Off to test a DBS and V12VS tomorrow...Any advice?
Discussion
outofstepuk said:
Personally, I disagree. Best way to hide it is by putting it in the slot and driving the car.
It's a second hand car, it's a minor cosmetic annoyance that no one in the world needed to know about until you put pictures on the internet
I know, but the thing about the Aston, is that it's all about the little things. You can admire those jewel like dials and the swan doors, the beautiful lines and start up the engine and not even drive anywhere and still love it and enjoy it!It's a second hand car, it's a minor cosmetic annoyance that no one in the world needed to know about until you put pictures on the internet
The glass key is one of those things: it's a piece of art and jewellery that adds to the experience of owning the car. I haven't got a problem with general scratches - which you'd expect for a nearly five year old car and which it does have - but this deliberate crudely scratched into the back number I just can't take. If it had been professionally engraved to represent the serial number I would've been fine with it. Instead it was done almost unbelievably by hand.
It's just gonna bug me on an otherwise perfect car!
Edited by Nijius Maximus on Monday 15th February 11:59
Quickmoose said:
It should be on the forecourt factory fresh.
If the key gets scratched and chipped then Nijius should be the one to do the damage.
He should be the one to kerb the wheels
The paint should bubble during his ownership
The lights should get condensation during his ownership
None of these things should exist as he hands over the cash...
If it was sat on an official Aston's dealer's forecourt with these types of issues, it should be whole lot cheaper or simply not there at all...
If the key gets scratched and chipped then Nijius should be the one to do the damage.
He should be the one to kerb the wheels
The paint should bubble during his ownership
The lights should get condensation during his ownership
None of these things should exist as he hands over the cash...
If it was sat on an official Aston's dealer's forecourt with these types of issues, it should be whole lot cheaper or simply not there at all...
Well said. It should be MY JOB to wrap this car around a tree on the way to Burghley this year...not the dealer's. And I can't wait to enjoy doing so...
But thankfully it looks like Glass Gate is soon to be over. It looks like the key may have been marked like that from the factory for the VIN - normally they just put a sticker on. Anyway, a new replacement looks likely now. So let's all relax and get back to enjoying our Astons...
Right guys, after a weekend's worth of driving, I have now put up my comprehensive review of the car compared to my R8.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
I put it up as a separate thread so future people in the same dilemma as me will be able to find it more easily.
Enjoy.
Quickmoose, make that beer literal and sit back and read away...
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
I put it up as a separate thread so future people in the same dilemma as me will be able to find it more easily.
Enjoy.
Quickmoose, make that beer literal and sit back and read away...
Thanks guys in regards to potential "clutch squeak". If it doesn't actually affect the car physically then I can live with it. But I'll drive it today again to see if it re-occurs.
I was thinking of mentioning it to the dealer when they pick up the car...but then outofstepuk may admonish me further and demand I go back to an Audi....
I was thinking of mentioning it to the dealer when they pick up the car...but then outofstepuk may admonish me further and demand I go back to an Audi....
outofstepuk said:
I wouldn't wish that upon anyone 
Also, an unwanted noise, that might be covered by the warranty program? Of course you should. I see it as being a very different. My car had the clutch changed early in it's life as did a lot of others.
Now that I have your approval I will go ahead... Also, an unwanted noise, that might be covered by the warranty program? Of course you should. I see it as being a very different. My car had the clutch changed early in it's life as did a lot of others.
Although from what I've read very quickly it seems that Aston say it's usual and nothing to worry about it. Let's see what happens...
mblade123 said:
Mine has the dreaded squeak. I've tried a couple of times to get it sorted under warranty but because it's not a mechanical failier they won't budge. Doesn't do it all the time and mainly when I'm in sports mode and pulling off.
I read that your tracker needs changing Nijius. Mine was a real pain in the arse.
When I bought the car I had a tracker fitted as I've had this system on all my other cars. When I renewed the warranty they must have activated the Aston on for some reason.
I didn't realise this until I started getting calls from them saying the car had moved. This used to happen on a regular basis. It's good to know they are on the ball but annoying that it kept happening.
