Any Aston Gripes?
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2006 V8V
other than those already mentioned, after 60K miles the only bits that are really wearing outside the car is the black plastic edge trim on the front lip (surely must be better solution) and the chicken wire mesh around the std OE rear diffuser (needed painting)
I know you can replace these with carbon bits, so thats probably the best way to go other than paint/buy new plastic trim
other than those already mentioned, after 60K miles the only bits that are really wearing outside the car is the black plastic edge trim on the front lip (surely must be better solution) and the chicken wire mesh around the std OE rear diffuser (needed painting)
I know you can replace these with carbon bits, so thats probably the best way to go other than paint/buy new plastic trim
brakedwell said:
Coating on Interior door handle pulls too vulnerable to chipping (by seat belt buckles).
That's a timely post. I have a small chip which could do with a touch up. Dies anyone know what paint the blue/grey door pulls are? I seem to recall somebody mentioning a Toyota touch up paint colour but can't find it anywhere on here now. GDB said:
Er... I don't mind pressing a single button to get back the speedo whenever that occurs... Objection to THAT would REALLY be nitpicking IMHO.
First off, why do I even need to press a button every time I want to see the speed at which I'm driving? Whose idea was this? And, it's not like this doesn't happen often. If you drive a thirsty car like the V12V you will have to clear the range warning over and over again (at 40 miles left, at 35 miles left, at 30 miles left, at 25 miles left, etc., etc.). This is really annoying. When the yellow light comes on and the needle is at the "E," I know it's time to refuel. I don't need a reminder every 5 miles starting at 40 miles left to empty. Second, getting the speedo back is NOT simply a matter of simply pressing a single button. For some reason, Aston decided that the speedometer should be the last option in the display menu. So, if a range warning pops up, you have to cycle through every display option (about 4 button presses) each time to see the speedometer. Such a user interface would have given Steve Jobs an aneurysm!
Furthermore, while I'm on a roll (or at least a soapbox), some of the warning messages must cleared using the indicator stalk while others can only be cleared by pressing the "Read" button, which buried in the array of buttons of the center console. Is Aston intentionally trying to keep us guessing?
You may call this nitpicking, but I call this poor engineering of the user experience. In some ways I fault Aston more for not fixing these minor issues which can be easily overcome (e.g., with a second LCD as Grant said) than for the major issues like old engine technology, which would require a large amount of development and capital.
Whew, I feel much better now.
Lunablack said:
bogie said:
my Vantage has an analogue speedo - a needle with a dial that goes to 220mph and a digital option in the middle that you cycle through
must be a typo ?
As does minemust be a typo ?
If the DB9 is the same, I struggle to understand the beef, with not having access to the digital readout
DB9VolanteDriver said:
The 'beef' is that because of the ridiculous 220 mph max value on the speedo, the typical speeds are all bunched at the bottom of the dial with insufficient resolution. And because of the lousy resolution, you really need to use the digital readout all the time. For most cars, when you are going 60 to 80 mph, this area of interest is nearer to the middle of the dial where it can be easily seen.
Yep, bunched together and the speeds are only identified in 20 mph increments, which often forces you to deduce the speed by counting ticks between the numbers. 
When I was learning to drive my instructor told me I should learn what speed my car was doing based on gear and revs, as the rev counter is easier to read quickly. Haven't got around to learning yet as enjoying myself too much at the moment, but I still believe this is sound advice.
Surely the other approach is keep an eye on your fuel level and don't let it go down to the point where you get the messages?
Surely the other approach is keep an eye on your fuel level and don't let it go down to the point where you get the messages?
mjk1 said:
2006 V8V
Poor corrosion protection on many components (around door handles, inside edges of bonnet, wheels, wheel centres, wheel pressure sensor housings, rear subframe, wiper arms, door mirror arms, door fastening hoop)
Throttle delay between pedal and butterfly valve
Agree with these (I can live with the gear change and fuel economy and the bootlid drainage issue can be dealt with at your dealer). Mine's a 2007 car.Poor corrosion protection on many components (around door handles, inside edges of bonnet, wheels, wheel centres, wheel pressure sensor housings, rear subframe, wiper arms, door mirror arms, door fastening hoop)
Throttle delay between pedal and butterfly valve
I would add that the sat nav is s
t without updated discs. And merely poor with them.Also agree with whomever mentioned about warranties, but then this gripe applies to ALL makers. It would be really, really nice if a premium manufacturer stood by their product. e.g. the corroding door handle surround. This is quite obviously a manufacturing defect/paint quality issue, and yet all you get is a "contribution" (that still makes having it done by Aston more expensive). Suck up your mistake Aston and repair them all FOC. Then next time make the product properly.
Rex Racer said:
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You may call this nitpicking, but I call this poor engineering of the user experience. In some ways I fault Aston more for not fixing these minor issues which can be easily overcome (e.g., with a second LCD as Grant said) than for the major issues like old engine technology, which would require a large amount of development and capital. ...
Totally agree with you on this.You may call this nitpicking, but I call this poor engineering of the user experience. In some ways I fault Aston more for not fixing these minor issues which can be easily overcome (e.g., with a second LCD as Grant said) than for the major issues like old engine technology, which would require a large amount of development and capital. ...
The dash set up looks lovely at standstill, but is more form over function. It could be a lot, lot better. As could all the electronics on the cars. And I don't believe the later models are that much of a step change (step backwards in terms of some of the graphics IMO).
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