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Hardcore performance GT slots between the DB9 and the DBS. But what it’s actually done is make those two a bit redundant.
If you're confused about Aston's line-up, here's a simple explanation that'll clear your head.
If you want four doors, then you'll need to buy the Rapide. If you want a two-door GT, then you'll need the new Virage.
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So what do you guys think? Looks pretty great to me, just like their other, newer models, why change what works right? A slight evolution, but staying true to the line up, I really like it.
The Volante version is my new favorite Aston DB9 variant. A bit more agressive than the regular DB9, but not as racerish as the DBS. White isn't my favorite color for them, but I wouldn't say no.
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It is gorgeous. BUT, having owned 2...A Vantage and a DBS, doubtful we'd ever go back to AM again.
The Volante version is my new favorite Aston DB9 variant. A bit more agressive than the regular DB9, but not as racerish as the DBS. White isn't my favorite color for them, but I wouldn't say no.
May I ask why?
The Vantage was taken back by AM after we threatened them with the lemon law. It was not a pleasant experience with Aston at all. They fought tooth and nail, even tho their techs ( from numerous out of state dealerships) all agreed, they could not figure out what was wrong with the car. Driving along...car just STOPS! No warning, no chugging, no alarms...just downright stops dead in it's tracks! Not fun when your doing 60 mph on a major highway! You never knew when it was going to do this...no pattern at all...and it did it to both of us. And it threw no codes. Got to the point where I refused to drive it. Can't tell you how many times we were almost rear-ended. We were first told it was our driving habits, then asked if we knew how to drive a manual, and the very last...it had to do with Tx weather! After the car had been with AM for months...they even shipped it out to Ca. to some top knotch facility...and them telling us it was fixed numerous times, only for it to stall over and over on us again... and we threatened with a law suit... did they took the car back. They offered us an unbelievable deal on a new DBS and we took it. Nice car...nice ride and performance was nice...but we still just weren't thrilled with it. I guess it just didn't scratch the itch...Nothing I can really pinpoint.
Another thing that did not sit right with us...AM Higher Ups finally admitted the Vantage had a problem and that a more than a few people were reporting the same problems in their Vantages. They finally did get our car to duplicate the problem while they were driving it...although still had no explanation. We were given all kinds of gifts and the offer on the DBS and asked not to discuss "the problem"...and told our Vantage would be shipped back and used as a test vehicle to fix "the problem". Less than 2 months later, our Vantage was put up for sale on their pre-owned lot. Some poor ******* was going to buy a pristine, gorgeous car...that was potentially deadly! DH still visits the AM forums and guys are still reporting the same problem, even with the new yr model and they still haven't a clue. So, in all, just left a bad taste in our mouth...too many other cars out there to experience to have to ever go back to Aston!
It is gorgeous. BUT, having owned 2...A Vantage and a DBS, doubtful we'd ever go back to AM again.
If I ever owned an AM I can't see myself ever selling it. If I wasn't pleased with the drive, reliability or other, I'd simply turn it into an extremely expensive display piece in my living room or driveway.
If I ever owned an AM I can't see myself ever selling it. If I wasn't pleased with the drive, reliability or other, I'd simply turn it into an extremely expensive display piece in my living room or driveway.
LOL...when you've invested that much $ and your that pi$$ed you can't drive and enjoy the car....
Ah, well, since I never wanted the Vantage, that issue would never arise... Like I'd ever be able to own one anyhow.
A lot of sports cars and exotics are tempermental, and some models worse than others. It'd be like saying, well, a lot of Ford Escorts had fatal head gasket problems, so I'd never own a Shelby.
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After the car had been with AM for months...they even shipped it out to Ca. to some top knotch facility...and them telling us it was fixed numerous times, only for it to stall over and over on us again... and we threatened with a law suit... did they took the car back. They offered us an unbelievable deal on a new DBS and we took it. Nice car...nice ride and performance was nice...but we still just weren't thrilled with it. I guess it just didn't scratch the itch...Nothing I can really pinpoint. 
Like I'd ever be able to own one anyhow. 
