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Old Oct 9, 2021 | 10:26 AM
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I just purchased a DBX



One week ago and 600 miles later, I’m settling into my DBX. It’s fun to drive but in all honesty it doesn’t feel as if it has the same hand built quality as my DB9 or Rapide have. Fit of interior trim is poor has more squeaks and rattles than I would expect. Mostly from doors and windows. Little things like the key fob is scratched from just being in my pocket with the dealer fob. It feels really light and cheap. Cup holders are back at your elbow. At least there are two and will hold a water bottle The window switches are also set way back. Small things that you don’t really think about until you’ve driven it for a while.
 
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Sweet ride. Magnetic Silver?
 
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Well I like the color scheme and wheels. And here’s a review to make you feel better.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xeO82w4N3CU

Kind of an odd one with some obnoxious ads etc., but some interesting observations about the DBX and a beautiful example to look at.
 
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I drove a prototype and 'liked' it but had a few issues with interior.

I think xenon grey with bitter chocolate as main interior color would be my first choice and your interior my second...

Take good care of this one and I'll but it from you in a few years!
 
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Yes Magnetic Silver with Oxford Tan interior
 
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I don't like SUVs/SAVs/CuteUtes very much but the DBX is the best looking of the current lot, in my opinion. It is a handsome vehicle for this sort of thing. Sounds like some unfortunate interior niggles. Hope you can get them sorted! Safe travels.
 
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Originally Posted by Mike Gray
I don't like SUVs/SAVs/CuteUtes very much but the DBX is the best looking of the current lot, in my opinion. It is a handsome vehicle for this sort of thing. Sounds like some unfortunate interior niggles. Hope you can get them sorted! Safe travels.
not much interested in SUVs. i suspect i'm too old...anyway, i must say this one looks pretty good.
 
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I’ve had my DBX now for 6 months. My order arrived with no bonus noises and still doesn’t have any. The switches are awkward to reach but satisfied with everything else. The DBX might have some minor quirks but the driving experience outweighs them.
 
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I’ve had my DBX now for 6 months. My order arrived with no bonus noises and still doesn’t have any. The switches are awkward to reach but satisfied with everything else. The DBX might have some minor quirks but the driving experience outweighs them.
do you have issues filling the tank? I have to pump it so slowly and the pump constantly shuts off. I can watch the numbers change on the pump. That’s how slow I have to fill it. Also curious if you have any corrosion on your strut and engine aluminum?


 
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Originally Posted by 61mga
not much interested in SUVs. i suspect i'm too old...anyway, i must say this one looks pretty good.
Most of my cars I have to climb out of. I do appreciate the fact it doesn’t make me feel old when I’m getting out since I can step down.
 
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do you have issues filling the tank? I have to pump it so slowly and the pump constantly shuts off. I can watch the numbers change on the pump. That’s how slow I have to fill it. Also curious if you have any corrosion on your strut and engine aluminum?
My DBX parts look the same as yours. Getting the fluids going requires variations in angle, rotation and penetration depth.
 
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Most of my cars I have to climb out of. I do appreciate the fact it doesn’t make me feel old when I’m getting out since I can step down.
I looked at a G-wagen and it involved a slide down of 10 inches. The wife couldn’t even climb up into it. The DBX has a suspension setting for easy access lowering…right at


butt height.
 
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My review of Aston Martin DBX 707

Gorgeous, and very roomy. Very surprised by performance, we very much put it to the test and made it huff and puff but it was a champ, I have that all in other videos, once were even the carbon ceramic breaks were outmatched.

See my review of our car

 
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Not a fan of SUV's. Aston Martin recently announced a redo of the interior of the next DBX to be more like the DB12, something that should be a bit more exciting and hopefully solve the squeaks.
 
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