Chesterladmackem
Midfield
it is, its in Beamish, proper ex Aston engineer
Anyone owned an Aston Martin before?
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Mickdundee
Winger
Greedy lives on this street?
Street on Wales and England border split by very different lockdown rules
EXCLUSIVE: Neighbours in this street in Saltney are following two sets of Covid-19 guidelines, with different rubbish rules and government guidance
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Scorer
Striker
This is true but the one linked is only nine years old and pretty much mint. It won’t depreciate massively and is a fantastic car, it’s not like buying an Austin Healy 3000 or an Alvis which one of my mates dads has just done.
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Wonderbra
Midfield
Thanks mate
Northern_chappy
Midfield
Aston Martin saloon? Bloody Philistine.
Go and buy a Vantage.
Go and buy a Vantage.
SuperGerryHarrison
Winger
They aren’t cheap to run.
One of my uncles and a client of mine at work have them (DB7 and a Vantage). The service cost is at least £1k a year and every couple of years you’ll need additional servicing that at a few more £k here and there. If you average it out over 3 years I reckon it would work out at £2k per year in servicing.
The insurance isn’t cheap and they’re also very thirsty cars.
One of my uncles and a client of mine at work have them (DB7 and a Vantage). The service cost is at least £1k a year and every couple of years you’ll need additional servicing that at a few more £k here and there. If you average it out over 3 years I reckon it would work out at £2k per year in servicing.
The insurance isn’t cheap and they’re also very thirsty cars.
Is it the same lad who used to (or still does) own/run the Black Horse?
Chesterladmackem
Midfield
unsure if he owned it but was a regular fixture at the bar.
Tbf the entire thread was posted as a “look at me” so he’ll definitely be able to afford it
monkeytassle
Striker
A mate has one and a tractor took off the wing mirror. 2 grand job to replace and fit.
Pretty sure I read he did in the Journal, many years ago
Big Jeff
Winger
One of my mates has a Rolls Royce and it’s been a disaster. Engine repairs are expensive and the interior is poor. Things come loose and despite its reputation of quality it’s been anything but. It is an old car mind but he had a Jag before the rolls and the Jag never missed a beat.
Hardyman's Yugo
Striker
I was going to suggest to the OP save a bit of money and get a decent 5 litre XK Jag. Not that I’ve ever had one, or an Aston.
nyron4england
Striker
why does it have 4 doors?
Roaring Chubby
Winger
You need to be prepared to spend thousands a year on parts and maintenance and not wince when doing it otherwise you will hate it. They are cheap for a reason when they get older I.e. most people who spend 20 odd thousand on a car who can easily afford the running costs are few and far between. The people who buy them new just bang down their 1500 a month or whatever and have a warranty.
EreManYaLittleDivvy
Midfield
And the leather on the steering wheel will be all scuffed.
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Goat Eyes
Striker
It’s called Aston Workshop and it is owned by an ex-solicitor. Was his hobby turned business.
Buy, sell, restore anything and everything. The only independent Aston Approved workshop / restorer in the world too I think.
cosmicchris00
Striker
It sounded awesome but my Golf R is faster
The Rapid S has the trick exhaust as standard whereas its an option on the Rapide
Figures very similar, and over 120mph I'd expect to see the Aston charge off, but on a mix of country roads and the nearest dual carriageway the Golf just did him.
Economy was similar too (V12 vs Straight 4, go figure).
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Jon Dough
Winger
This Aston Martin dealership is just across the river in Walton, some nice motors on the forecourt.
