what the new SC should've looked like??
06-21-03, 09:02 PM
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what the new SC should've looked like??
going through a collection of pictures, I ran across one of my favorite concepts by aston martin.. and I dunno to you but the more I looked at the pics the scariest it got.. to me it seemed as if they would have taken the sc4/3 and made a concept for a newer model EXCEPT the grill, which we all know it just has to be like that since its one of ast.mar signature shapes.. btw nothing against the new SC, I like the car a lot, but I just think they should've put it in another category and keep the new sc as sporty and mean looking as the 92-00..
06-21-03, 09:05 PM
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keep in mind this car is a tad smaller than a 360 modena, to give you an idea of size.. last one for now..
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06-22-03, 08:05 AM
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Skulinex, you are SO right. I've given the sc430 a look, and though it is a nice car, it is TOO "nice". The sc300 & 400 were more "mean" as you said. The 400/300 appealed to a guy who considered M3s and M5s, the 430 is the car his wife craved yet still allowed him to enjoy 300 hp but in a more "feminine" package (no offense to the female enthusiasts out there --we know know there are some 
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A good comparison would be Mustangs. The models of the late 60s/ early 70s looked badass, then around '73 (?) they got really wimpy for a number of years. Mustang enthusiasts must be salivating over the new model coming out --really outstanding looks.
The problem for us is that Lexus is most concerned with pleasing the luxury crowd, of which only a minority feel as we do. Perhaps if they budgeted for more models (a la Mercedes) they could find room for this sc430 and a reinvented sc400 that screams testosterone -- 350-450hp with an available stick and looks like that Aston.
).A good comparison would be Mustangs. The models of the late 60s/ early 70s looked badass, then around '73 (?) they got really wimpy for a number of years. Mustang enthusiasts must be salivating over the new model coming out --really outstanding looks.
The problem for us is that Lexus is most concerned with pleasing the luxury crowd, of which only a minority feel as we do. Perhaps if they budgeted for more models (a la Mercedes) they could find room for this sc430 and a reinvented sc400 that screams testosterone -- 350-450hp with an available stick and looks like that Aston.
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06-23-03, 08:47 PM
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I work in a Country Club and have expirenced driving some fine exotics, ive driven the vanquish and the vantage db8 let me tell you something theyre beautifull cars but once ford took over all it is is an overpriced cobra r, this is coming from someone that drove the XJ220 Jag , now that automobile is a diamind
08-06-05, 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Skulinex
going through a collection of pictures, I ran across one of my favorite concepts by aston martin.. and I dunno to you but the more I looked at the pics the scariest it got.. to me it seemed as if they would have taken the sc4/3 and made a concept for a newer model EXCEPT the grill, which we all know it just has to be like that since its one of ast.mar signature shapes.. btw nothing against the new SC, I like the car a lot, but I just think they should've put it in another category and keep the new sc as sporty and mean looking as the 92-00..
