I want to buy a DB11 but....
#16
11-12-2017, 08:09 AM
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Oh dear, I was really looking for some convincing towards the DB11, perhaps something that I had not the perception to realize or see, but looks like most feel the same way as me on this one. Well, unless it grows on me as it has Prefurbia, it seems that I am still anchored in the direction of the Vanquish.
Thanks for the thoughts and responses, everyone
Thanks for the thoughts and responses, everyone
#17
11-12-2017, 08:26 AM
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Agree with you 100% here, Prefurbia. The execution of the contrast pillar is something that I dismissed from the outset. Somehow it didn't fit and was making me think of a cheap french runabout. The jury is still out for me too on the "hot-wheels" fender vent, but let's see.
Last edited by FatFrank; 11-12-2017 at 08:50 AM.
#18
11-12-2017, 08:49 AM
Like XJRS says, what's the dilemma??
What's the DB11 got going for it? It's "new". It has "tech". Ummm......
The Vanq? Gorgeous looks inisde and out (just don't get contrast colour around the exhausts/diffuser, please). Naturally aspirated, big capacity engine. Less "tech" (yes, that's a good thing IMO). It's timeless.
In case you aren't convinced, say the name of each car out loud while imagining you are applying wax to its flank... er, sorry, got to go now...
What's the DB11 got going for it? It's "new". It has "tech". Ummm......
The Vanq? Gorgeous looks inisde and out (just don't get contrast colour around the exhausts/diffuser, please). Naturally aspirated, big capacity engine. Less "tech" (yes, that's a good thing IMO). It's timeless.
In case you aren't convinced, say the name of each car out loud while imagining you are applying wax to its flank... er, sorry, got to go now...
#20
11-13-2017, 09:42 AM
I used to think Vanquish all day before I'd seen them in person side by side... I'd actually go DB11 convertible, the DB11 having seen a bunch of different ones in the flesh is just really nice, its a big GT car and the interior is much nicer than the now dated looking vanquish
You have to pick the right color for the DB11 IMO white looks fantastic
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.6sp...de508bacc6.jpg
I took a pic of the two side by side this year Vanquish starts to look dated by comparison especially in person
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.6sp...ae4d52a071.jpg
Like a previous person said, I'd drive both and then decide
You have to pick the right color for the DB11 IMO white looks fantastic
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.6sp...de508bacc6.jpg
I took a pic of the two side by side this year Vanquish starts to look dated by comparison especially in person
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.6sp...ae4d52a071.jpg
Like a previous person said, I'd drive both and then decide
Last edited by sonies; 11-13-2017 at 09:50 AM.
#21
11-13-2017, 10:04 AM
I am not a fan of the Black Pack or however Aston names it (Lotus uses black pack name for the black roof and side mirrors option).
#23
11-15-2017, 02:30 PM
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#24
11-15-2017, 02:49 PM
Me too - the side strakes for the windows - especially when a different color and the roof a different color just destroys the look of the DB11, for me at least. On resale you would need to find a buyer also liking that look restricting the market - could reduce value.
#28
11-20-2017, 01:10 PM
We had both the E Type and XJS in our family. I like the XJS, not sure if that is the wrong answer for you? E Type was a soldering project behind the dash...
