Sometimes I feel a bit tempted by...

jmgM3 · 08-30-2012, 03:44 PM

... something like this:

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...28490877&Log=0

I know it is an older car but I find it just stunning and would love to have it in my driveway some day. Just curious, how you guys think this compares to the E9X performance wise

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=77077&endYear=2013&modelC ode1=VANTAGE&sortBy=derivedpriceASC&startYear=1981 &makeCode1=ASTON&searchRadius=0&listingId=32849087 7&Log=0[/url]

son_of_siggy · 08-30-2012, 04:05 PM

Certainly is a FANTASTIC looking car.

konaforever · 08-30-2012, 04:07 PM

Great looking. Peformance so so!

smmmurf · 08-30-2012, 04:07 PM

maintenance and reliability =

perf = not as good as e9x

chicks =

Dreamz · 08-30-2012, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by son_of_siggy

Certainly is a FANTASTIC looking car.

This

kchu221 · 08-30-2012, 04:11 PM

haha damn... thats a good alternative to the e9x m3 for the price! honestly though... most people that buys those cars go more for looks then performance anyways...

Park2670 · 08-30-2012, 04:19 PM

Id buy one just to stare at it all day.

konaforever · 08-30-2012, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Park2670

Id buy one just to stare at it all day.

That's all you'll be doing when it breaks down.

LOVEM · 08-30-2012, 04:58 PM

its been sold as i type.

UltimateBMW · 08-31-2012, 12:50 AM

There is a certain threshold of usable daily performance. This car, as well as the M3 are arguably over that threshold. After that point, whether it's faster or slower doesn't really matter quite so much as the enjoyment of the car overall.

I'd be willing to bet very few people that buy any Aston Martins ever track them anyways; so whatever speed it has, as long as it is fun, is enough. Not to mention the exhaust note is great.

The biggest drawback is the maintenance costs, though I can't really speak towards reliability.

Rmk392 · 08-31-2012, 07:31 AM

ooo it's a 6 speed too ..very cool

jmgM3 · 08-31-2012, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UltimateBMW

There is a certain threshold of usable daily performance. This car, as well as the M3 are arguably over that threshold. After that point, whether it's faster or slower doesn't really matter quite so much as the enjoyment of the car overall.

I'd be willing to bet very few people that buy any Aston Martins ever track them anyways; so whatever speed it has, as long as it is fun, is enough. Not to mention the exhaust note is great.

The biggest drawback is the maintenance costs, though I can't really speak towards reliability.

Agreed. I have yet to pull my balls out of my purse and track my E90, but I fully intend to do it. It's been 8 months since I got it but I don't get to drive it as often as I would like. We're still getting to know each other.

I find my M to be just about the perfect car but being a car fanatic I can't keep myself from looking at what else is out there. You know... just because you found the perfect girl and got married doesn't mean you're going to stop looking at other girls as they walk by... (getting off topic here)

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08-30-2012, 04:07 PM	#4
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08-30-2012, 04:11 PM	#6
kchu221 JDM whore Drives: 2012 E92 6MT Space Grey Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,273 iTrader: (5)	haha damn... thats a good alternative to the e9x m3 for the price! honestly though... most people that buys those cars go more for looks then performance anyways... __________________ \|AUTOTALENT\|JRZ RS DAMPER\|GC CAMBER PLATE\|SWIFT SPRINGS\|OG WHITE TE37\|MICHELLIN PSS\|TURNER STUDS\|PROJECT KICS R40\|RE SSK\|VARIS CF KNOB\|VARIS VRS FRONT LIP WITH EXTENSION\|ARQRAY RACE EXHAUST\|BAVX LS3\|VOLTEX TYPE 1 GT WING\|MASTERMIND STREET X-PIPE\|

08-30-2012, 04:19 PM	#7
Park2670 Lieutenant General Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UTAH Posts: 17,957 iTrader: (5)	Id buy one just to stare at it all day. __________________ Utah Chat Thread 2011 335d ///M-Sport

08-31-2012, 12:50 AM	#10
UltimateBMW Brigadier General Drives: MP4 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South Posts: 3,290 iTrader: (0)	There is a certain threshold of usable daily performance. This car, as well as the M3 are arguably over that threshold. After that point, whether it's faster or slower doesn't really matter quite so much as the enjoyment of the car overall. I'd be willing to bet very few people that buy any Aston Martins ever track them anyways; so whatever speed it has, as long as it is fun, is enough. Not to mention the exhaust note is great. The biggest drawback is the maintenance costs, though I can't really speak towards reliability. __________________

08-30-2012, 04:05 PM	#2
son_of_siggy Second Lieutenant Drives: CTS-V Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: United States Posts: 257 iTrader: (0)	Certainly is a FANTASTIC looking car.

08-30-2012, 04:07 PM	#3
konaforever Second Lieutenant Drives: 2009 Red GTR Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 229 iTrader: (0)	Great looking. Peformance so so!

08-30-2012, 04:58 PM	#9
LOVEM Captain Drives: 2011 1m VO Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 671 iTrader: (0)	its been sold as i type.

08-31-2012, 07:31 AM	#11
Rmk392 Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Philly Posts: 299 iTrader: (0)	ooo it's a 6 speed too ..very cool

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