2005 DB9's on the water for United States
LovinSL600
11-24-2004, 09:59 AM
Anyone have one coming?
Sloopy
11-27-2004, 05:53 PM
Feb build date.
Should be here in April
Should be here in April
LovinSL600
11-27-2004, 08:32 PM
Feb build date.
Should be here in April
I had one on order. It is on the boat ready to dock on December 9th.
I cancelled my order because I could not fit in the car and I thought the entire inside was too small. I was also amazed at how small all the internal control knobs, read outs, etc. were in the car.
Ordered a SL600 which should arrive just after the 1st of the year.
Should be here in April
I had one on order. It is on the boat ready to dock on December 9th.
I cancelled my order because I could not fit in the car and I thought the entire inside was too small. I was also amazed at how small all the internal control knobs, read outs, etc. were in the car.
Ordered a SL600 which should arrive just after the 1st of the year.
Sloopy
11-27-2004, 08:44 PM
Good luck with your new Benz. I have had 3 and recently got rid of an 04 CLK 55.
I had so many problems that I started hating the car.
Seat problems. Parts on back order.
Bad oil sender. Trip to the dealer on a truck.j
Went to pick up at the dealer after on week for repairs and horn started honking on its own.
Turn lights leaked when washed. Replaced.
5800 miles when I traded it with 15% of those miles back and forth to dealer. I had an E320 86 car and an S500 95 car. Put 100K each on these. The way MB treated me on the CLK is (&^(&*^)&)&. They lost a customer for life.
I wish you the best of luck and have fun with your new car.
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=323158
I had so many problems that I started hating the car.
Seat problems. Parts on back order.
Bad oil sender. Trip to the dealer on a truck.j
Went to pick up at the dealer after on week for repairs and horn started honking on its own.
Turn lights leaked when washed. Replaced.
5800 miles when I traded it with 15% of those miles back and forth to dealer. I had an E320 86 car and an S500 95 car. Put 100K each on these. The way MB treated me on the CLK is (&^(&*^)&)&. They lost a customer for life.
I wish you the best of luck and have fun with your new car.
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=323158
LovinSL600
11-28-2004, 05:26 PM
Thank you very much for your good wishes on my new car and for your link. I enjoyed reading it.
After I read it, I got the impression that the DB9 was almost the car you ordered by default. I agree that the Vanquish is the most gorgeous looking car in the world. I was a little dissappointed in the DB9 as it does not have any of the lines that make the Vanguish as gorgeous as it is. My problem was that the exterior of the DB9 was too plain looking for the $170,000 plus that you have to pay. Also, you already know about my thoughts about the interior.
I know if you have a lemon any car can be a disaster and it certainly seems like your CLK was a disaster and a lemon. Sorry you had to go through all of that.
Anyway, let me know why you finally chose the DB9. I thought for the $170,000, the outside was understated and the inside looked, well, you already know my thoughts. Here is my link on my thoughts about the DB9.
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t299238.html
Let me know your thoughts and I am sure you will love your car. What color combo did you get? It was fun picking from all the choices.
After I read it, I got the impression that the DB9 was almost the car you ordered by default. I agree that the Vanquish is the most gorgeous looking car in the world. I was a little dissappointed in the DB9 as it does not have any of the lines that make the Vanguish as gorgeous as it is. My problem was that the exterior of the DB9 was too plain looking for the $170,000 plus that you have to pay. Also, you already know about my thoughts about the interior.
I know if you have a lemon any car can be a disaster and it certainly seems like your CLK was a disaster and a lemon. Sorry you had to go through all of that.
Anyway, let me know why you finally chose the DB9. I thought for the $170,000, the outside was understated and the inside looked, well, you already know my thoughts. Here is my link on my thoughts about the DB9.
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t299238.html
Let me know your thoughts and I am sure you will love your car. What color combo did you get? It was fun picking from all the choices.
Sloopy
11-28-2004, 09:52 PM
I actually like the looks of the DB9 a little better than the Vanquish now that I have had a chance to spend some time with both.
