2017 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 7MT- Ignition Ep. 155

Law · 07-04-2016, 10:14 PM

Great review. The message of this video is a pretty funny poke at German manufacturers (especially BMW) and I absolutely agree with it.
Over the years, we've seen great manufacturers and great cars draw criticism with its new offerings. The criticisms are mainly directed at changes in character and feel that have been implemented in part due to "obsession with numbers", be it MPG, 0-60, or Nurburgring times. It's come to a point where the numbers have been prioritized over the experience and the video really makes a good point when it says that less is more, and that all the MPG and fastest shift speeds, highest top speed, and 0-60 times mean nothing if the experience is artificial and lacks theatre and emotion.

Blackraven · 07-06-2016, 10:31 PM

RAW POWER with a 7 speed manual

mremg · 07-06-2016, 10:48 PM

Drool.

Bbb34 · 07-06-2016, 10:54 PM

Amazing looking and sounding car - manual too.

Not a fan of orange paint job details, but other than that, stunning nice.

RABAUKE · 07-07-2016, 08:43 AM

Damn, I couldn't drive that thing around a corner with my erection stuck in the steering wheel!

Robin_NL · 07-07-2016, 09:21 AM

The presenter is still an idiot...

So oldskool is:
(7)MT+ RWD+ LSD and a 6 litre NA V12 up front, instead of turbos, DCT etc.

1984 956 had a DCT an two turbos, F40 as well(6MT).

Hail NA engines offcourse, BUT you gotta have something with some displacement and /or revs, otherwise it's nothing, so GT3(RS), F12TDF and this thing

Love it btw. In BRG without any stripes and stuff.

Cheers
Robin

KingOfJericho · 07-07-2016, 11:27 AM

KingOfJericho · 07-07-2016, 11:32 AM

While the presenter is a bit goofy, he is speaking the truth.

pgviper · 07-10-2016, 05:12 PM

Literally my dream car

Beedub · 07-11-2016, 03:33 AM

i love this show!!

kprocivic · 07-11-2016, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Beedub

i love this show!!

but I hate that douche.

F22_Raptor · 07-11-2016, 03:52 AM

Great review. This man needs to be on top gear.

Blksnowflake · 07-11-2016, 04:59 AM

I hate being poor.

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Robin_NL S0THPAW 8968 Rep 7,863 Posts Drives: HS M2 Competition Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	The presenter is still an idiot... So oldskool is: (7)MT+ RWD+ LSD and a 6 litre NA V12 up front, instead of turbos, DCT etc. 1984 956 had a DCT an two turbos, F40 as well(6MT). Hail NA engines offcourse, BUT you gotta have something with some displacement and /or revs, otherwise it's nothing, so GT3(RS), F12TDF and this thing Love it btw. In BRG without any stripes and stuff. Cheers Robin __________________ 'I won't say anything 'cause no one listens to me anyway....I might as well be a Leonard Cohen record' -Neill
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KingOfJericho Major General 2458 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	While the presenter is a bit goofy, he is speaking the truth. __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
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