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Old 12 August 2007, 04:59 PM
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Red face Brothers Aston Martin DB7

Was at my brothers yesterday and he has a Limited Edition DB7 in BRG.

I expected to be very impressed, but I wasn't!!

Seriously, I really would rather own and drive my 12 year old MX5 - more fun IMO

What shocked me was that the interior door handles are the EXACT same as my MX5 interior handles .......
Old 12 August 2007, 05:02 PM
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And how many miles can he do on a set of brake pads ?
Old 12 August 2007, 05:03 PM
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I had a passenger ride in an Aston at a wedding we went to recently, I too was disappointed as although it made all the right noises and attract lots of female attention it wasnt quite what i had expected.
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Old 12 August 2007, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by *Nate*
And how many miles can he do on a set of brake pads ?
Not sure, but it's an automatic - so will be heavier on the pads than a manual
Old 12 August 2007, 05:09 PM
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Didn't he eject you?
Old 12 August 2007, 05:12 PM
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Gay hairdressers car or an aston martin hmmmm
Old 12 August 2007, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by David Lock
Didn't he eject you?
He was pushing a button in the gear ****
Old 12 August 2007, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
He was pushing a button in the gear ****
that was the mute button for your ramblings
Old 12 August 2007, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by chocolate_o_brian
that was the mute button for your ramblings
Maybe
Old 12 August 2007, 07:21 PM
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Everyone knows DB7s are cacka. 70s technology and pisspoor qa, no surprise really.
Old 12 August 2007, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by bioforger
Everyone knows DB7s are cacka. 70s technology and pisspoor qa, no surprise really.
Indeed, A DB7 is a Jag XJS with a different skin. Different story with DB9's
Old 12 August 2007, 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by PeteBrant
Indeed, A DB7 is a Jag XJS with a different skin. Different story with DB9's
DB9, now that's a nice car !!
Old 12 August 2007, 08:44 PM
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sounds the mutts shame its a couple of ford modeo engines cobbled together
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I'm guessing your brother must be earning below the national avergage wage then Pete, if he can only afford a DB7?
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Originally Posted by NotoriousREV
I'm guessing your brother must be earning below the national avergage wage then Pete, if he can only afford a DB7?
Starting from 17k even your maccy d's worker can afford one. God bless labour
Old 13 August 2007, 09:15 AM
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Sounds like he is considerably richer than yow, not a litter bitter are you
Old 13 August 2007, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by andythejock01wrx
DB9, now that's a nice car !!
I can vouch for the DB9 too, very nice...
Old 13 August 2007, 09:48 AM
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Yes remember the DB7 is a very old design indeed, Ford switchgear etc.
I sat in a DB9 recently and its the best looking interior I have ever seen, plus externally the DB9 is sooooo sexy - a million miles away from the DB7 - which is still a good looking car but very very dated now.
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I think on balance that I would get more enjoyment out of my sister's dark blue Ferrsri 355!

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Les

My dads a Policeman so, nah, nah, nah, nah naaaah
Old 13 August 2007, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by NotoriousREV
I'm guessing your brother must be earning below the national avergage wage then Pete, if he can only afford a DB7?
He has a couple of other cars housed in his triple garage under his 5 bedrooms in his house by the seaside - so, yes, he is earning a bit more than the National Average Wage of £57,000 ....... but then, most are - aren't we???
Old 13 August 2007, 01:35 PM
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Average wage is £57K?! Blimey - the economy must REALLY be booming!

Triple garage, 5 bedrooms, by the sea - Sounds like a Daily Mail readers hatrick there.

Only a double garage here - total failures.
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Im with les on this one

Or dont mess about and get a Testarossa - like my next door neighbour
Old 13 August 2007, 01:38 PM
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I really really hate Testarossas.
Worse than a Mondial.
Old 13 August 2007, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Les

My dads a Policeman so, nah, nah, nah, nah naaaah
Ha ha, you should meet my sister. You would never get a word in. I always wind up giving her a good listening to!

Les
Old 13 August 2007, 07:26 PM
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Made a delivery to an ex council estate in Lymm earlier. Cr#p concrete shell, prefab houses, guy I was delivering to was polishing his 208 GTB (yeah forgive me if I havn't got the Mod number correct, not a Ferrari buff).
Weekend car, hes a BA Pilot. Drives a Mondao to work.
Old 13 August 2007, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by wrx-kris
I can vouch for the DB9 too, very nice...
i get to drive one every single monday morning



bit off putting having a ford key to turn the ignition on mind !

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Originally Posted by pslewis
Les

My dads a Policeman so, nah, nah, nah, nah naaaah
If you're 78 then he must be at least 94. I thought most coppers "retired" around 50 on a fat publicly funded pension. Nice to see there are still some decent ones around.
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Originally Posted by paulr
If you're 78 then he must be at least 94. I thought most coppers "retired" around 50 on a fat publicly funded pension. Nice to see there are still some decent ones around.
Gosh Pete, you can't get away with a thing these days-even a joke!

Les
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Les

I never joke ..... didn't you know??

Half the lies I tell are also untrue


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