Aston Martin Cygnet (Toyota IQ) updated from Geneva (update) starts at $49,500

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01-20-11, 04:32 PM

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PhilipMSPT

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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX

Thanks Jwong for the update.

50 grand for a Toyota IQ with an Aston Badge. I think this maybe the worst use of badge engineering one has ever seen. Wow, can't believe they went through with this.

You're not paying for the car.

You're paying for the customization.

I bet that a handful of CL members who heavily mod their cars have spend up to double or triple their car's sticker price...

01-20-11, 07:03 PM

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You guys are laughing, but if I had an extra 50k laying around, I'd freaking buy that thing. Its hot inside and out.

01-20-11, 09:11 PM

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Now if someone tries to be a **** and call my Lexus a Toyota as an insult, I will tell that Aston Martin is Toyota too lol

01-21-11, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Och

You guys are laughing, but if I had an extra 50k laying around, I'd freaking buy that thing. Its hot inside and out.

indeed... first of all iQ is awesome car... now, iQ customized by AM and bathing in soft leather? If i had that kind of money, i would buy it right away.