Going back to my roots...
Discussion
Like many, my first Aston was a V8 Vantage, which I completely adored.
I was then seduced by the grown up loveliness that is an AML V12. In my case it was rather striking (love it or hate it) Virage.
From there it was an easy (I’m sure the local dealers know when it’s bonus time) step up to the Vanquish.
Quite simply the most amazing car that I’ve ever driven, or most likely ever will drive in the future. It’s the most fantastic, big, comfortable GT you could image. End of.
But do you know what? Something inside of me said something was missing. What was ti? I kept asking myself. And then a week or so ago we had a NE meet up. I realised what it was. Looking at the Vantage’s snake through the northern roads, really attacking the bends, I knew I needed something more hardcore. I can’t afford the new Vantage, or the new (Sweet Jesus have you ever seen something so wonderful?) DBS.
So on Saturday I hand in the Vanquish and drive away in a V8 Vantage S. Same colour as the Vanq - Skyfall.
Have I done the right thing? Only time and miles will tell. I’ll have to get used to the SS2 box and the slightly harder ride. But, Here we go....
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I was then seduced by the grown up loveliness that is an AML V12. In my case it was rather striking (love it or hate it) Virage.
From there it was an easy (I’m sure the local dealers know when it’s bonus time) step up to the Vanquish.
Quite simply the most amazing car that I’ve ever driven, or most likely ever will drive in the future. It’s the most fantastic, big, comfortable GT you could image. End of.
But do you know what? Something inside of me said something was missing. What was ti? I kept asking myself. And then a week or so ago we had a NE meet up. I realised what it was. Looking at the Vantage’s snake through the northern roads, really attacking the bends, I knew I needed something more hardcore. I can’t afford the new Vantage, or the new (Sweet Jesus have you ever seen something so wonderful?) DBS.
So on Saturday I hand in the Vanquish and drive away in a V8 Vantage S. Same colour as the Vanq - Skyfall.
Have I done the right thing? Only time and miles will tell. I’ll have to get used to the SS2 box and the slightly harder ride. But, Here we go....
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Edited by james-witton on Thursday 19th July 20:15
Edited by james-witton on Tuesday 24th July 07:05
soofsayer said:
I very nearly came to join that run out but I went on holiday that morning. Keep wanting to come along but the dates never work.
I really like your vanquish (sorry), where is it going to as I have been thinking about moving up from the 9.
It will be back at AM Newcastle as of tomorrow. I can vouch for its condition. It’s a fantastic car.I really like your vanquish (sorry), where is it going to as I have been thinking about moving up from the 9.
soofsayer said:
I very nearly came to join that run out but I went on holiday that morning. Keep wanting to come along but the dates never work.
I really like your vanquish (sorry), where is it going to as I have been thinking about moving up from the 9.
It’s going back to AM Newcastle.I really like your vanquish (sorry), where is it going to as I have been thinking about moving up from the 9.
The NE run outs seem to be organised at relatively late notice , if you’d like to suggest a date to suit you I’m sure you’ll get people to join up , just keep bumping the thread to remind folk.
7 Aston’s last time , the more the merrier and certainly anyone is more than welcome to come along.
james-witton said:
It will be back at AM Newcastle as of tomorrow. I can vouch for its condition. It’s a fantastic car.
Thanks, I will enquire .Not wishing to hijack your thread about your nice new purchase I will continue to keep an eye out for the NE runouts. During rugby season I coach the kids on Sunday mornings so my availability is usually only out of season. Had a house in Beadnell for a while, I know most of the roads up your way and across to Hawick, Jedburgh, Middleton, Barnard Castle, Alston etc, so I know what I am missing .
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