My new Aston Martin Vantage. Former e92 m3 owner

goto35 · 03-19-2014, 08:53 AM

I had the e92 m3 for many years. Loved it. Best car ive owned and i missed it every second after i sold it!

I just bought a Aston Martin Vantage Roadster last week. Its not as fast as the m3, nor can it handle in curves like the m3 does....but its a blast to drive and just feels great. Its not about going fast or racing, its about the experience in the cabin. You almost feel like a fighter pilot with its lush cabin.

I know I will be an m3 (or m4) owner again in the future but wanted to share (partially because I miss you guys!)

Helmsman · 03-19-2014, 08:59 AM

Congrat's man!

Aston Martin is in my eyes one of the most beautiful cars to look at. I'll keep enjoy my M3 while keep dreaming...:-)

Repoman · 03-19-2014, 09:14 AM

Have fun driving with the top down!

Sebringjetta · 03-19-2014, 09:49 AM

not a fan of verts but enjoy!!!!!!!

dnvrdrvr · 03-19-2014, 10:01 AM

I wouldn't kick it out of bed for eating crackers. Beautiful!

dmk08 · 03-19-2014, 10:03 AM

Is that your house for sale or did you pick a random empty house to take photos at? Nice car!

tito_gsx · 03-19-2014, 10:09 AM

Congrats! AM's are beautiful cars

chich · 03-19-2014, 10:11 AM

Congrats! Any plans to mod it?

1MOREMOD · 03-19-2014, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Sebringjetta

not a fan of verts but enjoy!!!!!!!

Me either, but almost any AM is beautiful.

Sebringjetta · 03-19-2014, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Me either, but almost any AM is beautiful.

well put

Someone? · 03-19-2014, 10:25 AM

Beautiful ride Bro, Only thing that beauty needs is to be Lowered

zamboni · 03-19-2014, 10:47 AM

Nice upgrade and she is a beauty perfect weather place for the car.

Zeus69 · 03-19-2014, 10:50 AM

Congrats! Love love Astons. They are gorgeous.

Having said that, can see myself getting highly irritated at the annual service which runs about $1500-2000 or so at an AM dealer. Basically a glorified oil change (inspection, software downloads, etc.)

And that doesn't include brakes which can run $700-900 per axle. Makes our BMWs look cheap for service. If it's a manual tranny, I've read clutch job runs around 5-7K depending on where you take it.

You've obviously done well for yourself and these costs aren't likely to sap any newfound enthusiasm. Enjoy!!

radiantm3 · 03-19-2014, 11:44 AM

You talk about the cockpit, but no interior photos!

I've always liked those cars, especially the exhaust note.

Erie Von Otto · 03-19-2014, 11:51 AM

Dont mind Dr Buzzkill up there, thats one hell of a car you got!
One of the Pilots I work with has been eyeballing them lately and everytime I walk into his office he shows me the newest one he is fascinated with... Eventually, Ill get him to buy one instead of just ogling. Enjoy the ride! Top down is it!

Jaypod · 03-19-2014, 12:04 PM

Congrats! I have one too and love it

Ryan@IND · 03-19-2014, 12:08 PM

That thing is gorgeous! Congrats!

Quote:

Originally Posted by radiantm3

You talk about the cockpit, but no interior photos!

I've always liked those cars, especially the exhaust note.

+1

The exhaust note on those things is intoxicating.

MiamiE93Vert · 03-19-2014, 12:11 PM

Congrats, great looking car. I would look into doing the same if I could get by without the backseats; maybe when the kids are teenagers with a track car on the side.

Chris M4CS · 03-19-2014, 12:16 PM

Nice! I was faced with buying my M new, ordered the way I want it, or pick up a 3-4 year old AM. I obviously went with the M, but often kick myself for not getting a Vantage. I still look online every few days to see if I can find that unbeatable deal.

Congrats!

Jbook · 03-19-2014, 12:40 PM

Congrats!!! Gorgeous car! I saw one of those putting the top up at a stop light and it had the smallest trunk I've ever seen haha.

grantmax · 03-19-2014, 01:37 PM

Are you Eric from Entourage?

BAL278 · 03-19-2014, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by grantmax

Are you Eric from Entourage?

LOL .... beautiful car OP!

03-19-2014, 08:53 AM	#1
goto35 Lieutenant 165 Rep 564 Posts Drives: 12 m3 cars in 14 years :) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: los angeles, ca iTrader: (0)	My new Aston Martin Vantage. Former e92 m3 owner I had the e92 m3 for many years. Loved it. Best car ive owned and i missed it every second after i sold it! I just bought a Aston Martin Vantage Roadster last week. Its not as fast as the m3, nor can it handle in curves like the m3 does....but its a blast to drive and just feels great. Its not about going fast or racing, its about the experience in the cabin. You almost feel like a fighter pilot with its lush cabin. I know I will be an m3 (or m4) owner again in the future but wanted to share (partially because I miss you guys!) __________________ F83 M4 - SIX SPEED Build thread: 2015 F83 Mineral Grey 6-Speed Manual https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1856042
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Zeus69 First Lieutenant 103 Rep 332 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Illinois iTrader: (1)	Congrats! Love love Astons. They are gorgeous. Having said that, can see myself getting highly irritated at the annual service which runs about $1500-2000 or so at an AM dealer. Basically a glorified oil change (inspection, software downloads, etc.) And that doesn't include brakes which can run $700-900 per axle. Makes our BMWs look cheap for service. If it's a manual tranny, I've read clutch job runs around 5-7K depending on where you take it. You've obviously done well for yourself and these costs aren't likely to sap any newfound enthusiasm. Enjoy!! __________________
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