Hello, goodbye & hanging up the pipe and Slippers

[BA]

Hello all,

After a few years of lurking around on this forum I thought it was time I made an appearance as I am about to say goodbye to my fantastic DB9. Since 2007 I have done a few miles, Scottish highlands, Le Mans 24hr twice, some autobahn action and various other excursions. A great car that will be difficult to wave goodbye heres' a pic of the old girl before she goes.....

However......in its place in the garage will be a very bright Cobalt Blue Vantage S coupe........I think I may have just rediscovered my Mojo,

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[Jockman]

Yo, BA.

Were you tempted by the fantastic deals they were doing on the ex-press ones ??

Or did you buy new

[George H]

Make sure you post some pics up of the V8VS, they look fantastic in Cobalt blue. Is it the ex press one?

[BA]

Hi Jockman

Went for an ex UK Sales car. 2011 car with 4k on the clock. Very very good deal. The price was a motivator but the DB9 had to go, same old story, nipper too big for back seats now so it was not really delivering the goods as a four seater anymore, so therefore why have any back seats at all!! Tried all sorts as a replacement but the 'S" made me smile so a deal was done.

BA

[BA]

Heres an iPhone shot of the new 'yoof'

[Jockman]

Good for you BA - can't say I wouldn't be tempted myself !!

Mr K did point out a couple of paintwork issues - perhaps on the roof - on the ex press ones but I'm sure they will have sorted that out for you.

The noise of the V8VS is worth the money alone

[George H]

That looks absolutely fantastic

[Slarti]

Congrats! Wow, what a replacement! How old were your sprogs before they go too big for the back seats? My daughter is 4 and I'm 5'6 - do you think I could live with a DB9? Considering chopping in my v8v but will lose a lot of money in the process so would be grateful for perspective on this.

[BA]

Cheers gents.

[BA]

Slarti said:

Congrats! Wow, what a replacement! How old were your sprogs before they go too big for the back seats? My daughter is 4 and I'm 5'6 - do you think I could live with a DB9? Considering chopping in my v8v but will lose a lot of money in the process so would be grateful for perspective on this.

The DB9 was ok until he got to age 9 , (145cm tall). He could never get behind the drivers seat and I am only 5'10. Even sitting behind the passenger seat it had to be a long way forward which just didn't make for a decent journey for either Mrs BA of little BA. I was fine though. So family trips are now confined to the Range Rover without trying to squeeze into something that is a compromise.

As good as the DB9 is, it really does not perform as anything more than a two seater. Mrs BA always used to be concerned at how close the back of the seat was to a childs face and what may happen in the event of a bit of a quick stop.

My advice would be not to buy a DB9 for the back seats, spend the pennies you are going to lose on a bus of some kind and keep a two seater.

hope that helps.

[Slarti]

Thanks so much for that, really appreciate it. The trouble with pretty hunks of metals like Astons is that you never truly know if you're listening to your heart or your head so again, thank you.

[JohnG1]

Mmmmm, cobalt blue! Love love love it!!!

I had a cobalt blue 911 and the colour was the best thing.

Rather than BA, I think Benjamin Button ;-)

[krisdelta]

Lovely looking car - congratulations!

[Molly GT]

Welcome to the 'S' club! You wont regret it

[mikey k]

Molly GT said:

Welcome to the 'S' club! You wont regret it

+1 defo greater than the sum of the parts :drive:

[4leks]

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Edited by 4leks on Sunday 23 September 21:31