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    So Lambo, Ferrari, Porsche can all make an SUV (Porsche being the most pertinent case example, where it was the cash cow they needed)… but it’s a bad idea for AM to try the same thing? Not only was it a good idea, it was one of the few options they had

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    The VAG ones needed barely any additional r+d. And we haven't seen the purosangue yet.

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    Lambo must be ridiculously profitable for vag. They charge a massive premium over the Audi versions and they haven't needed to do any r+d in about 15 years

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    Quote Originally Posted by cjblair View Post
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    So Lambo, Ferrari, Porsche can all make an SUV (Porsche being the most pertinent case example, where it was the cash cow they needed)… but it’s a bad idea for AM to try the same thing? Not only was it a good idea, it was one of the few options they had
    As Buster said. AM didn’t get to just put a new badge on a Touareg.

    They are also 20 years too late to the game. Big shocker it didn’t work.

    Fast forward to today. It’s a mediocre looking SUV ( seriously, it looks like a Nissan or something) barely recognizable as an Aston Martin. And dealer lots are full of them.

    I’ve seen maybe one on the streets? Very meh.
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    Yes, all that is valid… the success of the idea isn’t the point of contention. I agree with you both there.

    I’ll ask again: what other remotely feasible options did they have?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Buster View Post
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    thanks for popping in, we were just chatting about you the other day.
    Hopefully on the positive side.....

    Its been a really busy summer.

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    Shame.

    But they deserve it for thinking the DBX was a good idea.
    It was a good idea...........if they had launched it in 2002.

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    Quote Originally Posted by killramos View Post
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    They are also 20 years too late to the game. Big shocker it didn’t work.
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    Hopefully on the positive side.....

    Its been a really busy summer.

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    It was a good idea...........if they had launched it in 2002.
    Yes see my expansion above. I still would have rather they didn’t do it, Tata should really just own AM and let RR be their SUV cash cow.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SSO View Post
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    Hopefully on the positive side.....

    Its been a really busy summer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by killramos View Post
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    Yes see my expansion above. I still would have rather they didn’t do it, Tata should really just own AM and let RR be their SUV cash cow.
    Overall I would agree, AML should stick to making front engine GTs.

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    I think AM is done in it's current form, isn't it?

    They really ought to be the exotic brand for a bigger OEM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Buster View Post
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    I think AM is done in it's current form, isn't it?

    They really ought to be the exotic brand for a bigger OEM.
    I had always assumed that was the soft plan with Moers…

    Let AM make the cars AMG couldn’t because ESG

    I wouldn’t have hated that plan
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    Quote Originally Posted by killramos View Post
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    I had always assumed that was the soft plan with Moers…

    Let AM make the cars AMG couldn’t because ESG

    I wouldn’t have hated that plan
    It actually wasn't. Mercedes was happy to see the back of Moers head when he left. If they did want to buy the business, Mercedes has had several opportunities and they have passed each time.

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    @SSO do you have any info on how much money Aston Martin is funneling into the f1 team?
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    Quote Originally Posted by rage2 View Post
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    @SSO do you have any info on how much money Aston Martin is funneling into the f1 team?
    AML is paying AMR GP GBP 21 mil. per year as a sponsorship fee. Stroll is also using AMR GP techs to work on the Valkyries and then billing AML for the time, work, etc.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SSO View Post
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    AML is paying AMR GP GBP 21 mil. per year as a sponsorship fee. Stroll is also using AMR GP techs to work on the Valkyries and then billing AML for the time, work, etc.
    Thanks. Surprised it’s that low as title sponsorship. Maybe my theory in post 2 is wrong haha.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rage2 View Post
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    Thanks. Surprised it’s that low as title sponsorship. Maybe my theory in post 2 is wrong haha.
    Its the going rate.

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    @SSO
    What is said content you put out that @Buster mentioned?
    Sounds interesting

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    Quote Originally Posted by vengie View Post
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    @SSO
    What is said content you put out that @Buster mentioned?
    Sounds interesting
    https://karenable.com/about/
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    Quote Originally Posted by vengie View Post
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    @SSO
    What is said content you put out that @Buster mentioned?
    Sounds interesting
    My guess is this: https://karenable.com/turtle-soup-as...-2022-results/

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    https://karenable.com/supercar-marke...sis-july-2022/

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    Quote Originally Posted by vengie View Post
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    @SSO
    What is said content you put out that @Buster mentioned?
    Sounds interesting
    @SSO is a good writer with good analytical abilities (and I presume experience) and is also an owner willing to actually wrote about this stuff. It's a rare combination and I'm as interested in the topics as much as the cars nowadays.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Buster View Post
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    @SSO is a good writer with good analytical abilities (and I presume experience) and is also an owner willing to actually wrote about this stuff. It's a rare combination and I'm as interested in the topics as much as the cars nowadays.
    Much appreciated.

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