08-18-2005
"low eyes and slow hands"
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2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
What do you guys think...Have you seen this ride yet? I have a deposit down. convince me otherwise...
08-18-2005
Entry Speed Demon / Advanced Member (100+ Posts)
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Re: 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
I parked next to one at the airport recently. Looks gorgeous. Not sure what the performance specs are or how much they cost so hard to render any opinion that would talk you out of it. V8 probably sounds fantastic. Are you trading up/down from something or just adding to the stable?
08-19-2005
"low eyes and slow hands"
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Re: 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
www.astonmartin.com
380hp at 7300
302 ftlb at 5000rpm
0-60 in 4.9
weighs 3400 lbs
top speed 175
not terribly quick but a crusier...pics are amazing...throwback to the 50's Bond cars....
08-19-2005
Team OC/AD D
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Re: 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Chris, c'mon, aren't you REALLY just asking "will I pick up lots and lots of hot chicks in this car?"
08-19-2005
"low eyes and slow hands"
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Re: 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
ok you got me. Was going to buy a corvette and get a clip on pony tail as the cheaper alternative...
08-19-2005
Team OC/AD D
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Re: 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
It all depends on the kinds of girls you're looking for, right? The Vantage for Greenwich/SOHO, and the Corvette for..... Bridgeport.
08-19-2005
Bavarian Berserk
Winning Races / Advanced Member (250+ Posts)
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Re: 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Quote:
Originally Posted by weldonjc
What do you guys think...Have you seen this ride yet? I have a deposit down. convince me otherwise...
The only serious alternative to the 911 (ah - see DMD, I'm not that bad after all).
No one beats the sound of an AM. In terms of Bondness hard to top. But then wasn't Bond this great womanizer back in the 60s?
08-19-2005
Grand Master
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Re: 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
If it's a crumpet catcher you're after... Wouldn't you rather have a Volante?
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