Like most Astons its beautiful and powerful . I love this new model.

 

They don't seem to be selling too well though. The dealer here has quite a few. Maybe priced too high?

I also think its lovely and they can same size this shape all they want. Just a great design.

 

Agreed.

The "lowly" V8 Vantage is on my wish list to S.

 

That's often been a problem for Aston. Some potential buyers feel that the Jag XKR not only has much of the same styling, but is a better dollar-value as well. There are similarities in the general styling, though the Aston has a different grille and interior trim. Not having test-driven an Aston myself (though there's a dealer close-by), I can't comment directly on anything else between the two.

 

The Vantages sell well in this area.

Yes, on my list is Vantage V8 and C4S in coupe form.

 

A Wish-List, or an actual shopping/new-car consideration-list? I haven't driven one, but I'll admit that an Aston, like the Jag XKR convertible, can seduce.

 

For me, it's simply the same list.

My friend has the XKR 'vert, it's very nice but I don't want it.

I won't get into discussion of seduction, that would be NWS.

 

Must be nice to be well-heeled.


Automotive-seduction is plenty safe in this forum.

 

It's more a matter of the Silicon Valley work ethic (admittedly combined with incentive stock options that have been very rewarding at times, thank you NASDAQ) that motivates/drives/rewards people around here.

More on topic regarding this kind of stylish premium sedan (Rapide), I like the new CLS which is a different price range of course.

 

My local Aston dealer seems to have problems moving not only the Rapide, but all of their cars. I think it's a combination between high price and less car-inclined people taking their hard earned splurge money to something flashier and recognizable, like a Ferrari or Lambo.

I feel like Aston buyers are a very specific crowd and that causes their sales to be very low, unfortunately. And then there's the problem of the depreciation that comes with Astons as well. Another blow to the "buyability" of an Aston.

Plus, despite my love for Astons, if I had 250k to spend on a car, I'd probably take it to a Lambo dealer before an Aston dealer too

 

Haha, I love how an "NBA Experience" involves driving around Astons around, very fitting

Basically I'm super jealous

 

Let me sum this up... Imagine being in a relationship with Sofia Vergara, but she let's you down in the bedroom...