So I've found a 2009 DB9 http://www.projectoneauto.com/web/vehicle_photos/15163465/
And am a week away from delivery. Did the PPI and the only fault was squeaky brakes from sitting and the rear window was slow in going up. Brakes just needed to be used a bit and window has been fixed. They said it was a trade in on a DBS. Anyone know anything about it?
What a whirlwind. If you've got a minute I'll give you my story. So my first Lamborghini turned into a 2010 Roadtrek RV. I had reached a point in my life where I could afford to buy a toy for myself but I love my family and we travel a lot so I sacrificed and did the RV. I've got a wife and two girls. It's been 4 years and I was ready to buy my second Lamborghini. Do I want the doors or not. Was fixated on that for about a half year. Finally decided that a 2008 Gallardo Spyder was the car for me. The search began.
While I was stalking forums, watching videos, going to car shows, I kept thinking, if I get a 2 seater I wont be able to take both my girls for a ride at the same time. I won't be able to yell at them to leave each other alone. When they go off to college and my wife and I go to visit we won't be able to take them out to lunch in the 2 seater. My wife has her girls night out every once in a while and she wouldn't be able to take her crew out in one vehicle. I want her to enjoy it as much as I do.
So I started looking at 4 seaters that could fake it as a 2 seater. Oh, and it had to be a convertible. That brought me to Aston Martin and Ferrari. I was looking at the Ferrari California but read a few, not many, stories about the transmission needing to be repaired on the earlier models (my price range). And bailed. I'm sure any owners would tell me chances were zero to none of that happening but if it did I honestly can't afford that bill.
I've always been a James Bond fan. I am the Director of Technology for our school district and my budget code is 007. Our call sign on the interdistrict radio is 007. Maybe it was just meant to be. So, as stated at the beginning, I have found a DB9 and am having trouble sleeping now as I anticipate its arrival.
I should include that for the past year I've slowly been cleaning out and rearranging the garage to make room for my Lamborghini. The wife has no Idea about any of this. I still need to knock out a wall to make it fit but that's a one day project.
My predicament now is how to introduce them to it. When I bought the RV they had no idea until I picked the girls up from the baby sitters house with it. Then when my wife got home it was in the driveway. I have three ideas right now for the DB9.
1. We go to the movies or dinner and while we're in there I have a friend swap cars. Take the Jeep and leave the AM.
2. We go to our local coffee shop and while inside I have a friend swap cars. This one would be tougher as there would only be a 5 minute window and I'd have to make sure no one gets to 'wait in the car'.
3. I sign them out from school early and pick them up in the AM. Then we go home and park it in the garage so when my wife gets out and comes home she opens the garage door and ....
Anyway, I'm excited to be here and look forward to getting and giving advice, tips, or whatever.
Yes, yes, - without pics it never happened. I'll post when it arrives and then probably get banned in a week for blathering on like a kid about how much fun I'm having and what an expert I've suddenly become
And am a week away from delivery. Did the PPI and the only fault was squeaky brakes from sitting and the rear window was slow in going up. Brakes just needed to be used a bit and window has been fixed. They said it was a trade in on a DBS. Anyone know anything about it?
What a whirlwind. If you've got a minute I'll give you my story. So my first Lamborghini turned into a 2010 Roadtrek RV. I had reached a point in my life where I could afford to buy a toy for myself but I love my family and we travel a lot so I sacrificed and did the RV. I've got a wife and two girls. It's been 4 years and I was ready to buy my second Lamborghini. Do I want the doors or not. Was fixated on that for about a half year. Finally decided that a 2008 Gallardo Spyder was the car for me. The search began.
While I was stalking forums, watching videos, going to car shows, I kept thinking, if I get a 2 seater I wont be able to take both my girls for a ride at the same time. I won't be able to yell at them to leave each other alone. When they go off to college and my wife and I go to visit we won't be able to take them out to lunch in the 2 seater. My wife has her girls night out every once in a while and she wouldn't be able to take her crew out in one vehicle. I want her to enjoy it as much as I do.
So I started looking at 4 seaters that could fake it as a 2 seater. Oh, and it had to be a convertible. That brought me to Aston Martin and Ferrari. I was looking at the Ferrari California but read a few, not many, stories about the transmission needing to be repaired on the earlier models (my price range). And bailed. I'm sure any owners would tell me chances were zero to none of that happening but if it did I honestly can't afford that bill.
I've always been a James Bond fan. I am the Director of Technology for our school district and my budget code is 007. Our call sign on the interdistrict radio is 007. Maybe it was just meant to be. So, as stated at the beginning, I have found a DB9 and am having trouble sleeping now as I anticipate its arrival.
I should include that for the past year I've slowly been cleaning out and rearranging the garage to make room for my Lamborghini. The wife has no Idea about any of this. I still need to knock out a wall to make it fit but that's a one day project.
My predicament now is how to introduce them to it. When I bought the RV they had no idea until I picked the girls up from the baby sitters house with it. Then when my wife got home it was in the driveway. I have three ideas right now for the DB9.
1. We go to the movies or dinner and while we're in there I have a friend swap cars. Take the Jeep and leave the AM.
2. We go to our local coffee shop and while inside I have a friend swap cars. This one would be tougher as there would only be a 5 minute window and I'd have to make sure no one gets to 'wait in the car'.
3. I sign them out from school early and pick them up in the AM. Then we go home and park it in the garage so when my wife gets out and comes home she opens the garage door and ....
Anyway, I'm excited to be here and look forward to getting and giving advice, tips, or whatever.
Yes, yes, - without pics it never happened. I'll post when it arrives and then probably get banned in a week for blathering on like a kid about how much fun I'm having and what an expert I've suddenly become
