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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 02:41 AM
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Hey guys, Thinking of getting an Austin Martin DB9 in silver . If I throw on the same set of Vellano Wheels that I have on my beast now I think it just may be some what nicer than what I have now What do you think? Any input?. Those DB9's sure do look great.
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 02:58 AM
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Do it! The DB9's are very nice. I see your silver theme going, but I'd suggest looking into their dark grey/charcoal option with the Iron Ore interior. Looks great.
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 03:44 AM
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That would be a nice trade-up.
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 03:52 AM
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Hey guys, Thinking of getting an Austin Martin DB9 in silver . If I throw on the same set of Vellano Wheels that I have on my beast now I think it just may be some what nicer than what I have now What do you think? Any input?. Those DB9's sure do look great.
One of the most beautiful cars, and sounds wonderful. Incredibly taught chassis, but cars are known to have the odd problem or 2, so be sure you check the car out thoroughly and review all the works done.

When you lookup the dealership be sure to look up Aston Martin though.
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 07:46 AM
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How much for the 63?
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 08:58 AM
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I have never been impressed with the power of any Austin Martin, even the Vanquish S but I think it is a great GT car. It is also hard to beat the custom ordered interiors if they were well optioned and also many of the exterior details. As long as you are not expecting it to be a faster car, I think you will be very happy with it and several friends own and love them. I would venture to say that I know more AM owners then I know AMG owners (outside the forum of course).
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 10:38 AM
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How much for the 63?
Not sure if I am looking to sell I will give it some thought and let you know. Make an offer List if what the Beast has in mods:

2007 CLS 63
Renntech shorty Headers
Renntech Mufflers
Renntech lowering Module
Renntech ECU Tunning (3 of them) all on file
Vellano VSE's 20x9f/20x11r w/Cont. Sport track 3's
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HRE C21 Comp. Wheels w/555Nitto's
16k miles
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 12:19 PM
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an AM could be a nice change - definitely a looker.

what looses value faster and AM or AMG?
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Get the DBS baller!
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Rick, keep the beast at least until November
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I love DB9's, do it! It will be quite a bit slower then your 63 though...
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Originally Posted by rarfinancial
Not sure if I am looking to sell I will give it some thought and let you know. Make an offer List if what the Beast has in mods:

2007 CLS 63
Renntech shorty Headers
Renntech Mufflers
Renntech lowering Module
Renntech ECU Tunning (3 of them) all on file
Vellano VSE's 20x9f/20x11r w/Cont. Sport track 3's
Black S Steering Wheel ('08 factory BS)
Clarsson Front Lip
Quaife Rear Diff.
HRE C21 Comp. Wheels w/555Nitto's
16k miles
He who blinks first loses, PM me and I will let you know.
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 04:47 PM
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DB9 is an amazing car to look at, but not so amazing to drive unfortunately. Very cramped inside, useless rear seats (my 110lb girlfriend could barely fit in the back!), so-so performance, weak brakes, poor ergonomics, poor visibility. The way it looks and sounds almost makes up for all the issues though
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The Aston is GORGEOUS and fun, but no monster. What will be your play toy?

p.s. I call dibs on the 3 ECU tune files for the 63s
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 01:51 AM
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Man ! I will go test driving this weekend I will let you all know what I think..
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Wait for the 2009 DB9. There are some major changes coming to he engine, transmission and chasis.
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Wait for the 2009 DB9. There are some major changes coming to he engine, transmission and chasis.
Thanks for the tip but that may be a bit much coin for me I'm just a Used Car Sales man I will be on the hunt this week.
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I will be on the hunt this week.

If you find 2, let me know, we can get the dealer to give us a volume discount. A dark bluish gray for me tho...
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Originally Posted by rarfinancial
Hey guys, Thinking of getting an Austin Martin DB9 in silver . If I throw on the same set of Vellano Wheels that I have on my beast now I think it just may be some what nicer than what I have now What do you think? Any input?. Those DB9's sure do look great.
R U on crack?

Your CLS is way sick, way fast and you in an attemptto appease Paris Hilton are making a MISTAKE. LOL NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoOO
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R U on crack?

Your CLS is way sick, way fast and you in an attemptto appease Paris Hilton are making a MISTAKE. LOL NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoOO
I think he's on the right track bro, there's nothing sexier than an AM. Nothing. Ian Callum is a genius who was sent here by the lord to show us to the automotive promised land.
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I think he's on the right track bro, there's nothing sexier than an AM. Nothing. Ian Callum is a genius who was sent here by the lord to show us to the automotive promised land.
but is all show n no go (AM that is) compared to what he has
DB9 isn't supposed to be that much faster either
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Sometimes its not all about speed my friend. I can't wait to test drive the 2009 AM DB9 given the number of changes that will be occuring. I think it will be money well spent.
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Sometimes its not all about speed my friend. I can't wait to test drive the 2009 AM DB9 given the number of changes that will be occuring. I think it will be money well spent.


They are more common in LA than the CLS, and much less comfy, much slower, and only a tad sexier maybe.

Ricks car in person looks as good as any Bond car, plus I would lose my only comp for the crown.

I like the car but it is packaging and it will never perform like an AMG
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by juicee63
They are more common in LA than the CLS, and much less comfy, much slower, and only a tad sexier maybe.

Ricks car in person looks as good as any Bond car, plus I would lose my only comp for the crown.

I like the car but it is packaging and it will never perform like an AMG
A tad sexier? Come on now ... lets be honest!

Of course would I want that slow *** car ... I'd spend the money elsewhere.
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