When they asked if I wanted to renew it I politely declined and will be sticking with my normal Tracker.
Yeah, I realised that I have the car in Sports mode all the time (and why not!) and it only occurs when pulling away. It seems to be a common thing.I read that your tracker needs changing Nijius. Mine was a real pain in the arse.
When I bought the car I had a tracker fitted as I've had this system on all my other cars. When I renewed the warranty they must have activated the Aston on for some reason.
I didn't realise this until I started getting calls from them saying the car had moved. This used to happen on a regular basis. It's good to know they are on the ball but annoying that it kept happening.
When they asked if I wanted to renew it I politely declined and will be sticking with my normal Tracker.
I have a Cobra tracker on my Audi but Aston didn't change to them until later on and I've had no issues with them. The advantage of the Eurowatch tracker on my Aston though is that you can pair with a Bluetooth device (ie your phone) so no need to remember to carry tracker tags around with you...which I've forgotten to do quite a few times...
Let's hope they can sort the tracker quick. Insurance will want more money if it isn't sorted soon...
outofstepuk said:
Admiral don't require a tracker if you get stuck.
Funnily enough, I'm with Admiral. They said they'd increase the premium by around £700 if I didn't have a tracker on my R8. My wife's brother's Audi got stolen and they didn't realise they had to activate their tracker subscription. Result being insurance company didn't pay out! They were with More Than I think. That's why I'm so cautious...I just had such an amazing drive... From Kings Cross to Westfield. At 5pm. We're talking central London in rush hour.
It would've been such a boring slow traffic drive in the R8 but in the Vantage it was just continuously gargling. Like a mean, bad wolf gargling fire water.
The overrun, oh my f
king God, that overrun!!
The startup from cold put the biggest smile on my face - you can't capture the noise properly on video. The cruising around got everyone's attention because of that crazy burble of a noise. And the sinister, sexy black looks.
I went through a tunnel and exploited every temporary space and the sound just lit up. It was like: yes this is how good it can be and even better if you drove me harder you weak bd!!
And relax...
I know I made the right choice. Every day is gonna be fking amazing from now on. If you haven't driven one. You need to.
It would've been such a boring slow traffic drive in the R8 but in the Vantage it was just continuously gargling. Like a mean, bad wolf gargling fire water.
The overrun, oh my f
king God, that overrun!! The startup from cold put the biggest smile on my face - you can't capture the noise properly on video. The cruising around got everyone's attention because of that crazy burble of a noise. And the sinister, sexy black looks.
I went through a tunnel and exploited every temporary space and the sound just lit up. It was like: yes this is how good it can be and even better if you drove me harder you weak b
d!! And relax...
I know I made the right choice. Every day is gonna be f
king amazing from now on. If you haven't driven one. You need to. I miss my Aston. 
It was picked up by Grange last Wednesday to get the tracker sorted out and a few other things sorted and should've been ready by now.
But they just called me saying that someone there has accidentally curbed one of the wheels and it has to be sent off to be fixed. Diamond turned wheels ain't easy to sort.
Friday until I get it back. Long time to be without my one and only true love; she looks so beautiful and makes me so happy; I vow to spend the rest of my life with her until death do us part.
Oh well, there's always the wife in the meantime...
It was picked up by Grange last Wednesday to get the tracker sorted out and a few other things sorted and should've been ready by now.
But they just called me saying that someone there has accidentally curbed one of the wheels and it has to be sent off to be fixed. Diamond turned wheels ain't easy to sort.
Friday until I get it back. Long time to be without my one and only true love; she looks so beautiful and makes me so happy; I vow to spend the rest of my life with her until death do us part.
Oh well, there's always the wife in the meantime...
Edited by Nijius Maximus on Tuesday 23 February 16:23
J12KJR said:
From what I understand you need to be wary on diamond turned wheels as they can only be refurbished a couple of times, so a shame if the garage has removed one of those lives for you.
Eeek! Let's hope not...So what should I ask for as a gesture of goodwill for all these First World Problems I've encountered? I think I've already bought every Aston Martin accessory going...
