Factory Tour

[whoami]

What do you actually see/do on this?

Cheers

[Pugsey]

whoami said:

What do you actually see/do on this?

Cheers

If this is the tour you get when you go to spec. your car then it starts in Aston's very swish reception area where a few of the latest models are parked for you to have a look at. Then you basically have a guided tour round the whole factory following the production route of the cars. It's small so you are effectively 'there' right next to the guys working on the cars. Then it's back to reception area via a line of fabulous old Astons. It's quite low key and I didn't find it anywhere near as comprehensive or exciting as doing the same thing at Porsche - nothing to do with the marque more to do with the style and quality of tour I think. I've collected three Porkers now and still find the tour exciting - and I'm actually not really into that sort of thing - but I wouldn't be bothered about doing the Aston tour again. Sorry, that probably sounds a bit negative - it wasn't THAT bad!

[whoami]

Pugsey said:

whoami said:

What do you actually see/do on this?

Cheers

If this is the tour you get when you go to spec. your car then it starts in Aston's very swish reception area where a few of the latest models are parked for you to have a look at. Then you basically have a guided tour round the whole factory following the production route of the cars. It's small so you are effectively 'there' right next to the guys working on the cars. Then it's back to reception area via a line of fabulous old Astons. It's quite low key and I didn't find it anywhere near as comprehensive or exciting as doing the same thing at Porsche - nothing to do with the marque more to do with the style and quality of tour I think. I've collected three Porkers now and still find the tour exciting - and I'm actually not really into that sort of thing - but I wouldn't be bothered about doing the Aston tour again. Sorry, that probably sounds a bit negative - it wasn't THAT bad!

Pugsey - I've already got the car but never had the tour. Dealer has asked if I'd like to go.

TBH, it's a 5 hour round trip from where I live and not sure that it justifies that sort of time.

How long does it last?

[Testarossa]

It lasts a couple of hours.

Learning about Aston Martin is nice, some of the heritage cars on display and the history surrounding them was my favourite, I also saw a customer's Zagato when I went, but to be honest, if I was you, I wouldn't bother....unless you want to enjoy the drive!

[Pugsey]

whoami said:

Pugsey said:

whoami said:

What do you actually see/do on this?

Cheers

If this is the tour you get when you go to spec. your car then it starts in Aston's very swish reception area where a few of the latest models are parked for you to have a look at. Then you basically have a guided tour round the whole factory following the production route of the cars. It's small so you are effectively 'there' right next to the guys working on the cars. Then it's back to reception area via a line of fabulous old Astons. It's quite low key and I didn't find it anywhere near as comprehensive or exciting as doing the same thing at Porsche - nothing to do with the marque more to do with the style and quality of tour I think. I've collected three Porkers now and still find the tour exciting - and I'm actually not really into that sort of thing - but I wouldn't be bothered about doing the Aston tour again. Sorry, that probably sounds a bit negative - it wasn't THAT bad!

Pugsey - I've already got the car but never had the tour. Dealer has asked if I'd like to go.

TBH, it's a 5 hour round trip from where I live and not sure that it justifies that sort of time.

How long does it last?

If you're not speccing a car and cut the chat with your dealer - if he's there - then an hour at most? It's one of those things I'd do if it fitted in with my day but don't think I'd consider it worth a 5 hour trek. I went the first time because my car was one of the first V8s so it was worth it to see the new car. My new car - next week is an early Roadster so went again a few months ago for similar reasons - and to check headroom which someone had warned me about. Don't know you of course but I'm guessing your time's valuable and if I had to call it I'd say don't bother mate.

[whoami]

Thanks chaps - I think that I will bin the tour and go off-roading instead.