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Apr 14, 2006 7:17:38 PM
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trip said:
I love the way that car looks and sounds, but I cant seem to understand its purpose. It was meant to be a 911 fighter right? Why is it sooooooo underpowered? It is way too slow and heavy to be considered a real threat to porsche. Aston needs to work on putting a better engine/suspension set up in that car as well as lower the price tag. I could never justify buying a sports car for 110,000 that could barely crack the 5 second barrier to 60. For 10,000 more you could have a 997 turbo that would absolutely demolish this car in every category. Or with that money a GT3 that would demolish it in every category. Or for 80,000 a carrera S that will hit 60 in under four seconds (3.9 as stated by car and driver as well as road and track) and take it on any twisty stretch of road. I know the Aston is the better looking, more exlusive of the bunch, but this was supposed to be their sports car! Let those who want the comfort and exclusivity buy a DB9. I dont get it. No offense on your purchase, it is a gorgeous car, just supercharge it!
Apr 15, 2006 5:39:06 PM
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birdness said:
You Porsche boys just don't get it!!! I have an amv8 on order for next summer and didn't even bother looking at the 911s. I know that the 911 is an absolutely fantastic car with 40 years of development to get it just right. In spite f the engine being in the "wrong" spot it delivers performamnce and handling out of keeping with its horsepower figures (I am referring to the 997S). Unfortunately, it just doesn't do it for me. There are too many around, the styling is so-so, and they have moved too downmarket for my tastes. The last straw was the Cayenne!! Since when does a supposed sports car company make an SUV for the "desperate housewive" crowd? I don't want a ferrari because of the bling and poser effect so thank goodness for the AMV8. If you are interested in performance figures then buy a Corvette Z06, it will blow away the 997s as well as probably the new turbo. Porsches have completely lost their exclusivity as well. I am buying an AMV8 not becuase it is the fastest (it isn't) but because of the smile it will put on my face everytime I drive it. Let us not forget that it did the 'ring in 8:03 (pirelli p-zero tires) vs the 997S time of 8:05 ( regular tires but -20mm sports suspension and carbon ceramic brakes). Face the facts, the AMV8 is no slouch when it comes to handling and dealing with the twistys.All the reviews i have read all attest to the phenomenal road holding capabilities of the car (it is front mid-engine with a transaxle). I cannot wait to get mine. Apparently, a supercharged version may be coming then it will definitely be the best car in the world
Apr 15, 2006 9:30:35 PM
Apr 15, 2006 11:25:54 PM
) but because it is a very nice product, maintenance shouldn't be a problem in the UK, it doesn't create too much envy in the UK compared to Porsche, Ferrari, etc. (just an assumption because it is a british product) and resale value should also be OK.Apr 16, 2006 12:02:36 AM
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Carlos from Spain said:
I agree, the difference in performance numbers are only apparent when driving at the limit, however when driving sportly on your favorite mountain road, track, or highway, there may not be a big diference in times, but there is a palpable diference is feel and sporty experiece due to the lighter & sportier setup (not to mention the rear-engine vs front-engine character experience). That is the advantage of the 997S in my view. The 911 is not the 40 year class leader and reference for nothing.
So each has its strong points, and as you say, we should be grateful we have both. There is nothing wrong with prefering a AMV8 over a 997TT, there is no wrong or right, there are just personalñe preferences and priorities.
Take my case for example; I like cars with the engine behind the driver, with stiff suspensions and little body roll, with atmospheric engines, agile with not too much weight, with direct and good feedback steering, with a good manual tranny that is a pleasure to engage, very reliable for everyday use and long commutes, practical for maintenance and versatile for seating, nice looking yet discreete so as not to call too much attention nor that would hinder anonimety for sporty driving, superb handling and braking, safe to drive my family in, safe to still drive sportly and enjoy in the wet winters, and so on... what sportcar does this description bring to your mind?
As to the tires, the 997S can use semi-slick DOT legal tires, a different case are race slicks tires, these in the hands of a good driver that can reach very high G's in cornering may cause the lubrication may fail. Although you could upgrade the lubrication system for this, but in that case it would make sense to go for a GT3, since slick tires require more modifications, like suspensions/chasis, brakes, etc. for any street car. So another advantage of the 911 platform is that it can offer numerous versions to fit most needs.
BTW, I saw a AMV8 in London last month and it was more stunning than in the photos. I think its the best looking sportcar in the current market. Aston's design department is worth their weight in gold!
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