McDonald Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 16 hours ago, Rob™ said: It was a V8 Vantage... I'd always promised myself an Aston when I was younger but had been put off by the costs involved - I used to have a fairly high annual mileage and the thought of spending all that money just on fuel to go to work put me off. Now, the work can be done from home and I'm expecting infrequent trips into the office so I thought why not...? It didn't help that a neighbour has gone and bought a DB11 Volante! Beautiful! Anyway, the Vantage is a great looking car, and they sound utterly awesome and if someone were to give me one I'd happily accept, but the Boxster just felt like a better all round car. Perhaps because mine is a bit newer, and I' m used to it, and all that, maybe if I was going from the 987. then I dunno... the 981 just felt a better place to be. And with the added bonus of being a cabriolet and I think I'd miss that. The reviews back me up too - the Porsche get the better driving reviews whereas the Aston gets the exclusivity. I've fancied an Aston ever since I was a boy. Had the chance to buy a DB5 but I was out of work at the time. I could have taken the leap & left myself potless. In the event, I did the sensible thing (!*?!) and hung on to my 260Z. I got work a month later & the car had gone. Over the years I've become hooked on convertibles. I don't think I'd ever be completely happy with a tin top. But an Aston... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 I had a go in the v8v n400 cab and came away disappointed and confused. i didn't get very long with it and to be fair it was on a twisty section of a road up the hill so not it's natural habitat but I thought it was pretty poor as a driver's car, difficult to position, too big, felt like I was steering a boat, gear ratios all wrong and worst of all I could barely hear it sing. Such a shame because it really looked the part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mja986 Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 They are beautiful cars Astons, but a tough comparison to a 981, too heavy for a start, perhaps a more even comparison would be a 911 cab. A good friend who has had a 996 turbo and 986 S now has DB9 cab and loves it, but totally different to the Porsches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDonald Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 17 minutes ago, mja986 said: totally different to the Porsches. Undeniably true. If you dream of the track, you should buy a racing car. If you dream of touring, an Aston surely meets your expectations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mja986 Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 1 minute ago, McDonald said: Undeniably true. If you dream of the track, you should buy a racing car. If you dream of touring, an Aston surely meets your expectations? With this guy that is spot on it more than met his expectations, it can be hustled when needed, pedigree comes through in how it handles its weight and size, for a GT/Tourer that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 Don't disagree but the n400 was marketed slightly differently hence the disappointment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob™ Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 Actually, I think the Box would be a better on a tour than the V8 Vantage too, certainly my 987 was great for a run down through France. Maybe the DBs would be a different kettle of fish completely... I just didn't feel "it" in this particular car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_l Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 (edited) What have I done to my 981? Taken delivery of it Edited April 6, 2021 by andy_l 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckie66 Posted April 11, 2021 Report Share Posted April 11, 2021 Gave her a wash after a trip to the outlaws before driving home!! Well couldn’t sit outside all day! The before And after 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted April 11, 2021 Report Share Posted April 11, 2021 Upgraded the lights to 35w! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofi Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 8 hours ago, daz05 said: Upgraded the lights to 35w! Will there be a video? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_l Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 Taken the first proper picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 57 minutes ago, lofi said: Will there be a video? Yes! Work is done but I didn't get out to test them, need a weather window! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moospeed Posted April 14, 2021 Report Share Posted April 14, 2021 On 4/5/2021 at 7:01 AM, Rob™ said: Test drove an Aston over the weekend, then drove home with the top down on the Boxster... I'm keeping the Boxster 😊 Interesting to read on the Vantage, a model which has crossed my line of enquiry multiple times over the years. I had a long test drive of a brand new (and well specced) Cayman S on Monday, will do a write up of my impressions in case it's of interest to anyone considering an upgrade/downgrade/sidegrade (delete as appropriate) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey P Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 Found one of these in the frunk, new and unopened, so carefully followed the instructions for dispensing the correct amount.... and ended up cutting the top section off with a hacksaw, because I couldn't get any of the screenwash out Also, washed my car for the 2nd time since I bought it, and after inspecting the bodywork and wheels I can confirm it is in stunning condition. Hopefully I will be able to keep it that way for years to come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mja986 Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 Ha, those screenwash bottles are awkward, but I think the technique is to hold it upright while squeezing the liquid into the top chamber and then pouring in the usual way? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey P Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, mja986 said: Ha, those screenwash bottles are awkward, but I think the technique is to hold it upright while squeezing the liquid into the top chamber and then pouring in the usual way? Yeah, I tried that, but nothing I did would make the liquid move into the little reservoir bit. Another one of life's mysteries I guess.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 12 minutes ago, Davey P said: Yeah, I tried that, but nothing I did would make the liquid move into the little reservoir bit. Another one of life's mysteries I guess.... You have to loosen or remove the lid before squeezing liquid into the reservoir... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mja986 Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 Yes absolutely, removing the lid is critical Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickLS7 Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 Not just childproof then! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDonald Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 I was given five or six of these little bottles with my car. I'm glad I read these posts, I now understand how to (try) to use the stuff. I also got several bottles of oil, although the car doesn't seem to use any (I've done 2,500 miles). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey P Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 1 hour ago, ½cwt said: You have to loosen or remove the lid before squeezing liquid into the reservoir... Yes, I tried that, and it didn't work. I reckon the bottle must have been faulty, it couldn't possibly be my fault... Who knew Porsche ownership would be so complicated 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob™ Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 Cleaned and polished mine the other day, then it snowed and generally made it all dirty again... Hoping to pick up my 20s from being refurbed tomorrow, so might have to clean it again for when they go back on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 Although not done many miles since they were fitted, I decided to clean out my K&N filters. Took me some time to wrestle the boot liner and plastics out, but the rest was plain sailing: Filters were, as expected, quite clean however the inlets had numerous leaves and stones inside that were removed with the Dyson. Just waiting for the sun to fully dry them before re-charging and putting everything back together. No comments on the state of drive - it's getting replaced in a couple of weeks ☺️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
718as Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 did u notice any change on performance or sound with the K&Ns? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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