Aston Martin DBX - my journey

[nathwraith1]

No NSX thread yet. When I’ve got more time I’ll knock one together.

To the poster asking about food and beverages, I’m assuming you mean, inside the car?

If so. Sure. I’ve sailed through many a drive thru.

[bolidemichael]

You fat bd.

Which of the reviews did you find more illuminating both before and after the purchase?

[AyBee]

Looks great. Not your typical track car though. I'd be interested to know what else you considered in your buying process.

[nathwraith1]

AyBee said:

Looks great. Not your typical track car though. I'd be interested to know what else you considered in your buying process.

I considered the E63S estate but I wanted to scratch that “luxury” itch with the Aston. Coming from a C63 would of made it a natural progression but also kinda samey.

Oh yes I know. I wanted to see how it fared on track. It also puts a lot of more track orientated cars to shame. It’s great to wheel out the pics when other PHers start spouting BS like SUVs are only useful for parking outside Waitrose, etc etc

[AyBee]

Fair enough Plenty around here are mainly used for the Waitrose run - I went for a 5km run the other day (Wilmslow) and saw no less than 3 Urus'

[nathwraith1]

AyBee said:

Fair enough Plenty around here are mainly used for the Waitrose run - I went for a 5km run the other day (Wilmslow) and saw no less than 3 Urus'

I follow a few car spotter pages on insta and the amount of Urus’ around Wilmslow & Alderly Edge is ridiculous. Not much exclusivity there imo. Another reason why it just wasn’t a contender for me.

[Got4wheels]

Lovely car OP! I think the Kuga comparisons are a bit daft, there's a slight likeness with the headlight shape but thats it. I saw one in Liverpool and was incredibly impressed, certainly has an Aston look to it, reminds me of a chunky DB9.

The interior looks exquisite! Though I'd be too paranoid I'd stain it to eat in it!

Michael

[nathwraith1]

Ok so time to update this thread as the car has just ticked over 11k miles, managing an average mpg of 18.4.

I’ve done plenty with this car, trips to Cornwall, the tip, Sunday blasts and shopping runs.

Full disclosure on the issues of this car, there are a lot. Nothing major or mechanical as such but the car has spent around 1 1/2 months time total in the Aston service centre over around 5-6 trips to rectify issues. The list below:


- Washer bottle cracked.
- PDRN buttons need pressing twice sometimes
- Button fell off front passenger and rear grab handle (happened twice)
- Equaliser removes bass/treble after each ignition reset despite being set at “8,9 etc”.
- Front passenger window winds down very slow compared to drivers side. Wouldn’t go up fully in cold weather.
- Steering wheel replacement: premature wear
- Stress crack on windscreen, starts where glass touches scuttle. No stone chips.
- Dash powers on and off whilst driving, also freezes.
- “Cannot change drive mode” error
- random nav unit crashing
- alarm going off when car locks randomly

I’m pleased to say everything above has been replaced/fixed so I can’t complain in that respect. However it has marred the ownership greatly. I was warned that the 1/500 edition cars were alittle “flaky”, I should of listened!

Despite all this ballache, I do love the car. I’ve never had anything that offers such a rewarding & accomplished driving experience whilst being so practical.

I’ve ordered a new DBX 707 so hopefully that will be a far more solid car going off my experience of the newer 22 plate rental DBX’s I had experience in.

Pics to come.

Edited by nathwraith1 on Thursday 28th July 11:49

[RC1807]

Interesting update, OP.

I must say, I admire your brand loyalty to go back for more.

[nathwraith1]

RC1807 said:

Interesting update, OP.

I must say, I admire your brand loyalty to go back for more.

Well I have had dark thoughts about sacking the DBX and 707 off and going for a defender 110. Totally different style of vehicle but the DBX is just too good of a drive to dismiss.

[RumbleOfThunder]

Looks fantastic and looking forward to the 707 pics and impressions!

[nathwraith1]

The standard internet go to slur in real life. “Looks like a Puma”

St Ives




Mousehole


The trip on the way down, about 1 mpg down from when we previously did this journey without the box.

Edited by nathwraith1 on Thursday 28th July 22:07

[milu]

Good mpg.
As good as most owners are getting in the previous V8 vantage
Puts paid too all those complaining about massive gas guzzlers. Well a bit lol

[christhreadgill]

Never been 100% convinced on these, but I have to say in that White it does look remarkably smart! Sorry to hear of all the issues, hopefully the replacement will make up for it.

I also understand the DBX / Kuga comments, as they are remarkably similar. But anyone on PH who can't tell the difference if one was to drive past you, you probably should hand in your forum membership



The road presence, flared arches & haunches, not to mention the badge, makes the Aston pretty easy to pick out from a line up of Kugas, IMHO.

[Medic-one]

Interesting and very enjoyable read this thread. Thanks for sharing.

[MrBarry123]

nathwraith1 said:

The standard internet go to slur in real life. “Looks like a Puma”

The Kuga, not the Puma, is the DBX’s brethren.

Nice car though, the DBX that is.

[nathwraith1]

MrBarry123 said:

The Kuga, not the Puma, is the DBX’s brethren.

Nice car though, the DBX that is.

Hey I’ve had both comparisons made!

[bolidemichael]

Nice update

[nathwraith1]

707 spec below:

- AMR Racing Green exterior paint
- Gloss black upper & lower packs
- Bronze calipers
- 23” Forged wheels
- Smoked taillights
- Dark grill finish
- Acoustic privacy glass
- Bright badges
- Inspire comfort interior - Sandstorm & black w/mirrored stitching, black brouging, belts & carpets
- Sandstorm leather headlining
- Dark Chrome jewellery
- Carbon fibre inlays
- Electronically deployable tow bar


I was torn between the comfort and sports seats. I ordered back in April so there were no 707’s about to try with the sport seats. So I went with what I knew already. Tbh the comfort seats are great even on track! The main reason I went comfort in the end is that you have more colour options and a better colour split when going for a duo tone interior. The sports option duo tone basically gives you a single colour interior with accents. I wanted a light interior colour but didn’t want a light dashboard or door card tops as these cause horrendous reflections in the windscreen & door glass. The more you know!

Had to option the tow bar, never know when that may come in. Seems they stopped offering the manual detachable tow bar for the 707, so it is the fancy electric one or nothing.

The 23” wheels may sound insane but you still get charged extra for the base 22” wheels! How they get away with tgst I don’t know. Anyway, the 23” are actually lighter than the 22’”s as they are forged, the extra cost was about £2K, which in the grand scheme of things didn’t seem too bad.

I really wanted the carbon fibre upper (mirror caps, bonnet vents & side strakes) and lower(lip, diffusers, lower door garnish) but the price for this is £25K, so no thanks!

Hopefully that gives you alittle more insight into my choices! Pics below:

Edited by nathwraith1 on Friday 29th July 15:28

Edited by nathwraith1 on Friday 29th July 15:59

[bolidemichael]

Good logic and great selection -- particularly the lighter forged alloys.