The MB community is possibly the most "dog eat dog" group of folks I've seen... they eat their own on a daily basis over there. There are some exceptions, as some of my best friends are part of that community. But as a whole...

So, naturally an Aston Martin wouldn't be worthy of such an epic badge.

Personally I think it's a step backwards. An Aston isn't an Aston without that throaty growl of the V12...