Aston Martin loses over half its value

Marek is a really nice man. Spent time with him at various events.
He did a great job at creating the diversity across the models people were asking for... nobody will confuse a DB with a Vantage now. And I think he did a great job with the DBX.
But the designs have gotten too "fussy" and "exaggerated" in their base trim in my opinion. Ferrari Roma is where Aston should have been with the DB line - beautiful, smooth, curvy and sensual from a design ethos. Vantage can be more aggressive but the new front end went too far. Everything seems "boy-racer" now where the over-the-top design should have been reserved for the special editions. They lost their core market and elegance.

EV is another story, Their initial partner was a company owned by founder of Faraday Future that had huge financial issues and bailed. They have had to pivot multiple times in the development of EV Rapide. Ultimately they need a true powertrain partner in EV - should be reaching out to Rivian, Williams and others but it will take some time for them to get a viable plan in the EV market. It will fit the cars well once they figure out a execution path - EV DB, EV Rapide, EV DBX... while Vantage, DBS etc can stay fire-breathing ICEs.

The Valkyrie and spin-offs are eating up a ton of resources and it will be curious how those cars fit into the "new" plan at Aston Martin.

 

V12 Speedster Debuts With No Roof, Windshield

https://www.motor1.com/news/402189/aston-martin-v12-speedster-revealed/

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So is Aston just arriving fashionably late to everything now? Last to make a luxury SUV to go along with their luxury GT/sedans and now last to make a 2 seater without a windshield. Not sure what their direction as a company is at this point.

 

I do... it's straight down.

And that windsheildless monstrosity just set a new low bar in the ugly car wars...

 

To be fair, they had this concept thing as far back as 2013. No sure if they ever made any though.

https://www.autoblog.com/2013/05/19/aston-martin-cc100-speedster-is-a-180-mph-centennial-celebration/

 

Stupid car for people with more money than sense.

 

So, you feel the same about the Monza, correct?

 

Absolutely. Whay, have you ordered one?

 

No, but if I had more money than sense, I just might! (but only after I already had a GTO, F40, F50, Enzo and LaF )

 

By which time you probably wouldn't have any money left!!

 

Agreed, hopefully Stroll sorts things out. However, I see our resident pulpiteer is quick to give lessons on your observation.

Angels in heaven would have endless wings for each 'concept' that a carmaker shows...

 

You really are on my nuts lately.

 

Being the perma-critic is not cool, huh? Now you know how many of our members feel. (Or do I need to list out the 20+ folks that have had you on ignore at some point?)

But as long as you keep pontificating the faults of everything, I'm happy to play your game, and reflect the negativity you spew right back. Unlike others that are mentally and emotionally well balanced, I'm sick too, just like you.

 

I say, chaps, handbags at 20 paces and all that!

 

haha, unfortunately, I sadly admit, I am ill and not well. I do always take the bait...

Other Moderators would have just banned the troll long ago, but alas, I'm a glutton for punishment, and I think do actually enjoy the mud like a fat pig in his own excrement.

 

You two are like Yin and Yang. Are you sure you weren't separated at birth?
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There is much truth to your statement. There was a time (middle school) that I thought aggravating folks was fun. Of course, in adulthood, I know it's a fool's errand, causing more self-harm then entertainment, with one exception; trolling a troll.

Now, when the opportunity presents itself, I can't resist.

 

Good to know you are 'fully aware'. Pounding sand does get old, tho.

 

Wise words my friend. Perhaps I should heed Elsa's proclamation, appreciate the feedback.

 

But you're not trolling a troll because I'm not trolling, and you're simply giving me a quote notification in the corner. If you or anyone else is aggravated by my posts, oh well, talk to a therapist. Can't imagine how people get so worked up on a car message board. A car message board. A car. A message board.

 

Yet here you are.

 

I think you don't know what trolling it.

 

If you're aggravated by my posts, oh well, talk to a therapist. I can't imagine how people get so worked up on a car message board. A car message board. A car. A message board.

 

You just admitted to actively trolling members here. Maybe you shouldn't be a mod.

 

You're leaving out a crucial piece of context. That said, you're still right though, should we just ban @noone1 for trolling?