Hello guys,

Just though I would share some pics of my new ride with you. I had been looking for about a year and finally got the specs that I wanted:

2009 Aston Martin DBS
Transmission: 6 speed manual
Exterior color: Casino Royale
Interior color: Obsidian Black

Just for kicks, here is the list I carried around that reminded me why I wanted the DBS and what I didn't already have with the Vantage (in order of importance ):

1. My wife wants it too
2. Supercar
3. Power (510 HP)
4. Torque (420 lbs/ft)
5. Engine note
6. Exterior design
7. Adaptive dampening control
8. Premium Sound System (ipod integration, mp3 player...)
9. Saphire/stainless steel key
10. Multi-stage traction control
11. Steering wheel controls
12. Rear diffuser
13. Clear bra
14. Integrated Bluetooth
15. Front and rear proximity sensors
16. Seat memory controls
17. Ceramic brakes
18. Interior console design
19. Rain sensing windshield wipers
20. Clear tail lights
21. Cruise control
22. Carbon fiber in all the right places
23. Performance tires
24. Side indicator lights
25. Heated seats
26. Navigation system
27. Alcantara on seats and doors
28. Lit door handles
29. Folding/heated side-view mirrors
30. 20" wheels
31. Garage door opener
32. Center armrest storage
33. Satellite radio
34. Auto dimming rear-view mirror
35. Tinted windows

Believe me when I say that the pictures do not do it justice. The color is amazing. It is something you have to see to truly appreciate.

Anyway, I just had to tell somebody about it because I am all smiles.

 

Love it... Congratulations...

 

Beatiful car!! Good Job waiting until the right one came up.

 

Looks great, congrats!

Were the '06 models lacking a lot of features added for '07 and later? Steering control I knew, but cruise control, dimming mirror, power fold mirrors, park distance sensors, cd player, bluetooth, nav, garage door opener, side indicator lights(!!), and lit door handles are all on my '07. Don't have heated seats (don't need them) but it was available in '07.

Where in Fl are you?

 

Thanks, guys.

As far as the '06 goes, I'm sure that others were customized to have some of the features I was missing. But, at the time, the Vantage had everything that I wanted. By the way, I did have a CD changer in my Vantage (corrected above - oops).

I'm in Northeast Florida where there's plenty of room to roam on my new wheels.

 

thats out of control pritty, best color period

 

The DBS is pure sex! Congrats!

 

wow, grats, absolutely beautiful car.

The interior of the DBS makes the Vantage look plain, which speaks volumes considering how nice the V8V is.

 

Very nice ... you will have to report the differences on the back roads ... maybe Ocala Forrest area?

 

Will do, Michael. Any particular route/road I should look at if I do get into that area?

 

By the way, everyone, I am officially honeymooning with my new car and I have a feeling it's going to last a while. The honeymoon with my Vantage lasted over two years...it started to fade as soon as I heard the growl upon starting the "new to me" DBS.

 

i'm shopping for an 06-07 vantage locally, but let me know your car's specs if you're interested in selling.

 

Sounds good...Here are a couple of links where I've posted the car info:

http://www.dupontregistry.com/autos/...?itemid=838542

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...er_id=65584069

Feel free to speak with Derk Fisk at Aston Martin of Orlando if you need any maintenance details.

 

Congrats, one of the most beautiful cars on the road, bar none.

 

So what does a 2009 DBS go for these days?