Interesting read.

There are so many variables in these type "predicaments". What others think does matter to a degree depending on your line of work etc. What you think in regards to what makes you happy matters too.

You only live once but it is also wise to live in a way that makes that "once" as smooth a journey as humanly possible. IMO.



Mainly this is a spin on what the member who mentioned his partners wondering about profit splits w/i his organization wrote.

My late grandfather pulled me aside by my ear when I was young when I asked my friend if he wanted to see his rare coin collection.

I remember it like it was yesterday. "People will rarely try and take something from you when they don't know you have it".

Not that my early teens friend would have ever thought of robbing him but I got what he was saying down the road. Pretty much he was trying to teach me about real life and the potential consequences of taking unnecessary chances.

This makes sense to me re: parts of this thread and I hope you all don't think I am a nut job.

RedDevil. It seems to me, and I could be wrong, that if you are going to have a toy you are a bit disappointed in the AM and are missing the P car. ???

 

Nope, we all get something out of these discussions and it's fine to toss valid opinions around. For me it isn't disappointment with the Aston and I certainly had my fill of the Porsche. I think I'm at the point where having a "toy" car has become unecessary, as they spend much-to-much time NOT being driven for a variety of reasons. I can certainly say now after the Porsche and the Aston, that unless/until my situation changes, I won't be able to drive my "toy" car much. It actually bothers me seeing it there and not driving it more, so maybe it will be better not to see it at all.

 

I'm with jaymoney on this one. Why not make your DD your toycar as well? The german supersedans would be ideal for this, a bunch of AMG's out there or maybe wait for the new M5 which will probably be pretty darn fantastic. These cars will also never produce any ill feelings from your clients considering 90% can't tell one apart from a 4cyl version.

 

I think I see more of the issue now.

When the day comes that the nest is empty I think it may be time to sit back and enjoy a toy again...

 

I already had an M3 sedan and an M5 and while these cars are nice, they aren't a Porsche Turbo, Aston Martin or similar. I actually really like my Charger SRT-8 and might consider another one for 2012 if they don't mess up the looks because the Hemi will be a 6.4 and probably 500HP. I think if I do get rid of the AM, the 4th spot in the garage will stay empty or get filled with something small and fun like a Miata, etc.

 

wow...just wow.

 

RedDevil...apologies if this is personal, but what exactly do you do and where is your office location? I feel like we may be in similar fields based on what you're saying. If you don't wish to publicly state it, PM me. I personally wouldn't care driving my most prized car to work all the time. I take my A6 to my office in the city here and there, and my co-workers have seen me entering the garage. Now, the Audi was only $65k when it was new, which is nothing compared to your DB9, but at the same time I'm certain I make a lot less than you do, so it's all relative. Additionally, I realize that I'm taking my car to an urban location where nobody cares, and you're in a rural area somewhere - but that doesn't prevent co-workers and clients from running into me.

Next month, I'll be moving locations and will be in a slightly different environment...okay a much different environment. I found a new office for my company outside of the city in Manhasset, LI. Personally, I plan to show up in two different cars every other day, hahaha. And I full well intend to drive my next car (which hopefully will be a V8 Vantage) all the time to there, as well. I wouldn't worry too much about other people - my mom always told me never listen to what others say or do. If anything, clients should be impressed because my cousin and I have a saying: "an Aston Martin is like a suit. But it wears you." In other words, Aston's in particular say a lot about the man and his personality: subtle, classy, never ostentatious, and an everyday gentleman.

My brother (who happens to be my boss) has a BMW M6...and just bought himself an Audi R8 V10, he has expressed no qualms on driving both cars to the office in Long Island. To end my long rant...just drive it.

 

It doesn't sound like we are in similar fields, b/c if we were, your brother wouldn't be your boss. I guess it's marginally possible, but also in what I do you don't move locations easily, and you certainly wouldn't do it from NYC to Manhasset. It sounds like you are in something rewarding and unless your brother keeps all the $$ for himself, you'll have a Vantage soon enough. If my office were in Manhasset, it would be fine to have the DB9 there, b/c the "average" person drives a BMW or Meredes. Where my office is the average person drives a Ford or Chevy, and an Aston is too many levels above that.

 

Sounds like you have already convinced yourself as to what you should do, so I'm not quite sure what you're expecting from this thread. Your original post said you were looking for sympathy but I'm not seeing too much of that here. Get rid of the Aston, pick up your Miata, drive your Charger more, and be happy. If you're still looking for sympathy after that for some reason, I'd put money on your ability to find plenty of it in a "Men who drive Miata's" thread.

Going back to your original post it seems you've been in this same situation for almost 8 years now - let it go. Just think of all the additional driving enjoyment you could be having if you weren't spending the time reading and responding to these posts - no matter what car it's in.

 

I'm new to this forum and just today dropped the hammer on a 2009 DB9 Coupe Storm Black/ Sahara Tan Leather, I traded my 08 Maserati Gran Turismo in stunning Red. I will not have my car until Sunday or Monday and actually have only seen pictures of it thus far. I am very excited about it.

However, Red Devil I did read this post and I have had a lot of the same feelings my Maserati only had 3900 miles on it. I often thought why do I own this car, but I don't know maybe it is just because I can.....so smile you are not alone.

I've actually read several of the threads on this site, and I think I will enjoy being a member although I will confess I have never "tuned" a car I've owned.

 

Nola, most of your observations are correct but understand parting with your "dreams" are never easy. By all that's right I really should get rid of the car, except I like being it's owner. It will probably take some time before I can let it go. The money isn't the main thing, but knowing I'd take a beating makes holding onto it easier. I know there are plenty of owners of "nice" cars out there who treat it the same as I do. It doesn't have to be an Aston, but anything they've lusted after. Some of us can drive these things into the ground and not look back or worry about it, but I can't.

 

+1

IMO you should buy a fun car you can drive everyday and not worry so much about. A Nissan GTR is a nice car for the price and you can drive it everyday and its still a super car yet super easy to drive and quiet and comfy when you want it to be yet fast when you want it to be!

 

I'd be happy to help address your problems and take your DB9 off your hands.