Which Aston ?

[Agent57]

Nice car.

I also like the following:

Wheels = Silver
Rear Lights = Red

I never know which is standard and which is optional but you're car looks right.

Congratulations.

[Geoff Stilwell]

Thanks. It has loads of bells n whistles on it lol.

[williamp]

Go classic.

[cayman-black]

Congrats, its lovely. LDs in put no doubt.

[V8 Vantage GT]

Geoff Stilwell said:

Beautiful car!

[Speedraser]

Congrats! I drove the new Vanquish yesterday -- I was seriously impressed.

[Geoff Stilwell]

Yes mine is the new 8 speed...it's a serious bit of kit. So far so good and I'm lovin it.

[Zod]

williamp said:

Go classic.

You bought at the right time. I looked three years ago and should have done it then. Prices are now well over double 2012 levels.

[silverspeed]

Geoff Stilwell said:

Yes mine is the new 8 speed...it's a serious bit of kit. So far so good and I'm lovin it.

Well done - you have purchased a great looking car. Enjoy putting some miles on it.

[paddy328]

well done that man. How does it compare to the mclaren?

[Geoff Stilwell]

How does it compare...well .. They are chalk n cheese. Don't get me wrong I like my McLaren but it is just totally impractical. It's difficult to park anywhere other than a field. You need 2 bays really. Because of the doors. Don't get me wrong the McLaren is a great drive I love it but I don't know there is just something lacking. The Aston for me is the better of the 2. It's a great Grand Tourer. I can actually get a suitcase in the back which is good. It's quiet but dab the gas and the sound is amazing. The climate is much better as well. The McLaren always takes about 20mins to sort itself out. I will update the thread when I have done a few miles.

[ian365]

Geoff, if you don't mind me asking, what exactly is it about your 12C that takes 20 mins to sort itself out?

[Geoff Stilwell]

The climate control. It always throws out hot air at first. I had the temp set at 16.5 and it still throws out hot air. But as I say give it time to sense the temp in the cabin and then it settles down.

[Little Donkey]

Welcome to the Vanquish club. That's rather lovely. Congratulations.

L.D

[JS1500]

Geoff Stilwell said:

The climate control. It always throws out hot air at first. I had the temp set at 16.5 and it still throws out hot air. But as I say give it time to sense the temp in the cabin and then it settles down.

Throwing out hot air when set at 16.5 sounds about right... but I do live in Aberdeen.

Congratulations on a fantastic purchase!

[Geoff Stilwell]

Little Donkey said:

Welcome to the Vanquish club. That's rather lovely. Congratulations.

L.D

Thank you. I got a nice drive coming up and looking forward to really getting to know it. So far so good. Hehehe