The hesitation was because the car fits in between sports car and GT. This is actually what I was looking for but when I finally dove a car that fits between so well I misunderstood some of its points. It’s too small inside for a GT, a little louder that the SL, more tire noise. It rides too soft for a proper sports car yet communicates like a relatively light sports car. More lively than a GT. The problem is, I was comparing it to other cars.
By its self if rides very well, is quiet at cruse, and sings when pushed. When I got a chance to drive it hard for 12 miles on a winding road the decision was made and now I understand why it feels the way it does on an easy drive. By the end of the road I felt as comfortable in it as I do in my S2000 after 40K miles on all kinds of roads. At 6 ft the car fits me very well and it also fits my wife well at 5’ 2”.
The only problem is the wait.
Color is Tungsten Silver with dark gray dash and carpet, moon dust seats. Standard wood with wood door option.
The hesitation was because the car fits in between sports car and GT. This is actually what I was looking for but when I finally dove a car that fits between so well I misunderstood some of its points. It’s too small inside for a GT, a little louder that the SL, more tire noise. It rides too soft for a proper sports car yet communicates like a relatively light sports car. More lively than a GT. The problem is, I was comparing it to other cars.
By its self if rides very well, is quiet at cruse, and sings when pushed. When I got a chance to drive it hard for 12 miles on a winding road the decision was made and now I understand why it feels the way it does on an easy drive. By the end of the road I felt as comfortable in it as I do in my S2000 after 40K miles on all kinds of roads. At 6 ft the car fits me very well and it also fits my wife well at 5’ 2”.
The only problem is the wait.
Color is Tungsten Silver with dark gray dash and carpet, moon dust seats. Standard wood with wood door option.
LovinSL600
11-29-2004, 12:15 AM
I actually like the looks of the DB9 a little better than the Vanquish now that I have had a chance to spend some time with both.
The hesitation was because the car fits in between sports car and GT. This is actually what I was looking for but when I finally dove a car that fits between so well I misunderstood some of its points. It’s too small inside for a GT, a little louder that the SL, more tire noise. It rides too soft for a proper sports car yet communicates like a relatively light sports car. More lively than a GT. The problem is, I was comparing it to other cars.
By its self if rides very well, is quiet at cruse, and sings when pushed. When I got a chance to drive it hard for 12 miles on a winding road the decision was made and now I understand why it feels the way it does on an easy drive. By the end of the road I felt as comfortable in it as I do in my S2000 after 40K miles on all kinds of roads. At 6 ft the car fits me very well and it also fits my wife well at 5’ 2”.
The only problem is the wait.
I have been waiting for my SL600 for about a 6 weeks so far. On Friday it got a VIN number so I suspect on Monday it will go to B5 status which means completed but not shipped. That means about another 5 weeks.
I can tell you the wait is a pain. I am in the middle of it right now. I can't imagine having to wait until April. I wish you luck. :)
The hesitation was because the car fits in between sports car and GT. This is actually what I was looking for but when I finally dove a car that fits between so well I misunderstood some of its points. It’s too small inside for a GT, a little louder that the SL, more tire noise. It rides too soft for a proper sports car yet communicates like a relatively light sports car. More lively than a GT. The problem is, I was comparing it to other cars.
By its self if rides very well, is quiet at cruse, and sings when pushed. When I got a chance to drive it hard for 12 miles on a winding road the decision was made and now I understand why it feels the way it does on an easy drive. By the end of the road I felt as comfortable in it as I do in my S2000 after 40K miles on all kinds of roads. At 6 ft the car fits me very well and it also fits my wife well at 5’ 2”.
The only problem is the wait.
I have been waiting for my SL600 for about a 6 weeks so far. On Friday it got a VIN number so I suspect on Monday it will go to B5 status which means completed but not shipped. That means about another 5 weeks.
I can tell you the wait is a pain. I am in the middle of it right now. I can't imagine having to wait until April. I wish you luck. :)
Sloopy
11-29-2004, 12:26 AM
Thanks and best of luck to you.
