SWEEETTT..... I was just looking at the Vantage on line last night. Nice addition to the stable.....Phil

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2011.5 Dinan ///M3:
SSII DCT
Competition Pkg
Convenience Pkg
Premium Pkg 2
Heated Seats
Enhanced Premium Sound
Black Kidney Grills
BMW M Performance Steering Wheel
BMW Carbon Fiber Performance Spoiler
BMW Aluminum Pedals
Dinan Exhaust
Dinan Mid-Exhaust (x-pipe)
Dinan Carbon Fiber Intake
Dinan Performance Tune
Dinan Pulley Kit
Dinan CH-R Wheels
Dinan Carbon Fiber Strut Tower Braces
Arkym Front Lip
Carbon Reflectors
Lux H8 V3
Brembo 365mm BBK

The 50K difference is the first thing you notice ....The Vantage is a V8 while the DB9 is a V12. The DBS is the one to have.......Phil

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2011.5 Dinan ///M3:
SSII DCT
Competition Pkg
Convenience Pkg
Premium Pkg 2
Heated Seats
Enhanced Premium Sound
Black Kidney Grills
BMW M Performance Steering Wheel
BMW Carbon Fiber Performance Spoiler
BMW Aluminum Pedals
Dinan Exhaust
Dinan Mid-Exhaust (x-pipe)
Dinan Carbon Fiber Intake
Dinan Performance Tune
Dinan Pulley Kit
Dinan CH-R Wheels
Dinan Carbon Fiber Strut Tower Braces
Arkym Front Lip
Carbon Reflectors
Lux H8 V3
Brembo 365mm BBK

WOW!

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2010 BMW X5 ///M
Silverstone Metallic
Black/Black Merino with Black Piano Trim
Premium Sound
Driver Assistance
Comfort Access
High Gloss Roof Rails

Gone but not forgotten: Upgraded!
2003 BMW X5 3.0i
Titanium Silver
Navigation
Cold Weather Package
Premium Package
Heated Steering Wheel
20" wheels (275/45/R20 all around)
Supersprint Magnum Exhaust
AFE Cold Air Intake
Bimmian Chrome Guage Rings
What's A Resonator?

this should've been the new Knight Rider.

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Mods: Carbon 35 tint, LED angel eyes, GP Thunder 7500k fogs, H&R 20mm/25mm spacers, clear reflectors, gunsmoke-tinted taillights
Coded: Digital speedo, windows/sunroof/tailgate close via keyfob

X5 pics at Flickr

beautiful! Congrats and excellent choice.

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Ohhhh, I was confused. I thought the Vantage was the more expensive of the two. When I had this conversation with someone a while back they said:
The DB9 is like Ferrari's version of the F430
and the Vantage was like Ferrari's version of the 599GTB.

But I guess it's the other way around... I happen to like the Vantage and the DB9s.. Both are hot cars. I've just never known much about them.

Which car is more track worthy?

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"When two people agree on everything, one of them is not necessary" - Arliss

slick! how do you like the new emotional control unit?

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2007 4.8i Space Grey, 20", black nevada interior
All options with no 3rd row, rear entertainment,
handling pkg.

my favorite car

I'll try and answer as many of the question on the thread as I can remember !

The DB9 is indeed more expensive than the Vantage. It basically is a four seater (barely) and has a V12 engine. The Vantage is a two seater with a V8.

I was actually very fortunate to drive the DB9 on the track as part of Supercar Life. My impression was that it is a great GT car, but definitely not a track car. The pro-driver I was driving with said that the Vantage was in his opinion a much better track car and having driven both, I would agree with him. Though neither could, in my opinion, hold a candle to Ferrari, Lambo etc.

My personal opinion between the DB9 and Vantage is that the Vantage definitely has a tighter driving feel (less body roll, more road feel) and I personally prefer its looks i.e. I don't like the length that the 2+2 DB9 configuration adds to the car. IMHO the DB9 is a little too gentrified, the Vantage looks and feels more aggressive.

The interiors materials of the two cars are very similar i.e. leather/suede throughout, pretty much the same instrument cluster etc.

This is all by no means dinging the DB9 as it is a stunning vehicle, so just my personal preference.

The DBS is tuned version of the DB9 and is around 260K give or take. I don't know if saying it is Aston's equivalent to BMWs M or MBs AMG is an appropriate comparison, but regardless, this is definitely an awesome car and way out my price range! But it sure is a beaut and I would not turn one down if it were given to me!!!!!

I think someone asked if the Vantage feels underpowered: For me it does not. 0-60 in under 5s and a top end of 175mph is more than enough for me. Having said that, if you are looking for Ferrari or Porsche Turbo like performance then this car will feel underpowered. I will say that I love the Sportshift transmission (much more than SMG) and the sound that the V8 engine makes once it goes over 4K RPM is just amazing.

As far as which car is my daily commute, it is definitely the X5. It is just so comfortable and easy to drive on a day to day basis.

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