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Over here you can get plenty of 2006 model AMV8's with around 15,000 miles for 44-50k...thats the same price for a new m3! sometimes the m3 is actually 50+
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I've been fortunate to own both, the Aston is better looking and is much more special, but to be honest the M3 is much faster and better to drive.
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If I had an AM, i will not care if an M3 is faster. It is the same case with the Audi R8. those cars are soo beautiful that I dont think one should care if they are not that fast. just my opinion.
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I have a friend that owns the AMV8. It's def a sexy car and drives well... When you drive it you really don't care too much about if your car is faster or what. It's a great car to drive and the sound that it makes is ugh.....
The only problem with it thou is that it's plagued with bugs and issues. He's had it in the shop for almost 2 months out of the 14 months he's had it so far.... |
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I was just thinking about this today, with the new AM Vantage..
I was actually wondering what about it makes it so expensive? Though the new one is much faster than the old one, the base price is still twice as much as an M3's. |
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Astons are seriously beautiful, although it bugs me a little that they basically all look the same and have done for the past 15 years. What's the use in buying a $ six figure brand new car when you could buy a 10 year old one that looks very close for $40k?
For a very similar look get a Jag XK. I've never been much of a fan of Lambo's or their styling, but to my eyes the Gallardo is the most exciting/best looking current car without going completely over the top.
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Both are great cars, trust me I know. If you're vain and want to get noticed, get the AMV8; if you really appreciate cars, engineering, and like to drive fast, get the M3. Honestly, the AMV8 is more 'special,' but the M3 is the better car. Especially if you spend some of the difference on a RDSport stroker motor. Then the M3 is more special and better in every respect.
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I love the look of the Aston. Beautiful car - keen to see Project 177... but to be honest as a DD or a car to truly respect the M3 is that... especially since this model of M3s will be the last with the V8s....
Mmmmmm I'm salivating at the thought of my M3.... 129 days to go....
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+1 the AM Vantage is a showman's car. The styling is gorgeous and the exhaust note is to die for. I wouldn't mind having the Vantage so long as I keep my M3.
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+ 1 Very well said, my next vehicle will most likely be a AM V8 and then we can order it together |
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