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dinamix
07-30-2009, 03:43 PM
Aston is rebadging the iQ as a new model LOL
http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/241124/

http://www.zerotohundred.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/aston-martin-2-600x382.jpg
coffiend
07-30-2009, 04:11 PM
Maybe it's just me, but idk why you would want an AM economy car....

Bring on the scion.
Treyz
07-30-2009, 06:25 PM
This was discussed in another thread. There was an article on SubCompactCulture.com which linked to AutoBlog.
ROCKLAND TOYOTA
07-30-2009, 06:27 PM
i see 5 lug wheels there....
jackrabbit
07-30-2009, 08:08 PM
it looks like a squashed benz kompressor..
yaris-me
07-30-2009, 11:25 PM
It makes sense. Aston Martin can up its CAFE and offer a better than Smart car.:laugh:
ChinoCharles
07-30-2009, 11:31 PM
Ever heard of the Cadillac Catera? Yeah.
coffiend
07-31-2009, 02:53 PM
From my standpoint, paying £20,000 (about $34,000) for a subcompact economy car kind of defeats the purpose of an economy car.

The idea of an AM subcompact is a cool idea in terms of it being a novelty.... Just not very practical IMO.
The Marshall
08-05-2009, 05:28 AM
I wonder if I can buy the badges of this and stick them on my Yaris haha

..but then I might have to buy new rims too
gokartride
08-05-2009, 12:34 PM
paying £20,000 (about $34,000) for a subcompact economy car kind of defeats the purpose of an economy car.I suspect they are not thinking of it in terms of an "economy car", but as a "city car"...and as an up-scale, fashion statement for the new urban-chic. I guess the iQ is quirky/clever enough to pull this off!!

I suspect the "city car" vs "economy car" is a distinction we may see more of in the days ahead.
TLyttle
08-05-2009, 12:38 PM
At around $8/gal for fuel, thirty-four grand is doable, particularly if the A-M quality and finish is there...
Mouse
08-05-2009, 01:45 PM
From what I've read this car is only going to be sold to current Aston Martin owners.
coffiend
08-05-2009, 02:52 PM
I read the same just for now. It will be available for AM owners and those who have one on order.

But I believe they plan on eventually making it available non am owners.

As far as "city" cars go, it seems like the same idea as buying a gap tshirt for 100 bucks because it has a louis vuitton logo sewn on the chest...

That's just my opinion though, I can see how the car may be appealing to some.

To each his own as we always say.
gokartride
08-05-2009, 10:22 PM
As far as "city" cars go, it seems like the same idea as buying a gap tshirt for 100 bucks because it has a louis vuitton logo sewn on the chest...Perhaps they will add several buttons...and a nifty tote bag, too!!
TLyttle
08-06-2009, 12:55 AM
If they hang it from davits off the back of a full-size A-M, then it IS a nifty tote bag!
JustAnotherAsian
08-06-2009, 02:23 AM
^that's what i'm thinking.

hey, buy any one of our exotics, and we'll throw in a fuel-efficient daily driver for an extra $15,000.

like mentioned, i seriously don't think they're marketing this to the general public. it's mainly for am owners indeed. and with that in mind... nice choice aston martin.