So why did you buy an Aston ?
Discussion
Reading the thread where the guy cannot decide which car to buy, a couple of points were raised as to whether or not badge snobbery comes into it, and if it should be a factor.
From my point of view I bought my dream. I have always wanted an Aston, so when the opportunity arose for me to change my car I didnt even consider similar priced marques. Only an Aston would do.
It was the same when I had my 1st Tuscan. I read all I could, and in truth, it would have put some off but irrationally I still went ahead. No regrets.
So I guess for me the name/badge was one of my defining reasons for Aston purchase.It does help being one of the most beautiful cars out there. Nine months and 9,000 miles down the line I still enjoy every minute.
Thoughts!
Di
From my point of view I bought my dream. I have always wanted an Aston, so when the opportunity arose for me to change my car I didnt even consider similar priced marques. Only an Aston would do.
It was the same when I had my 1st Tuscan. I read all I could, and in truth, it would have put some off but irrationally I still went ahead. No regrets.
So I guess for me the name/badge was one of my defining reasons for Aston purchase.It does help being one of the most beautiful cars out there. Nine months and 9,000 miles down the line I still enjoy every minute.
Thoughts!
Di
I sent my 'letter of interest' to Aston as soon as I saw the first photos and specs. I've always liked and respected Astons, but it was only the introduction of the glorious 2-seater sports car that, for me, made an Aston a must-have.
I had to wait for my third V8V though (a 4.7 Sportpack) to have what I think the car should have been from the off.
I had to wait for my third V8V though (a 4.7 Sportpack) to have what I think the car should have been from the off.
To echo Lady Topaz:-
From my point of view I bought my dream. I have always wanted an Aston
Promised myself an Aston by the time I was 30 - and ahhem just missed that target!!
Did have a quick look at price of other marques but just came back to my boyhood dream
Bought mine last year - said to the other half you can either have a new kitchen or we could get an Aston.
Kitchen still needs replacing
From my point of view I bought my dream. I have always wanted an Aston
Promised myself an Aston by the time I was 30 - and ahhem just missed that target!!
Did have a quick look at price of other marques but just came back to my boyhood dream
Bought mine last year - said to the other half you can either have a new kitchen or we could get an Aston.
Kitchen still needs replacing
you should see my toolbox !!!!
It had been a boyhood ambition to own an Aston Martin. Not particularly for the James Bond connection but more that, as a lifelong petrol-head (I was a subscriber to Car magazine when I was about 8), I found the cars ticked most of my boxes. It seemed an impossible dream to own one - they cost more than the house my parents struggled to buy.
I achieved my ambition aged 36. Since then, they have produced cars I have wanted to own, so I've bought a few. However, they are losing that edge, for me. Ridiculous special editions, the Cygnet, a lack of relative performance, dealer specced cars, the dilution of the hand-tooled nature. Slowly, everything that was so alluring (for me) about the marque is being eroded.
I am getting closer to trying something else. The new McLaren looks pretty awesome.
I achieved my ambition aged 36. Since then, they have produced cars I have wanted to own, so I've bought a few. However, they are losing that edge, for me. Ridiculous special editions, the Cygnet, a lack of relative performance, dealer specced cars, the dilution of the hand-tooled nature. Slowly, everything that was so alluring (for me) about the marque is being eroded.
I am getting closer to trying something else. The new McLaren looks pretty awesome.
Edited by AstonZagato on Wednesday 17th March 17:35
Looks outside, looks and feel inside, noise, dynamics, relative scarcity. Pretty much in that order.
Did the badge matter? Not really, but then it's unlikely some of the key priorities listed would have happened without the Aston badge.
Nearly bought a DB4 5yrs ago. I suspect I might in a few years when classic prices have softened again and the extra seats become handy
Did the badge matter? Not really, but then it's unlikely some of the key priorities listed would have happened without the Aston badge.
Nearly bought a DB4 5yrs ago. I suspect I might in a few years when classic prices have softened again and the extra seats become handy
Returning home tonight in the DB9 doing ( allegedly ) 95mph had to pull over for a Laguna doing 105mph . Let's face it buying a £100k plus car when you can get one that (objectively) does the same job for a third of the price , is always going to be an irrational affair of the heart.
The looks,the power ( could have fried the Laguna had I wanted to ),the style, the exclusivity and the brand are what you are paying for . If you don't get this - buy a Laguna and save yourself some cash !!
The looks,the power ( could have fried the Laguna had I wanted to ),the style, the exclusivity and the brand are what you are paying for . If you don't get this - buy a Laguna and save yourself some cash !!
Quoting from the latest issue of 'Winding Road' in its review of the Rapide is the reason we buy Astons, now admit it:
“Astons are for a man running off to cheat on a woman that loves him with other women who believe they are his only love. He throws a weekend bag into the cabin and is off in a plume of lies.”
“Astons are for a man running off to cheat on a woman that loves him with other women who believe they are his only love. He throws a weekend bag into the cabin and is off in a plume of lies.”
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