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Ahhh ... The Virage is back on my drive!
Been "playing away" whilst she has been away being serviced by Harwoods (always a good service from Martin and the team down there) but glad she is back.
Was nice to see a few (and I really mean only 2-3) Aston's on the road recently as a reminder what a beautiful and elegant thing they are.
Looking forward to firing up the V12 tonight and going for a drive on the brand new tyres to check she is ready to eat up Europe over the coming month.
Happy days...
Been "playing away" whilst she has been away being serviced by Harwoods (always a good service from Martin and the team down there) but glad she is back.
Was nice to see a few (and I really mean only 2-3) Aston's on the road recently as a reminder what a beautiful and elegant thing they are.
Looking forward to firing up the V12 tonight and going for a drive on the brand new tyres to check she is ready to eat up Europe over the coming month.
Happy days...
Yes! 
It's about a 200 mile round trip to them, for me, but like others they collect and deliver the car, plus they've always been great so no need to consider anywhere else for me.
The bill was very reasonable also. Put 4 new tyres on as well, first replacement set since new - old ones were almost 4 years old!
It's about a 200 mile round trip to them, for me, but like others they collect and deliver the car, plus they've always been great so no need to consider anywhere else for me.
The bill was very reasonable also. Put 4 new tyres on as well, first replacement set since new - old ones were almost 4 years old!
I would've been in a McLaren this weekend if it wasn't for some shenanigans...but the Aston is in no way second choice car... V12, around 500bhp and a thing of total beauty to look at! That's not a definition of second choice 
Will wait a bit now...but the kids are getting bigger and the rear seats less useable hence the contemplation of different options ... Plus I've never done the supercar thing!
Will wait a bit now...but the kids are getting bigger and the rear seats less useable hence the contemplation of different options ... Plus I've never done the supercar thing!
mikey k said:
650/570 off the radar now then? 
Noticed you were looking at 650S Spiders before Mikey. Lovely cars, if I had the money I'd get a 12C Spider tomorrow. I like the spec of that silvery grey one too. The Volcano red one looks such a fantastic colour but I think let down with the MSO bits.
George29 said:
mikey k said:
650/570 off the radar now then?
Noticed you were looking at 650S Spiders before Mikey. Lovely cars, if I had the money I'd get a 12C Spider tomorrow. I like the spec of that silvery grey one too. The Volcano red one looks such a fantastic colour but I think let down with the MSO bits.
Yes the Silver one could be a good buy but is an ex press car 
the red one is plastered in too much tat and is on SOR from the owner who wants too much for it IMHOI'll keep looking but they are rare
Selon - I reckon you'll wait until the 570/540S hits the road
Funnily enough, the 540/570 doesn't appeal for some reason. I 'bought' a 12c last weekend - put the deposit down to pick the car up tomorrow. Sadly, there was a hitch - would it get up the drive ? (twas Jockman's woes that prompted the thinking...) Sadly I had to conclude that I would need one with the axle lifter. So I'm back to looking...
I'm in no particular rush and, with the next generation of Aston's out not much later in 2016(??), it does make me wonder how good the next gen cars will be...and would I regret the move...
Having seen and got back into the Virage yesterday, it's a great reminder that it's a really very special car and going to love it even more driving it across Europe soon.
That said, I can be an impulsive so and so...
I've never driven one but found it to be quite claustrophobic in the hard top with the interior being ALL black. That said Mrs T loves rag tops mikey k said:
Yes the Silver one could be a good buy but is an ex press car the red one is plastered in too much tat and is on SOR from the owner who wants too much for it IMHOI'll keep looking but they are rare
Selon - I reckon you'll wait until the 570/540S hits the road
I don't understand why anyone would buy a 570/540S over a used 650S, or even a 12C (my personal choice, best looking of the lot).
I must admit been thinking down the route of a 650 but it is a question can I live with it, as was said the Aston is great looking car.Additional point was the doors opening in the garage , clearance etc. The 12c is better looking car but does have is problems as well, the electronics etc.
However I think more to think about but its great to conisider other options.
Since we do not know yet what Aston Martin will move to in 2016 and beyond.
However I think more to think about but its great to conisider other options.
Since we do not know yet what Aston Martin will move to in 2016 and beyond.
Edited by pilgrim7777 on Friday 22 May 09:03
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