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had a brief go in a clients db9 valonte today (07) in all my mucky work gear, and what can i say lovely sound, but seemed a little lacking compared the f type i was in the other week, and i couldnt help but think the interior was a little well poor for such a car, the jag seemed better in every way and even in the v8 guise the jag was in, there cheaper.

Try it in 'Titanium' or Ghia trim next time......

Or DFS armchair quality ...

Hi,

I agree................I wanted to buy one, so went on a serious look. Tested both V8 and DB9, and walked away, money still in my pocket. Astons look sexy , sound great but thats it. Not as fast as they should be, interior leaves a bit to be desired, servicing very expensive ( first service /oil change quoted at £800 ) handling average , they rust/corrode, headlights leak, doors rust.........I could go on and on , but the worst of it is build quality...................just shocking.
One big dissapointment.
So I got back in my M5 and drove home having saved a lot of money.

I've always loved the looks and sound of the AMs, but, as I'm very unlikely to ever be in a position to own one, I'm happy to see it as a fantasy car and will never look too close at build quality etc.

Don

And you accuse me of forum hijacking!!

Try the new DB9 up from 470 to 510bhp and many trim tweaks. I'm still loving every drive.

Get my hands on a Vantage V12s on Friday. Pre production test drive. 565 horses and about half a tonne lighter than the DB. Should be fun.

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Get my hands on a Vantage V12s on Friday. Pre production test drive. 565 horses and about half a tonne lighter than the DB. Should be fun.
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Too right! 

The V12 Vantage really floats my boat, enjoy the test drive & let us know how you get on please.

I think Astons are to look at night not to drive whereas porkers are ugly but great drives.

Think that sums it up nicely.

Didn't know they were making rose tinted computer screens!

Plenty of ex porker peeps on the aston forums.

Beauty is in the eye of.....

Just been to my brothers - past and present....

Yeah for those older generation that have given up on driving dynamics.

Awesome pic, I remember you telling me about his car.

Looks proper nice, the one on the left

No both look lush

That is a lovely piccie both motors look the business! 

And the new RR autobiog in background

Beauties 

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And the new RR autobiog in background
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Saw that, and the crappy X5 which has no place on that photo