Well this was by far the best forum for cars i've ever been on. So I wanted to take a minute to thank everyone who's helped me in the past. AM ownership was much easier than I ever thought it could be & I loved every second with the car thanks to the people on this forum.

An opportunity came up for me to get into a 2009 R8 manual and i took it. Both cars have their positives, but the R8 feels more accessible in terms of fun. Interior quality is crap compared to the Vantage, still trying to get used to that.

Anyway I had my R8 wrapped in Satin Chrome and they made a video from it. Check it out:


Here are some of my favorite pics of the AM! Enjoy & Thanks! Maybe one day i'll be back
-Peter

 

Good luck in the new ride. You'll have to give us a comparison when you've driven her for a few miles.

 

I have a 14' V8V and 15' R8. Bought them new....both V8s and both have manual transmissions.
IMO they are completely different vehicles.
As I have said in a past post, the Aston is an elegant GT and the R8 is an all out sports car.
Nice to have both

 

Don't worry, you will be back to an Aston sooner than you think. You never buy just one

 

There aren't many cars that match this thing for beauty. Love the purity of the early car's shape. Thanks for posting.

 

I am on my third one

 

Love the satin chrome wrap. Congrats.

 

Congrats on the R8. Good luck with it. Hope to see you back in an Aston.

 

Congrats, your car was such a stunner.

Hope you enjoy the R8 and come back to visit us some times. And I agree, this forum has been fantastic at making the ownership experience easy and worry free (mostly).

 

what'd you do w/those brixtons?

 

Your car has been an inspiration for many of us. Thanks for being a part of this forum. Have fun with the new ride and check back in once in a while!

 

Thanks everyone!


LarryG-- Best of both worlds! Although in my opinion the Vantage feels like the all out sports car (RWD, stiff suspension, low tech).

Putting the R8 in comfort mode (mag ride) is an extremely cushy GT like ride.

 

Very cool R-8, love your choice in the transmission department. I have always thought the R-8 with a stick is a very cool car. I also loved the work that you did on your Vantage.
As a previous owner of a 2007, I think your updates were very tasteful. And the photography and video are fantastic.
I hope we see you back one day. This is my current and old Vantage.
Ron

 

Congrats! R8 is the Audi to buy!

 

Nice wrap, it looks stunning!