Finally making the move to my favourite Aston... the DBS! :)

[jus]

My second Vantage (4.7) will get handed over at the end of the week, after an excellent year's ownership, in order to take delivery of a lightning silver DBS.

Ever since I first drove the DBS back in late 2008, I fell in love with it. I have since driven every Aston extensively, including the V12V, and have firmly concluded without a doubt that the DBS is the best car Aston make for the road.

Looking forward to it!

[993Targa]

I bet you are

I truly hope you have many enjoyable miles with the DBS.

John

[XXXAngelXXX]

congrats jus good choice and nice colour

[AMD1]

I am the green eyed monster, lucky man.

and just think.....after the DBS you can then get a Jeep!

[Steve*B]

AMD1 said:

and just think.....after the DBS you can then get a Jeep!

PMSL

[bananarob]

Planning to do exactly the same, looking forward to following in your footsteps, probably in 12 months though. Want a manual quantum silver....

[whoami]

Excellent choice and in the fastest colour!

I love mine and agree that it's the pick of the bunch for everyday use.

[bogie]

congrats....we expect pics when it arrives

[XXXAngelXXX]

AMD1 said:

I am the green eyed monster, lucky man.

and just think.....after the DBS you can then get a Jeep!

[Steve*B]

XXXAngelXXX said:

Just a temporary glitch Angel.....you'll soon be back in one

[Speedraser]

Many congratulations!

[Neil1300R]

XXXAngelXXX said:

AMD1 said:

I am the green eyed monster, lucky man.

and just think.....along with the DBS you can get white trousers

EFA

[997GT3]

jus said:

I have since driven every Aston extensively, including the V12V, and have firmly concluded without a doubt that the DBS is the best car Aston make for the road.

Can you give a summary of the main differences between V12V and DBS which makes the DBS the better road car for you?

[XXXAngelXXX]

TT2 and longer wheel base....

[simonspider]

My DBS has just completed 27,000 miles including 16,000 on the track. It drives like a dream still. Only minor problems such as drivers door window not locating itself correctly inside the doorseal, and other minor electrical issues.
Other than that its been absolutely superb. The most reliable supercar in the fleet

[jus]

997GT3 said:

jus said:

I have since driven every Aston extensively, including the V12V, and have firmly concluded without a doubt that the DBS is the best car Aston make for the road.

Can you give a summary of the main differences between V12V and DBS which makes the DBS the better road car for you?

Certainly... I already put down some thoughts on my blog at http://www.justinstanford.com/2010/04/v12-vantage-...

It primarily boils down to two things, the ride and the handling (courtesy the longer wheelbase). The DBS is just so well judged for the road.

You might also be interested in what Chris Harris had to say in this little video... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9clwjR5zxQ

Is that your car he's driving, Simon?

Edited by jus on Wednesday 28th April 13:23

[simonspider]

jus said:

997GT3 said:

jus said:

I have since driven every Aston extensively, including the V12V, and have firmly concluded without a doubt that the DBS is the best car Aston make for the road.

Can you give a summary of the main differences between V12V and DBS which makes the DBS the better road car for you?

Certainly... I already put down some thoughts on my blog at http://www.justinstanford.com/2010/04/v12-vantage-...

It primarily boils down to two things, the ride and the handling (courtesy the longer wheelbase). The DBS is just so well judged for the road.

You might also be interested in what Chris Harris had to say in this little video... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9clwjR5zxQ

Is that your car he's driving, Simon?

Edited by jus on Wednesday 28th April 13:23

Yes he borrowed it and it came back with no tread lol. When I watched the video I realised why. Its fine to be honest I'm glad he rated it so highly. Better than that new 599 and Bentley Supersport apparently. To say its done all those miles too compared to virtual delivery mileage of the other two says a lot in my book

[jus]

Oh yes, forgot to mention... I've also ordered the Larini for it!

[whoami]

jus said:

Oh yes, forgot to mention... I've also ordered the Larini for it!

Spooky, I've just ordered a Quicksilver for mine about 10 minutes ago.

[jus]

whoami said:

jus said:

Oh yes, forgot to mention... I've also ordered the Larini for it!

Spooky, I've just ordered a Quicksilver for mine about 10 minutes ago.

Nice! Will be good to compare audio clips!