RE: Aston Martin DB9 (4 of 4)
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Mmmmmmmm......titanium......dribble. That would be my first choice too. And I'm sure the red interior will look the dog's danglies 
Great idea to take the week off work once you've got it. Wales has some great driving roads too (and keeps the mileage down a bit compared to Scotland). Just need to watch out for the "furry maggets" (TM Jeremy Clarkson).
Just make sure you post loads of piccies upon delivery.
Great idea to take the week off work once you've got it. Wales has some great driving roads too (and keeps the mileage down a bit compared to Scotland). Just need to watch out for the "furry maggets" (TM Jeremy Clarkson).
Just make sure you post loads of piccies upon delivery.
shadytree said:
So if anyone has any great route suggestions or fun roads that I should try (M25 not acceptable) I'd love to hear from you.
cheers
Shady
Well there's a nice road in France connecting two towns that go by the name of Le Mans and Mulsanne respectively where you would be very welcomed
Preferably by the 2nd weekend of June... 
Congratulations on your choice. Hope you enjoy it fully.
raftom said:
So if anyone has any great route suggestions or fun roads that I should try (M25 not acceptable) I'd love to hear from you.
cheers
Shady
Well there's a nice road in France connecting two towns that go by the name of Le Mans and Mulsanne respectively where you would be very welcomed
Congratulations on your choice. Hope you enjoy it fully.
Don't worry I'll be there as well ! Wouldn't miss out on a blast down to Le Mans.
Don't know if you are aware but there's a PH meeting friday morning. I'm shure everyone would love to see you there then.
You could check details in here: www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=71701&f=25&h=0&bid=968
You could check details in here: www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=71701&f=25&h=0&bid=968
raftom said:
Don't know if you are aware but there's a PH meeting friday morning. I'm shure everyone would love to see you there then.
You could check details in here: www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=71701&f=25&h=0&bid=968
I don't think we will be there in time, we're on the Thursday overnight Portsmouth to Le Havre. I think we'll probably get to Le Mans Friday afternoon. We are camping with Airtrack and normally plot up at Arnage for the start.
Good choice heading for Scotland - deserted back roads, lack of traffic and here in Fife no Gatsos and good info on where the occasional mobile ones are. If you fancy stopping off a few minutes after the Forth Road Bridge for a coffee and a chat, I'd be happy to show you a few - in return for a ride of course. Although I have to say, most of the best roads are up the middle and the West Coast.
I should add my complements on the excellent review, one of the best I've seen. JCs in the ST was pretty naff I thought, pandering to his general readership. Good reviews in EVO, including an interesting piece on the logistics of the launch in the South of France, as well as Octane. All are agreed - probably the best GT and perhaps the best car in the world.
I should add my complements on the excellent review, one of the best I've seen. JCs in the ST was pretty naff I thought, pandering to his general readership. Good reviews in EVO, including an interesting piece on the logistics of the launch in the South of France, as well as Octane. All are agreed - probably the best GT and perhaps the best car in the world.
jhoneyball said:
Shady, when will you be taking it along to the essex/NE london AMOC meeting? Its the first wednesday of the month near Romford (all welcome, of course). I cant do the one next week unforch but will be at the following one in my V8 Vantage
Jon (North essex)
Hopefully I should have it by May 12th ish, so any meet after that and I'll pop up. Please mail me the details, when and where.
Shady
>> Edited by shadytree on Wednesday 28th April 13:29
Just discovered this fantastic article on the DB9 - rather belatedly. Thanks for the excellent write up. Watched Top Gear last night and was bowled over by the beauty of the DB9 and its sound and performance. Anyone know what colour their test car was - it was gorgeous?
There's no way I'd be able to afford a DB9 currently - unless I trade in him indoors for a wealthier model :lol: Now I wonder how many years it's going to take for the car to depreciate to a level at which it might come into my price range?
Can't wait to see piccies of Shadytree's car. It sounds stunning.
There's no way I'd be able to afford a DB9 currently - unless I trade in him indoors for a wealthier model :lol: Now I wonder how many years it's going to take for the car to depreciate to a level at which it might come into my price range?
