WHY WE LIKE ASTON MARTIN
Discussion
lady topaz said:
michael gould said:
Di, one thing is for sure since moving over to Jag ownership, you've lost your sense of humour......you need to get back into an Aston fast ! 
. Just for the record I have been considering a Diesel XJ as my main car as they are such damm good value second hand.......most of my posts are tongue in cheek, and the vast majority of people on this forum know that.......I thought you did !
Delighted to here all is going well with your grandchild......my 24 YO son announced to me 2 weeks ago that his long term girlfriend was pregnant, so looks like I might be joining your club
Dangle the worm, and you get a bite.. Just for the record I have been considering a Diesel XJ as my main car as they are such damm good value second hand.......most of my posts are tongue in cheek, and the vast majority of people on this forum know that.......I thought you did !Delighted to here all is going well with your grandchild......my 24 YO son announced to me 2 weeks ago that his long term girlfriend was pregnant, so looks like I might be joining your club
I was, like you Michael, just being mischievous. My comments were actually directed at the half witted sheep following your post with nothing useful to say other than a drooling gurning grin.
As you know I love cars, you would not believe the flack I had for getting an Evoque, but I'll tell you what I would have another in an instant. Fabulous car. Like I said previously, we have had massive expense recently mainly for our daughter so the Aston I want wasn't an option. The XKR is a very fine stop gap.
Many congrats on your forthcoming grandchild, ours is great as I'm sure yours will be too.
Oh and again the XF was brilliant but left me wanting. As a second car its fantastic.
Di
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Hello, it's me again, Poster - Original Poster.
I was hoping there might be a few happy anecdotes about why we like our cars, and perhaps some recollections about Aston Martin.
Now on page 4, I think the row might perhaps have been 'patched'.
In the past, I might have gone off topic once (alright often), but does anyone like their Aston Martin enough, to tell us why?
I like my own V8V because;
I never thought I would be able to have one.
The enjoyment of researching, choosing spec. and eventually finding my perfect car.
The magic day of collection. An amazing, but very careful first drive.
Being grateful to the first owner for specifying all my options (how did he know) and for everyone for taking such care of the car before it was mine.
The wonderful feeling when flooring the throttle when exiting a corner - enough power for me in a road car.
The rarity.
Kind reactions from other road users.
My first car where many neighbours have asked for a ride. They still talk about the thrill (never above 70 mph of course).
The special smell as the hot car is put away (no not the clutch
.Looking at that Aston Martin shape as the garage door closes.
Jon.
Edited by Jon39 on Saturday 10th August 21:43
I love mine because of how it looks, sounds and makes me feel when driving it, I don't have to be going quickly either. Just walking back to it when its parked up somewhere in town or in a petrol station makes me grin, it looks like a UFO has landed amongst all the hatchbacks and vans etc.
The good will from the general public is pretty strong also for the marque, and if you can give them a sit inside or a quick scoot round the block they're made up, which is great to be able to do.
There seems to be a lot of goodwill out there for the cars, if the UN were to all drive round in them I think they'd achieve a damn site more
The good will from the general public is pretty strong also for the marque, and if you can give them a sit inside or a quick scoot round the block they're made up, which is great to be able to do.
There seems to be a lot of goodwill out there for the cars, if the UN were to all drive round in them I think they'd achieve a damn site more
avinalarf said:
I do hope so,it will be my pleasure to make your acquaintance.
I respect your comments on the subject under discussion.
I agree with you that derogatory remarks (unless said with tongue firmly in cheek)have no place on this forum.
Pacis erit vobiscum.
Steven
Latin suks smartarse!I respect your comments on the subject under discussion.
I agree with you that derogatory remarks (unless said with tongue firmly in cheek)have no place on this forum.
Pacis erit vobiscum.
Steven
Edited by avinalarf on Saturday 10th August 16:44
woolders said:
Latin suks smartarse!
(Except caveat emptor). ________________________________
You probably posted your remark Mr. Woolders, before my contribution about trying to return to topic. That's OK.
Please tell us why you like your Aston Martin DB9 Volante.
Edited by Jon39 on Saturday 10th August 22:00
My first Aston (DB9.2) and it has awoken a part of me which had remained dormant for many years. Everyone seems to love it and there's a funny but true story to go with it which ill keep for the Shrigley hall meet if someone would kindly remind me (yes I am losing it and will forget otherwise lol).
woolders said:
avinalarf said:
I do hope so,it will be my pleasure to make your acquaintance.
I respect your comments on the subject under discussion.
I agree with you that derogatory remarks (unless said with tongue firmly in cheek)have no place on this forum.
Pacis erit vobiscum.
Steven
Latin suks smartarse!I respect your comments on the subject under discussion.
I agree with you that derogatory remarks (unless said with tongue firmly in cheek)have no place on this forum.
Pacis erit vobiscum.
Steven
Edited by avinalarf on Saturday 10th August 16:44
Try to stay on topic.
It really is bad form when posters detract from the OP's original proposed question.
