WHY WE LIKE ASTON MARTIN
Discussion
Right, in between washing and polishing and post some serious caressing (the car, wife's playing rounders) I may have found my answer to the question. My car is not the fastest car, it's not the most expensive car, it's doesn't possess the statistics that stand at the top of any league table and would I like another more expensive AM? Of course I would. BUT.......this is my first Aston Martin. It will always be my first, and hopefully the first of many. I have harboured a life-long ambition to own one. I've worked hard to get it (not a word from you lot about that please...) and I have succeeded.
It's not the most precious thing.....I have a wife and 3 children that occupy that position.
It's not the most thrilling thing.....I have other things in my life that raise the heartbeat.
So:
My car is simply the coolest thing in my life. Probably the coolest thing I'll ever own. And I love it. Out.
It's not the most precious thing.....I have a wife and 3 children that occupy that position.
It's not the most thrilling thing.....I have other things in my life that raise the heartbeat.
So:
My car is simply the coolest thing in my life. Probably the coolest thing I'll ever own. And I love it. Out.
Bincenzo said:
Right, in between washing and polishing and post some serious caressing (the car, wife's playing rounders) I may have found my answer to the question. My car is not the fastest car, it's not the most expensive car, it's doesn't possess the statistics that stand at the top of any league table and would I like another more expensive AM? Of course I would. BUT.......this is my first Aston Martin. It will always be my first, and hopefully the first of many. I have harboured a life-long ambition to own one. I've worked hard to get it (not a word from you lot about that please...) and I have succeeded.
It's not the most precious thing.....I have a wife and 3 children that occupy that position.
It's not the most thrilling thing.....I have other things in my life that raise the heartbeat.
So:
My car is simply the coolest thing in my life. Probably the coolest thing I'll ever own. And I love it. Out.
That brought a tear to my eye It's not the most precious thing.....I have a wife and 3 children that occupy that position.
It's not the most thrilling thing.....I have other things in my life that raise the heartbeat.
So:
My car is simply the coolest thing in my life. Probably the coolest thing I'll ever own. And I love it. Out.
Bincenzo said:
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.
It's Sunday, lets all try to get on. I'm going to wash the car for some therapy.....
Thanks a lot Bincenzo .It's Sunday, lets all try to get on. I'm going to wash the car for some therapy.....
I was aware of the suk thing but could not see it's relevance to me.
I was concerned that I had inadvertently offended Woolders as I often get carried away in the moment.
Anyway enjoy your Sunday both of you.
Oh, by the way SUK OFF.
Bincenzo said:
Right, in between washing and polishing and post some serious caressing (the car, wife's playing rounders) I may have found my answer to the question. My car is not the fastest car, it's not the most expensive car, it's doesn't possess the statistics that stand at the top of any league table and would I like another more expensive AM? Of course I would. BUT.......this is my first Aston Martin. It will always be my first, and hopefully the first of many. I have harboured a life-long ambition to own one. I've worked hard to get it (not a word from you lot about that please...) and I have succeeded.
It's not the most precious thing.....I have a wife and 3 children that occupy that position.
It's not the most thrilling thing.....I have other things in my life that raise the heartbeat.
So:
My car is simply the coolest thing in my life. Probably the coolest thing I'll ever own. And I love it. Out.
well said that man! (or woman!).It's not the most precious thing.....I have a wife and 3 children that occupy that position.
It's not the most thrilling thing.....I have other things in my life that raise the heartbeat.
So:
My car is simply the coolest thing in my life. Probably the coolest thing I'll ever own. And I love it. Out.
kers nicked my flip flops. Good excuse to go stalking on the beach me thinks 
I have never had a car that is so good to use in so many scenarios;
I have driven with Mrs Yeti to Monaco in it over a few of days, full of luggage and the paraphenalia of travel. Whilst there, even as an old nail of a DB9V, I parked outside the Casino while having lunch at the Cafe de Paris, watching people posing with it for photos. Don't tell me that doesn't feel good
She flew home and I drove; in one day, on my own from Monaco to London absolutely effortlessly. I stopped for fuel every 250 miles or so and had a coffee, all the while looking forward to getting back into the car for more supposedly 'mindless motorway work'. It's just such a great place to be, relaxing with cruise set, the roof off, your own music playing through the Linn system. Arrived home looking forward to the next drive, as I always do.
When on a proper charge; exhaust bypass open, suspension set to firm, focussed on nothing but the road and the car in front, again I think there is very little that could give so much pleasure (and noise) and yet is capable of that Monaco trip. It was simply amazing on those German roads on the JLC trip and the others we have been on. It has made me a better driver.
It doesn't feel old-fashioned, it feels traditional. A manual gearbox, a folding cloth roof, the green paint, the lunatic-loud dirty sounding V12, the Aston wings; it all adds up to the feeling that I am driving the car 'back in the day' but with all the mod cons I would need plus faultless reliability.
