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Old 10-09-2008, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Surfer
Huh? Supercharged V8 Vantage from the factory
ESX Motorsports. I'm not sure what their association with Aston (or Aston Dealerships) is, but I know they have a car making the rounds at California dealerships right now.

Here's their blurb: http://www.esxmotorsports.com/info/?id=5950
 
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Originally Posted by jim frentress
ESX Motorsports. I'm not sure what their association with Aston (or Aston Dealerships) is, but I know they have a car making the rounds at California dealerships right now.

Here's their blurb: http://www.esxmotorsports.com/info/?id=5950
Ahh ok that makes sense. Although my friend doesn't have his AM V8 anymore, it was a great car, and only felt it was lacking power, moreso torque. Sounds was wicked for a relatively small V8 though, sounded like a combo between an exotic and muscle car.
 
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depreciation will take its toll after that many miles on the car...so unless u dont mind losing $$ go for it
 
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You should be more than ok. I have driven them and they make for a great DD. For comparison, the car in my sig is my DD and wheel to wheel car (this is in chicago's **** roads). I feel like a sports car that puts a grin on your face should be driven. Driven a lot. Life is too short not to enjoy it. When you are a car enthusiast like all of us are, we get a lot of enjoyment from driving our sports cars. I am sure you getting in the AM every morning and turning it on in order to drive to wherever you are going will be one of the high points of your day, so buy it and DD it.
 
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Old 10-20-2008, 04:49 PM
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I have a Vantage N400 (not in the US) as a daily driver and it is mostly driven in the city.

It does the job but it does become troublesome at times when you worry about door dings, where you park, potholes, bumps, stares (can be good) and most of all, space.

But if you can come around to all that, its a great car and not only will you enjoy it, you'll never regret it.

I've heard AM has a reputation for problems, but so far I haven't encountered any yet, and hopefully I won't.

All in all, I may have ended up easier with something else but I dont regret the purchase.
 
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how is aston martin reliability anyways?
 
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why not?
 
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