Please let me know what you think of your new car after you have had it a week or two.
Enjoy...
Please let me know what you think of your new car after you have had it a week or two.
Enjoy...
LovinSL600
11-29-2004, 12:51 AM
I actually like the looks of the DB9 a little better than the Vanquish now that I have had a chance to spend some time with both.
The hesitation was because the car fits in between sports car and GT. This is actually what I was looking for but when I finally dove a car that fits between so well I misunderstood some of its points. It’s too small inside for a GT, a little louder that the SL, more tire noise. It rides too soft for a proper sports car yet communicates like a relatively light sports car. More lively than a GT. The problem is, I was comparing it to other cars.
By its self if rides very well, is quiet at cruse, and sings when pushed. When I got a chance to drive it hard for 12 miles on a winding road the decision was made and now I understand why it feels the way it does on an easy drive. By the end of the road I felt as comfortable in it as I do in my S2000 after 40K miles on all kinds of roads. At 6 ft the car fits me very well and it also fits my wife well at 5’ 2”.
The only problem is the wait.
Color is Tungsten Silver with dark gray dash and carpet, moon dust seats. Standard wood with wood door option.
Sorry, but I didn't notice your color on the first reading of your post. Tungsten Silver...ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS...great choice. A lot like the silver on the SLR which is absolutely gorgeous. One place where Aston has it way over Mercedes is the paint job. Aston does an incredible paint job.
The hesitation was because the car fits in between sports car and GT. This is actually what I was looking for but when I finally dove a car that fits between so well I misunderstood some of its points. It’s too small inside for a GT, a little louder that the SL, more tire noise. It rides too soft for a proper sports car yet communicates like a relatively light sports car. More lively than a GT. The problem is, I was comparing it to other cars.
By its self if rides very well, is quiet at cruse, and sings when pushed. When I got a chance to drive it hard for 12 miles on a winding road the decision was made and now I understand why it feels the way it does on an easy drive. By the end of the road I felt as comfortable in it as I do in my S2000 after 40K miles on all kinds of roads. At 6 ft the car fits me very well and it also fits my wife well at 5’ 2”.
The only problem is the wait.
Color is Tungsten Silver with dark gray dash and carpet, moon dust seats. Standard wood with wood door option.
Sorry, but I didn't notice your color on the first reading of your post. Tungsten Silver...ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS...great choice. A lot like the silver on the SLR which is absolutely gorgeous. One place where Aston has it way over Mercedes is the paint job. Aston does an incredible paint job.
LovinSL600
12-09-2004, 09:09 AM
My DB9 order that I cancelled showed up at the dealer yesterday. Going this AM to see how well I did on my color selections.
Hope this isn't going to hurt.
SL600 due to arrive in 14 days.
Hope this isn't going to hurt.
SL600 due to arrive in 14 days.
Sloopy
12-10-2004, 08:17 AM
I wouldn't let it bother me. As you said before, they are differnt cars and once you have the SL you will probably forget all about the DB9.
What color is it?
Did you sell your position or is this now dealer stock?
Best of luck.
What color is it?
Did you sell your position or is this now dealer stock?
Best of luck.
LovinSL600
12-10-2004, 09:22 AM
I wouldn't let it bother me. As you said before, they are differnt cars and once you have the SL you will probably forget all about the DB9.
What color is it?
Did you sell your position or is this now dealer stock?
Best of luck.
Ouch, yesterday hurt. I need my SL600 really fast. It is on the water and due to arrive on December 18th and it needs to get here.
I chose Meteorite Silver and it was absolutely gorgeous. I chose the interior of Black Cherry and it was also incredibly gorgeous. I still stand by my opinion that the SL is better for me but yesterday if the dealer had not resold the car, it would have been very hard not to pull out the checkbook.
The Meteorite Silver which is a medium to darkish metallic gray looked amazing on the car and with the Black Cherry inside it was an amazing match.
