Time For a Change

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Little Donkey

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1,544 posts

140 months

Tuesday 22nd April 2014
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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.

Lotto

136 posts

125 months

Tuesday 22nd April 2014
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Congratulations Greg...I'm sure you will enjoy it biggrin

Glass switches?

AMDBSNick

6,990 posts

161 months

Tuesday 22nd April 2014
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Welcome to the Gentlemen's club

FrankieV8VSP10

757 posts

121 months

Tuesday 22nd April 2014
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Always loved the DBS it's a great choice of car and I'm sure you will be happy with her. For me it's the only colour DBS to have. The car is bite the back of your hand gorgeous. If I could have afforded one I'd be in one like a shot.

I hope you enjoy and have many happy miles of motoring.

Little Donkey

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1,544 posts

140 months

Tuesday 22nd April 2014
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Lotto said:
Congratulations Greg...I'm sure you will enjoy it biggrin

Glass switches?
Successfully negotiated.

avinalarf

6,438 posts

141 months

Tuesday 22nd April 2014
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Congrats on new car ,Donkey.
Bit confused ,are you saying you know of a Vanquish Volante in silver fox for sale or a DBSV in silver fox,either way if your not buying it will you let me know who is selling ?
Thanks,
Steven

Lotto

136 posts

125 months

Tuesday 22nd April 2014
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Little Donkey said:
Lotto said:
Congratulations Greg...I'm sure you will enjoy it biggrin

Glass switches?
Successfully negotiated.
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Little Donkey

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140 months

Tuesday 22nd April 2014
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avinalarf said:
Congrats on new car ,Donkey.
Bit confused ,are you saying you know of a Vanquish Volante in silver fox for sale or a DBSV in silver fox,either way if your not buying it will you let me know who is selling ?
Thanks,
Steven
Sorry, the silver fox vanquish Volante is purely a figment of my imagination inspired by the display car at Kensington last summer.

whoami

13,151 posts

239 months

Tuesday 22nd April 2014
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Good choice with the DBS. smile

I had mine for 3.5 years before swapping the other way for a V12V.

Be interested to hear what you think in comparison.

GingerMunky

1,162 posts

256 months

Tuesday 22nd April 2014
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DBS would be my choice, awesome car, looks beautiful and is a Bond car.

AndyBrew

2,774 posts

218 months

Tuesday 22nd April 2014
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Wow that looks stunning, great car, can't wait to see the photos proper at the weekend smile

avinalarf

6,438 posts

141 months

Tuesday 22nd April 2014
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Little Donkey said:
avinalarf said:
Congrats on new car ,Donkey.
Bit confused ,are you saying you know of a Vanquish Volante in silver fox for sale or a DBSV in silver fox,either way if your not buying it will you let me know who is selling ?
Thanks,
Steven
Sorry, the silver fox vanquish Volante is purely a figment of my imagination inspired by the display car at Kensington last summer.
Never mind, I came over all hot and bothered thinking about a DBS Volante in silver fox with graphite wheels . cloud9

Little Donkey

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140 months

Tuesday 22nd April 2014
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AndyBrew said:
Wow that looks stunning, great car, can't wait to see the photos proper at the weekend smile
..........It is VERY pornographic.

V12woollie

4,363 posts

144 months

Tuesday 22nd April 2014
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Congratulations Greg. Two stunning cars in your garage biggrin

Little Donkey

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Tuesday 22nd April 2014
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V12woollie said:
Congratulations Greg. Two stunning cars in your garage biggrin
......and still room for a BBQ!

tonyhall38

4,194 posts

215 months

Tuesday 22nd April 2014
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Tosser..."

Little Donkey

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140 months

Tuesday 22nd April 2014
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tonyhall38 said:
Tosser..."
I think he approves.

krisdelta

4,566 posts

200 months

Tuesday 22nd April 2014
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Cracking car - I'm sure you'll enjoy! smile

DB9VolanteDriver

2,612 posts

175 months

Tuesday 22nd April 2014
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Excellent choice. Can never go wrong with a DBS. Best looking modern Aston by a mile.

Padley69

187 posts

132 months

Wednesday 23rd April 2014
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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?