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Re: Aston Martin DB7 Vantage
From: Fellippe Galletta (fellippe.gallettagmail.com)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2014 18:08:54 -0800 (PST)
LS,
 
I love the Gran Turismo even though you cannot get it with a proper manual. The sound is great, looks are very nice, nice interior....
 
That MC Stradale I think it's called......a bit wicked. You lose the rear seats but you get a more visceral experience. Up to the buyer whether it's worth it or not. Vu told he me drove one last year and that it was exciting.
 
The Maranello may still be a more thrilling overall automobile but the systematic parts issues Doug listed would worry me a little.
 
However, since you are already part of the proven Ferrari owners club that might not be an issue for you.
 
FG

On Sat, Nov 8, 2014 at 4:12 AM, LS via Ferrari <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com> wrote:
"in fact if you took the prancing horses off the fenders you would not know it was a Ferrari "

The timing belt service would remind you that it was a Ferrari for sure.

The Maserati Gran Turismo is way better looking and has one of the best engine sounds I've heard in a while.

What else would you guys get in the "Fast Big Wifemobile GT" category for around $40-70k?

550/575
DB7 V12
Maserati Grand Turismo

No German cars because they would then be in the $10-25k range after two years of ownership.


LS




 



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From: Clyde Romero <clyderomerof4 [at] bellsouth.net>
To: LS <lashdeep [at] yahoo.com>
Cc: The FerrariList <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
Sent: Friday, November 7, 2014 7:31 AM

Subject: Re: [Ferrari] Aston Martin DB7 Vantage

The 550/575 was and still is Ferraris Stealth Uber car, fast but doesn't look fast!
It kills it pray unseen
That crowd you speak of goes for flash and no class!
There is no flash on the 550/575 in fact if you took the prancing horses off the fenders you would not know it was a Ferrari 
We like it that way
That crowd that you seem to be enamored with goes to your beloved Viper and  shit box GTR and turbo 4 cylinder rat cars with oversized exhaust pipes that make more noise than horse power

In victory you deserve Champagne
In defeat you need it!

     

Scars are Tattoos with better stories !

If you follow all the rules
You miss all the fun! 

Clyde Romero

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On Nov 6, 2014, at 12:24 PM, LS <lashdeep [at] yahoo.com> wrote:

Just like the Nissan GTR?

The 550/575 was the first of the Ferraris meant to be as usable as the NSX...made for the gold chain crowd and Porsche owners?

Rest assured Clyde, you have the last engaging 12 cyl from Ferrari and a true vintage old school legend !!!

LS
 



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From: Clyde Romero <clyderomerof4 [at] bellsouth.net>
To: LS <lashdeep [at] yahoo.com>
Cc: The FerrariList <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 5, 2014 6:49 PM
Subject: Re: [Ferrari] Aston Martin DB7 Vantage

Boring my ass
It's a true 200 mph car


In victory you deserve Champagne
In defeat you need it!

     

Scars are Tattoos with better stories !

If you follow all the rules
You miss all the fun! 

Clyde Romero

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On Nov 5, 2014, at 12:57 PM, LS <lashdeep [at] yahoo.com> wrote:

I like the 550 but a bit boring and looks are a B+.


Maintenance/repairs will likely be much higher too.

LS



 



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From: Clyde Romero <clyderomerof4 [at] bellsouth.net>
To: LS <lashdeep [at] yahoo.com>
Cc: The FerrariList <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 4, 2014 6:43 AM
Subject: Re: [Ferrari] Aston Martin DB7 Vantage

Aston Martin is the Peugeot of British cars or maybe the Citroen of British cars
The small stuff will bite you 
There is a saying about these cars

Just because it looks to you
Doesn't mean it will be good for you!

Check the price of water pumps, window regulators, turn signal lenses you get the idea because they didn't make many of these dreadnoughts for a reason

Like I always say 
It's your money
Better value in a Ferrari 550 6 speed manual 
A 575 6 speed if you can find one ( very rare)
Buy it for $50k throw a service on it, buy the silicon hose kit, do the coolant yearly along with the brake clutch fluid
Put away some money for a spare clutch and throw out bearing and brake pads 
Drive the paint off it 
 

In victory you deserve Champagne
In defeat you need it!

     

Scars are Tattoos with better stories !

If you follow all the rules
You miss all the fun! 

Clyde Romero

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On Nov 3, 2014, at 7:17 PM, LS via Ferrari <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com> wrote:

I can fit into just about anything and rarely have run into that problem.

Clyde, I haven't heard of anything big or expensive as needing replacement. The engine was properly engineered so it has timing chains. The coils sometimes go bad, but they are $59/each Jag parts.

Most of the parts cross to other marques and are pretty cheap.

The driveline is robust too.

There are some carbon fiber interior bits that oxidize and need replacement.

And, as with our beloved Ferrari, we know that interior quality rarely predicts the quality of the rest of the car.

The V12 sound is amazing and the brakes are supposed to be pretty impressive. Euro style, 186mph and what seems like straightforward maintenance sounds intriguing.

Maybe a Vanquish S also? I know CG can chime in with his overall experiences there.

LS

 



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From: Erik Nielsen <judge4re [at] gmail.com>
To: LS <lashdeep [at] yahoo.com>
Cc: The FerrariList <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
Sent: Monday, November 3, 2014 6:58 PM
Subject: Re: [Ferrari] Aston Martin DB7 Vantage

Or just sit in it and see if you fit. I don't. 

Sent from my iPad



On Nov 3, 2014, at 4:45 PM, Clyde Romero <clyderomerof4 [at] bellsouth.net> wrote:

Check out the cost of replacement parts 
Then think again 

In victory you deserve Champagne
In defeat you need it!

     

Scars are Tattoos with better stories !

If you follow all the rules
You miss all the fun! 

Clyde Romero

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On Nov 3, 2014, at 5:40 PM, LS via Ferrari <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com> wrote:

Anyone own a DB7 Vantage?

They look pretty nice and potentially easy to maintain.

I'd like to hear some thoughts or insight.

Thanks,
LS
 



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