V8S (Pearl) Birthday
Discussion
One year ago today Molly and I were picking up our shiny new V8S! Our much loved previous S having departed in unfortunate circumstances. I will admit initially we had problems all of which I had not experienced before with our 2 previous Astons. Over a period of some months with much gnashing of teeth and a few tears all have been resolved . My thanks to Bamford Rose and to Works Service.
Would I recommend an Aston Martin to anyone? Damned right I would! In 12 months we have racked up nearly 12,000 miles, travelled through France , Switzerland, Austria , Germany , Spain, Italy and of course, Wales. We have had some truly fantastic times and made some good friends. All the while my fabulous car never ceases to make me smile and glow with pride. It has a voracious appetite for consumables - tyres and brake pads being top of the list. Fuel always hovers around 23-24 mpg so I don't consider that to be too bad. I wash it with great care and polish it about twice a month so it always gleams. We have so very much planned over the next couple of months the highlight being our Alpine Tour with Mike and Kay plus another track day in September and, of course, our Welsh Weekender in just 2 weeks time.
To anyone considering buying an Aston Martin beware your life will change completely, to be honest I am not sure what Molly and I did before. What I do know is that I am having the time of my life! Thanks Aston Martin!
Would I recommend an Aston Martin to anyone? Damned right I would! In 12 months we have racked up nearly 12,000 miles, travelled through France , Switzerland, Austria , Germany , Spain, Italy and of course, Wales. We have had some truly fantastic times and made some good friends. All the while my fabulous car never ceases to make me smile and glow with pride. It has a voracious appetite for consumables - tyres and brake pads being top of the list. Fuel always hovers around 23-24 mpg so I don't consider that to be too bad. I wash it with great care and polish it about twice a month so it always gleams. We have so very much planned over the next couple of months the highlight being our Alpine Tour with Mike and Kay plus another track day in September and, of course, our Welsh Weekender in just 2 weeks time.
To anyone considering buying an Aston Martin beware your life will change completely, to be honest I am not sure what Molly and I did before. What I do know is that I am having the time of my life! Thanks Aston Martin!
) Buy her a drink next time you see her instead 
GT3 Andy said:
What a year you've had Pearl, happy Birthday from 'Barry' the pork
. Have they both been good to you? Hope we can have some fun together soon!!!
Always enjoy being behind you, a great visual pleasure
Ah, yes, Bazza the lairy GT3RS - wouldn't be the first time you've chased me would it . Have they both been good to you? Hope we can have some fun together soon!!! Always enjoy being behind you, a great visual pleasure
See you in a Wales 
robgt said:
Fuel always hovers around 23-24 mpg so I don't consider that to be too bad.
I think that's quite good. I have to drive my 4.7 like a girl (sorry Molly) to get that and it's usually closer to 20 mpg. Do you think the BR exhaust manifolds improve the efficiency significantly? I can feel some Man Maths coming on to justify the conversion!
V8V Pete said:
robgt said:
Fuel always hovers around 23-24 mpg so I don't consider that to be too bad.
I think that's quite good. I have to drive my 4.7 like a girl (sorry Molly) to get that and it's usually closer to 20 mpg. Do you think the BR exhaust manifolds improve the efficiency significantly? I can feel some Man Maths coming on to justify the conversion!
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