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The fun part is parking lot strategy!
My garage queen was less exotic, a vintage MB SL, but I hand-washed and babied her endlessly. On the occasions when I took her out for a spin and then realized that I needed to drop into a store (inevitably a Wal-Mart) to get something quick - I'd look at the topographic lay of the parking lot and quickly run worse case scenarios through my head... taking into regard slope, location of shopping cart collection areas, position of 'tree medians' throughout the lot, etc. I'd attempt to find the least convenient yet highly visible region of the lot, tucked up against the lower side of a 'blocking area' so that any errant cart or other free-rolling object motivated by gravity couldn't possibly strike her. But not so remote of a location that a bad guy (e.g. envious, vindicative, opportunitstic) could approach from an easy hiding spot and do harm. Knowing that the average scumbag would scrach a key to her if it was even remotely convenient I had to also make sure that the location/direction of the lightpost-mounted security cameras fully protected the vehicle. Then, realizing that such a spot was near impossible to find I'd just park - jog across the lot, buy the stuff, do the self-check out register, and jog back to the car!
My Garage Queen....maybe it's not meant to be.
I have always own 2 cars at the same time, 1 SUV and 1 other switching between coupe or sedan In late 2013, I was fortunate enough to get the car of my dreams, a car that combines coupe and sedan beautifully, a car which had Ford Fusion copying the front ...
Awesome car for sure
You always have to do a double take to actually realize is is a four door sedan. As for the cost vs the pleasure well only you can be the real judge. The car is meant to be driven. Don't worry it wont depreciate any faster driving it. On the contrary driv...
Bill, the JLC transponder will really make you look like 007...
I'm glad the new JLC transponder model is made for every Aston, not just for DBS initially, but will be stuck with this car if I buy this watch... The nearest dealership is 200 miles away, so that makes the servicing or repair really difficult, unlike Cal...
You got me ...
The watch matches the DB9. You are in another realm with magical crystal keys. Us earthing can't match you. I was hoping Nico would chime in and get yo on the right track. Right track to be corrupted and have to hunt out the JLC to match your car. And you...
I'm a down to earth kinda guy, you're too humble, Bill...
in fact, one of my legs is already buried in earth, haha...Yes, I'm always watching my back when I'm on this forum....:)) I love the JLC AMVOXs...hmm...maybe with the watch, my wife will have no choice but to agree not take more losses. Thanks for the ide...
Us Aston guys are always low key
James Bond all the way. Best Bill PS I promise not to bore you with my JB accessories --- OK Daniel Craig - stuff
WOW!!!
that is a beautiful car. glad that there is another person here that washes their cars by hand!! whether a Ford or a Porsche or Ferrari, i will always wash by hand. brings back fond memories with my dad when we would wash cars on a Saturday morning.
Yes, seeing and washing car with dad is a great experience...
That is a touching moment for you, hope I don't trickle tears. Rgds Raymond
What do you think about the Panamera?
I can forget about the 918 :(( to match with my other SUV. Rgds Raymond ...
Cool car Raymond!
IMO the Panamera is great but the visibility of the rear window is small due to the sloping angle of the rear. It drives really nice especially for such a big car. One thing about servicing is that for the filter change it's in the front bumper, you need ...
Thanks for the info MW, I test driven the Panamera...
before and I do like it as well...with all the nice safety features from Porsche like LCA, reverse camera and LDW, I may not need to look back much :)) I'm surprised, respect that you are capable and skillful to do oil change for the Panamera, will look f...
Easy Peasy...
Oil changes , serpentine belts, Brake bleeds, and brake pad replacement, are easy. Doing these type of maintenance is really no different on any car. Rhino ramps and jack stands are your friends! LOL! tip: Get a giant oil pan, these P-cars use a lot of Mo...
The new Cayennes drives great, and much refined...
than previous model. I had the Cayenne Turbo with 21" rims and was rougher, higher road noise. Therefore, I traded in for the new S model and I like the new interior as well as the drive train before they changed into a V6 for 2015. Rgds Raymond ...
Just sold my AM
only put 600 miles on the car last year. Had it for 3 years, only drove 2200 miles total. Just felt like I need a car that I can feel comfortable everywhere. Bought a Cayman GTS. The best handling car I've ever driven.
I share your sentiments...the AM does attracts a lot of attention...
and you just cannot park anywhere without worrying. Thanks for sharing your story, Sten. Rgds Raymond
We recently got a Cayenne GTS too and it drives awesome
Everytime I drive it, I'm always amazed at how smooth and fast it drives. It really drives like a sedan instead of a SUV imo! - AT
Nice Kestrel interior.
I haven't spent a lot of time listening to the audio system in that car... But if it's amazing, I want to hear it. I don't spend a lot of time listening to music. The only time I do is in the car (when I'm not listening to the news on the radio). A fantas...