It's a happy car and with the modifications I have had done to switch between aggression and comfort, it's as perfect as a car could be for me. It can either be as relaxing as a Bentley or genuinely make you sweat like a Lambo.
Ferrari doesn't make a car that could do it for me in the same way other than mental-money stuff like the 550 Barchetta. There's nothing within the price range of a DB9V with the performance and grace and i love it for that
I have driven with Mrs Yeti to Monaco in it over a few of days, full of luggage and the paraphenalia of travel. Whilst there, even as an old nail of a DB9V, I parked outside the Casino while having lunch at the Cafe de Paris, watching people posing with it for photos. Don't tell me that doesn't feel good
She flew home and I drove; in one day, on my own from Monaco to London absolutely effortlessly. I stopped for fuel every 250 miles or so and had a coffee, all the while looking forward to getting back into the car for more supposedly 'mindless motorway work'. It's just such a great place to be, relaxing with cruise set, the roof off, your own music playing through the Linn system. Arrived home looking forward to the next drive, as I always do.
When on a proper charge; exhaust bypass open, suspension set to firm, focussed on nothing but the road and the car in front, again I think there is very little that could give so much pleasure (and noise) and yet is capable of that Monaco trip. It was simply amazing on those German roads on the JLC trip and the others we have been on. It has made me a better driver.
It doesn't feel old-fashioned, it feels traditional. A manual gearbox, a folding cloth roof, the green paint, the lunatic-loud dirty sounding V12, the Aston wings; it all adds up to the feeling that I am driving the car 'back in the day' but with all the mod cons I would need plus faultless reliability.
It's a happy car and with the modifications I have had done to switch between aggression and comfort, it's as perfect as a car could be for me. It can either be as relaxing as a Bentley or genuinely make you sweat like a Lambo.
Ferrari doesn't make a car that could do it for me in the same way other than mental-money stuff like the 550 Barchetta. There's nothing within the price range of a DB9V with the performance and grace and i love it for that
. Eloquent as ever Yetstertonyhall38 said:
I love mine.....it's a fanny magnet.....enough said.......Tossers.....and you know who you all are!
Eloquent as ever Tony 
I love mine when I can hear the V12 screaming, the exhaust note howling and when pinned into the seats; It's a car to be driven and driven properly. Stop polishing, getting gushy and go drive it like you stole it.
Yes it may be great to look at and they are achingly beautiful, but it sounds immense and goes like a scalded cat. MTFU boys and stop acting like you are having an affair behind your wife's back. It stirs the soul for sure, but none more than when being driven hard.
Cockernee said:
it sounds immense and goes like a scalded cat. MTFU boys and stop acting like you are having an affair behind your wife's back. It stirs the soul for sure, but none more than when being driven hard.
Good advice my soot-covered friend. I may take it for a pointless blat tonight 
pilgrim7777 said:
The general standard that has been pointed out in other threads, the major let down is in the general standard of the support in the dealer network with regard to servicing, warranty, handling of complaints by the factory.
. Although chasing rainbows with a product like the 177 where the money could have been better spent on improvements such as a decent gearbox, electronics etc.
A quick search on this site would suggest that pilgrim has not had the benefit of the treatment that Jaguar and Porsche can mete out to their customers when things go pear shaped. I was also under the impression that the One-77 made rather than cost money. 77 vehicles at 1.2m a pop is pretty tidy. I would also point out that I have not seen one complaint on here about the Auto box in the DB9.2 while I can assure him that the Graziano manual is one of the finest on the planet and a lot more manual than anything Ferrari have to offer.. Although chasing rainbows with a product like the 177 where the money could have been better spent on improvements such as a decent gearbox, electronics etc.
cardigankid said:
A quick search on this site would suggest that pilgrim has not had the benefit of the treatment that Jaguar and Porsche can mete out to their customers when things go pear shaped. I was also under the impression that the One-77 made rather than cost money. 77 vehicles at 1.2m a pop is pretty tidy. I would also point out that I have not seen one complaint on here about the Auto box in the DB9.2 while I can assure him that the Graziano manual is one of the finest on the planet and a lot more manual than anything Ferrari have to offer.
Terry.... box. Sit.Well.. just for the record currently I also have Jaguar and it in comparison, no issues thus far, a great commuter car and reliable.
I was pointing out that whilst Aston Martin is one of aspiration. It is not a helped to give it aura that it does not deserve I was merely pointing out in comparison it needs to up its game in production engineering quality.
Yes, in past I have had issues with other marques.
Box sitting is not something I am familiar with.....
I was pointing out that whilst Aston Martin is one of aspiration. It is not a helped to give it aura that it does not deserve I was merely pointing out in comparison it needs to up its game in production engineering quality.
Yes, in past I have had issues with other marques.
Box sitting is not something I am familiar with.....
Edited by pilgrim7777 on Monday 12th August 07:27
Edited by pilgrim7777 on Monday 12th August 08:52
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