Aston Martin DBX - my journey

[bolidemichael]

The issue with toddlers is that their little legs stick straight outwards which means that someone's space will be compromised! It's why I sold my E63 645Ci.

[nathwraith1]

Update: Dealer is replacing the high pressure fuel pump and 12 injectors.

No idea if this is the cause of the issue or not, they didn’t elaborate.

Still don’t have my courtesy car!

[Mezzanine]

nathwraith1 said:

…Still don’t have my courtesy car!

Unbelievable (and frankly unforgivable) at this end of the market…

I know you can’t specifically name them but perhaps what area of the country are you near…

[Hereward]

nathwraith1 said:

Update: Dealer is replacing the high pressure fuel pump and 12 injectors.

Good luck. Hope that finally sorts it.

[Mezzanine]

Hereward said:

nathwraith1 said:

Update: Dealer is replacing the high pressure fuel pump and 12 injectors.

Good luck. Hope that finally sorts it.

[nathwraith1]

Hereward said:

Good luck. Hope that finally sorts it.

My thoughts too!

[nathwraith1]

The DBX is back!

So after having all injectors replaced, the high pressure fuel pump and many many tests, all is fine (for now).

Aston were comparing the test data to a brand new 707 they had at the service centre

I kicked off quite abit tbh especially as they couldn’t find an issue before. I had contacted Aston directly too.

Surprisingly I’ve had many emails on here but also on instagram from other Aston owners and Aston specialists/tech which have been greatly appreciated.

I really do hope this is the end of the misfiring nonsense!

Aston Manchester have good willed me a 4 piece set of fitted luggage for the DBX too, it’s not arrived yet but a nice gesture nevertheless.

Due to go back down to Cornwall this weekend so if there is going to be any resurgence of issues, this will be the test.

[Mezzanine]

Fingers crossed Nath!

[RC1807]

Fingers crossed the parts cannon was successful!

[nathwraith1]

Mezzanine said:

Fingers crossed Nath!

RC1807 said:

Fingers crossed the parts cannon was successful!

Thanks both! Me too!

Was so so close to pulling the trigger on a White Defender V8, which I'm glad I didn't as that is a fairly comprimised car from an enthusiastic driving POV. My wife gave me the beautiful reality check of "It looks like the kind of car a beauty salon owner would drive."

[MrBarry123]

nathwraith1 said:

My wife gave me the beautiful reality check of "It looks like the kind of car a beauty salon owner would drive."

Ouch.

[nathwraith1]

MrBarry123 said:

Ouch.

I know right, very true for most new Defender owners though. Sorry not sorry

[Percy.]

nathwraith1 said:

Thanks both! Me too!

Was so so close to pulling the trigger on a White Defender V8, which I'm glad I didn't as that is a fairly comprimised car from an enthusiastic driving POV. My wife gave me the beautiful reality check of "It looks like the kind of car a beauty salon owner would drive."

No Nath, that's a G Wagon, if you know....

[NomduJour]

A G63 is surely what you lease for your (Timpsons) trophy wife.

[Mezzanine]

nathwraith1 said:

Thanks both! Me too!

Was so so close to pulling the trigger on a White Defender V8, which I'm glad I didn't as that is a fairly comprimised car from an enthusiastic driving POV. My wife gave me the beautiful reality check of "It looks like the kind of car a beauty salon owner would drive."

Maybe just put the safety catch back on until you return from Cornwall

[nathwraith1]

Percy. said:

No Nath, that's a G Wagon, if you know....

NomduJour said:

A G63 is surely what you lease for your (Timpsons) trophy wife.

haha very true. Although she does really like those! Absolutely no chance shes getting one though

[James_33]

I wouldn't accept this on any new car never mind one of this value.

[nathwraith1]

James_33 said:

I wouldn't accept this on any new car never mind one of this value.

Same.

[nathwraith1]

So over 1000 miles have been completed back in my possession since the last work was done and happy to say no misfires have occurred! Long may it last!

Managed my best ever MPG on the way home form Cornwall too. 23.1mpg (actual) over 340 miles. Pretty amazing considering for a 2.2 ton SUV fully loaded with the roof box too.





A few snaps from Cornwall.











Some hardcore off-roading

[Mezzanine]

Glad to hear it might finally be resolved (and no other problems crop up!)

I was thinking about this thread the other day and wondering if everything was fine or you maybe you had broken down on Dartmoor and since been living a nomadic life sustained on berries and rain water