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Old 02-16-2007, 12:07 PM
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Just look at this for a car !!! - Power & Beauty indeed...

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Old 03-08-2007, 12:57 AM
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Bloody gorgeous, I think the new Aston Martins are the best looking cars on the road today. The F430 doesn't even come close to this and the 911 hasn't changed in 40 years.
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Old 03-09-2007, 02:36 PM
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Bloody gorgeous, I think the new Aston Martins are the best looking cars on the road today. The F430/599 doesn't even come close to this and the 911 hasn't changed in 40 years.
I completely concur, But then again I guess I'm a born again Aston-ophile.

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Old 03-16-2007, 10:27 AM
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I ran across an owner in a a DB9 Spyder in San Francisco and he was certainly enjoying the Aston experience. There is something about their understated design that is really appealing yet aggressive.
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I agree. The DB9 is a huge improvement on the DB7.
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Old 03-27-2007, 10:42 AM
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OK - Forget the Boxer, I want a VANQUISH....These cars are superb...

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Old 03-27-2007, 08:47 PM
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OK - Forget the Boxer, I want a VANQUISH....These cars are superb...

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Wow.............. this requires some careful anaylsis.
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Old 03-29-2007, 09:15 AM
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Wow.............. this requires some careful anaylsis.
No, no, no...It's easy my Heart, Eyes and Ears are ruling my head...And that's absolutely fine, funds redirected...The search is on.

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Old 03-29-2007, 09:32 AM
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No, no, no...It's easy my Heart, Eyes and Ears are ruling my head...And that's absolutely fine, funds redirected...The search is on.

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Ironically I just found a 365 BB which looks like it might be a good buy.
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Old 03-30-2007, 02:12 PM
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Ironically I just found a 365 BB which looks like it might be a good buy.
Really - You going for it? What's it's serail number, I'll give you the scoop on it's history...

PS - You put your name down for the new Boxer Book by Nathan Beehl, It'll have a full register of known cars (365 & 512 BB's)..

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Argento,

I will PM you the SN on Thursday. Traveling right now and don't have it with me.

I did put my name down for the book.
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Old 04-06-2007, 08:42 AM
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I will PM you the SN on Thursday. Traveling right now and don't have it with me.

I did put my name down for the book.
Thanks Boxer...You won't be disappointed with the book, Nathan has done a great job, I did the registry for him, I think I get a mention in the book - Fame at last !!

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Thanks Boxer...You won't be disappointed with the book, Nathan has done a great job, I did the registry for him, I think I get a mention in the book - Fame at last !!

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PS - You have PM !
Boxer - Did you ever get your copy of the book?

I have a Vanquish in my sights, I'll let you know what happens..

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Argento, I have one of the 512 numbered copies on order. Traveling right now but it should be there when I get home. Cheers, Boxer

Will the Vanquish be Aston #2 ?
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Boxer - Did you ever get your copy of the book?

I have a Vanquish in my sights, I'll let you know what happens..

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Did you get the Vanquish. I saw one recently and am now giving it serious consideration. Stunning cars.

Is the Vanquish S worth the premium over the base Vanquish ?
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Old 10-15-2008, 03:17 PM
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Boxer,

This all seems such a long time ago - I've now had my Vanquish S nearly 2 years and have not regretted a second of it...

In fact, as it ages, it gets better & better

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Boxer,

This all seems such a long time ago - I've now had my Vanquish S nearly 2 years and have not regretted a second of it...

In fact, as it ages, it gets better & better

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I am starting to become very tempted by a Vanquish. They are stunnignly beautiful. My only reservation is all the horror stories on the gearbox and clutches needing replacement every 10 miles at GBP 5k. What is the real story ?
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Old 10-16-2008, 06:45 PM
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complete rubbish... I know Vanquish owners who have done over 40,000 miles on the original clutch and still only have 18% wear !!!

Current record id over 75,000 miles on one clutch...

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Great to hear. Thanks. Numbers look much better than the 360 F1
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