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First post, first Aston Martin; it is great! After quite a few years of deliberating, it was time for me to take the plunge! Funny to see how some things can be so irrational (I have got two lovely young kids – who buys a 2-seater sports car???), yet so irresistible.
After having owned a beautiful Porsche 993 2S quite a few years back, I have fallen in love with the more special Aston. Last Saturday was finally the day to pick it up. Although far from ideal weather conditions to pick such a car up I will never forget the day. See pictures:
-4.7 Sportshift II
-black leather interior with silver stitching
-B&O system
Absolute eye candy and a fantastic drive – loving it!
After having owned a beautiful Porsche 993 2S quite a few years back, I have fallen in love with the more special Aston. Last Saturday was finally the day to pick it up. Although far from ideal weather conditions to pick such a car up I will never forget the day. See pictures:
-4.7 Sportshift II
-black leather interior with silver stitching
-B&O system
Absolute eye candy and a fantastic drive – loving it!
dutchiev8v said:
Thanks guys for all the posts.
Quick question: does anyone have any experience with performance car courses? I am aware of the Aston course, but Im not sure whether 1200 quid for a day of fun at their grounds is particularly good value?
I think it's value depends on your driving background. When I got my first Aston it was the most powerful car I had experienced and to have the chance to experience it in a controlled environment with people who knew the car inside out was invaluable. It gave me real confidence in the abilities of the car and I felt was decent value for money. Will I do it again with the new one? I think I probably will as it is quite a different beast again. Quick question: does anyone have any experience with performance car courses? I am aware of the Aston course, but Im not sure whether 1200 quid for a day of fun at their grounds is particularly good value?
Also remember you are doing it in their car so not using up your own tyres, brakes etc.
Great car by the way - and congratulations! Enjoy it and gave fun
the PDC is great, I have done similar courses before, but all in my own car at the time, and not at such a great location
so the £1200 is well worth it, because you use an Aston Martin of your choice (usually the one you drive yourself) and the venue is excellent
congrats on the new car
so the £1200 is well worth it, because you use an Aston Martin of your choice (usually the one you drive yourself) and the venue is excellent
congrats on the new car
dutchiev8v said:
Thanks guys for all the posts.
Quick question: does anyone have any experience with performance car courses? I am aware of the Aston course, but Im not sure whether 1200 quid for a day of fun at their grounds is particularly good value?
Many on here and a load of the Lotus & S2000 guys swear by Andy Walsh @ carlimits.co.ukQuick question: does anyone have any experience with performance car courses? I am aware of the Aston course, but Im not sure whether 1200 quid for a day of fun at their grounds is particularly good value?
It is you in your car with one to one tuition in a safe environment.
I've been 3 times and learnt something new each time.
mikey k said:
Many on here and a load of the Lotus & S2000 guys swear by Andy Walsh @ carlimits.co.uk
It is you in your car with one to one tuition in a safe environment.
I've been 3 times and learnt something new each time.
What kind of wear does this type of training put on your vehicle? Do you need to write off a set of tyres, pads, 1/4 life of clutch etc..?? I am just thinking whether its worth 'hammering' AMs own aston rather than your own in the long run? It is you in your car with one to one tuition in a safe environment.
I've been 3 times and learnt something new each time.
Arjxh56 said:
What kind of wear does this type of training put on your vehicle? Do you need to write off a set of tyres, pads, 1/4 life of clutch etc..?? I am just thinking whether its worth 'hammering' AMs own aston rather than your own in the long run?
I did it in a 420 BHP S2000, and used about 1/4 of the rear tyres, brakes faded a bit later in the day. It is less harsh than a track day and A LOT cheaper than a PDC. I prefer to know what me and my car can do but that's my preference. Gassing Station | Aston Martin | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff