One week of ownership

[dalecan]

I've had my car one week now (Torre red 2012 V8VS one owner with 11,250 miles) and thought I'd post my thoughts. Incidentally, the car came with a comprehensive service history of everything that's been done (I have all the paperwork which is nice).

We (the wife and I) flew down to Saratoga CA to collect the car from a private sale. We drove home (via two nights in San Fran) to Seattle taking in some of oceanfront roads, a few mountain passess and the motorway.

I was a bit hesitant about getting the sportshift as all my sports cars have been manuals, but I am totally sold on the sportshift. Once you get used to it, it seems so natural. The journey home was a blast and I'm smitten with the car. The exhaust noise is just incredible and I've succumbed to removing the exhaust fuse (15). The premium audio is really good too.

I took her to a car show this morning (http://www.exoticsat.com/gallery/) and the car got lots of positive attention.

She still has some extended warranty remaining and my local aston dealer has asked me to bring the car to them so they can check it out and also do an outstanding upgrade on her.

I've found myself going into the garage and just staring at the car.....beautiful.

Here are a few pictures.

[V8V Pete]

Yes, beautiful! Congratulations and welcome to the world of Aston Martin ownership.

[tonyhall38]

Very very nice.....

[RobDown]

Really love the colour on that - congrats!

[cayman-black]

That does look good, enjoy.

[CSK1]

Lovely looking car. I love Sportshift too!

[abanks]

Lovely car and a great part of the world to enjoy it !

[hairyben]

Looks smashing in that colour

[Chaz645]

Great colour! I also have a v8vs with SSII and love it

[Gdc]

i had toro red vanquish so i know how great that colour is!

great interior on your car as well
congrats

[old phart]

Take any pics along Highway 1 going up the coast? Bet it was a brilliant drive.

[Rappa]

Lovely car
Lovely wheels
Lovely colour (color - sic)

Lovely part of the world

[V8Andrew]

Great looking car, love the colour.

[scotlandtim]

Dude - slight issue looking at one of the photos - I think the steering wheel has been installed on the wrong side?!?

[dalecan]

scotlandtim said:

Dude - slight issue looking at one of the photos - I think the steering wheel has been installed on the wrong side?!?

It has a quick release so that you can switch it from side-to-side when needed. 😄

[michael gould]

fab car ....enjoy

[haworthj]

I have a 2008 DB9 w/sport pack. And I also go to the garage and stare at her. Ownership is intoxicating - I still can't quite believe I own one.

James.

[F1 NDW]

It sounds as if you are badly infected. I hope you dont get better, it is a terrible affliction!
You even have the visit the garage and just stare symptom. This is a very bad case!!!!