Anyway Jon here are my thoughts on the subject .
In the 70's I had a beautiful DB6 MK2 in Caribbean Pearl with cherry red interior.
It was during that time that I met the girl that was to become my wife and so I have a particular nostalgic view of both that car and that period of my life.
Then our children,three daughters, came along and I reverted to more family orientated cars,boring but practical.
Several years ago with my girls grown up I began to feel an urge to get back into Astons .
I saw an advert for a 1991 Virage and travelled to a dealer near Birmingham to see it.
It turned out coincidentally to be almost the same colour as my old DB6 albeit with a cream interior.
I just had to buy that car,it bought back so many happy memories.
I know that the Virage of that era has a mixed appeal but it has been and still is a great car for me .
I then fancied a newer model and last year decided on a DB9 Volante which is black with a cream truffle interior.
As you can see Astons have become an integral part of my timeline,funny how a car can get under your skin.
P.S. Errorem Woolders
The correct spelling is SUCKS not SUKS dear chap.
Edited by avinalarf on Sunday 11th August 06:13
avinalarf said:
Dear Woolders
Try to stay on topic.
It really is bad form when posters detract from the OP's original proposed question.
Anyway Jon here are my thoughts on the subject .
In the 70's I had a beautiful DB6 MK2 in Caribbean Pearl with cherry red interior.
It was during that time that I met the girl that was to become my wife and so I have a particular nostalgic view of both that car and that period of my life.
Then our children,three daughters, came along and I reverted to more family orientated cars,boring but practical.
Several years ago with my girls grown up I began to feel an urge to get back into Astons .
I saw an advert for a 1991 Virage and travelled to a dealer near Birmingham to see it.
It turned out coincidentally to be almost the same colour as my old DB6 albeit with a cream interior.
I just had to buy that car,it bought back so many happy memories.
I know that the Virage of that era has a mixed appeal but it has been and still is a great car for me .
I then fancied a newer model and last year decided on a DB9 Volante which is black with a cream truffle interior.
As you can see Astons have become an integral part of my timeline,funny how a car can get under your skin.
P.S. Errorem Woolders
The correct spelling is SUCKS not SUKS dear chap.
It depends on your paintwork old chap.Try to stay on topic.
It really is bad form when posters detract from the OP's original proposed question.
Anyway Jon here are my thoughts on the subject .
In the 70's I had a beautiful DB6 MK2 in Caribbean Pearl with cherry red interior.
It was during that time that I met the girl that was to become my wife and so I have a particular nostalgic view of both that car and that period of my life.
Then our children,three daughters, came along and I reverted to more family orientated cars,boring but practical.
Several years ago with my girls grown up I began to feel an urge to get back into Astons .
I saw an advert for a 1991 Virage and travelled to a dealer near Birmingham to see it.
It turned out coincidentally to be almost the same colour as my old DB6 albeit with a cream interior.
I just had to buy that car,it bought back so many happy memories.
I know that the Virage of that era has a mixed appeal but it has been and still is a great car for me .
I then fancied a newer model and last year decided on a DB9 Volante which is black with a cream truffle interior.
As you can see Astons have become an integral part of my timeline,funny how a car can get under your skin.
P.S. Errorem Woolders
The correct spelling is SUCKS not SUKS dear chap.
Edited by avinalarf on Sunday 11th August 06:13
Only just started reading this post....I was on the toilet and was bored.....Di...say hello to mate Tone....miss him and yourself...why not organise a little trip to the woodman...just like the old days....and by the way..as young as I am...now have 3 grandchildren....and as for taking off topic....I have done f
k all with my car today as it is too early....but will do something later...
k all with my car today as it is too early....but will do something later...Bincenzo said:
woolders said:
It depends on your paintwork old chap.
Devious Woolders, but genius nonetheless. Sorry Jon,going off topic again,blame Woolders and Bicenzo.
Edited by avinalarf on Sunday 11th August 09:05
avinalarf said:
O.K. gents,pleased to give credit where due but must admit confused over the reference to paintwork,please explain.
Sorry Jon,going off topic again,blame Woolders and Bicenzo.
It's a cracking read Sorry Jon,going off topic again,blame Woolders and Bicenzo.
Edited by avinalarf on Sunday 11th August 09:05
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
avinalarf said:
Well I looked at the Topic it runs to 22 pages !
Mojo posted about poor paintwork,only relevant reference I could find was Bicenzo agreeing with a comment I posted .
Still none the wiser.
Steve, it may help if I refresh your memory a smidge. You may recall that the OP on that particular thread had a problem with the spelling of the word suck, when used in relation to AM 'suking'. Woolders reference was purely in relation to that post, tongue in cheek, and not meant to cause offence to you or anyone else. I simply spotted the subtle connection.Mojo posted about poor paintwork,only relevant reference I could find was Bicenzo agreeing with a comment I posted .
Still none the wiser.
It's Sunday, lets all try to get on. I'm going to wash the car for some therapy.....
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