Tell me about Aston Martin
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Evening folks. I have an itch that needs scratching. Also thinking of an Aston.
Now maybe it is the Irish chip but I always saw Aston was, well, establishment. Then I learned the DB came from the tractor side and, well, that made it alright
Problem is I have a magazine view. Never in deep enough to know a lot - know a multitude of sins forgiven due to "Britishness".
1)Aston classics - forget about it for now. 35 and mortgaged
2)That great big 80 lump (V8 Vantage??) - like a muscle car. I hear the sills melt. Ship rapidly sailing as prices firm. Bills, bills, bills. Getting prettier - amazing what time does.
3)DB-7 - Jag. parts bin? XK but more expensive to serivce? Not built in huge volume so a possible one to watch?
4)DB-9 - grand tourer, well styled, ok build after '07, some parts bin raiding, nice noise, waft to Monaco - tailored luggage a must.
5)Vantage - noise, short chassis, small.
6)DB Toyota/Aygo thingy - my oh my. Brand building or what.
7)Vantage - coupe, Volante - convertible, Zagato??
Having been in the Porsche camp and now Mercedes but wondering what attracted those on here to the marque and, if you had a budget of around £40k where on the above list would you go?
Apologies if the above is a bit broad but I can't help liking all Astons at the minute and need some reasons to stay on track.
Now maybe it is the Irish chip but I always saw Aston was, well, establishment. Then I learned the DB came from the tractor side and, well, that made it alright
Problem is I have a magazine view. Never in deep enough to know a lot - know a multitude of sins forgiven due to "Britishness".
1)Aston classics - forget about it for now. 35 and mortgaged
2)That great big 80 lump (V8 Vantage??) - like a muscle car. I hear the sills melt. Ship rapidly sailing as prices firm. Bills, bills, bills. Getting prettier - amazing what time does.
3)DB-7 - Jag. parts bin? XK but more expensive to serivce? Not built in huge volume so a possible one to watch?
4)DB-9 - grand tourer, well styled, ok build after '07, some parts bin raiding, nice noise, waft to Monaco - tailored luggage a must.
5)Vantage - noise, short chassis, small.
6)DB Toyota/Aygo thingy - my oh my. Brand building or what.
7)Vantage - coupe, Volante - convertible, Zagato??
Having been in the Porsche camp and now Mercedes but wondering what attracted those on here to the marque and, if you had a budget of around £40k where on the above list would you go?
Apologies if the above is a bit broad but I can't help liking all Astons at the minute and need some reasons to stay on track.
Before this thread goes waaaayyy of topic (as usual) to the OP you need to buy this book:-
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0...
Its the 'bible' for most folks on here.
Then you just need to decide what type of person you are:-
Semi-Retired, like pipes and slippers - DB9
Young, successful, sporty - Vantage
(to the OP its a running gag on here, but basically couldn't go wrong with either)
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0...
Its the 'bible' for most folks on here.
Then you just need to decide what type of person you are:-
Semi-Retired, like pipes and slippers - DB9
Young, successful, sporty - Vantage
(to the OP its a running gag on here, but basically couldn't go wrong with either)
Get yourself a test drive in the best V8V you can afford (they're all great but try for a 4.7).
Post up your thoughts, pics, prices etc and we'll give you a lot of constructive feedback.
Follow the threads here for a bit - lot of clever people on this forum - and you will get a massive amount of tips and advice. Some of it will save you £000s.
Good luck Irish
Post up your thoughts, pics, prices etc and we'll give you a lot of constructive feedback.
Follow the threads here for a bit - lot of clever people on this forum - and you will get a massive amount of tips and advice. Some of it will save you £000s.
Good luck Irish
For 40k you can get a 70s or 80s V8. These wont go down in value, and you might see a very healthy return on an investment** And they are fantastic to drive, in an old-school sort of way. Once thought of as a big car, they are now mearly average in terms of size.
- Dont underestimate the running costs. They will need parts and regular fettling. Fuel is the cheap bit. Can you re-tension the timing chain every 5k miles yourself? If not then...
williamp said:
For 40k you can get a 70s or 80s V8. These wont go down in value, and you might see a very healthy return on an investment** And they are fantastic to drive, in an old-school sort of way. Once thought of as a big car, they are now mearly average in terms of size.
This is what I would like to do but it will be a couple of years before I have a garage. Also needs to be a daily driver. Work car part is full of V8Vs - looks too small for my wife who prefers a waft. Have the Caterham for real driving.- Dont underestimate the running costs. They will need parts and regular fettling. Fuel is the cheap bit. Can you re-tension the timing chain every 5k miles yourself? If not then...
Doff my cap to the guy in the carpark with an Eagle restored jag in who drives it in daily - has popped the hard top on this week.
DB-9 looks like best option unless I find a V8 in a barn (edit - young and I have a fine new pair of slippers from Selfridges - royal blue with a fleece lining.......
Jockman said:
I just wanted to get laid.
Yes, so long as I keep getting laid.
Life is only complicated if you want it to be.
I agree...... Women love Astons.... Yes, so long as I keep getting laid.
Life is only complicated if you want it to be.
And also every time I look out onto my drive and see that stunning lump of sexyness on my drive every night!!! I go to sleep with a fat smile on my face....
to assist if I may
DB7i : nice car makes lots of noise for no apparent reason and bits fall off it
DB7 Vantage : great car, great engine and goes like stink.....much more reliable than the DB7i
Vanquish : wonderful car... but you will have lots of bills, bills, bills, bills
Vantage V8V : driven by people who can’t afford the real thing....little engine....little power
Vantage V12V : proper driver’s car....the best modern day Aston.....maybe
DB9 : driven mostly by men who just want to get laid
Hope this helps
DB7i : nice car makes lots of noise for no apparent reason and bits fall off it
DB7 Vantage : great car, great engine and goes like stink.....much more reliable than the DB7i
Vanquish : wonderful car... but you will have lots of bills, bills, bills, bills
Vantage V8V : driven by people who can’t afford the real thing....little engine....little power
Vantage V12V : proper driver’s car....the best modern day Aston.....maybe
DB9 : driven mostly by men who just want to get laid
Hope this helps
krisdelta said:
michael gould said:
Vantage V8V : driven by people who can’t afford the real thing....little engine....little power
DB9 : driven mostly by men who just want to get laid
Hope this helps
You are a legendary troll at times Mr Gould. DB9 : driven mostly by men who just want to get laid
Hope this helps
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