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well if they have to meet emissions targets...go for it!

At the end of the day, you have to have it's big brother to get one which is a smart idea. Makes it easy to say 'I drive an AM' and I think the resale will actually be pretty good because everyone that can't afford a proper AM will look for these on the 2nd hand market.

Just please don't make it look ugly which it does so far. Turbo it.

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I really don't think it looks that bad. You need to remember this is a car built for fuel economy, safety and being aimed at the low cost small car market. Compared to other cars in the market it will be competitive against such as the Echo, Getz, Fiesta etc i think it outclasses them in terms of looks.

Although I don't particularly agree with the fact that in order to buy one, you need to already own an aston martin. I think thats a bad move

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i guess there's a market for it...like any business they are taking the opportunity to make a $$$$$.

Speaking of opportunities to make $$$$, have you guys started filming home videos yet? I'll be happy to direct...

:)

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