Not an easy time looking at that car and walking away from it. I didn't sell my position. I gave it back to the Dealer and they resold the car. Funny, the car came in with personalized door sills and my name on them. I guess they will be replacing the door sills shortly for the new buyer. Truthfully, I was surprised they hadn't already done that.
Like I said, my SL needs to get here really soon.
This is what I really don't understand about the DB9.
1. The controls inside are soooo small. You can hardly read them.
2. The DVD navigation unit is a real mess to work. Extremely complicated.
3. The inside is just not that big. They didn't make it as big as they could have although it is improved somewhat.
4. There are absolutely no basic functions like outside temperature read out, automatic garage door opener, no cup holders, etc.
5. The area between the two seats does not open up. There is no center console compartment.
6. I was shocked that the headliner came in wrinkled and not pulled tightly in two places. So much for quality control on a $175,000 plus car. Hey, this was something you'd have to be blind to miss.
7. The readout on the radio is also very small.
8. The front door metal grill to the speakers was hitting the front dash and it was going to be only a matter of time until something ripped. They said they could not fix this.
Other than these things I can rattle off the top of my head, I repeat. The Meteorite Silver was absolutely gorgeous. It was the perfect fit because there is a dark grayish color in the headlamps and it matched the Meteorite silver perfectly. I saw a green car that had headlamps with the gray color in them. Didn't understand that. It looked terrible but with the Meteorite Silver, it matched perfectly.
Where oh where are you my little SL. I need you badly NOW!
What color is it?
Did you sell your position or is this now dealer stock?
Best of luck.
Ouch, yesterday hurt. I need my SL600 really fast. It is on the water and due to arrive on December 18th and it needs to get here.
I chose Meteorite Silver and it was absolutely gorgeous. I chose the interior of Black Cherry and it was also incredibly gorgeous. I still stand by my opinion that the SL is better for me but yesterday if the dealer had not resold the car, it would have been very hard not to pull out the checkbook.
The Meteorite Silver which is a medium to darkish metallic gray looked amazing on the car and with the Black Cherry inside it was an amazing match.
Not an easy time looking at that car and walking away from it. I didn't sell my position. I gave it back to the Dealer and they resold the car. Funny, the car came in with personalized door sills and my name on them. I guess they will be replacing the door sills shortly for the new buyer. Truthfully, I was surprised they hadn't already done that.
Like I said, my SL needs to get here really soon.
This is what I really don't understand about the DB9.
1. The controls inside are soooo small. You can hardly read them.
2. The DVD navigation unit is a real mess to work. Extremely complicated.
3. The inside is just not that big. They didn't make it as big as they could have although it is improved somewhat.
4. There are absolutely no basic functions like outside temperature read out, automatic garage door opener, no cup holders, etc.
5. The area between the two seats does not open up. There is no center console compartment.
6. I was shocked that the headliner came in wrinkled and not pulled tightly in two places. So much for quality control on a $175,000 plus car. Hey, this was something you'd have to be blind to miss.
7. The readout on the radio is also very small.
8. The front door metal grill to the speakers was hitting the front dash and it was going to be only a matter of time until something ripped. They said they could not fix this.
Other than these things I can rattle off the top of my head, I repeat. The Meteorite Silver was absolutely gorgeous. It was the perfect fit because there is a dark grayish color in the headlamps and it matched the Meteorite silver perfectly. I saw a green car that had headlamps with the gray color in them. Didn't understand that. It looked terrible but with the Meteorite Silver, it matched perfectly.
Where oh where are you my little SL. I need you badly NOW!
atticusfinch
12-10-2004, 05:18 PM
If only they had lifted the DVD navigation from Volvo it would have been a lot better. Volvo has the best system I have ever seen.
Sloopy
12-10-2004, 10:22 PM
I looked at a jade green color today and it was absolutely gorgeous.
Went over the car very closely and couldn’t find a thing wrong. I had seen the headliner issue you are mentioning on the car I test drove, but this one was perfect. You of course know the quality of the finish.
One thing, the salesman stated that the redelivery check took 14 hours, but he also stated that they always take longer until they learn the car. They did the first check on the dealer’s car followed immediately by a customer’s car.
