Hello

[Shandy81]

Hi All,

Picked up an AMV8 two weeks ago, 56 plate, 2007 build car, meteorite silver. Bought from Murray Motors inEdinburgh, who have been a delight to deal with, they have really shown how poor the service is within the OPC network.

Come from a Porsche background and was looking for a change.... Think I have fallen in love with this car, every time I look at it it looks better, somehow more beautiful, finding new curves and angles every time.

The noise... Ahhh the noise! The all important fuse was pulled immediately!

First impression is that it's not as dynamically as good as a 911, but where it loses out on that front, it more than makes up for in the; beauty, noise, exclusivity and sense of occasion front. As above, it's the first car that I have instantly fallen for! Don't know what it is, but it's got under the skin!

Shall post some photos tomorrow.

I have been advised to use regular petrol, is this the case or should I use high octane?

[Tony V12V]

Shandy81 said:

Hi All,

... it's the first car that I have instantly fallen for! Don't know what it is, but it's got under the skin!

Yep...pretty well sums it up for all of us on here...WELCOME...

PS its well documented on here too that Super Unleaded does make a difference in the V8V

[Shandy81]

Fair enough, next fill, vPower it is.

Edited by Shandy81 on Sunday 1st July 20:56

Edited by Shandy81 on Sunday 1st July 20:56

[Johnfrancis]

Have used both in mine, to be honest, did not notice any difference. You will love I whatever you use...photos?

[Shandy81]

Will post pics tomorrow, not sure how to do it from an iPad!

[Neil1300R]

Tony V12V said:

Yep...pretty well sums it up for all of us on here...WELCOME...

PS its well documented on here too that Super Unleaded does make a difference in the V8V

+1 to the welcome
+1 to Super Unleaded being the fuel of choice
Great colour BTW

[Mako V12V]

Welcome! I had 4 Porsches over 15 years but my first and current Aston is immense and offers everything that Porsche cannot deliver.
I've never looked back and don't regret the change of allegiance one iota.

Enjoy every minute

[Jockman]

Och Aye Da Noo, Scott !!!

Congrats on the new baby

[v8woollie]

Shandy81 said:

Fair enough, next fill, vPower it is.

Edited by Shandy81 on Sunday 1st July 20:56

Edited by Shandy81 on Sunday 1st July 20:56

I think the higher octane fuels pop and spit more. Some don't like that, but I do

[v8woollie]

Shandy81 said:

Fair enough, next fill, vPower it is.

Edited by Shandy81 on Sunday 1st July 20:56

Edited by Shandy81 on Sunday 1st July 20:56

I think the higher octane fuels pop and spit more. Some don't like that, but I do

[X7LDA]

Are you based in Edinburgh?

[johng39]

Welcome to the club, I think you sum up nicely the emotion of owning an AM.

[George H]

Shandy81 said:

Will post pics tomorrow, not sure how to do it from an iPad!

Download the Photobucket app and you can upload through that

[gpb1]

welcome to the Cheshie Cat Grinning Appreciation Society. I got my DB9 just over a week ago and my smile is still a mile wide.

[Shandy81]

X7LDA said:

Are you based in Edinburgh?

I live in Arbroath and work in Aberdeen.

Thanks for the warm welcome & look forward to adding the popping juice!

[Johnfrancis]

v8woollie said:

I think the higher octane fuels pop and spit more. Some don't like that, but I do

I Like the sound of that, will try it again see if it is noticeable.

[Shandy81]

Here are a few photos, poor quality as its from an iPhone...





Me and the little King at the wheel;

[v8woollie]

Shandy81 said:

Fair enough, next fill, vPower it is.

Edited by Shandy81 on Sunday 1st July 20:56

Edited by Shandy81 on Sunday 1st July 20:56

Probably don't need more than BP Super Unleaded (97 RON) in the V8V, so you can save a few pennies not going for the V-Power. As Mike from BR states in his thread, the V8 engine was tuned to give maximum power using 97 RON. I think Mike knows this because he also states he was responsible for the tuning

Lovely V8V. Now for the plinth removal and clear lights

[Grant3]

Welcome to the club - she's a stunner, love the shot with your lad

[v8woollie]

Grant3 said:

Welcome to the club - she's a stunner, love the shot with your lad

From the rumours I have heard, could that be a picture of George H that has been photoshopped onto the picture? I was told George is very young