Living the dream.....
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So who on here still appreciates their ownership experience?
With so many bad news stories relentlessly delivered across so many media platforms it's sometimes it's a story like the one below which truly encapsulates what owning an Aston Martin means to the majority of the population.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonsh...
With so many bad news stories relentlessly delivered across so many media platforms it's sometimes it's a story like the one below which truly encapsulates what owning an Aston Martin means to the majority of the population.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonsh...
I've had mine 6 months now and drive it nearly every day. I still take the long way home every time. The novelty hasn't worn off in the least, nor has the smile I wear every time I'm near it. I admit to sneaking into the garage at night, sometimes to polish a shiny bit, sometimes just to walk around it in admiration.
I expected the car to be very, very good. But I had no idea it would give me as much pleasure as it does.
I expected the car to be very, very good. But I had no idea it would give me as much pleasure as it does.
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Anyway, 2 plus years for me and I still love it as much now as the day I got it. Ive had a series of annoying "known issues" all fixed under warranty, but I still look forward to driving it, love being in it and can't imagine selling it unless I got another one.
For me, it was and remains a dream come true. Cliche but true.
Mr Aston Martin said:
So who on here still appreciates their ownership experience?
With so many bad news stories relentlessly delivered across so many media platforms it's sometimes it's a story like the one below which truly encapsulates what owning an Aston Martin means to the majority of the population.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonsh...
Not sure whether you mean so many bad news stories in general, eg the economy, Syria, Iran, price of oil etc etc, or did you mean bad news stories about Aston? If the latter I have not actually seen any such stories.With so many bad news stories relentlessly delivered across so many media platforms it's sometimes it's a story like the one below which truly encapsulates what owning an Aston Martin means to the majority of the population.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonsh...
Anyway, 2 plus years for me and I still love it as much now as the day I got it. Ive had a series of annoying "known issues" all fixed under warranty, but I still look forward to driving it, love being in it and can't imagine selling it unless I got another one.
For me, it was and remains a dream come true. Cliche but true.
My achievable dream car was a V8V or GT3 and I got the former.
I started a new job today. Sat in my new boss's office when someone I knew (but hadn't seen in years) pop his head in to say hello. After the hello how are you I was asked (since he knows I'm a petrol head) what I was driving. Was kinda embarrassed to say...V8V. I mean it's a cool car...but being the new boy I didn't want to look flash.
Once I've been asked that question, the following question is always next.
And it's asked to judge how wealthy you are...."What year is it?"
Annoys me that one.
Shame I couldn't say: "1965 DB5"
I started a new job today. Sat in my new boss's office when someone I knew (but hadn't seen in years) pop his head in to say hello. After the hello how are you I was asked (since he knows I'm a petrol head) what I was driving. Was kinda embarrassed to say...V8V. I mean it's a cool car...but being the new boy I didn't want to look flash.
Once I've been asked that question, the following question is always next.
And it's asked to judge how wealthy you are...."What year is it?"
Annoys me that one.
Shame I couldn't say: "1965 DB5"
It's what I put in my profile. 'living the dream'.
After a few years of ownership I still have to pinch myself when I see what is on my drive, and how fortunate I am.
I feel it means so much more to those of us who give up other things, work our nuts off ( thanks to OH ) and can get up in the morning and hear that engine be it V8 or V12 start up.
If we had the cash lying around to just buy it, it would mean nothing other than 'look at me' .
We could have put our money into a flash house etc, but we chose to spend it on achieving our dream which we have done. Regrets, nah, you can't drive a house down the road, a house doesn't get you chatting with like minded nutters.
For us, this while it lasts is as good as it gets.
Have fun fellow Astoneers
Di.
After a few years of ownership I still have to pinch myself when I see what is on my drive, and how fortunate I am.
I feel it means so much more to those of us who give up other things, work our nuts off ( thanks to OH ) and can get up in the morning and hear that engine be it V8 or V12 start up.
If we had the cash lying around to just buy it, it would mean nothing other than 'look at me' .
We could have put our money into a flash house etc, but we chose to spend it on achieving our dream which we have done. Regrets, nah, you can't drive a house down the road, a house doesn't get you chatting with like minded nutters.
For us, this while it lasts is as good as it gets.
Have fun fellow Astoneers
Di.
Gareth135R said:
My achievable dream car was a V8V or GT3 and I got the former.
I started a new job today. Sat in my new boss's office when someone I knew (but hadn't seen in years) pop his head in to say hello. After the hello how are you I was asked (since he knows I'm a petrol head) what I was driving. Was kinda embarrassed to say...V8V. I mean it's a cool car...but being the new boy I didn't want to look flash.
