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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/NewsAr...llCars/241124/

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.

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by coffiend

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by coffiend

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.

07-30-2009, 03:43 PM	#1
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08-06-2009, 02:23 AM	#16
JustAnotherAsian now in HD Drives: not yaris! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: milpitas / santa rosa Posts: 221	^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. __________________

07-30-2009, 04:11 PM	#2
coffiend View User's Garage Drives: 08 Black LB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 448	Maybe it's just me, but idk why you would want an AM economy car.... Bring on the scion.

07-30-2009, 11:25 PM	#6
yaris-me Learn to Relax Drives: 2007, Meteorite, LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,070	It makes sense. Aston Martin can up its CAFE and offer a better than Smart car.

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ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	Ever heard of the Cadillac Catera? Yeah.

07-31-2009, 02:53 PM	#8
coffiend View User's Garage Drives: 08 Black LB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 448	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.

08-05-2009, 05:28 AM	#9
The Marshall Drives: 2007 Yaris 5-Door, Black Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Big Smoke Posts: 29	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

08-05-2009, 12:38 PM	#11
TLyttle Drives: 07 Yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Keremeos BC Posts: 986	At around $8/gal for fuel, thirty-four grand is doable, particularly if the A-M quality and finish is there...

08-05-2009, 01:45 PM	#12
Mouse Drives: 2007 MX5 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami, Fl. Posts: 338	From what I've read this car is only going to be sold to current Aston Martin owners.

08-05-2009, 02:52 PM	#13
coffiend View User's Garage Drives: 08 Black LB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 448	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.

08-06-2009, 12:55 AM	#15
TLyttle Drives: 07 Yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Keremeos BC Posts: 986	If they hang it from davits off the back of a full-size A-M, then it IS a nifty tote bag!

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