Good eyes...the floor mat was from my 650Ci ...
which I traded in for the Aston. My other SUV has been the 2004 BMW X5 4.4i, then the 2008 Cayenne Turbo, and latest is a 2014 Cayenne S, posted in another photo here above. I only joined PuristS forum since last Oct, so I will keep this advice in mind to...
What year was your 650Ci?
Was it coupe/convertible? How did you like your 650i? The 650i is a very unique looking car.
It was a 2010 coupe and I like it a lot...
BMW is quite advance with voice recognition software, am quite impressed and sometimes fun to play with. Check out this link, which I copied from an earlier Dec post of my previous BMWs since 2002 till 2010. amp;msid=31040663&ti=961343&fi=1076&...
Good looking BMWs...
All goodies. Great collection of BMWs. And all in nice colors. I'd really like to have a 2010 650i coupe someday too. Great looking car. Terrible backseat, but a good looking two seater. Yours looks fantastic in white. You know where you went wrong? On al...
A worthy garage queen
Wow, your Rapide is stunning in black. And the V12 engine must sound heavenly :) Great AM. Who cares about depreciation? Enjoy it and take it for a ride and just have fun. Regards, ED-209
Yes, Ed...keeping it is my intention, will see how it goes....
This car has all the oohs and aahs, everything I wish for. Rgds Raymond
Awesome, enjoy the ride
Again, your Rapide is gorgeous, I'm jealous! :) Regards, ED-209
Ed, I'm jealous you get to drive the 918. I won't even dream...
about sitting in the driver's seat, or see one in my area except car shows. Who knows I may get the Z06....the new Corvette design is a winner and I like it a lot...often, I thought it was the prancing horse. Rgds Raymond
Wow nice ride Raymond!!
It's always great to read other PuristS' cars and their ownership experiences. I took a look at the Astons too when I was looking at my Maserati, and they sure are sexy. The shop had several Rapide's there too. I hope to one day get an Aston as I find the...
Thanks Anthony...if I am right, you got yours from EuroCars?
They do have few Rapides that are priced very competitively....I got mine from Los Gatos. I will think about this dealer next time, in fact, one of their beefed-up Onyx Panamera Turbo looks stunning. Price is one thing, but warranty cost, repair, maintena...
Yup correct
It was my first time there when I bought the car, so that place is really dangerous for your wallet! Cheers, Anthony
Top Car
Congrats, I think it the best of the fast luxury four door on the road. A keeper for sure.
beautiful! and your words are so Purist...the difference between...
sharing and showing off. :-) bravo!
Thanks Dr Mao...having you acknowledging me as a Purist...
means a lot, sincerely appreciated. I read a lot of magazines: Roundel, Panorama, Christophorus, Aston Martin, Automobiles, Motor Trends etc.. so I keep track of many auto trend news. I guess that's interest and hobby. This is a real life dilemma situatio...
I shouldn't have opened your thread....
.....it has been on my mind for the last 2 years....I shouldn't have opened it! I think cars can be very similar to watches....it takes a few tries before you really realise what you love. But once you realise what you love, it is on your mind non-stop.
Indeed, this car has got so many praises. The excuse I kept...
giving to my wife or friends is I only live once....actually a fact. The new Rapide S front grill design has changed, I think to avoid being too much resemblance by Ford Fushion but they still cannot avoid the Ford Fiesta :(( However, the new marriage wit...
The problem and the answer...
The problem is that the AM is your 'garage queen'. As with watches, so with cars: the answer is to drive it. Drive it anywhere. Drive it everywhere. Drive it all the time. Drive it 'just because'. And most of all, drive it through tunnels ( without the B&...
We have similar games, but with different toys...
Sadly, as I would love to play with the same 4 wheels toy than yours! ;) Otherwise, I cannot agree more. Best, Nicolas
The fun part is parking lot strategy!
My garage queen was less exotic, a vintage MB SL, but I hand-washed and babied her endlessly. On the occasions when I took her out for a spin and then realized that I needed to drop into a store (inevitably a Wal-Mart) to get something quick - I'd look at...
That is so alike, many times I asked my wife to stay in the car...
I cannot imagine what it's like for you or me to behave if some one opens the door and give our car a ding. I'll probably go beserk! There was once a car parked next to my 650Ci and a kid just push their door out wide and touch my car, and man...I can fee...
You can ask their insurance to pay for the damage...
I've done that. And my vehicle wasn't even an especially expensive vehicle A passenger out of a car opened the door too quickly and lightly dented my driver's door. The passenger was a friend of the driver. Driver was the owner of the car. I got the drive...
I do that...
In any car. Even my rentals. I'm really upset about shopping cart dings and door dings. So I assess the situation thoroughly. I also won't go to certain shopping plazas at times the kids are out.
Thanks pplater for the advice. I'm still trying to find the answer...
getting there :)) ...