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Not a 550 ... Aston Martin DB9 Arrival!

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  1. riozilla

    riozilla Formula Junior

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    #1 riozilla, Dec 5, 2006
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    I know it's not 550 related, but my Aston Martin DB9 arrived today and I wanted to share the pics/experience with those on the board since I was this close to buying a 550 and many here were of a great help to me.

    It's a 2005 with about 1450 miles on it. Titanium Silver with Obsidian Blue interior and Bamboo Wood door accents and center console. Stunning!

    Here are a few pics and I also will post an HD video of the truck unloading and exhaust sound for those that want to experience it in another dimension.

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  2. riozilla

    riozilla Formula Junior

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    #2 riozilla, Dec 5, 2006
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  3. riozilla

    riozilla Formula Junior

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    #3 riozilla, Dec 5, 2006
  4. flyfisher

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    #4 flyfisher, Dec 5, 2006
    Congratulations Rio... an awesome car.
     
  5. oss117

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    #5 oss117, Dec 5, 2006
    What a beauty: I can very well understand why you betrayed.......
    Enjoy,
     
  6. synchro

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    #6 synchro, Dec 5, 2006
    Doesn't Ford use that same grill on some of their other automotive products?
     
  7. Minch00

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    #7 Minch00, Dec 5, 2006
    I love the DB9 but silver makes it look so boringly sexy! But congrats on your car, I'm sure you'll enjoy that V12.
     
  8. Tomf-1

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    #8 Tomf-1, Dec 5, 2006
    Stunner.....Enjoy her in good health.
     
  9. rmfurzeland

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    #9 rmfurzeland, Dec 5, 2006
    Beautiful, can we have some pictures of the inside ?
    Thanks,
    Ron
     
  10. riozilla

    riozilla Formula Junior

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    #10 riozilla, Dec 5, 2006
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  11. fiorano94

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    #11 fiorano94, Dec 5, 2006
    You have taken delivery of the most beautiful car ever! Your prize is well....um, the car!
     
  12. gatorgreg

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    #12 gatorgreg, Dec 7, 2006
    Everytime I see that car I think it's the new Jag.
     
  13. oss117

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    #13 oss117, Dec 7, 2006
    Oh boy, those bloody Brits forgot to put the shifter in it !!
     
  14. Bullfighter

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    #14 Bullfighter, Dec 7, 2006
    The Astons look a few notches better, IMO, and the DB9 is probably the best of the lot (great proportions).

    I have to say, though (this being FChat...), I'm still a huge 550/575 fan.
     
  15. Silver Bullet

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    #15 Silver Bullet, Dec 7, 2006
    Beutiful Ride. Congratulations.
     
  16. F2003-GA

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    #16 F2003-GA, Dec 7, 2006
    Very nice, Enjoy
     
  17. ferrariKP

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    #17 ferrariKP, Dec 7, 2006
    Awesome car! Nice color in & out!

    Just curious that new Bond movie have motivated on buyers' decision of this gorgeous ride!
     
  18. riozilla

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    #18 riozilla, Dec 7, 2006
    I've wanted an Aston for at least 10 years (old DB5's) then lusted after Vanquish (I never loved the DB7) and when the DB9 came out I swore one day I'd own one. It's more of a coincidence my timing lined up with the Bond film, in fact - I had already paid for mine before I even saw the flick! It is a good film though - really enjoyed it.
     
  19. PaulK

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    #19 PaulK, Dec 8, 2006
    Simply stunning. Such class that car has. Congratulations!
     
  20. Townshend

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    #20 Townshend, Dec 8, 2006
    The DB9 defys beauty. The exterior is gorgeous, and it has hands down the most gorgeous interior ever.
     
  21. SFchallenge

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    #21 SFchallenge, Dec 8, 2006
    Oh my, congratulations. I just saw James Bond last week & my friend owns a vintage DBS in Zurich. May I know what's the price diff between this & 550 & why did you make this choice over that?
     
  22. 3@32off

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    #22 3@32off, Dec 8, 2006
    It is the ultimate understated exotic. It doesn't scream "look at me" it just plain kicks ass! Congratulations!
     
  23. 3@32off

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    #23 3@32off, Dec 8, 2006
    BTW Whats the video codec used for the video you posted? It looks like the format ofs a Divx MPEG-4 codec but that one won't actually decode the video properly. Some hybrid perhaps?
     
  24. riozilla

    riozilla Formula Junior

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    #24 riozilla, Dec 8, 2006
    I was looking at 550's priced between 110k and 120k (2000 or 2001 year models) and the DB9 was more than I wanted to spend (around 125k) but I felt like it was a great price for a lot of car so I stretched..

     
  25. riozilla

    riozilla Formula Junior

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    #25 riozilla, Dec 8, 2006
    Video codec used is H.264 w/ AAC audio. Shot on Sony HD camera, edited in iMovie HD on Mac and exported out at 1100kb/s.

    It does not look that great but I wanted to post it quickly (so did not have time to tinker) and did not want to cut down the resolution and I wanted to keep the file size under 15MB.

     
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