Vette vs. Aston Martin
#2
06-28-2007, 10:32 AM
RE: Vette vs. Aston Martin
No, I would get a porsche911 turbo though. That car is just hotness!
#3
06-28-2007, 04:59 PM
RE: Vette vs. Aston Martin
Depends which model. I looked hard at the new V8, but: a) I couldn't find one anywhere in the country that was anywhere near the advertised list price of $105ish - most were $135K+ and simply not worth it, b) it's damn small (smaller than my Porsche), and c) it's not that fast (roughly the speed of my '04 Carrera).
But I'd take the Vanquish S in a heartbeat if the cost were about what a 'vette was , or if it were even just $125K. It's a legit 200+ mph, V12car and gorgeous inside and out. I like it better than the 599 Ferrari coupe
The Porsche Turbo? Once upon a time the Turbo was the over-achiever on the street, but not now. The newest model is not that great in the performance department -- certainly not for the money. See, for example, the latest Car and Driver and their "one lap time" showdown comparison test. The Turbo was by far the most expensive car in the test but got its butt kicked hard by several others, including a ZO6 that killed it by 7 seconds per 2 minute lap. Porsche needs to do some serious overhauling on it (and will, given the competition they are going to get from the Audi R8).
But I'd take the Vanquish S in a heartbeat if the cost were about what a 'vette was , or if it were even just $125K. It's a legit 200+ mph, V12car and gorgeous inside and out. I like it better than the 599 Ferrari coupe
The Porsche Turbo? Once upon a time the Turbo was the over-achiever on the street, but not now. The newest model is not that great in the performance department -- certainly not for the money. See, for example, the latest Car and Driver and their "one lap time" showdown comparison test. The Turbo was by far the most expensive car in the test but got its butt kicked hard by several others, including a ZO6 that killed it by 7 seconds per 2 minute lap. Porsche needs to do some serious overhauling on it (and will, given the competition they are going to get from the Audi R8).
#4
06-28-2007, 06:16 PM
RE: Vette vs. Aston Martin
He said for the same price as a vetteLee. If we were going by that then I would for sure get the 911 turbo in the picture I posted above for $26k.
#5
06-28-2007, 06:48 PM
RE: Vette vs. Aston Martin
If the price were the same all around I'd take the Aston Martin Vanquish among all the cars mentioned. But if I'm paying the bill, I think the 3.8 liter Carrera S is the best bargain among the Porsches, or the GT3 if I could buy one without the spoiler. I might get one of those next time although I plan to wait and see what the new "928" will really be like: if it really has the twin turbo V8 that is now in the Cayenne it would be impressive.Still, the Vanquish iswhat I've always wanted, I just can't afford the $220K+ price.
#6
06-28-2007, 09:44 PM
RE: Vette vs. Aston Martin
ORIGINAL: Lee Willis
If the price were the same all around I'd take the Aston Martin Vanquish among all the cars mentioned. But if I'm paying the bill, I think the 3.8 liter Carrera S is the best bargain among the Porsches, or the GT3 if I could buy one without the spoiler. I might get one of those next time although I plan to wait and see what the new "928" will really be like: if it really has the twin turbo V8 that is now in the Cayenne it would be impressive.Still, the Vanquish iswhat I've always wanted, I just can't afford the $220K+ price.
If the price were the same all around I'd take the Aston Martin Vanquish among all the cars mentioned. But if I'm paying the bill, I think the 3.8 liter Carrera S is the best bargain among the Porsches, or the GT3 if I could buy one without the spoiler. I might get one of those next time although I plan to wait and see what the new "928" will really be like: if it really has the twin turbo V8 that is now in the Cayenne it would be impressive.Still, the Vanquish iswhat I've always wanted, I just can't afford the $220K+ price.
#7
06-28-2007, 10:41 PM
RE: Vette vs. Aston Martin
ORIGINAL: Lee Willis
If the price were the same all around I'd take the Aston Martin Vanquish among all the cars mentioned. But if I'm paying the bill, I think the 3.8 liter Carrera S is the best bargain among the Porsches, or the GT3 if I could buy one without the spoiler. I might get one of those next time although I plan to wait and see what the new "928" will really be like: if it really has the twin turbo V8 that is now in the Cayenne it would be impressive.Still, the Vanquish iswhat I've always wanted, I just can't afford the $220K+ price.
If the price were the same all around I'd take the Aston Martin Vanquish among all the cars mentioned. But if I'm paying the bill, I think the 3.8 liter Carrera S is the best bargain among the Porsches, or the GT3 if I could buy one without the spoiler. I might get one of those next time although I plan to wait and see what the new "928" will really be like: if it really has the twin turbo V8 that is now in the Cayenne it would be impressive.Still, the Vanquish iswhat I've always wanted, I just can't afford the $220K+ price.
Lee stop complaining about price tags and just make some life sacrifices...You know you can start by selling the house or a kidney (I hear those things go for a pretty penny on the black market). Where there's a will there's a way
But seriously I have always been a fan of the Vanquish myself, aside from the amazing performance it just have a very sinister look with that aggressive front end that Aston Martin is known for.[/align]
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