Salesman was scrabbling when I got there because when he went to fill it up with gas the tire pressure warning light came on. He was supposed to deliver car today and it was back in the shop.
Even though I agree with some of the things you are mentioning, comparing to other cars out there, this looks like very good value. The dealer where I ordered mine is very attentive to having everything perfect and making sure the customer is happy with their decision.
I see you are getting your SL in the bay area? Which dealer did you use to order your DB9?
Went over the car very closely and couldn’t find a thing wrong. I had seen the headliner issue you are mentioning on the car I test drove, but this one was perfect. You of course know the quality of the finish.
One thing, the salesman stated that the redelivery check took 14 hours, but he also stated that they always take longer until they learn the car. They did the first check on the dealer’s car followed immediately by a customer’s car.
Salesman was scrabbling when I got there because when he went to fill it up with gas the tire pressure warning light came on. He was supposed to deliver car today and it was back in the shop.
Even though I agree with some of the things you are mentioning, comparing to other cars out there, this looks like very good value. The dealer where I ordered mine is very attentive to having everything perfect and making sure the customer is happy with their decision.
I see you are getting your SL in the bay area? Which dealer did you use to order your DB9?
LovinSL600
12-10-2004, 11:39 PM
I looked at a jade green color today and it was absolutely gorgeous.
Went over the car very closely and couldn’t find a thing wrong. I had seen the headliner issue you are mentioning on the car I test drove, but this one was perfect. You of course know the quality of the finish.
One thing, the salesman stated that the redelivery check took 14 hours, but he also stated that they always take longer until they learn the car. They did the first check on the dealer’s car followed immediately by a customer’s car.
Salesman was scrabbling when I got there because when he went to fill it up with gas the tire pressure warning light came on. He was supposed to deliver car today and it was back in the shop.
Even though I agree with some of the things you are mentioning, comparing to other cars out there, this looks like very good value. The dealer where I ordered mine is very attentive to having everything perfect and making sure the customer is happy with their decision.
I see you are getting your SL in the bay area? Which dealer did you use to order your DB9?
Today I test drove the DB9 which I ordered and didn't take. I'll tell you it was very special. The slant of the windshild and how the front of the car is shaped makes you feel like you are in a spaceship.
I think if I had to drive one car, one time, it would have been the DB9. I think, for everyday, the SL is way more comfortable and has many more features. Even though the DB9 had problems, there was no question the Dealer would have done whatever it took to make the customer happy. I have a tremendous relationship with my Mercedes dealer but it is obvious to me that the Aston Martin service is just one step above. They will do anything for you.
There is no question, this DB9 is a sexy car and while it is missing a lot of things, its WOW factor is incredible. Wonder what happens over time. I am betting you want the features and the room. Hope I am right.
I think you made a great choice on your DB9. Like I said, I need for my SL600 to get itself here cause I am feelin it.
Got the car from Mercedes Benz of Pleasanton. Fantastic dealer and willing to do anything to make you happy. I'd say a way above average Dealer. I have only one mechanic that I use who is fantastic.
Are you final on your colors?
Went over the car very closely and couldn’t find a thing wrong. I had seen the headliner issue you are mentioning on the car I test drove, but this one was perfect. You of course know the quality of the finish.
One thing, the salesman stated that the redelivery check took 14 hours, but he also stated that they always take longer until they learn the car. They did the first check on the dealer’s car followed immediately by a customer’s car.
Salesman was scrabbling when I got there because when he went to fill it up with gas the tire pressure warning light came on. He was supposed to deliver car today and it was back in the shop.
Even though I agree with some of the things you are mentioning, comparing to other cars out there, this looks like very good value. The dealer where I ordered mine is very attentive to having everything perfect and making sure the customer is happy with their decision.
I see you are getting your SL in the bay area? Which dealer did you use to order your DB9?
Today I test drove the DB9 which I ordered and didn't take. I'll tell you it was very special. The slant of the windshild and how the front of the car is shaped makes you feel like you are in a spaceship.
