From my experience, as long as it's not an early model, the Aston is much more reliable than a Porsche. The engines are good for at least 250K, and the average long-distance fuel consumption is surprisingly close to a 911.
Having had a couple of PDK Gen2's and an Aston, I can say they are very different. On a twisty mountain road, the 911 is king, on the other hand, the Aston makes you feel like a king.
If you love out and out performance driving then go for a Gen2 911 with a PDK - it's superb. Get a centre bypass and a gundo (or let Paul at PCW modify your centre box whilst he does the gundo) and it will sound as good as it drives.
But if your the type who occasionally drives like a hoon, but must of the time has the 'fast enough for points but too slow for prison' style then its worth looking at an Aston - you only live once - or twice ;-)
Also if you're a bit shy, or like to fade into the background then I'd also go for a 911, as the Aston gets a lot of attention.
People will come up to you in the petrol station and talk about your car, they will shout 'nice car' all the time, women with give you a cheeky smile and a wink, and you will get lots of people taking photos or driving along beside you videoing you - which is embarrassing when you are picking your nose.
Alternatively, you could just keep your car and the cash.
Having had a couple of PDK Gen2's and an Aston, I can say they are very different. On a twisty mountain road, the 911 is king, on the other hand, the Aston makes you feel like a king.
If you love out and out performance driving then go for a Gen2 911 with a PDK - it's superb. Get a centre bypass and a gundo (or let Paul at PCW modify your centre box whilst he does the gundo) and it will sound as good as it drives.
But if your the type who occasionally drives like a hoon, but must of the time has the 'fast enough for points but too slow for prison' style then its worth looking at an Aston - you only live once - or twice ;-)
Also if you're a bit shy, or like to fade into the background then I'd also go for a 911, as the Aston gets a lot of attention.
People will come up to you in the petrol station and talk about your car, they will shout 'nice car' all the time, women with give you a cheeky smile and a wink, and you will get lots of people taking photos or driving along beside you videoing you - which is embarrassing when you are picking your nose.
Alternatively, you could just keep your car and the cash.