InHavenPro
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Oh, I've driven the new Vantage.
Apr 05, 2022,06:18 AM
It is indisputably a superior car in every tangible way to the previous generation V8 Vantage (which I've also driven), and yet, I still prefer the older generation! As I mentioned before, outright performance simply isn't my subjective metric of main reference when it comes to choosing a sports car. The entire new line of cars (btw, I love your moniker!) is vastly technologically improved to the last generation, but I don't think they measure up quite as well design and 'charm'-wise. They are still super attractive cars, and I like them a great deal as well, but I'll still buy an older Aston for myself. Something about that second generation DBS and second generation Vanquish that no other sports car has managed to usurp in my eyes. The French would say 'je ne sais quoi' 
. And those brand-new hypercars - Valkyrie and Valhalla, are in a league all their own, and given some tremendous stroke of monetary fortune, I'd happily have either over the 'crazy bhp performance' counterparts from other manufacturers. They all achieve comparable performance statistics on paper, but again, it's all about the philosophy of engineering and design. Cheers, Filip
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Le Mans Love
By: InHavenPro : April 5th, 2022-05:08
Just to cement my passion for a particular race, a particular color scheme, and last but certainly not least - a particular car manufacturer ........ ...
:)))
By: InHavenPro : April 5th, 2022-05:14
They can be surpassed....
By: InHavenPro : April 5th, 2022-05:44
in most other quantitative measures, sometimes all too easily, but aesthetics is one where everyone else has quite a challenge on their hands just to keep up . Cheers, Filip
Not the new ones though...
By: patrick_y : April 5th, 2022-05:58
The new ones by Marek Reichmann seem to be less classic. It's a whole new Aston Martin. I call it "Neo Aston Martin." The design doesn't seem to be as well received as the original Callum/Fisker designs. But they are beautiful and modern. The cars I bet a...
Oh, I've driven the new Vantage.
By: InHavenPro : April 5th, 2022-06:18
It is indisputably a superior car in every tangible way to the previous generation V8 Vantage (which I've also driven), and yet, I still prefer the older generation! As I mentioned before, outright performance simply isn't my subjective metric of main ref...
Honestly the AMG products have done such a good job of that...
By: patrick_y : April 5th, 2022-06:42
I drive a fairly old AMG, and while it is fast, it's not the most refined car. Nearly 500 horsepower and only a 5 speed automatic transmission doesn't lend itself to the most refined experience. But the new AMGs are so good. The new turbocharged cars stil...
MB has improved many fold....
By: InHavenPro : April 5th, 2022-06:50
over the past decade in my opinion. For my money, they are now making the best cars of the 'Big 3' German manufacturers. I love the fact that AML has chosen to partner with them for various components over any other car maker. It's a hugely beneficial par...
Funnily enough....
By: InHavenPro : April 5th, 2022-20:10
this was my viewpoint during breakfast this morning, and I immediately thought of you! ...
Oh my favorite!
By: patrick_y : April 6th, 2022-05:00
My absolute favorite sports car. No, it's not exactly elegant compared to an Aston Martin. But it's a great performer that's still very emotional! A tenor, where the Aston Martin is more a Bass. I'd get mine in either dark grey or black with lime-green br...
;D
By: InHavenPro : April 6th, 2022-05:13
I'm afraid to...
By: patrick_y : April 7th, 2022-07:13
It'll just make me want one even more badly. And I already have two cars and another two ordered cars on the way. Yikes!
True!
By: patrick_y : April 7th, 2022-10:16
Might have to get rid of the AMG. We shall see what happens!
True!
By: patrick_y : April 7th, 2022-10:45
The problem with the Aston Martin is that the costs to run it are so high. Fuel, insurance, maintenance, etc. Depreciation is actually not that bad compared to the fuel, insurance, and maintenance. And everywhere I go these days in California is almost by...
Hehehe :))
By: InHavenPro : April 7th, 2022-07:19
'evil laughter sounds'........
:))))
By: amanico : April 7th, 2022-07:26
That, mon ami,
By: InHavenPro : April 5th, 2022-06:21
is quite the understatement, which is something the French aren't famous for LoL . I am having way too much fun with it! Cheers, Filip
The new Renault Alpine!
By: InHavenPro : April 5th, 2022-06:52
How come you didn't bless us with a review of that one here?? Cheers, Filip
I wrote several!!!
By: amanico : April 5th, 2022-08:26
Here are the links: www.watchprosite.com www.watchprosite.com www.watchprosite.com
FYI,
By: InHavenPro : April 5th, 2022-23:41
the first two of your three links do not work. I receive an error message (404 page not found), the remaining link provides an excellent article from May 2021. No wonder I missed that one, it was exactly when I came back to L.A. from the California desert...
Btw,
By: InHavenPro : April 6th, 2022-06:42
Your grey A110 Legend is one cool sports car! Love the color, and especially the heritage details, although I have to say those original rims were totally excellent in my opinion as well ....
;)
By: amanico : April 6th, 2022-20:22
Great poster ! ….
By: Cpt Scarlet : April 5th, 2022-06:15
Legendary cars, we share the passion …. ...
Oh, I surely wish....
By: InHavenPro : April 5th, 2022-16:00
I'd get a chance to be there in person at some point! That, and the Isle of Man TT race . Cheers, Filip
:D
By: InHavenPro : April 5th, 2022-16:01
Much appreciated on my end! Thanks for looking, Filip
