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Discussion in 'British' started by FrostyAK, Jan 16, 2006.

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  1. FrostyAK

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    #1 FrostyAK, Jan 16, 2006
  2. Goose

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    #2 Goose, Jan 16, 2006
    Cool. I have a soft spot for Astons.
     
  3. Kewpie

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    #3 Kewpie, Jan 16, 2006
    nice. they were going to make a CS version of the V8 Vantage to compete with 997 GT3.
     
  4. rush109

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    #4 rush109, Jan 16, 2006
    i really thought theyd premiere the Rapide or AMv8 in the new Bond movie...by the looks of this one......damn....
     
  5. ghost

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    #5 ghost, Jan 16, 2006
    Preeeeeeeety cool.
     
  6. Koby

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    #6 Koby, Jan 16, 2006
    yes, that scetch looks awesome, I'm actually looking forward to this Bond film!
     
  7. DavkeG

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    #7 DavkeG, Jan 16, 2006
    Maybe DBS will be the name of the V8 Vantage convertible ?
     
  8. CornersWell

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    #8 CornersWell, Jan 16, 2006
    Now, since I've been considering a Vanquish S, I might regret saying this, but are ALL Aston designs going to look alike? I really do love Aston's lines. Actually, recently, even more. And, frankly, a LOT more than the 612 and 599 lines (although I reserve final judgment on the 599 until I can see it in the flesh). But, what is it with auto designers/manufacturers today? So much in their product lines looks similar. To wit, Audi 4/6/8. BMW 3/5/7, Mercedes C/E/CLK/S/CL, everything Porsche.

    And, Aston's no different. The DB9, Vanquish, V8 and this DBS look similar. Whatever happened to distinctive looks? Maybe it's all a branding thing. Or maybe it's a sharing parts to cut costs thing.

    Don't get me wrong. I really do love the Aston "look". But, even their Rapide looks like a stretched DB9.

    CW
     
  9. Dino Martini

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    #9 Dino Martini, Jan 16, 2006
    Whats next? Aston Martin SUV?

    *edits* Actually, upon posting that I thought if Aston made an SUV you know it would be the sexist SUV ever made. Perhaps I would buy one?
     
  10. FrostyAK

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    #10 FrostyAK, Jan 16, 2006
    Cornerswell, I agree. I disklike the lack of individuality from model to model amongs manufacturers today. That said, I love Audi and I love the Aston range. I really like the Rapide.

    What I don't understand is where this model would fit in the Aston range if it is a new model. I think that either it is a "performance-tuned" Vantage, or a replacement for the Vanquish. With the Vantage costing $120,000, the DB9 priced around $200,000 and the Vanquish at $250,000, I don't know where this model would land.

    Thoughts?

    - Chris
     
  11. Kewpie

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    #11 Kewpie, Jan 16, 2006
    no, traditionally those are called Volante.

    i m guessing the line up would be:

    V8, V8 Volante < DBS < DB9, DB9 Volante < Vanquish S < Rapide

    The rapide concept might very well go into limited production.
    The DBS or the CS would be a more powerful Vantage; as it seems the vanquish is not quite yet due for replacement.

    I don't know where or who that SUV idea come from, and it is certainly not from Aston Martin.
     
  12. ryalex

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    #12 ryalex, Jan 16, 2006
    Perhaps this curvaceous new model will replace the Vanquish?
     
  13. WILLIAM H

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    #13 WILLIAM H, Jan 16, 2006
    Maybe a rebadged Land Rover or Lincoln Navigator since Ford owns all 3
     
  14. switchcars

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    #14 switchcars, Jan 16, 2006
    Let's hope Ford sticks to their pledge to leave Aston Martin alone.....that would be a travesty.....an Aston Martinagator SUV.....
     
  15. Pranucci

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    #15 Pranucci, Jan 16, 2006
    Vanquish production is to end in 2007. The DBS could be the replacement. Or not.
     
  16. racerx

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    #16 racerx, Jan 17, 2006

    sure looks like it from that sketch.
     
  17. Dino Martini

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    #17 Dino Martini, Jan 17, 2006
    But, what if it looked as good as all the other Aston models look? are you telling me, even if it looked that good you wouldnt buy one?
     
  18. Scuderia_Ferrari

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    #18 Scuderia_Ferrari, Jan 17, 2006
    That's exactly what I was thinking...
     

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