SP72 Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 25 minutes ago, Mondrian said: Nice one Shirish, love the seats. Is it a six speed manual or the 7 speed dog leg box? 6spd manual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longman Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Nice one mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Really lovely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellyfishfields Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Looks and sounds fantastic. Even although some of it looks to be computer simulated, for me that Top Gear video with the Brian Eno music is one of the most memorable that they made. Beautiful car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nige Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Looks awesome, I can't think of a more suitable replacement to your IB, but shouldn't you now change your name to Spiv Patel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 wow, Aston Martin Vantage...just saying those words sounds cool. Nice purchase SP bit of a departure from an IB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Do you have to drive round in a tuxedo now SP? Shaken not stirred Ms Moneypenny 😜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP72 Posted February 8, 2020 Author Share Posted February 8, 2020 Lolz Haith, I think there’s an option code for one of those. Please stop with the 007 links - I’m seeing enough cringeworthy stuff on the Facebook group. Some owners need to get a life! 5 hours ago, Nige said: Looks awesome, I can't think of a more suitable replacement to your IB, but shouldn't you now change your name to Spiv Patel? Who you calling Spiv !? 😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strosek34 Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Nice one Shrish, lovely looking car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLewis Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Nice purchase! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70sThrowback Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Very nice, look forward to hearing what you think after a month or so of ownership once the novetly of having an Aston in the garage has begun to wear off. Whats the real world experience etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP72 Posted February 15, 2020 Author Share Posted February 15, 2020 So, only the 5 sleepless nights since my last update... Insurance sorted - used a broker (Alan & Thomas), who have sorted a very comprehensive cover via Zurich private clients, including AV on my drive, fully comp when driving other cars, AM dealer repairs and also carjacking cover (err, what??). The policy mandates a tracker, thankfully AM fitted one from the factory and replaced it in 2018, so just a yearly sub to pay (£215) The 140 point check highlighted light condensation in front lights, and 1x rear cluster holding water. The fronts cleared themselves, but the rear didn’t so that is being replaced under dealer warranty (only 995 + vat...!). Apparently the dealer has a steady supply of rear clusters, obviously a design problem. I also had undertaken a chassis treatment with ACF50 - the subframes are steel and not coated well at all. So ACF50 treated as a temporary measure, which may turn permanent dependent on how well it slows the surface rust. I may a get a body shop to take a look at it in the future. Collection in roughly 1hr ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevvy Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 54 minutes ago, SP72 said: Collection in roughly 1hr ... "Posted 53 minutes ago" Eeeeekkk! Have a good day mate and take your time to go round the car super carefully before you drive off. Look forward to the "I'm home" update later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
World Citizen Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 55 minutes ago, SP72 said: Collection in roughly 1hr ... Are you there yet? It's been 55 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
World Citizen Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 58 minutes ago, SP72 said: Collection in roughly 1hr ... Are you there yet? It's been 58 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaky Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 And counting, plus you know the rules, we need many more photos...........................👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 1 hour ago, SP72 said: So, only the 5 sleepless nights since my last update... Insurance sorted - used a broker (Alan & Thomas), who have sorted a very comprehensive cover via Zurich private clients, including AV on my drive, fully comp when driving other cars, AM dealer repairs and also carjacking cover (err, what??). The policy mandates a tracker, thankfully AM fitted one from the factory and replaced it in 2018, so just a yearly sub to pay (£215) The 140 point check highlighted light condensation in front lights, and 1x rear cluster holding water. The fronts cleared themselves, but the rear didn’t so that is being replaced under dealer warranty (only 995 + vat...!). Apparently the dealer has a steady supply of rear clusters, obviously a design problem. I also had undertaken a chassis treatment with ACF50 - the subframes are steel and not coated well at all. So ACF50 treated as a temporary measure, which may turn permanent dependent on how well it slows the surface rust. I may a get a body shop to take a look at it in the future. Collection in roughly 1hr ... so they now spray whole chassis in ACF-50? wow that's an escalation from its original useage. Must cost a few quid too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP72 Posted February 15, 2020 Author Share Posted February 15, 2020 Well “I’m home” Handover all fine, decent coffee, tracker activated and ownership signed over. Ogled the GT12 that was also in the showroom. As in most places today, weather is not playing ball although down here it’s mainly windy, not very rainy... ...but rainy enough apparently to make the Corsas break traction approaching any roundabout over 2k rpm !! Its double figures in terms of ambient temps, but they gave up several times, admittedly with sport button pressed. Care needed. Second impressions: 1) it’s short 2) it’s as compliant as the IB - on one of the NSL B roads nearby, it dealt pretty well with the broken tarmac, rust and undulations. 3) not enough engine/induction/exhaust noise. Better with Sport pressed but i fancy anyone following will hear more of it than the driver. 4) it shifts - only really pressed loud on the straights, but it does bely its 1680 or so KGs 5) its better on fuel than I thought - averaged 15, whereas the Jag does 18. 6) and finally for now, people seem to like it ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondrian Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 Congrats, looks great on driveway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP72 Posted February 15, 2020 Author Share Posted February 15, 2020 Thanks Nader *meant ruts, not rust above - AutoCorrect know me too well 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
World Citizen Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 Shrish, I was out walking hanging on to the dog and was thinking what a crap day to pick up your new car ☹️ Then you posted the picture and everything is now sunshine and rainbows 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njpcarrera32 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 Lovely work, enjoy.😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sopor Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 👍👍👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 Very cool Shirish. Enjoy bud 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesworth Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Nice one SP - for some reason I thought you were still in Catford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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