Porsche vs Aston Martin
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My other car is an 02 Porsche 911 Targa (996). I've got the itch to get something new and have been considering a new 911S (997). But yesterday I looked at the new Aston Martin V8 Vantage. It's drop-dead gorgeous, but I haven't driven it yet.
Does anyone know anything about this model and how it compares to the Porsche?
Does anyone know anything about this model and how it compares to the Porsche?
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Well, I've got utmost respect for anything Porsche but I would happily sell my soul to the Devil for the keys to an Aston. From the reports I've read most of the magazines seem to think the 911 is ultimately the slightly better car (not exclusively, some comparisons have put the Aston ahead) but the Aston is the one that they would want to own if they were spending their money. That's pretty much how I think I feel, head might say Porsche but heart (and wallet) would say Aston and that's what I'd go for if I were you. You're a lucky guy if you have the choice!
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='284003' date='May 18 2006, 12:13 AM
Well, I've got utmost respect for anything Porsche but I would happily sell my soul to the Devil for the keys to an Aston. From the reports I've read most of the magazines seem to think the 911 is ultimately the slightly better car (not exclusively, some comparisons have put the Aston ahead) but the Aston is the one that they would want to own if they were spending their money. That's pretty much how I think I feel, head might say Porsche but heart (and wallet) would say Aston and that's what I'd go for if I were you. You're a lucky guy if you have the choice!
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Originally Posted by hinckley' post='283966' date='May 17 2006, 08:38 PM
My other car is an 02 Porsche 911 Targa (996). I've got the itch to get something new and have been considering a new 911S (997). But yesterday I looked at the new Aston Martin V8 Vantage. It's drop-dead gorgeous, but I haven't driven it yet.
Does anyone know anything about this model and how it compares to the Porsche?
Does anyone know anything about this model and how it compares to the Porsche?
If you already have a Porsche then go with the AMV8
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That's not a bad decision you've got there. For performance and the ability to drive everyday, I'd get the 997S.
There's no arguing that the AMV8 is drop-dead gorgeous, but it's more of a GT car in comparison. I'd also think that it'd would garner more attention. Whether that's good or bad is up to you.
There's no arguing that the AMV8 is drop-dead gorgeous, but it's more of a GT car in comparison. I'd also think that it'd would garner more attention. Whether that's good or bad is up to you.
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Originally Posted by Saudi_545i' post='284029' date='May 17 2006, 11:33 PM
Are you saying an Aston Martin would cost less?
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I have an 04 996 C2, and love it. My brother in law bought a new 997S last week, and it is incredible. I think it depends on what you want. If you want another true sports car the 997S is so much better in so many ways than our 996. The interior alone is worth the upgrade. If you want something a bit more comfortble and not quite as raw then the AM woudl likely be your better bet. Either way I don't think you can go wrong. To me it isn't about which of these is a "better" car ecause they are both outstanding in different ways. To me it is about which is "better for your lifestyle" at this moment. Good luck, and I wish I had your problem with this choice.
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Thanks for the feedback so far. I really go back and forth on the two cars . . .
I definately want a true sports car, not a GT. I believe that unlike the other Astons, the new V8 is a sports car.
I won't drive it until next week, but from what I've heard, it probably will run at 9/10ths (9.5/10ths?, 9.8/10ths?) of the 997. The thing is, I'm not so sure that I'm a good enough driver to ring the last 1/10th out of any sports car.
Finally, my most contrary thought . . . I love to drive a car that no one else has (I've never seen another 996 Targa in the four years I've owned mine), but I've got that classic New England Yankee thing that makes me uncomfortable standing out too much. And while I love the exclusivity and beauty of the Aston, it sure as hell stands out in a crowd!
BTW, I know, I know . . . it's a hell of decision to have to bear!
I definately want a true sports car, not a GT. I believe that unlike the other Astons, the new V8 is a sports car.
I won't drive it until next week, but from what I've heard, it probably will run at 9/10ths (9.5/10ths?, 9.8/10ths?) of the 997. The thing is, I'm not so sure that I'm a good enough driver to ring the last 1/10th out of any sports car.
Finally, my most contrary thought . . . I love to drive a car that no one else has (I've never seen another 996 Targa in the four years I've owned mine), but I've got that classic New England Yankee thing that makes me uncomfortable standing out too much. And while I love the exclusivity and beauty of the Aston, it sure as hell stands out in a crowd!
BTW, I know, I know . . . it's a hell of decision to have to bear!
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I've now driven both the AM V8 Vantage and a C4S. Very surprising . . .
To me, there was a huge difference. Compared to the Porsche, the AM did in fact drive much more like a GT than a true sports car. Very beautiful, very easy to drive, but somewhat under-powered and totally without the viceral, raw, edgey feel that the Porsche provides. I was disappointed.
One other thing . . . that beautiful shape of the AM results in a couple of horrific (and dangerous) blind spots.
To me, there was a huge difference. Compared to the Porsche, the AM did in fact drive much more like a GT than a true sports car. Very beautiful, very easy to drive, but somewhat under-powered and totally without the viceral, raw, edgey feel that the Porsche provides. I was disappointed.
One other thing . . . that beautiful shape of the AM results in a couple of horrific (and dangerous) blind spots.
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