The Aston is going.

The Aston is going.

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bentley01

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1,002 posts

136 months

Friday 27th November 2015
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After over 2 years of wonderful ownership it is time to say goodbye to my lovely 4.7 roadster. I will really miss this car it has been fantastic and not put a foot wrong. It had very low mileage on collection at only 5300 miles and i have taken it up to 12500 which has been all on great runs out. These cars really get under your skin in a way my previous cars have never done.

Quarterly

650 posts

118 months

Friday 27th November 2015
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Are you buying something else?

Jon39

12,820 posts

143 months

Friday 27th November 2015
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Is this a guessing game about a replacement car?

Are you staying Aston Martin?

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moveover

345 posts

163 months

Friday 27th November 2015
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Sorry to hear that. It did look great at Hever in the summer. But then this miserable bl00dy weather we're having isn't exactly encouraging top-down motoring.

I too swapped out my merlot red roadster a few weeks ago for something less 'exposed'.


bentley01

Original Poster:

1,002 posts

136 months

Friday 27th November 2015
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Quarterly said:
Are you buying something else?
Now I did say these cars really get under your skin. The conversation with my wife went something like this "you know I want to keep this car forever " to which she sighed and rolled her eyes. I then said "well because I want to keep it forever i need to change it " Now this logic is man maths at it's best. So the end result is that I pick up a V12 Vantage from Aston Martin Works on Monday. You could say that I am excited

Quarterly

650 posts

118 months

Friday 27th November 2015
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bentley01 said:
Quarterly said:
Are you buying something else?
Now I did say these cars really get under your skin. The conversation with my wife went something like this "you know I want to keep this car forever " to which she sighed and rolled her eyes. I then said "well because I want to keep it forever i need to change it " Now this logic is man maths at it's best. So the end result is that I pick up a V12 Vantage from Aston Martin Works on Monday. You could say that I am excited
Wow, how exciting! I've driven 300 miles in my 4.7 today and I have to admit that I am also thinking about going down the V12 route, will need to try one first to see if it lives up to expectations. I'll look forward to reading your posts about your new car, but congrats on your new purchase.

Grumpydev

265 posts

101 months

Friday 27th November 2015
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bentley01 said:
Now I did say these cars really get under your skin. The conversation with my wife went something like this "you know I want to keep this car forever " to which she sighed and rolled her eyes. I then said "well because I want to keep it forever i need to change it " Now this logic is man maths at it's best. So the end result is that I pick up a V12 Vantage from Aston Martin Works on Monday. You could say that I am excited
Ha - there's nothing quite like the smell of a bloke trying to justify buying his toys in the morning biggrin

divetheworld

2,565 posts

135 months

Friday 27th November 2015
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bentley01 said:
Now I did say these cars really get under your skin. The conversation with my wife went something like this "you know I want to keep this car forever " to which she sighed and rolled her eyes. I then said "well because I want to keep it forever i need to change it " Now this logic is man maths at it's best. So the end result is that I pick up a V12 Vantage from Aston Martin Works on Monday. You could say that I am excited
You went and test drove one didn't you............?

bentley01

Original Poster:

1,002 posts

136 months

Friday 27th November 2015
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divetheworld said:
You went and test drove one didn't you............?
I know and I was warned. Having said that my current car will take some beating. I am going to miss it.

bentley01

Original Poster:

1,002 posts

136 months

Friday 27th November 2015
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moveover said:
Sorry to hear that. It did look great at Hever in the summer. But then this miserable bl00dy weather we're having isn't exactly encouraging top-down motoring.

I too swapped out my merlot red roadster a few weeks ago for something less 'exposed'.

I can't believe you're roadster has gone. Your replacement does look rather lovely though!

paddy328

2,902 posts

185 months

Friday 27th November 2015
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Well done that man. What colour is the v12?

bentley01

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1,002 posts

136 months

Friday 27th November 2015
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Storm Black

Y100

2,036 posts

167 months

Friday 27th November 2015
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moveover said:
Sorry to hear that. It did look great at Hever in the summer. But then this miserable bl00dy weather we're having isn't exactly encouraging top-down motoring.

I too swapped out my merlot red roadster a few weeks ago for something less 'exposed'.

My goodness thats nice! yes

Ed50

2,574 posts

181 months

Friday 27th November 2015
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Congratulations Darren,

I've been looking out for your announcement like an expectant father,don't you know……….biggrin

Your in for fun all the way and the Storm Black is a lovely shade that suits the car well with that hint of red in the sun.

Congratulations again Darren,you've just graduated……….thumbup

Hopefully be seeing you and the new steed at McGurks on the 5th…………….beer.

cayman-black

12,641 posts

216 months

Friday 27th November 2015
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V12 Vantage, congratulations superb car you will love it. enjoy.
It looked a lovely car.

paddy328

2,902 posts

185 months

Friday 27th November 2015
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One of the best Aston colours, but a bit of a pain to keep looking nice. Awesome once polished though. Love the red flake.

bentley01

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1,002 posts

136 months

Friday 27th November 2015
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paddy328 said:
One of the best Aston colours, but a bit of a pain to keep looking nice. Awesome once polished though. Love the red flake.
It is going to have a dose of your magic in the new year

V8V Pete

2,497 posts

126 months

Friday 27th November 2015
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bentley01 said:
I know and I was warned. Having said that my current car will take some beating. I am going to miss it.
No you won't biggrin

paddy328

2,902 posts

185 months

Friday 27th November 2015
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A dose of my magic is recommended by doctors for all Aston Martin owners. I look forward to it.

Grumpydev

265 posts

101 months

Friday 27th November 2015
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paddy328 said:
A dose of my magic is recommended by doctors for all Aston Martin owners. I look forward to it.
I have seen your magic mentioned a few times, what wizardry is it that you do? smile