Aston Martin DB7 Vantage: PH Carpool - Pistonheads.com
Car : Aston Martin DB7 Vantage. Owned since : October 2013. Previously owned : "In order of appearance: Citroen Saxo West Coast, Citroen Saxo VTR, E30 320i, E34 525i, Z3 M Coupe. It's the only car I've ever bought purely for the looks. I knew about most quirks, so not much surprised me. They're also surprisingly reliable considering their age and complexity. "I wish I'd thought a bit more about just how big it is. The test drive was brief because I was being emotional about the colour, the sound, and the general ambience (walnutty. Compared to my M Coupe (S50), the electronic throttle and the absurd V12 torque made it feel quite lithe, but when it comes to driving down some forgotten country lane in Cornwall, it takes a bit of slowing down and you're very conscious that you... Things I love :. "All the cliched things, like the roar of the V12 at full chat, seeing the haunches in the rearview mirror. "I also love that the colour is optimistically called 'Sutherland Red' - I'm finally coming to terms with the fact that it's actually probably orange. Things I hate :. "Hate is a strong word when you're. Source: www.pistonheads.com
