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I'm a long time lurker who's finally made the move over to Aston, after a decade with various Lotus (Numerous Elises, a 340R, Exige, an Elan and 2 Evoras).
I collected my 4.3 from Rodger and Stuart at Murray Aston in Edinburgh, who were an absolute pleasure to deal with, sourcing the right car for me; a 14,000 mile 2007 coupe with a decent spec. If there's anyone else in Fife, do say hello.
In line with forum etiquette, I've already removed the front plinth and fuse 22, and fitted a much shorter aerial. I've also been in touch with Tony about radio and sat nav knobs, and will be looking for more contemporary wheels. Don't switch off though; I shall not be starting a 10 page thread on what looks best.
And the car? Well, apologies to Yeti, as it's one of the 50 shades of grey; Titanium silver. Hopefully the caspian blue interior will bring some redemption.
Finally, as required, I attach a few photos. Not the best quality as they are from my phone.
Derek
I collected my 4.3 from Rodger and Stuart at Murray Aston in Edinburgh, who were an absolute pleasure to deal with, sourcing the right car for me; a 14,000 mile 2007 coupe with a decent spec. If there's anyone else in Fife, do say hello.
In line with forum etiquette, I've already removed the front plinth and fuse 22, and fitted a much shorter aerial. I've also been in touch with Tony about radio and sat nav knobs, and will be looking for more contemporary wheels. Don't switch off though; I shall not be starting a 10 page thread on what looks best.
And the car? Well, apologies to Yeti, as it's one of the 50 shades of grey; Titanium silver. Hopefully the caspian blue interior will bring some redemption.
Finally, as required, I attach a few photos. Not the best quality as they are from my phone.
Derek
Thanks Guys.
Yeti - Aston seem to in a minority when it comes to making blue interiors tasteful, and since I decided to go for a coupe not a roadster the skys have been clear.
Jockman - I can only assume you are doing missionary work in Snowdonia.
Woollie - I think N400 wheels and sills along with a 6-bar grille will be my first changes.
Jon - not sure if you'll believe me when I say that was a multi in central Glasgow just before 8 am on Friday.
Yeti - Aston seem to in a minority when it comes to making blue interiors tasteful, and since I decided to go for a coupe not a roadster the skys have been clear.
Jockman - I can only assume you are doing missionary work in Snowdonia.
Woollie - I think N400 wheels and sills along with a 6-bar grille will be my first changes.
Jon - not sure if you'll believe me when I say that was a multi in central Glasgow just before 8 am on Friday.
So to bring this up date after a couple of years, I sold my 4.3 via SoR to Aston Edinburgh in February 2014, however quickly realised the error of my ways. However I wanted to wait for the right car, rather than jump back in.
Keeping in touch with Rodger and Stuart at AM Edinburgh, I looked at various things over the second half of 2014, before getting the heads up about a new black V8 coupe back in January. A deal was done and I collected the car, anticipating I'd keep it for a while.
However.... Helping a friend purchase a Rapide, again through AM Edinburgh, I discovered they had a new cobalt blue V8 in the showroom Now, ever since the launch of the V8S, I'd loved cobalt blue and how it accentuates the lines of the V8. A few conversations with Rodger over the course of the past two weeks, saw me pick up the cobalt car earlier today.
In summary, I've gone from a great black V8 to an awesome blue V8, and gained a few more toys and some more noise.
Many thanks to Chris, Rodger, Stuart and Blair at AM Edinburgh (no connection other than an e trembly satisfied customer). While it had taken me 40-something years to get my first Aston, I didn't ever anticipate my next two new ones coming within 9-weeks of each other. Don't ask how long I plan to keep this one though.
The old (if 9-weeks can be considered old):
And the new (taken with the snow falling this evening):
Keeping in touch with Rodger and Stuart at AM Edinburgh, I looked at various things over the second half of 2014, before getting the heads up about a new black V8 coupe back in January. A deal was done and I collected the car, anticipating I'd keep it for a while.
However.... Helping a friend purchase a Rapide, again through AM Edinburgh, I discovered they had a new cobalt blue V8 in the showroom Now, ever since the launch of the V8S, I'd loved cobalt blue and how it accentuates the lines of the V8. A few conversations with Rodger over the course of the past two weeks, saw me pick up the cobalt car earlier today.
In summary, I've gone from a great black V8 to an awesome blue V8, and gained a few more toys and some more noise.
Many thanks to Chris, Rodger, Stuart and Blair at AM Edinburgh (no connection other than an e trembly satisfied customer). While it had taken me 40-something years to get my first Aston, I didn't ever anticipate my next two new ones coming within 9-weeks of each other. Don't ask how long I plan to keep this one though.
The old (if 9-weeks can be considered old):
And the new (taken with the snow falling this evening):
Thank you all for the kind words, I've certainly no plans to change this on quite so suddenly (although the usual caveat regarding a V12V of any flavour will apply here).
I couldn't have managed the quick change without both the support from my good lady, nor the encouragement, man-maths and financial wizardry of the sales team and management at AM Edinburgh.
I'm now off to spend Easter looking for a suitable photo opportunity for the Non-black-non-grey-non-silver thread.
I couldn't have managed the quick change without both the support from my good lady, nor the encouragement, man-maths and financial wizardry of the sales team and management at AM Edinburgh.
I'm now off to spend Easter looking for a suitable photo opportunity for the Non-black-non-grey-non-silver thread.
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