Virage

[1973ja]

I've not been on the forum for a while as I sold the V8s in the summer but I miss the Aston. I've come across a Virage volente that I quite fancy but it's not a model I've ever looked at before. Are there any owners on the forum who can give me some insight please ?

[james-witton]

Hi Jamie
I went from a V8V to a 2011 Virage and I could not be happier with it. As a first Aston the Vantage was amazing but I feel that the V12 takes it to another level.
I also moved from a manual to the flappy paddles. I'm not really sure why some people see that as a backward step as it is in effect a paddle operated manual with the advantage of the 'auto' D button. If you look at Grant's book you will see a very comprehensive list of all the upgrades that the Virage was given over the old DB9.
You will also notice that there are not many of them around so that adds a little exclusivity.
They really are a great car with good residual values.
James

[RobDown]

I think if you go back 3-4 weeks in the archive there was another thread discussing the merits of buying a (Gaydon)!Virage

[malpaso]

Good shout James, I would say each to their own with the choice of gearbox,
you should have posted a picture your stunning virage there's not many like it around

[1973ja]

Thanks both

Part of the reason for me selling the V8s was the manual gearbox, am too lazy and the wife wouldn't drive it. I drove the v12s and it was too much for me to be honest so am hoping the Virage a bit easier to drive and less brutal

[james-witton]

malpaso said:

Good shout James, I would say each to their own with the choice of gearbox,
you should have posted a picture your stunning virage there's not many like it around

Courtesy of Dean

[james-witton]

I also had the issue of the (much) better half not being happy with the manual.
She totally loves the Virage.

[Y100]

That is gorgeous.

[moveover]

Just to add my thumbs-up to Virage ownership. Pretty much everything you get with a DB9.2, but with added rarity.

Here's mine in Marron Black after Paddy had buffed it up.

[james-witton]

moveover said:

Just to add my thumbs-up to Virage ownership. Pretty much everything you get with a DB9.2, but with added rarity.

Here's mine in Marron Black after Paddy had buffed it up.

That looks fantastic. Black looks just the best when clean but I'm not sure I could ever keep mine clean.