Well guys, not sure if any of you remember but after I saw the AMV8 in the flesh I promised myself I would try it out and if it convinced me I would buy it! Meanwhile, I got a 997 (perfection on wheels) and waited eagerly for the test drive of the AMV8.
Well, it happened and to be honest I was a bit dissappointed. Don't get me wrong, I liked a lot about it but it still doesn't come anywhere near my Porsche. In fact, my 2003 996 was a better car!
The thing looks awesome! The body, is nice and low and plenty wide, it looks mean! The interior is OK but ergonomics are obviously not Aston's priority. The key doesn't fit into the ignition without a fight, there is hardly any leg room, the foot rest is useless and the rear view mirrors can hardly be adjusted. The ideal seating position should be very low down since the windscreen is so low but unless you have a long torso you can't see squat! I am not that tall 5 foot 9 and wear size 8 shoes but couldn't get comfortable! I could get used to it but I don't think I want to for GBP 80,000!
The sound of the car was amazing, the engine is lovely, its plenty fast and hold the road amazingly, the steering, gear change are all very positive and reassuring, plenty of feedback from the wheels but still lacks in places where the 997 excels.
In all honesty, if you were to sit in the car without knowing the badge, the price, the looks and just mark it on the driving position you wouldn't like it too much. Because of what it is you get excited and forget the annoying things. The car I drove was brand new but had a few computer faults already!!!
On a side note, you have to be a man's man to drive it, the clutch is heavy the gear change needs a serious push and the brakes have to be stamped on to be engaged!
A couple of weeks ago, my local Aston dealer leant me a DB9 one afternoon : ) Had a great time thrashing it around, my friend happened to have his video camera and we taped the whole affair but I personally was not too impressed. The 997 Carrera is the car!! BUT, the Aston dealer is lending me the car for a full day when I get back from my winter holidays!
For my money, the Porsche is all you need. BUT, I did have a Gallardo for a while a few weeks ago - very very nice
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Well, it happened and to be honest I was a bit dissappointed. Don't get me wrong, I liked a lot about it but it still doesn't come anywhere near my Porsche. In fact, my 2003 996 was a better car!
The thing looks awesome! The body, is nice and low and plenty wide, it looks mean! The interior is OK but ergonomics are obviously not Aston's priority. The key doesn't fit into the ignition without a fight, there is hardly any leg room, the foot rest is useless and the rear view mirrors can hardly be adjusted. The ideal seating position should be very low down since the windscreen is so low but unless you have a long torso you can't see squat! I am not that tall 5 foot 9 and wear size 8 shoes but couldn't get comfortable! I could get used to it but I don't think I want to for GBP 80,000!
The sound of the car was amazing, the engine is lovely, its plenty fast and hold the road amazingly, the steering, gear change are all very positive and reassuring, plenty of feedback from the wheels but still lacks in places where the 997 excels.
In all honesty, if you were to sit in the car without knowing the badge, the price, the looks and just mark it on the driving position you wouldn't like it too much. Because of what it is you get excited and forget the annoying things. The car I drove was brand new but had a few computer faults already!!!
On a side note, you have to be a man's man to drive it, the clutch is heavy the gear change needs a serious push and the brakes have to be stamped on to be engaged!
A couple of weeks ago, my local Aston dealer leant me a DB9 one afternoon : ) Had a great time thrashing it around, my friend happened to have his video camera and we taped the whole affair but I personally was not too impressed. The 997 Carrera is the car!! BUT, the Aston dealer is lending me the car for a full day when I get back from my winter holidays!
For my money, the Porsche is all you need. BUT, I did have a Gallardo for a while a few weeks ago - very very nice
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