Can't wait to see piccies of Shadytree's car. It sounds stunning.
cobstar said:
Anyone know what colour their test car was - it was gorgeous?
There's no way I'd be able to afford a DB9 currently - unless I trade in him indoors for a wealthier model
The car was a colour called Celeste Blue. Have to say, it's not the best one for the car.
And unfortunately I am spoken for, otherwise you could have driven mine!
V12BRY said:
The car was a colour called Celeste Blue. Have to say, it's not the best one for the car.
And unfortunately I am spoken for, otherwise you could have driven mine!
Have to keep my eyes open for the other colour options. Not sure the burgundy one's quite my cup of tea. Titanium is tasty though!
I'll have to keep looking for an alternative spouse to indulge my passion for expensive cars then
shadytree said:
Two more days , two more days !!! Getting a tad excited now after last night's TopGear.
Only a 'tad' excited? Bet you can hardly sleep. Now whilst you're enjoying the DB9 driving experience, don't forget to try and find a little time to take some piccies for the rest of us to enjoy!
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Only a 'tad' excited? Bet you can hardly sleep. Now whilst you're enjoying the DB9 driving experience, don't forget to try and find a little time to take some piccies for the rest of us to enjoy![/quote]
Don't worry I will , one of my hobbies is photography. I'm taking it to Scotland for a week when i get it. So hopefully will get some nice pics up there (depending on the weather of course).
>> Edited by shadytree on Monday 10th May 12:04
Only a 'tad' excited? Bet you can hardly sleep. Now whilst you're enjoying the DB9 driving experience, don't forget to try and find a little time to take some piccies for the rest of us to enjoy![/quote]
Don't worry I will , one of my hobbies is photography. I'm taking it to Scotland for a week when i get it. So hopefully will get some nice pics up there (depending on the weather of course).
>> Edited by shadytree on Monday 10th May 12:04
cobstar said:
[quote=V12BRY]
The car was a colour called Celeste Blue. Have to say, it's not the best one for the car.
And unfortunately I am spoken for, otherwise you could have driven mine!
Have to keep my eyes open for the other colour options. Not sure the burgundy one's quite my cup of tea. Titanium is tasty though!
I'll have to keep looking for an alternative spouse to indulge my passion for expensive cars then
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Crashed and Burned again!!!
Stuart,
When you return from Scotland, how do you fancy bringing the DB9 along to one of our Sunday Essex drives? Normally runs from 9am-12pm every Sunday or so. We have a fantastic route around nth Essex, your car would fit in very nicely with our usual TVR / Porsche / Ferrari crew..... feel free to email me through my profile if your interested.
When you return from Scotland, how do you fancy bringing the DB9 along to one of our Sunday Essex drives? Normally runs from 9am-12pm every Sunday or so. We have a fantastic route around nth Essex, your car would fit in very nicely
with our usual TVR / Porsche / Ferrari crew..... feel free to email me through my profile if your interested.trackdemon said:
Stuart,
When you return from Scotland, how do you fancy bringing the DB9 along to one of our Sunday Essex drives? Normally runs from 9am-12pm every Sunday or so. We have a fantastic route around nth Essex, your car would fit in very nicely
Sounds fun. If it involves a pub as well I'm up for it!
>> Edited by shadytree on Monday 10th May 13:53
Hi V12BRY
Such a shame you're spoken for
Just have to make do with him indoors. He has his good points - he shares my passion for cars and let me indulge in one of the more affordable dream cars on my list.
Have I put my foot in it re colour? Is the burgundy your preferred colour? I really should be more diplomatic. Anyway I think it must be virtually impossible for a DB9 to be a bad colour. What do I know about colour choice - this is the person who said there was no way she wanted a particular colour on my current car, and what did I buy? And what do I now consider the best colour for the beast?
Such a shame you're spoken for
Just have to make do with him indoors. He has his good points - he shares my passion for cars and let me indulge in one of the more affordable dream cars on my list.
Have I put my foot in it re colour? Is the burgundy your preferred colour? I really should be more diplomatic. Anyway I think it must be virtually impossible for a DB9 to be a bad colour. What do I know about colour choice - this is the person who said there was no way she wanted a particular colour on my current car, and what did I buy? And what do I now consider the best colour for the beast?
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