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My '09 Vantage

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  1. TroyI

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    With help from fellow F-chatters, I purchase my '09 Aston Martin Vantage several months ago. Never got around to posting any photos, so here is one from this weekend's drive. She had 911 miles when I got her. We are now just under 3,200 and my love is nowhere near fading. Thanks to everyone on this forum for the input.
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  2. HH11

    HH11 F1 Rookie Rossa Subscribed

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    Great looking car. I was actually looking at the vantages on eBay today.

    Best of luck with it. I think the car is well suited as a convertible.
     
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  3. plastique999

    plastique999 F1 Veteran Owner Silver Subscribed

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    Congrats and welcome to the club!
    Isn't it such a beauty to look at?
    I daily drive my DBS to work and it's an event every time I open the door, sit in the seat and start the engine.
     
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  4. TroyI

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    Agreed, it is an event!!! Though it is not my DD, I drive it at least once a week and seeing that Power Beauty Soul each time I press the starter always brings a smile. And the sound of this car cannot be beat. The only problems I have are those pesky speed limits. ;)
     
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  5. leead1

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    Troy I have a 2009 just like it. I have had fiarly good luck with it. it is surely a beautiful car.

    Drive safely

    Lee
     
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  6. Bill Sawyer

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    How is the structural integrity of the convertible? Is their cowl shake like on the DB9?
     
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    Bullfighter Two Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    I agree, definitely works great as a droptop.
     
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    Beautiful. Love Astons!
     
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  9. TroyI

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    Thanks. That is quite the stable you have. Enjoy yours as well.
     
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    I have not had any problems. She is sure footed and rock solid. They only shake I have is the crystal ashtray rattling when I hit a bump!!!!
     
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    Zero problems with my 07 Vantage. Rock solid, and a treat to drive.

    (P.S. Changing out the brake pads from OEM to Porterfield was a critical change however, as the dust was driving my bonkers. Now, with the Porterfield's there is basically no dust and its a breeze to keep clean)
     
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  12. millsjq

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    I have a 2009 also. I have had the car for 2 years and have had zero issues. Just two oil changes/checks.
     
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  13. DriveAfterDark

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    How is the comfort?
     
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    The Aston is more comfortable than my four previous Porsche 911s. Visibility is not as good but not distracting.
     
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  15. ryalex

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    Very nice, Troy. Those are the best wheel they make too, IMO.
     
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    I agree!

    Congrats, Troy! Let's see some more pictures! :)

    I love the V8 Vantage, I would love a coupe...hell, a V12 Vantage would be badass! :D
     
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    I love the look of the convertable Vantage. I actually prefer it over the DB and was looking at them on Ebay just last night.

    Enjoy it on the open roads! :)
     
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  18. TroyI

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    I agree. ;). I had the inside of the wheels color coated just to provide some contrast. Ryan, any suggestions on where to drive?
     
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