.
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No true! Currently saving up to get a v12 AM. Its on my tick list to own one once in my life while I still can.
But wouldn't pay the inflated prices for the AM SUV.
Yeah the early 4.3's are still superb value for money, I am not sure if the 4.3 or 4.7, if one is more reliable than the other, you do hear of people having issues but touch wood mine has been totally trouble free, OK admittedly its not done much mileage, was around 22-23k miles at purchase, just about to clock over 30k miles but its never had a major issue, needed a accessory belt tensioner but Aston covered the cost.
They are not fast by todays standards but they do offer older Porsche steering feel along with fantastic looks and noise, of course if your after a daily then you should also consider a 987.2 or 997.2 car, still arguably the best road cars ever made for feel and enjoyment at legal speeds, absolutely love my Spyder, though seems I did well to get one as I think now there is only one or two for sale. A Cayman or Boxster 987.2 are great buys, huge fun to pedal fast and very reliable cars.
My dad just bought another 997.2 to replace his Cayenne. Paid pretty much what he paid 7 years ago too. Crazy market.
Yes Porsche has the biggest bubble to go pop, insane prices right now, hopefully around Jan-Feb they might soften a bit but once Spring/Summer hits can see prices rocketing north again and the clock is ticking, fun cars be a thing of the past soon.
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Ok just for you I'm uploading a video.
Yeah the car really does wonders on track. It's like anything, you have to be aware of it's weakness'. Steering is really incredible on the new Astons imo. Car gave me no issues on track either, which can't be said for other cars I've had (GTR), which is embarassing really. I'm not one to pose around with my cars as many "perfomance SUV" destractors would believe is owners do. I can go to Waitrose, drive to a shoot, get the dogs in the car, drive cross country loaded up or go on track, all in one car. Pretty wide breathd of abilities imo.
I drove a V12 DB11 recently too (pre AMR), so no suspension tweaks and less power. Loved the V12 but really struggled to put the power down, ended up feeling like a nice car to cruise in (which it is), rather than something to sling around, which I guess is exactly the point of the DB11 I guess. I'm having a DBS on loan next week so that will be interesting as they are more focussed. Although Im secretly waiting for the V12 vantage and potentially the new Vanquish if they do decide to go down the mid engine V6 route.