I think if I had to drive one car, one time, it would have been the DB9. I think, for everyday, the SL is way more comfortable and has many more features. Even though the DB9 had problems, there was no question the Dealer would have done whatever it took to make the customer happy. I have a tremendous relationship with my Mercedes dealer but it is obvious to me that the Aston Martin service is just one step above. They will do anything for you.
There is no question, this DB9 is a sexy car and while it is missing a lot of things, its WOW factor is incredible. Wonder what happens over time. I am betting you want the features and the room. Hope I am right.
I think you made a great choice on your DB9. Like I said, I need for my SL600 to get itself here cause I am feelin it.
Got the car from Mercedes Benz of Pleasanton. Fantastic dealer and willing to do anything to make you happy. I'd say a way above average Dealer. I have only one mechanic that I use who is fantastic.
Are you final on your colors?
Sloopy
12-11-2004, 02:13 AM
I let my wife pick the colors and they are final. I have reviewed several different ways and I have to agree with her.
Three homes, one yacht, and multiple cars, she hasn’t failed in a color combo in 31 years so I am happy to stand aside.
Which dealer did you ordered your DB9 through that you canceled?
Regarding the room, I am coming from an S2000 so the DB9 seems roomy.
Three homes, one yacht, and multiple cars, she hasn’t failed in a color combo in 31 years so I am happy to stand aside.
Which dealer did you ordered your DB9 through that you canceled?
Regarding the room, I am coming from an S2000 so the DB9 seems roomy.
LovinSL600
12-11-2004, 03:16 AM
I let my wife pick the colors and they are final. I have reviewed several different ways and I have to agree with her.
Three homes, one yacht, and multiple cars, she hasn’t failed in a color combo in 31 years so I am happy to stand aside.
Which dealer did you ordered your DB9 through that you canceled?
Regarding the room, I am coming from an S2000 so the DB9 seems roomy.
I ordered the DB9 from Cole European in Walnut Creek, California.
I see you have a yacht. I have a 60 foot Sea Ray Sedan Bridge Motor Yacht and love it. We have a 14 foot dinghy and a Sea Doo Waverunner on the boat so we can get the kids on it for the day and they love to play with the toys in the water. Going on my boat is one of my most passionate things. What kind of yacht do you have?
Three homes, one yacht, and multiple cars, she hasn’t failed in a color combo in 31 years so I am happy to stand aside.
Which dealer did you ordered your DB9 through that you canceled?
Regarding the room, I am coming from an S2000 so the DB9 seems roomy.
I ordered the DB9 from Cole European in Walnut Creek, California.
I see you have a yacht. I have a 60 foot Sea Ray Sedan Bridge Motor Yacht and love it. We have a 14 foot dinghy and a Sea Doo Waverunner on the boat so we can get the kids on it for the day and they love to play with the toys in the water. Going on my boat is one of my most passionate things. What kind of yacht do you have?
Sloopy
12-11-2004, 09:11 AM
I ordered the DB9 from Cole European in Walnut Creek, California.
I see you have a yacht. I have a 60 foot Sea Ray Sedan Bridge Motor Yacht and love it. We have a 14 foot dinghy and a Sea Doo Waverunner on the boat so we can get the kids on it for the day and they love to play with the toys in the water. Going on my boat is one of my most passionate things. What kind of yacht do you have?
Small would. I am geting my car from the same dealer.
I had a Navigator 56 which I had built in 2000. I had made some life style changes and wasn't using it so I sold it this year.
I would love to see your car after you get it. Do you ever go for a drive in the country? I live in Columbia and would like to hook up with you.
I see you have a yacht. I have a 60 foot Sea Ray Sedan Bridge Motor Yacht and love it. We have a 14 foot dinghy and a Sea Doo Waverunner on the boat so we can get the kids on it for the day and they love to play with the toys in the water. Going on my boat is one of my most passionate things. What kind of yacht do you have?
Small would. I am geting my car from the same dealer.
I had a Navigator 56 which I had built in 2000. I had made some life style changes and wasn't using it so I sold it this year.
I would love to see your car after you get it. Do you ever go for a drive in the country? I live in Columbia and would like to hook up with you.
LovinSL600
12-11-2004, 12:10 PM
Small would. I am geting my car from the same dealer.
I had a Navigator 56 which I had built in 2000. I had made some life style changes and wasn't using it so I sold it this year.
I would love to see your car after you get it. Do you ever go for a drive in the country? I live in Columbia and would like to hook up with you.
So you are dealing with Marty? He is my best buddy. I bought my Mercedes from Marty's dad at the Mercedes Benz of Pleasanton. How funny is that. I am sure we can find a way to hook up.
Also, I went to San Diego and looked one time at the Navigator 56. I loved how it looked but was concerned about the strength across the bow of the boat given how the deck was built. I took one out and sea trialed it and it was fine but I was still concerned. Pretty boat.
What a small world.
I had a Navigator 56 which I had built in 2000. I had made some life style changes and wasn't using it so I sold it this year.
I would love to see your car after you get it. Do you ever go for a drive in the country? I live in Columbia and would like to hook up with you.
So you are dealing with Marty? He is my best buddy. I bought my Mercedes from Marty's dad at the Mercedes Benz of Pleasanton. How funny is that. I am sure we can find a way to hook up.
Also, I went to San Diego and looked one time at the Navigator 56. I loved how it looked but was concerned about the strength across the bow of the boat given how the deck was built. I took one out and sea trialed it and it was fine but I was still concerned. Pretty boat.
What a small world.
Sloopy
12-11-2004, 09:59 PM
Yea, I like Marty a lot. I really like his candid nature about cars. No BS. I didn’t know his dad was in the biz. That is funny.
That’s good for the family that you could buy from one of them. What was Marty's take on you buying from his dad? I personaly owe Marty dinner some time soon, but that’s another story.
I will look forward to meeting you and seeing your beautiful car.
Are you having all the mods done before delivery? I hate to mention it, but that might be another couple of days.
Best wishes.
That’s good for the family that you could buy from one of them. What was Marty's take on you buying from his dad? I personaly owe Marty dinner some time soon, but that’s another story.
I will look forward to meeting you and seeing your beautiful car.
Are you having all the mods done before delivery? I hate to mention it, but that might be another couple of days.
Best wishes.
LovinSL600
12-11-2004, 11:41 PM
Yea, I like Marty a lot. I really like his candid nature about cars. No BS. I didn’t know his dad was in the biz. That is funny.
That’s good for the family that you could buy from one of them. What was Marty's take on you buying from his dad? I personaly owe Marty dinner some time soon, but that’s another story.
I will look forward to meeting you and seeing your beautiful car.
Are you having all the mods done before delivery? I hate to mention it, but that might be another couple of days.
Best wishes.
Funny you should ask about buying a car from his Dad. That is a long story given what has happened but I can tell you there is more of a rivalry that either of them will admit. They have a great relationship but are both very comptetive.
I am having all the mods done before I take delivery. I have spoken with the mechanic and he is going to work all night to get this done so I should have it in one day. I have all the woods parts spread out all over my dining room and matching up the wood tones and patterns to all the parts. Obviously, the family knows this room is off limits for now. :)
All the parts are in stock and at my house or the dealership so that part is covered.
I can't stop thinking about how gorgeous my DB9 was. The color combo was spectacular. I need my SL600 really badly. :)
I am still convincing myself I made the right choice and deep down I believe I did, but letting that DB9 go was not easy, not that I had a choice at this time.
Looking forward to meeting you and good luck on your DB9.
Take care and best wishes,
LovinSL600
That’s good for the family that you could buy from one of them. What was Marty's take on you buying from his dad? I personaly owe Marty dinner some time soon, but that’s another story.
I will look forward to meeting you and seeing your beautiful car.
Are you having all the mods done before delivery? I hate to mention it, but that might be another couple of days.
Best wishes.
Funny you should ask about buying a car from his Dad. That is a long story given what has happened but I can tell you there is more of a rivalry that either of them will admit. They have a great relationship but are both very comptetive.
I am having all the mods done before I take delivery. I have spoken with the mechanic and he is going to work all night to get this done so I should have it in one day. I have all the woods parts spread out all over my dining room and matching up the wood tones and patterns to all the parts. Obviously, the family knows this room is off limits for now. :)
All the parts are in stock and at my house or the dealership so that part is covered.
I can't stop thinking about how gorgeous my DB9 was. The color combo was spectacular. I need my SL600 really badly. :)
I am still convincing myself I made the right choice and deep down I believe I did, but letting that DB9 go was not easy, not that I had a choice at this time.
Looking forward to meeting you and good luck on your DB9.
Take care and best wishes,
LovinSL600
CaTasHtRoPhE 67
12-12-2004, 12:07 AM
dam when you guys get these cars take some pictures. I wanna see some pictures of the DB9 and a Sl600 i have only riden in a sl500 can wait to see pictures of this great machines...
Sloopy
12-12-2004, 01:54 AM
Reading the posts, it dawned on me. Here we are at this age, acting like a couple of kids at Christmas time.
I have always said; when a man matures he dies. I guess were still good for a few years. :grinyes:
Don’t worry about your choice. Emotion plays a lot of tricks on us all. I am sure you thought this through and will be happy once your car arrives. One push on the go peddle and all doubts should be removed.
As I had mentioned earlier, I had a really bad experience with MB and will not go back. This has a lot to do with how I was treated by the factory. After buying 3 new cars from them I expected better. I actually wanted more of a sports car than the MB and was thinking of a Porsche TT. Considering all the money I was going to spend my wife insisted that I look at all comparable cars.
Since I wanted a sports car that would be comfortable over a 200-mile run I thought I would check out the Astons. The finish is what sold me. I sat in the owners new DB9 on Friday and didn’t want to go home. I’m sorry that I didn’t get to see your car. I think it was in the shop. Astons are stunning!!!
I also get a lot of joy out of just detailing my cars on the weekend, and what car could be better for this than an Aston.
I have always said; when a man matures he dies. I guess were still good for a few years. :grinyes:
Don’t worry about your choice. Emotion plays a lot of tricks on us all. I am sure you thought this through and will be happy once your car arrives. One push on the go peddle and all doubts should be removed.
As I had mentioned earlier, I had a really bad experience with MB and will not go back. This has a lot to do with how I was treated by the factory. After buying 3 new cars from them I expected better. I actually wanted more of a sports car than the MB and was thinking of a Porsche TT. Considering all the money I was going to spend my wife insisted that I look at all comparable cars.
Since I wanted a sports car that would be comfortable over a 200-mile run I thought I would check out the Astons. The finish is what sold me. I sat in the owners new DB9 on Friday and didn’t want to go home. I’m sorry that I didn’t get to see your car. I think it was in the shop. Astons are stunning!!!
I also get a lot of joy out of just detailing my cars on the weekend, and what car could be better for this than an Aston.
LovinSL600
12-12-2004, 02:17 AM
Reading the posts, it dawned on me. Here we are at this age, acting like a couple of kids at Christmas time.
I have always said; when a man matures he dies. I guess were still good for a few years. :grinyes:
I agree. Life is way to short and precious. I tend to be laid back but when it comes to my car, I am a little kid thinking about it all time.
Yes, we do have a lot more years to go!
Funny you were around sitting in the cars. I was there on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and yes, my car was in the shop as it was having electrical problems. They did get it fixed and delivered it to one lucky person last night.
DARN!
I have always said; when a man matures he dies. I guess were still good for a few years. :grinyes:
I agree. Life is way to short and precious. I tend to be laid back but when it comes to my car, I am a little kid thinking about it all time.
Yes, we do have a lot more years to go!
Funny you were around sitting in the cars. I was there on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and yes, my car was in the shop as it was having electrical problems. They did get it fixed and delivered it to one lucky person last night.
DARN!
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