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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by rdgdawg
It's a freakin' Vantage V12 with the N420 package

Still....
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Not a Vantage.

This is basically a DB9 replacement.
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 09:13 AM
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Yeah, funny how people can't tell which Aston this is based on. Shows how similar the line is getting.

This is a DB9 with a new front end. Should have just replaced the DB9 but it's going to be more expensive. The DB9 looks better and more expensive than this car, to be honest.
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 09:26 AM
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AMs are sexy, but they are getting lazy like porsche........yes, yes, if it aint broken, don't fix it

DBS is all I need to know
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by whoster
Not a Vantage.

This is basically a DB9 replacement.
Wow, just realized this is a 4-seater.... SWEET!!!!

I stand corrected
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 10:04 AM
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Typical AM, and I luv it!
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 10:05 AM
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This is a homage to the original Aston Martin Virage, which is apparently one of the lesser-known Aston Martins.

Aston Martin Virage



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aston_Martin_Virage
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 11:34 AM
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I seriously do not understand how this made sense to Aston Martin. Its more than just lazy designers, its stupid management. I guess I have to go back and read the press release cause I see no compelling reason to spend more to get this over a DB9. Did they even touch the interior.
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 09:15 PM
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Everyone is trying to milk money out of existing platforms with minimal cost. Too soft for me but surely still beautiful in person.

DBS please.
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I never thought i said this but Aston Martin is getting really boring.
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 03:12 PM
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Default 2012 Aston Martin Virage Coupe - anyone see the need or understand this?

Article: http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/g...-a-good-thing/

I love Aston Martins, I think they're beautiful, and my dream car could possibly be a DBS. But I just saw this new car and, while beautiful (all Astons are, they have the same design features and this one's no different), I think it looks just like a DB9 and don't understand what this is. They say it slots between the DB9 and DBS.

Anyone got a clue?
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 04:15 PM
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I am not James Bond but I am sure I could work with a car like this.
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 08:54 AM
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Current model range:
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Old Mar 6, 2011 | 09:54 PM
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Beautiful lines but I think the designers at Aston MArtin are almost as lazy as the designers at Porsche's 911 team. They should try to differentiate the styling of the models more. Lambo as well.
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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by GFerg
This seems so dumb to me. I really have no clue why this is a new model that sits between the DB9 and DBS yet looks exactly the same on the inside and out. What the hell is the point????
COULD NOT AGREE MORE...waste of time
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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 09:08 AM
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our comments don't matter much as likely none of us will be buying an AM.
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