Once I've been asked that question, the following question is always next.
And it's asked to judge how wealthy you are...."What year is it?"
Annoys me that one.
Shame I couldn't say: "1965 DB5"
I kept my purchase pretty quiet at work, it's not 100% lie to say "oh, just a 2007 Ford" I started a new job today. Sat in my new boss's office when someone I knew (but hadn't seen in years) pop his head in to say hello. After the hello how are you I was asked (since he knows I'm a petrol head) what I was driving. Was kinda embarrassed to say...V8V. I mean it's a cool car...but being the new boy I didn't want to look flash.
Once I've been asked that question, the following question is always next.
And it's asked to judge how wealthy you are...."What year is it?"
Annoys me that one.
Shame I couldn't say: "1965 DB5"
lady topaz said:
It's what I put in my profile. 'living the dream'.
After a few years of ownership I still have to pinch myself when I see what is on my drive, and how fortunate I am.
I feel it means so much more to those of us who give up other things, work our nuts off ( thanks to OH ) and can get up in the morning and hear that engine be it V8 or V12 start up.
If we had the cash lying around to just buy it, it would mean nothing other than 'look at me' .
We could have put our money into a flash house etc, but we chose to spend it on achieving our dream which we have done. Regrets, nah, you can't drive a house down the road, a house doesn't get you chatting with like minded nutters.
For us, this while it lasts is as good as it gets.
Have fun fellow Astoneers
Di.
This exactly sums it up for me too! Every morning I look out the window and see an Aston Martin sitting on my driveway and have to pinch myself that it's actually mine.After a few years of ownership I still have to pinch myself when I see what is on my drive, and how fortunate I am.
I feel it means so much more to those of us who give up other things, work our nuts off ( thanks to OH ) and can get up in the morning and hear that engine be it V8 or V12 start up.
If we had the cash lying around to just buy it, it would mean nothing other than 'look at me' .
We could have put our money into a flash house etc, but we chose to spend it on achieving our dream which we have done. Regrets, nah, you can't drive a house down the road, a house doesn't get you chatting with like minded nutters.
For us, this while it lasts is as good as it gets.
Have fun fellow Astoneers
Di.
All those years ago I sat daydreaming of one day owning one, and now I've done it.
I really am living my childhood dream in all ways and I'm grateful for all the things I've made happen to get me where I am today.
Excuse me... I think I have something in my eye...!
Highrisedrifter said:
This exactly sums it up for me too! Every morning I look out the window and see an Aston Martin sitting on my driveway and have to pinch myself that it's actually mine.
All those years ago I sat daydreaming of one day owning one, and now I've done it.
I really am living my childhood dream in all ways and I'm grateful for all the things I've made happen to get me where I am today.
Excuse me... I think I have something in my eye...!
+1 All those years ago I sat daydreaming of one day owning one, and now I've done it.
I really am living my childhood dream in all ways and I'm grateful for all the things I've made happen to get me where I am today.
Excuse me... I think I have something in my eye...!
AMDBSNick said:
Highrisedrifter said:
This exactly sums it up for me too! Every morning I look out the window and see an Aston Martin sitting on my driveway and have to pinch myself that it's actually mine.
All those years ago I sat daydreaming of one day owning one, and now I've done it.
I really am living my childhood dream in all ways and I'm grateful for all the things I've made happen to get me where I am today.
Excuse me... I think I have something in my eye...!
+1 All those years ago I sat daydreaming of one day owning one, and now I've done it.
I really am living my childhood dream in all ways and I'm grateful for all the things I've made happen to get me where I am today.
Excuse me... I think I have something in my eye...!
On my second Aston, 20k miles as a second car in 2 yrs across the two Astons, still get a warm glow when I open the garage door and an even warmer one when I push the key in and hear the engine start up
My valeter cleans lots of upmarket cars & commented just this week how great the engine always sounds when he starts it up in the garage.......
Coming up for two years with mine in a couple of months. It's around this time that I usually get itchy feet but not a hint of it with the V8V, it's a keeper.
I was out it in yesterday purely for the pleasure of hooning around in the sunshine and feeding it some super unleaded at vastly inflated prices - but worth every penny!
I was out it in yesterday purely for the pleasure of hooning around in the sunshine and feeding it some super unleaded at vastly inflated prices - but worth every penny!
Two months in for me and my very first Aston – V8 Vantage.
Some confessions are that I drive home from work the long way – everyday. I only partially fill up because that engine start under the canopy of a fuel station is addictive, the more refuels the better – nobody knows this one. My wife wonders why I take so long when I ‘nip’ to the shops. Hill starts are now mastered although the hand-brake release is a bit hit and miss. Sportshift is great; the lurching in slow traffic is interesting.
