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bananarob said:
Paddy, no, am in Cheltenham. Now I know there is another black Vantage in the area, thats it, im selling up!
Not really, well unless someone puts a 2nd hand manual DBS on the market in Quantum, then i might!
My N400 Roadster was sold through Cheltenham so there is probably another around - still more to wave at. Not really, well unless someone puts a 2nd hand manual DBS on the market in Quantum, then i might!
Pah!
There are roadworks in my area meaning that traffic diverted down my road is often queing at a standstill. As I approached my house from the other direction last night, lo and behold there was a dark blue (OH says black) Vantage stopped in the queue directly opposite my driveway. No way he could avoid seeing me so gave a cheery wave just as I turned in.
Total blank back. Made me feel really stupid. OH, who was in front garden at the time did say the guy gave a glance back when well past my drive.
Miserable sod, couldnt possibly be any of the fine gents on here.
Di
There are roadworks in my area meaning that traffic diverted down my road is often queing at a standstill. As I approached my house from the other direction last night, lo and behold there was a dark blue (OH says black) Vantage stopped in the queue directly opposite my driveway. No way he could avoid seeing me so gave a cheery wave just as I turned in.
Total blank back. Made me feel really stupid. OH, who was in front garden at the time did say the guy gave a glance back when well past my drive.
Miserable sod, couldnt possibly be any of the fine gents on here.
Di
I can feel a 'name & shame' coming on. We should threaten to publish number plates of all who don't demonstrate an enthusiastic response to owning one of the icons of motoring history. Most people are not fortunate enough to be able to own and drive such cars but most are happy to celebrate AM's existence with us even if they can't afford one - one of the joys of owning an AM is the lack of guilt necessary when driving on public roads, the courtesy shown by other road users and the regular, genuinely interested discussion that occurs wherever I go. If the general public are so positive why not other owners - its weird !
WantanewV12V said:
I can feel a 'name & shame' coming on. We should threaten to publish number plates of all who don't demonstrate an enthusiastic response to owning one of the icons of motoring history. Most people are not fortunate enough to be able to own and drive such cars but most are happy to celebrate AM's existence with us even if they can't afford one - one of the joys of owning an AM is the lack of guilt necessary when driving on public roads, the courtesy shown by other road users and the regular, genuinely interested discussion that occurs wherever I go. If the general public are so positive why not other owners - its weird !
Like that plan!! How can you not be happy driving an Aston, miserable gits!! 
mikey k said:
Neil1300R said:
Have come to the conclusion its 'not cool' to wave / flash other Aston's in Surrey - never get a response. Used to get more response from S2000 drivers.
Although people with Aston's quite happy to chat at petrol stations etc
Although people with Aston's quite happy to chat at petrol stations etc
here's one from another ex S2000 owner 
Hi, be careful on here, we are outnumbered by ex TVR owners 
Good to hear you are enjoying the Aston, totally different to the HondaNeil1300R said:
mikey k said:
Neil1300R said:
Have come to the conclusion its 'not cool' to wave / flash other Aston's in Surrey - never get a response. Used to get more response from S2000 drivers.
Although people with Aston's quite happy to chat at petrol stations etc
Although people with Aston's quite happy to chat at petrol stations etc
here's one from another ex S2000 owner Hi, be careful on here, we are outnumbered by ex TVR owners Good to hear you are enjoying the Aston, totally different to the Honda
Well it wasn't another Aston but I had an interesting experience yesterday in my Vantage. It was only my second outing in the car as I had it delivered on June 14th and disappeared on vacation for three weeks the following day. Yes, it's been difficult trying not to think about what's sitting in my garage back at the house but I got through it.
So, yesterday driving down the road a guy in a Lexus coming towards us flashes his lights like crazy and then flings an arm out the window with a big thumbs up on the end of it. Made me smile as I really hadn't expected this sort of attention.
I guess it just reinforces what I am learning every day, I have bought something very special with grin effect and goose bumps built in.
So, yesterday driving down the road a guy in a Lexus coming towards us flashes his lights like crazy and then flings an arm out the window with a big thumbs up on the end of it. Made me smile as I really hadn't expected this sort of attention.
I guess it just reinforces what I am learning every day, I have bought something very special with grin effect and goose bumps built in.
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