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Old 07-18-09, 11:19 PM
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I am amazed at how beautiful the new Aston Martin Volante is. I am wondering if its the best looking GT convertible. What do you guys think. In a world filled with S class Benzs, M6 convertibles, 911 turbo convertibles, and even uber pricey convertibles like the continental GT.I am thinking this car represent s the best mix of all of the elements from all of the competing car manufacturers. I love this car. It oozes class and style. It also not the me too 911 turbo or even the Look at me Gallar. They nailed it on this one imo. I really cant think of a better looking car in this class of cars



What do you guys think ??? Let discuss
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Old 07-19-09, 01:51 AM
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It looks great indeed. Wish they would have done a little better on the wheels.
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Old 07-19-09, 06:36 AM
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That's the DBS volante, the normal DB9 volante is different... still sexy as hell though. I was filling up at the cheapest gas station in town and I saw the owner drove in to check up in his DB9 Volante. Needless to say, I stopped funding his Aston Martin indulgence I was too jealous haha
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how much is it compared to the previously mentioned cars you listed. closely comparable?
nonetheless, a beautiful car. it's nice to see something different coming down the road as opposed to the "me too" Porsche's as you put it...
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the Dbs really blows it away
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how much is it compared to the previously mentioned cars you listed. closely comparable?
nonetheless, a beautiful car. it's nice to see something different coming down the road as opposed to the "me too" Porsche's as you put it...
+1 96Sc4, I'm over seeing all the Porsche's, the DBS simply blows them away with styling and power.
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if only it was slammed on more aggressive wheels from factory

nice non the less!
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Old 07-19-09, 06:17 PM
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I dont think I can remember seeing a car that looked nicer from the front. I LOVE IT
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Originally Posted by I8ABMR
I dont think I can remember seeing a car that looked nicer from the front. I LOVE IT
+1 on that, for casual sporty cruising this is about as good as it gets.

I was parked outside one of Beverly Hills most popular Golddigger hangouts last night & 3 Vantage conv. passed by
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Old 07-19-09, 09:31 PM
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I'm thinking a Vantage would sure be nice, but my practical side says my next one will probably be a C4S.

AM's are near the top of my list for desirable GT's.
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Old 07-19-09, 09:46 PM
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This seems more practical and much better looking than a 911. I remember a friend of mine saying that the 911's look like frogs.
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Old 07-20-09, 01:20 PM
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I have to agree, the DBS Volante is the best looking GT convertible out there right now.
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Old 07-20-09, 07:30 PM
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I have to go with the DBS here as well.
 
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The Aston's close, but, with the top down, I'd have to go with the Mercedes SLR.


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Old 07-20-09, 08:17 PM
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you get more respect in a Ferrari...
1st choice is the Ferrari, then Aston, then the New Maserati GranTurismo Spider...
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Old 07-20-09, 11:30 PM
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the Ferrari 430 is sexy, but the Aston is beautiful
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