Hi from a newbie

[Colesie]

Hi. I've just succumbed to the urge and traded my v8 roadster for a V12 Vantage and wanted to say a quick thanks to this forum. Your varied and interesting posts helped me to make up my mind (although driving one helped my decision as well, it's quite an experience!)

Missing the open air a bit but the car is truly awesome, I think it might even be a keeper

[lady topaz]

Welcome, but really, come on!!

You cant dangle V12 carrots like that.

We need, nay, demand pictures

Any more details? Colour, interior etc?

You have bought yourself an awesome car congratulations and enjoy.

Di

[Colesie]

Ooh yes, I should have remembered the pics rule Guess I'd better find out how to actually do that!

The only pics I have were what I took at the dealer when I bought it. I'll see if I can get one on. In the meantime it's a Quantum silver/Obsidian with carbon seats.

[Colesie]

Let's see if this works. You can also see my old roadster in the background

[Steve*B]

Stunning car, love the V12V's. Well done!

[Jockman]

A phrase including the words 'dog' and 'bks' springs to mind.

I am truly envious

[Ed50]

Yep as the Scotish gentleman says its the dogs,well done and enjoy.
I do like to see the dark colours, so much better than these common bright silvers that are out there........
Wait for it...........

[lady topaz]

Ed50 said:

Yep as the Scotish gentleman says its the dogs,well done and enjoy.
I do like to see the dark colours, so much better than these common bright silvers that are out there........
Wait for it...........

[Jockman]

Ed's dead baby, Ed's dead.

Always wanted to paraphrase Bruce Willis in Pulp Fiction (arguably his best film)

[Colesie]

Ed50 said:

Yep as the Scotish gentleman says its the dogs,well done and enjoy.
I do like to see the dark colours, so much better than these common bright silvers that are out there........
Wait for it...........

Yes, the Quantum is a lovely colour, first time I'd seen it up close. I think the Vantage looks good in almost any colour but I'm always drawn to the darker ones. I've had 3 years of Onyx Black and having to clean it every 6 minutes for it to look good though so I'm hoping this will be an easier colour to live with.

[Ed50]

Shot down again,oh well sh*t happens.
Busy trying to book ferry tickets to Sweden!
Colesie have you had the pleasure of a blast round Millbrook in a V12 yet?

[Colesie]

Ed50 said:

Shot down again,oh well sh*t happens.
Busy trying to book ferry tickets to Sweden!
Colesie have you had the pleasure of a blast round Millbrook in a V12 yet?

You mean the AM Performance Driving Course? That's definitely on my list of things to do.

[Ed50]

Yep, Colesie the cleaning thing is a pain with black,been there trust me.Quantum was my initial choice but I bottled it as I thought that after the initial novelty had worn off it would do my skull like the black.
Went safe with Lightning silver and lookerly for me its bullet proof so to paraphrase like Jockman.
"I'll be back"....

[George H]

Looks stunning, but is it better than the V8VR with the roof down on a sunny day?

[Ed50]

Like the paraphase bit,but what the wife says I mean is "I'll be allowed back after I've taken her out for lunch".
Good job I'm in charge round hear,any way must go she's shouting me.
By the way Colesie I do mean the PDC its well worth it,go and be prepared to be scared.

[Colesie]

George H said:

Looks stunning, but is it better than the V8VR with the roof down on a sunny day?

At the moment I'd say yes, although I probably will miss it sometimes.

[bogie]

very nice

[michael gould]

Excellent well done .....and it's got a proper V12 engine not one of little V8 jag engines

[George H]

michael gould said:

Excellent well done .....and it's got a proper V12 engine not one of little V8 jag engines

Aye haven't experienced a proper Aston til you have had a 6.0 litre V12 unlucky shmee

[Colesie]

michael gould said:

Excellent well done .....and it's got a proper V12 engine not one of little V8 jag engines

Yes, "6 litre V12" does roll off the Tongue rather nicely doesn't it