Aston Martin or Lamborghini??

ik999 · 10-09-2007, 03:42 PM

I walked passed a DB9 not too long ago. It was the first time I saw it in the flesh, and it was a huge disappointment.
The car was too bland and uninspiring. The only nice thing about it was the paint.

The V8 Vantage is a much better looking car.

DB9

V8 Vantage

If you still really like the DB9, look at the Jaguar XKR. It's a very similar car, and costs almost half as much.

About the comparison between the DB9 and the Gallardo? I'm not a big fan of either car, but I prefer the Gallardo.

ik999 · 10-09-2007, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by nmulax

+1
Aston says "I appreciate a fine automobile"
Lambo says "I won the lottery"

It might, but why worry over the image a car creates?

You should pick the car you like better, not the one which makes you look nicer.

fobunited · 10-09-2007, 03:58 PM

I would lean towards the DB9 more between the two, although I'm a bit skeptical about the build quality.

I test drove one about a year and a half ago and there was a problem with the brake light. No matter whether the brake lever was up or down, the brake light remained on. The sales rep couldn't figure out why. Minor problem really, but one that should't surface in a car of its price range.

I love the styling and the mystique of Aston Martin's but I think I'll wait until their production phases out of Ford before I buy one.

achien · 10-09-2007, 03:59 PM

Why not both??? Since you won the lottery???

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Originally Posted by xxballinboi786

if you won a car lottery and were given the choice between aston martin DB9 or the lamborghini gallardo, which would you choose??

p.s. you have to stay with the choice you make...meaning no selling for money, or trading for another car...

i personally would choose the DB9...my dream car!

hks786 · 10-09-2007, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by xxballinboi786

regular coupes for both...and i think they still make the DB9...the DBS is a limited edition car, with only 200 being made each year...plus, the price is $100, 000+ more than the gallardo so i didnt think it'd be an even comparison...

DBS is sold out for 5 years

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Originally Posted by TheAcAvenger

DB9 without question. Lambos are way more common, and i'm a ferrari fan and a porsche lover. My "supercar" will not be awd, nor will it be fashion over function like the gallardo. Thus, if i'll just go with the classiest and most comfortable of the two. Aston Martins are classics. Lambo's seem to give off that "look at me" vibe while Astons just say "I know what I want"

Funny because DB9s are more common here! I like the lambo because it stands out much more here since I see more DB9s. But the DB9 is very classy and has a great body when you look at it up close. I dont even know how to choose between these cars!

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Originally Posted by ik999

It might, but why worry over the image a car creates?

You should pick the car you like better, not the one which makes you look nicer.

Couldnt have said it better myself. Sure you might wanna create an image, but you should pay more attention to what you like. It's you that's gonna drive it and own it...

nmulax · 10-09-2007, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ik999

It might, but why worry over the image a car creates?

You should pick the car you like better, not the one which makes you look nicer.

I completely agree. Which is why I still think Lambos are awesome cars and drool over it whenever I see one. But, if I had the money for a car of that level, I'd rather have the Aston. Timeless and fluid lines on the Astons are just pure sex IMO.

e92man · 10-09-2007, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstClass

Superleggera or regular Gallardo? DB9 vert or coupe, or the new DBS since they stopped making the DB9 I believe?

no they stopped makin the vanquish

e92man · 10-09-2007, 06:26 PM

aston amv8 vantage ftw. but i am biased...........

Sedan_Clan · 10-09-2007, 06:53 PM

DB9 because of the rarity.

bavarian19 · 10-09-2007, 07:37 PM

Id take the DBS...

But in all seriousness... I would take the F430 coupe over all of them...

Dr_Dirt · 10-09-2007, 07:42 PM

Astin Martin all the way.

Los Angeles · 10-09-2007, 10:34 PM

Uhm, overall the Aston is sexier.

I would go with the DB9.

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ik999 Lieutenant 25 Rep 497 Posts Drives: e90 335i f32 435xi Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: gta iTrader: (0)	I walked passed a DB9 not too long ago. It was the first time I saw it in the flesh, and it was a huge disappointment. The car was too bland and uninspiring. The only nice thing about it was the paint. The V8 Vantage is a much better looking car. DB9 V8 Vantage If you still really like the DB9, look at the Jaguar XKR. It's a very similar car, and costs almost half as much. About the comparison between the DB9 and the Gallardo? I'm not a big fan of either car, but I prefer the Gallardo.
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fobunited Private First Class 17 Rep 181 Posts Drives: 2007 335i, 2011 550i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Folsom iTrader: (1)	I would lean towards the DB9 more between the two, although I'm a bit skeptical about the build quality. I test drove one about a year and a half ago and there was a problem with the brake light. No matter whether the brake lever was up or down, the brake light remained on. The sales rep couldn't figure out why. Minor problem really, but one that should't surface in a car of its price range. I love the styling and the mystique of Aston Martin's but I think I'll wait until their production phases out of Ford before I buy one.
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e92man Lieutenant Colonel 60 Rep 1,719 Posts Drives: modded e92 335i coupe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: north florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 e92 335i coupe [0.00]	aston amv8 vantage ftw. but i am biased........... __________________ e92 335i jet black, coral red, aluminum, sport, step, paddles, heated seats, pdc, bmw aluminum pedals, oem aero kit front lip, 19' miro type 366 hamann race edition reps, H&R sport springs, 15% tints, vorsteiner rear deck spoiler, custom front pdc "The only cars that should be yellow are taxi cabs and school busses."
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Sedan_Clan Law Enforcer 27008 Rep 22,714 Posts Drives: '22 Chalk Gray Porsche C2S Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ..in your rearview!!! iTrader: (26)	DB9 because of the rarity.
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bavarian19 General 547 Rep 18,849 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	Id take the DBS... But in all seriousness... I would take the F430 coupe over all of them...
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Dr_Dirt Major 64 Rep 1,476 Posts Drives: E90 335i 6AT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DFW iTrader: (1)	Astin Martin all the way.
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Los Angeles Steve Forte Rio 153 Rep 2,392 Posts Drives: 08' 328i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 90036 iTrader: (0)	Uhm, overall the Aston is sexier. I would go with the DB9.
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