Time For a Change
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interesting switch..
How long did you keep v12v? And how many miles did you cover?
Also interested to hear about manual / auto box bit.
How long did you keep v12v? And how many miles did you cover?
Also interested to hear about manual / auto box bit.
Little Donkey said:
I've thoroughly enjoyed my V12V, it's a truly epic car with bags of capability, road presence and speed. And yet it's time to let her go. My reason? I have a DBS itch that needs scratching and an example has come along that ticks my boxes.
Firstly, thanks to you chaps on here (you know who you are) that have given me your time and advice on DBS ownership. If I were to sum up V12V ownership it would be that, without doubt I would want to go in the V12, but I want Jeeves with a DBS waiting for me at my destination to come home in. In the V12 I find myself driving everywhere like my pants are on fire and it's only a matter of time before one of the roadside photographic societies tells a man in a wig that I would be better off without my license.
The DBS will give me options: An evening out means my significant passenger isn't shaken to bits before we get to the restaurant but I can still have some fun at the press of a couple of buttons (the car not the passenger!) Yeah, OK it's more GT than Sports, but a couple of trips abroad this year, including Le Mans, makes the DBS such a tempting proposition.
Also, now that production has ceased, I feel that the DBS option may pass me by as good examples become scarcer over time. And as Vanquish becomes more affordable, I know that a silver fox Volante with tan leather will be too hard to resist - not that I've thought it through, of course.
So, deal done today and collection scheduled for Saturday. And yes...... It's in Quantum, otherwise known as grey.
It was in the workshop today, so only limited photos I'm afraid - but here's a teaser ahead of the weekend.
Firstly, thanks to you chaps on here (you know who you are) that have given me your time and advice on DBS ownership. If I were to sum up V12V ownership it would be that, without doubt I would want to go in the V12, but I want Jeeves with a DBS waiting for me at my destination to come home in. In the V12 I find myself driving everywhere like my pants are on fire and it's only a matter of time before one of the roadside photographic societies tells a man in a wig that I would be better off without my license.
The DBS will give me options: An evening out means my significant passenger isn't shaken to bits before we get to the restaurant but I can still have some fun at the press of a couple of buttons (the car not the passenger!) Yeah, OK it's more GT than Sports, but a couple of trips abroad this year, including Le Mans, makes the DBS such a tempting proposition.
Also, now that production has ceased, I feel that the DBS option may pass me by as good examples become scarcer over time. And as Vanquish becomes more affordable, I know that a silver fox Volante with tan leather will be too hard to resist - not that I've thought it through, of course.
So, deal done today and collection scheduled for Saturday. And yes...... It's in Quantum, otherwise known as grey.
It was in the workshop today, so only limited photos I'm afraid - but here's a teaser ahead of the weekend.
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erics said:
interesting switch..
I have recently done the sameerics said:
How long did you keep v12v? And how many miles did you cover?
Three wonderful years and covered 16k mileserics said:
Also interested to hear about manual / auto box bit
I would not have missed out on owning a V12V - What an absolutely wonderful car. However, like Greg, the DBS itch had to be scratched. I did look at a DB9.2 but then turned and looked at a DBS - for me - no contest it had to be the DBS. I am really pleased with the car and despite all the flack I get (you know who you are ..w
kers 
) I am completely happy with a TT2 gearbox. It gives so many options on how I want to drive it, in D, in D and Sport, and on the paddles with or without Sport plus add into the mix the switchable suspension and its a stunning car to own and drive and despite what many may think its a very involving car to drive. My OH has been in this car more in a couple of months than she ever wanted to go in the V12V in three years, fortunately she hasn't asked to drive it yet 
It ticks many more boxes for me than the V12V didThe DBS for me is a complete car - would I swap back to a V12V given two equal values of car..No I would definately choose the DBS but as I said earlier I would not have missed the time I was lucky enough to own a V12V.
Could be summed up in something I said to Jenny whilst we were out during Easter..... The V12V was such an enjoyable car to drive however the DBS is a real pleasure to drive.
and Paddy.......Its old farts like us that keep you in cakes t
toh.. ps all IMHO of course
Padley69 said:
Congratulations and I totally get what you mean about your V12V experience. I understand your choice of DBS too, I'm sure it will suit you well. Did you consider a DB9.2 at all?
I did, but the desire for a DBS has been with me for a while now, so just needed to be done. 
Gettoff said:
It looks a million dollars Greg, you must be well chuffed.
Glad it fits in the Garage, that could have been embarrassing..
So, is this it? or are you going to be hankering for a Vanquish in 12 months time?
Nah, this one's a keeper. A year you say? Well, it will be service time then and who knows what'll be in the showroom. Now if there happened to be a Vanquish Volante in there in the right spec I may take a look. But right here, right now the DBS is the pinnacle of Aston Martin ownership for me. OK, it's not as sharp as my V12 and nowhere near as brutal, but all that comes at a cost. After a long journey all I wanted to do was get out of it. I'm not suggesting I didn't love it, I'm suggesting that it was supremely good at letting you know the sGlad it fits in the Garage, that could have been embarrassing..
So, is this it? or are you going to be hankering for a Vanquish in 12 months time?
t condition of the roads in the UK. In the DBS.... No such worries. It still feels utterly connected with the road but it's as if someone's been out and filled in all the potholes. Not really missing the manual if I'm honest - particularly when it comes to maneuvering. The rev matching blip in sports mode on downshifts is needless, but it does add a bit of theatre which is very welcome, especially coming out of the V12. When you're on the paddles, the sequenced red indicators for when you're nearer the top end of the rev range is replaced displaying which gear is engaged. Something I'm going to have to get used to rather than bouncing off the rev limiter!
Other than that, it's the usual Aston Martin fare - a mix of great performance, style, premium materials and the injection of feeling a million dollars from behind the wheel. And then there's the way it looks - I spent a little time yesterday walking round it looking for a bad angle. I can report there isn't one.
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