Crazy thought

"boredalways" (boredalway666) 08/21/2020 at 21:50 • Filed to: Crazylopnik, Aston Martin, cygnet, Toyota, IQ, Gazoo Racing, aston martin racing, AMR, AMG, Mercedes AMG

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The Aston Martin Cygnet.

Sure, it was to meet lowerwd fleet mpg. Also, slow for an Aston.

And WAYYYY overpriced!

But that interior:

Ooo, a manual!

But of course, it lacked power. The first thought was Gazoo Racing:

And although Toyota would be more reliable long term, I think Aston Martin & AMR has more modern options:

M133 engine...

...or a M139

I just need to win the lottery to make it happen... unless El Uly’s crew has already created one!

Anyway, start here:

https://www.classicdriver.com/en/cars/aston-martin/cygnet-2011-2013?currency=USD

Kiltedpadre > boredalways 08/21/2020 at 21:55

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I wonder if it’d be cheaper to buy the Toyota and have a custom high end interior done.

I tried to test drive the Toyota version in 2016. I couldn’t even get in the thing, but I’m anything but small. The dealership was only asking $8,000 then.

ranwhenparked > boredalways 08/21/2020 at 21:56

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Honestly, I always thought Aston-Martin missed an opportunity to do up the interior like a modern Wolseley Hornet. Needs some wood

nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > boredalways 08/21/2020 at 22:08

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I you're going to spend the money you might as well get an iQ and Hayabusa swap it. 

CompactLuxuryFan > boredalways 08/21/2020 at 22:13

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Have you forgotten Aston Martin did put an honest to goodness Aston Martin V8 in there?

OPPOsaurus WRX > boredalways 08/21/2020 at 22:15

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Just add a V10 and box the rear end out a bit like that crazy fiat

boredalways > Kiltedpadre 08/21/2020 at 22:32

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I don't believe the GR was ever available for sale.  And I think the cost of an interior coach build on the level of the Aston may justify buying the Cygnet

boredalways > ranwhenparked 08/21/2020 at 22:33

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Good point

Jb boin > boredalways 08/21/2020 at 22:33

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Or simply buy a Aygo copa for 1/4 of the price d ans 4 times the fun :

boredalways > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 08/21/2020 at 22:38

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But could you get a 'Busa to sound anywhere close to half of an Aston V8?

boredalways > CompactLuxuryFan 08/21/2020 at 22:49

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True, but the cost to create that one- off means that I could have at least two with the AMG engines plus 4Matic.

dogisbadob > boredalways 08/21/2020 at 22:51

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The Cygnet is teh best Aston-Martin ever made

Aston-Martin Cygnet Vantage :p

boredalways > Jb boin 08/21/2020 at 22:52

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Never said I would build it for racing. My nutso idea would make it a luxury subcompact GT

boredalways > dogisbadob 08/21/2020 at 22:55

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At least the most reliable Aston amirite?!

nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > boredalways 08/21/2020 at 23:05

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But the Busa matches a small form factor like that so well.

Jb boin > boredalways 08/21/2020 at 23:32

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But... You c an put quilted leather on the rollcage !

Bylan - Hoarder of LS400's > boredalways 08/22/2020 at 00:04

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https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a22713713/aston-martin-v8-cygnet-drive/

More power? Add V8

boredalways > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 08/22/2020 at 00:04

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True, but can you make sound classy?

boredalways > Jb boin 08/22/2020 at 00:07

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boredalways > Bylan - Hoarder of LS400's 08/22/2020 at 00:13

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Already addressed this: