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Old 11-29-2004, 12:15 AM   #7
LovinSL600
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Re: 2005 DB9's on the water for United States

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Originally Posted by Sloopy
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.
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