I’ve had a few niggles and I’m back to Stratstone Derby on Thursday to get them sorted but the service from them has been excellent.
With no sign of a National Lottery win my only option is to work harder….
Some confessions are that I drive home from work the long way – everyday. I only partially fill up because that engine start under the canopy of a fuel station is addictive, the more refuels the better – nobody knows this one. My wife wonders why I take so long when I ‘nip’ to the shops. Hill starts are now mastered although the hand-brake release is a bit hit and miss. Sportshift is great; the lurching in slow traffic is interesting.
I’ve had a few niggles and I’m back to Stratstone Derby on Thursday to get them sorted but the service from them has been excellent.
With no sign of a National Lottery win my only option is to work harder….
It isn't till its gone that the sense of pride, emotion and shear pleasure can be experienced by way of lose.
I like many others quickly tire of the current toy,but since my previous Aston pulled off the drive for the last time a sense of emptiness
has consumed my thoughts.
The whole experience of ownership "apart from the odd stealership rocking the boat" has been of the most positive nature,no Porcshe or Fezza frenzied
backlash from fellow road users.In the whole a much more welcoming,respected and level headed approach.
The whole package, forum included stands head and shoulders above what other Marques can only aspire to achieve,no other motor can stir such emotion.
Right sensible bit done wheres those classifieds I can't be doing with much more of this...........and well done to the Bus driver your life has just changed.
You never realised that you had so many friends at Aston dealerships wanting to talk to you.......
I like many others quickly tire of the current toy,but since my previous Aston pulled off the drive for the last time a sense of emptiness
has consumed my thoughts.
The whole experience of ownership "apart from the odd stealership rocking the boat" has been of the most positive nature,no Porcshe or Fezza frenzied
backlash from fellow road users.In the whole a much more welcoming,respected and level headed approach.
The whole package, forum included stands head and shoulders above what other Marques can only aspire to achieve,no other motor can stir such emotion.
Right sensible bit done wheres those classifieds I can't be doing with much more of this...........and well done to the Bus driver your life has just changed.
You never realised that you had so many friends at Aston dealerships wanting to talk to you.......
Edited by Ed50 on Tuesday 20th March 09:53
I love mine so much I can't bring myself to put 95RON unleaded in it.
For no good reason whatsoever I think it deserves the best. So that's what it gets!
It's an enormous privilege to own one. I now keep a log of every single journey I do in it. I've never done it before but I figure that one day I'll enjoy reading through it. Those memories have cost me a few quid so I might as well preserve them!
My first drive in a modern Aston was a DB9, hired for my 40th birthday. It was more of a GT than the usual sort of thing I go for but I fell for it immediately. Sounds absurd but I felt at home right away. Much more so than I ever have sitting in ferraris and the like. Astons have such a rare blend of beauty, luxury and relative understatement. Always sleek and classy, never shouty.
I loved the DB9 and was really impressed with it. Wasn't expecting it to be so quick or so much fun. I then enjoyed a day with a DBS a few months later. It was laugh out loud fast and just sensational. There was no turning back from there.
This is the first time I've admitted it on here but I bought the V12 Vantage without even driving one. Having the DBS drivetrain and brakes was good enough for me. In many ways this was crazy given it was the most I've ever spent on a car. But I just knew it would be amazing. A more focussed DBS with even sharper responses.
As Clarkson said, 'so what do you think it's going to be like?'
For no good reason whatsoever I think it deserves the best. So that's what it gets!
It's an enormous privilege to own one. I now keep a log of every single journey I do in it. I've never done it before but I figure that one day I'll enjoy reading through it. Those memories have cost me a few quid so I might as well preserve them!
My first drive in a modern Aston was a DB9, hired for my 40th birthday. It was more of a GT than the usual sort of thing I go for but I fell for it immediately. Sounds absurd but I felt at home right away. Much more so than I ever have sitting in ferraris and the like. Astons have such a rare blend of beauty, luxury and relative understatement. Always sleek and classy, never shouty.
I loved the DB9 and was really impressed with it. Wasn't expecting it to be so quick or so much fun. I then enjoyed a day with a DBS a few months later. It was laugh out loud fast and just sensational. There was no turning back from there.
This is the first time I've admitted it on here but I bought the V12 Vantage without even driving one. Having the DBS drivetrain and brakes was good enough for me. In many ways this was crazy given it was the most I've ever spent on a car. But I just knew it would be amazing. A more focussed DBS with even sharper responses.
As Clarkson said, 'so what do you think it's going to be like?'
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