I’m finally back with an Aston!
Discussion
It was... about a year ago I got rid of my DB9 and went back to an M5 and actually I miss it... can’t tell you why! We all know the M5 is way quicker, more comfortable SOOOO much better equipped than a DB9. But it’s just not an Aston! I’ve spent the last 2 months umming and erring over what to get into next and decided to keep the M5 for everyday use given I do around 35,000 miles with work the DB9 is REALLY not a nice place to do that many miles. I narrowed it down to DBS, Murcilargo, or Mercedes SLS and ended up with a DB9 Volante 
Lambo is bit too brutual, bit too thuggish! The SLS is amazing but almost bland again, The DBS... it’s wonderful and I came soo close to putting my deposit down on Saturday, but then really, is it worth another £50-£60k over a DB9? I guess the DBS owners will say yes.
SO long story short I decided to take advantage of being based in Southampton and instead of spending £100k on a DBS bought a nice boat for the weekends away instead and then sorted myself a 2005 (55) DB9 Volante - best of both worlds I think
Will post some piccys when I pick her up Friday after Tim from Trinity has finished the inspection!
Couple of questions, if someone could point me in the right direction!
Glass “drive buttons” I replaced these previously from the plastic ones to a glass finish, but can’t remember for the life of me WHERE I found these?!
Alloy replacement knobs for the plastic ones, stereo and climate controls, I think was Tony Hall?! Will PM him!
Clear rear lamps, I know sourced them from a recommendation here and had Trinity fitted them, but can’t seem to find the post relating to these? Can someone advise please?
Many thanks in advance and happy to be back
Mark
Lambo is bit too brutual, bit too thuggish! The SLS is amazing but almost bland again, The DBS... it’s wonderful and I came soo close to putting my deposit down on Saturday, but then really, is it worth another £50-£60k over a DB9? I guess the DBS owners will say yes. SO long story short I decided to take advantage of being based in Southampton and instead of spending £100k on a DBS bought a nice boat for the weekends away instead and then sorted myself a 2005 (55) DB9 Volante - best of both worlds I think
Will post some piccys when I pick her up Friday after Tim from Trinity has finished the inspection!
Couple of questions, if someone could point me in the right direction!
Glass “drive buttons” I replaced these previously from the plastic ones to a glass finish, but can’t remember for the life of me WHERE I found these?!
Alloy replacement knobs for the plastic ones, stereo and climate controls, I think was Tony Hall?! Will PM him!
Clear rear lamps, I know sourced them from a recommendation here and had Trinity fitted them, but can’t seem to find the post relating to these? Can someone advise please?
Many thanks in advance and happy to be back
Mark
good grief said:
Boats and Astons......life doesn't get much better......or expensive! Where you planning to moor the boat?
Either Mercury marina Hamble or Ocean Village. Both are perfect for weekends away. It’s only a 2003 Sealine F33, but with the fly bridge gives perfect living space and a really pleasant place to be. Engines are only twin 220bhp diesels so not excessive speed but coming from a sailing background I’ll be delighted to be doing more than 6 knots AND not be over at 45 degrees Bincenzo said:
Neil1300R said:
Welcome back to the Aston fold Mark.
Boats?
everytime I mention it I get dragged off to have a freezing cold shower fully clothed and made to rip up ten pound notes. Apparently the experience is similar but less costly.
Join the Navy Neil, they pay you to get wet!!Boats?
everytime I mention it I get dragged off to have a freezing cold shower fully clothed and made to rip up ten pound notes. Apparently the experience is similar but less costly.
Bincenzo said:
Neil1300R said:
Welcome back to the Aston fold Mark.
Boats?
everytime I mention it I get dragged off to have a freezing cold shower fully clothed and made to rip up ten pound notes. Apparently the experience is similar but less costly.
Join the Navy Neil, they pay you to get wet!!Boats?
everytime I mention it I get dragged off to have a freezing cold shower fully clothed and made to rip up ten pound notes. Apparently the experience is similar but less costly.
Don't ever get him started on his submariner adventures!
Edited by Aston Annie on Wednesday 3rd April 11:43
Edited by Aston Annie on Wednesday 3rd April 11:49
M5MarkM said:
Either Mercury marina Hamble or Ocean Village. Both are perfect for weekends away. It’s only a 2003 Sealine F33, but with the fly bridge gives perfect living space and a really pleasant place to be. Engines are only twin 220bhp diesels so not excessive speed but coming from a sailing background I’ll be delighted to be doing more than 6 knots AND not be over at 45 degrees
Nice boat. We are at RK on the Hamble (Sealine S 43 called Good Grief) give us a shout if you see us out and about. good grief said:
Nice boat. We are at RK on the Hamble (Sealine S 43 called Good Grief) give us a shout if you see us out and about.
OOOOO that's a beautiful boat! I REALLY like the "S" class but with a 33 there isn't enough living/accomodation space and the "F" just makes weekends away better. Give it a couple of years and I'd love an S43 or a princess V42 I'll be sure to look for you for a tour Gassing Station | Aston Martin | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff