I'm torn between the Jag and the Aston Martin. I know the F-Type is faster, louder, more advanced. The Vantage is slower, not as loud (still sounds nice), and a 10 year old car. But I'm still tempted to go with the GT. I'd like to hear your opinions?

 

I tested the Vantage V8S when I bought my car. It was a 153K MSRP car which I was offered for 127K. It wins only on brand, and possibly looks, but that's arguable.

In all other respects the F Type is the better and much more modern car - which given some of the anachronisms in the Jag is saying something.

Edited to add: the Aston does feel more "special" than the Jag, though. With the right interior colors and trims, it's clearly a class above our cars.

 

The GT is comparably priced around $114,000. It can be larded up with options, but it's really perfect at the price point. It's a tough choice, the Aston is really a classic beautiful car.

The Vantage is going to the AMG dual turbo 4.0, in another year or two, and a new platform. It will be out of my range when that happens I am sure.

 

One thing you may or may not know and which may or may not be of interest is that AM has apparently just launched new leasing programs for their cars in the US. They were supposed to take effect mid May and are supposedly better than the old ones.

 

I did read that, I haven't inquired about this car with any dealer yet. I don't even know their availability. I've seen a few online in inventory, the only one I'd want is the Green without the lipstick. It would probably have to be ordered.

 

The V8 Vantage was on my short list for a long time. If Jag didn't reveal the C-X16 concept and follow through with it I would be driving one right now.

The GT is a nice hurrah from Aston Martin to get the price down $20k or so by limiting options. The $99k base price was the same as the R Coupe. However it is a car at the end of its life, and one that has been on the streets for a decade. Even though the badge says Aston Martin, I wanted something a bit more special at the moment and with power to match the sound. I can't wait to see what they do next though.

I do wish more auto makers would do the swan doors like AM does. There are some high curbs around LA and it would be nice to not worry about swinging a door into them. Plus they look cool when open.

 

Your right, that's why I'm torn. Do I go with my heart or my head. I have researched residual values and while it shouldn't matter, the Aston will hold much more value over time than the Jag.

Even though it's been on the streets for decades, I see more F's on the streets than Vantages.

I wish Jaguar had done the swan doors too, really disappointing for them not too.

 

There's plenty around. Old vs new!

 

You correct, just a personal observation.

I kind of like the thought of getting an old classic, that's new. Keep it for a few years, maybe longer. Everything new eventually gets old.

I also like the thought of waking up the neighbors with the loud R exhaust.

 

V8 with a stick! Now that is an attractive offering. But at $30k+ more than the V6S, less so.Lipstick's got to go.

 

I find those yellow trim pieces exceptionally ugly. Completely distracts from an otherwise beautiful car.

 

HOLY S$%^ do I agree. Needless to say everyone's tastes differ - and there's no right or wrong - but man oh man does that "lipstick" distract completely from the rest of the car.

One word says it all: GARISH (or UGLY, as DJS prefers).

 

Garugly.

 

That too.

 

I would without the lipstick. I'm thinking about the car in general, not the graphics.

 

Yeah, I know. Car itself is stunning - I even like the color of your clip - and while I can't address what you and others have stated here [re] it being 10-year old, I do get the impression that the F-Type is more cutting edge (if not quite as "famed", or as expensive is a better way to put it, a name as Aston Martin). Being 10 years old versus a couple will do that....

Trust your gut.

 

Some may not be aware that the lipstick on that AM is paying homage to the Aston Martin GT1 class racing team from both 24 Hours of LeMans and the American LeMans Series from about 2005-08. They campaigned two BRG cars, one with red and the other with yellow lipstick, and were very competitive with the factory Corvette Racing team. However, the Corvettes generally had the upper hand.

 

I do.

It's one thing on a purpose-built racecar on a racetrack but as a personal car, on the streets of America or Great Britain (or any country for that matter)...no thank you. (And I KNOW you agree Foosh).

 

 

Fugly on the racecar, as well.