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anonymous-user

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84 months

Friday 24th July 2020
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The DB11 isn’t popular on this small, well pruned patch of the internet, but variety is the spice of life and on this day in history, we still have freedom of choice. This is the new weekend transport.

After nearly striking a deal on another car the day before lock down and dealers closing, the week after dealers were open, an appointment was made, I had a look at the car which had only just come in, hadn’t been prepped yet, but I saw enough to know it was the right car. I'd have loved a 4.0 Vantage, but at the point where I had to get my act together, this car was the right one.

I asked if the car could be prepped in time for today as an early Birthday treat (35 tomorrow – suddenly I feel like 40 is just around the corner). A detail and ceramic coating later, this afternoon I collected her (and I even got cake!).

A massive thank you to George, Matthew and Chris at Aston Martin Bristol. This is my 3rd car from them - they’ve been working flat out recently, just as all the dealer network has since re-opening, and the amount of hoops they had to jump through to ensure the business was covid-19 secure, while still providing an experience you expect at Aston Martin, I believe should be applauded.
Some spec details for those interested:

Launch Edition V12 DB11 in Ultramarine Black, external bright finish pack, directional wheels. Dark Knight leather, Indigo Blue contrast stitching, celestial perforation and brogue detailing. Piano Black fascia and door cards, headliner matched to seats (looks super IMO), Caspian Blue carpets and B&O stereo (standard fit on the Launch Edition cars – later became a £5k option, and sounds superb).

















Obligatory ghastly interior shots…





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BlackV8

268 posts

128 months

Friday 24th July 2020
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Congratulations Jon, what a nice gift by yourself thumbup

Cheers

JonnyCJ

1,309 posts

84 months

Friday 24th July 2020
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Good god - what’s not to love !

Very chuffed for you and thanks for sharing.

Westlondondriver

383 posts

102 months

Friday 24th July 2020
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Awesome enjoy the car. Almost identical spec to mine except that I had ivory contrast stitching and no brogue on the seats and 2 tone leather on the fascia and doors. Had mine 3 years and 7k and still love it.

Rappa

663 posts

300 months

Friday 24th July 2020
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Jon,

Looks good. Good luck driving slowly and keeping it clean!

Sean

Big Rat

384 posts

76 months

Friday 24th July 2020
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Well done you and many happy returns.....

I’m new to this parish and have had some dealings with Bristol albeit I didn’t buy mine from them, And agree with your observations as regards customer service.

A great looking car...

anonymous-user

Original Poster:

84 months

Friday 24th July 2020
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Very happy birthday to you. Expensive cake but nice of them to throw in the car too. Congratulations.

Minglar

1,938 posts

153 months

Friday 24th July 2020
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Very nice Jon

I was convinced it was going to be a new Vantage but you’re far too old for that now! Only
Joking. Happy Birthday for tomorrow and enjoy your new car. Looks very tasty in black.

Best Regards

Minglar

AMVSVNick

7,220 posts

192 months

Friday 24th July 2020
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Awesome. Ultramarine Black for the win cool

Mikebentley

8,649 posts

170 months

Friday 24th July 2020
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What a beautiful car. Stunning and nothing not to like. Happy Birthday.

CSK1

1,821 posts

154 months

Friday 24th July 2020
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I didn’t think DB11 got negative comments on here, quite the contrary, as opposed to New Vantage.
DB11 ages well, your car looks very classy in black. Good choice!
Happy birthday Jon. Enjoy the drive!

Econpro1

300 posts

134 months

Friday 24th July 2020
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Absolute stunner. Congrats

Cold

16,723 posts

120 months

Friday 24th July 2020
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That looks magnificent. thumbup

ninepoint2

4,093 posts

190 months

Friday 24th July 2020
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Stunning car, congratulations biggrin

cardigankid

8,879 posts

242 months

Friday 24th July 2020
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Looks fantastic, and sounds as if AM Bristol are good people to deal with. Many happy miles.

SFO

5,190 posts

213 months

Friday 24th July 2020
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just love the colour

bignoise

314 posts

131 months

Saturday 25th July 2020
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congratulations beautiful car in one of the great colours

EVR

2,247 posts

90 months

Saturday 25th July 2020
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Happy b-day and congrats on the gift!

Shinjuku79

146 posts

137 months

Saturday 25th July 2020
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Very nice. I'd love one of these.

anonymous-user

Original Poster:

84 months

Saturday 25th July 2020
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Wow.

Whatever they say Aston Martin's are THE best car marque !