[Clivey]

Originally Posted by my porsche

the 80k one would be as low as i would want them to go, and have you ever sat in a v8? its definately nothing similar to a taurus or anything

For an Aston to truly be everything the name promises (exclusivity, gorgeous looks, an awesome drive with shattering and brutal performance) at this present time it's gonna have to be expensive.

Currently they don't have the money to develop a car that has all of this and sell it at a similar price to a 911 without scraping what is the lowest of the low for such a manufacturer - the Ford parts bin. I really don't think Ford buying Aston will turn out to be a good thing in the long run because as I have said elsewhere tonight, I think Ford will freeze the performance, price etc. of both Astons and Jags to fit target markets. This will eventually crush both brands and turn them into nothing better than the VW Sharan - a Ford Galaxy with an upmarket badge.

Originally Posted by my porsche

plus, at 80k it would actually be a competitor to a 911, i mean who decided to say a $125,000 car that is slower than a $75,000 car is competition?

I didn't understand that, care to explain...? I don't want to get hold of the wrong end of the stick then go off talking about something that has no relevance.