I've actually spent more time with the accessories es than I have with the car. Ha. I feel like Joey from Friends when he pretended to have a Porsche.
Edited by Nijius Maximus on Tuesday 23 February 19:04
J12KJR said:
I would check with Grange but it is what I have been told. As for what can they do for you, half day at Milbrook, money off next service. It all depends on how you feel about them damaging your P&J and whether you want to get something for your inconvenience I suppose.
Free Cygnet for J12KJR?? Quarterly said:
Nijius did you get your car back? and any more accessories for the wheel injury?
Hello my friend, YES I got the car back this very evening would you believe as the wheel didn't arrive till late. Need to have a proper telephone conversation tomorrow to discuss...Man, it's been a long time though. Feels like I've just got it for the first time all over again. It now has the V12 side badges and the carbon fibre centre wheel caps but right now it's got its new cover on. (Took me ages to get it on and try and get rid of most creases.)
Nice and snug though now. I love the cover: looks like it's ready to be unveiled...
When it was being driven into the my underground car park I remembered why I'd bought it:
The sound. The growl. The bark.
So I couldn't help myself, had to give it a few beans. Just recorded a video of startup and some revs and this time I remembered to put the Sport button on - makes it easier to make more noise. I love the multi layer noise and echo. The video is the third one:
https://goo.gl/photos/mFEciKdbsf8caXt47
Quarterly said:
Thats good news, glad you got it back. I'd be interested to see the V12 side badges, I might do the same.
For some reason, I don't get the same red glow before pushing in the key, sorry 'emotion control' Sounds great by the way, especially good in a garage.
Really? Make sure you don't put the key all the way in - just to the bare minimum for it to be fully inside. Then if you hold down the clutch it'll glow red. Pretty cool effect actually. For some reason, I don't get the same red glow before pushing in the key, sorry 'emotion control'
Sounds great by the way, especially good in a garage. I'll take some photos in the morning (in the sun hopefully!) to show you how the badges look. They're the same logo as the "V12" on the back of the car. And of course the new wheel caps.
divetheworld said:
These badges?
They're the ones. To me it's like the final finishing touch to the car... But maybe that's because I was used to having the side V10 badges on my R8? kensilver said:
The only brand I've seen that looks good even with a cover over it!
Agreed 100%. As soon as I saw photos of the official indoor cover I knew I had to have it. I know it'll attract just as much attention as the car itself in the car park.My cousin just said it looks like: A BEAST IN A DRESSING GOWN.
Flugplatz said:
I just met up with a pal and introduced him to the V12SR.
I took him out as a passenger first then I let him drive and I followed in his 2011/61 Morning Frost DBS Coupe.
He was absolutely blown away by the Vantage and had a smile from ear to ear when we swapped back and he's a former Ferrari F12 owner too.
The result is that a DBS will go sale tomorrow and a V12S Coupe will replace it.
Wow, we'll done! I took him out as a passenger first then I let him drive and I followed in his 2011/61 Morning Frost DBS Coupe.
He was absolutely blown away by the Vantage and had a smile from ear to ear when we swapped back and he's a former Ferrari F12 owner too.
The result is that a DBS will go sale tomorrow and a V12S Coupe will replace it.
How much commission are you gonna get...?
You can tell the difference in feel between the DBS and V12 Vantage (S) straight away. It's more fun and involving to drive. They practically sell themselves. All you have to do is test drive one and you've basically bought it.
woodsypedia said:
I was offered a measly sum for my beautiful green V12 by a local dealer. I'm not sure if they were looking for a bargain or just aren't sure of the trend on values - but I politely refused. Have to say this would be a part ex value against a V12S Manual order.
Chris.
Was this an official Aston dealer? I was offered around £15k less for my R8 than I knew I could reasonably get from all the dealers and those dreaded car buying websites. Chris.
In the end the independent dealer I bought my R8 from offered to sell it for me and take a cut. He said we should be able to get £18k more than I was offered!
I'm lucky as I don't need the money so can wait for the right price to come. I'd highly recommend using this system to sell if you want the highest price. Selling privately has all sorts of other potential issues to worry about. Finance, insurance, part exchange etc.
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