Took the plunge and bought myself a DBS for my 40'th.
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That is one cool DBS! I would only consider an upgrade from my GT for a DBS stick down the road some day.
i looked at the new Vantage at the dealer the other day, when I had my yearly service. It was a light blue with black interior with matching stitching. The blue was a little darker than Gulf Racing blue.
it is neat car, I just don’t feel the Burning desire to purchase one. especially when they don’t offer a manual transmission yet. I think a rare car like the DBS with a stick and a V 12, is the pinnacle of Aston Martin.
One last thought, I had a 2+0 Evora that I ordered new. I like the idea of 2+0, if you don’t have kids. More luggage space.
Ron
i looked at the new Vantage at the dealer the other day, when I had my yearly service. It was a light blue with black interior with matching stitching. The blue was a little darker than Gulf Racing blue.
it is neat car, I just don’t feel the Burning desire to purchase one. especially when they don’t offer a manual transmission yet. I think a rare car like the DBS with a stick and a V 12, is the pinnacle of Aston Martin.
One last thought, I had a 2+0 Evora that I ordered new. I like the idea of 2+0, if you don’t have kids. More luggage space.
Ron
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Well, they're not that rare; they did make around 3500 DBS, with probably 1000 manuals. The really rare DBS is the manual Volante. But I do agree they are great looking.
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To be honest, I really have nothing to benchmark against. However, I can say I do feel like I have ample room in the cabin and even quite tall passengers have been comfortable.
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We're going to have to start a club! 
I hate to admit it but the XKR is faster but it is pretty darn close. They both make 510hp but the XKR makes it a lot earlier, the blower makes it a lot torquier down low.
The DBS came from a private seller in Dallas. I havent been to the local AM dealer yet (hope I never do!).
The DBS came from a private seller in Dallas. I havent been to the local AM dealer yet (hope I never do!).
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I hate to admit it but the XKR is faster but it is pretty darn close. They both make 510hp but the XKR makes it a lot earlier, the blower makes it a lot torquier down low.
The DBS came from a private seller in Dallas. I havent been to the local AM dealer yet (hope I never do!).
The DBS came from a private seller in Dallas. I havent been to the local AM dealer yet (hope I never do!).
You can go the Austin dealer without them having to do work on your car. It's some dealership! Texas sized. It'll be good to have a relationship with the dealer either way. If your interaction is buying a shirt, hat, or just checking out the showroom is fine.
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I asked on the straight line performance as someone on my Jaguar forum went from a DBS to an XKR and said the XKR was a little faster. Was looking to see if that was consistent or not...
You can go the Austin dealer without them having to do work on your car. It's some dealership! Texas sized. It'll be good to have a relationship with the dealer either way. If your interaction is buying a shirt, hat, or just checking out the showroom is fine.
You can go the Austin dealer without them having to do work on your car. It's some dealership! Texas sized. It'll be good to have a relationship with the dealer either way. If your interaction is buying a shirt, hat, or just checking out the showroom is fine.
When I get back in town (I bought the DBS and immediately left the country) I'm going to go check out the dealership then, the gentleman I bought the DBS from had a pretty nice AM windbreaker I wouldn't mind having.
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^^ Underappreciated engine. My last two DD were an XFR and XFR-S. The linear way those cars would pile on the speed, and the flexibility and sound of the engine were all impressive. I understand that Jag is going in the same direction as the market, with downsizing and electrification, but I am really disappointed that they have dropped this engine from their sedan lineup. Give me a supercharger (or NA) any day over turbocharging.
