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Caporegime
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My back up fund is enough to run a Volvo, not an Aston
That’s perfectly fine, Aston shared some parts from Volvo at the time aswell as some Ford and Jaguar.
So you’re half way there
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I don't see why it is that expensive. The cars are over ten years old. There is a plethora of online knowledge for fixes to problems. Most of the electronics will be ford/Volvo. As long as the V12 doesn't throw a wobbly he will be fine. Long gone are the days of 355's needing the engine taking out for a cambelt.
Wasn't it pepsilol? He's considerably richer than yow
Finally.
Is that a joke or a dig I can’t work it out. Do you know my car history?
No no. Pepsilol just basically thinks everyone else is a pauper.
Ah I thought that’s what you meant was just checking
Tbh two years ago when I nearly bought a DB9 for considerably more money I may add he was really helpful
Ah I thought that’s what you meant was just checking
Tbh two years ago when I nearly bought a DB9 for considerably more money I may add he was really helpful
Ah that's because he knew you weren't a pauper. You're allowed in the club!
I did have a look online for V12 realiability as much as I could, I found next to no known issues with the engine and that generally it’s pretty strong.
There’s was an issue with oil starvation on early DB9’s and the issue was....the dipstick was too long
which was reading the oil was fully topped up where as the engine should have actually had more oil in.Aston rectified this with a recall by releasing / fitting a new short dipstick to allow more oil to be added.
The issue normally happened over harsh cornering etc.
https://aston1936.files.wordpress.c...5v2-shorter-dipstick-for-db9-v12-vehicles.pdf
My car was 23k I’m probably still a pauper.
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I did have a look online for V12 realiability as much as I could, I found next to no known issues with the engine and that generally it’s pretty strong.
There’s was an issue with oil starvation on early DB9’s and the issue was....the dipstick was too long
Aston rectified this with a recall by releasing / fitting a new short dipstick to allow more oil to be added.
The issue normally happened over harsh cornering etc.
https://aston1936.files.wordpress.c...5v2-shorter-dipstick-for-db9-v12-vehicles.pdf
I wouldn't have thought so after all despite its power it is only 80 odd hp/litre.
Finally got around to putting the sportsbar on after having it powder coated.
Phase 1 is nearly complete but have plenty of accessories to go yet. Finances will determine what comes next.
Mitsubishi L200 (Triton) base model with;
Fast follower updates;
Phase 1 is nearly complete but have plenty of accessories to go yet. Finances will determine what comes next.
Mitsubishi L200 (Triton) base model with;
- BF Goodrich all terrains
- 2 inch lift kit + suspension upgrade (heavier leaf springs and old man emu)
- Xrox bulbar
- Safari snorkel
- Sportsbar
Fast follower updates;
- Soft clip on style Tonneau cover
- Rear bulbar + integrated tow bar (MCC jack bar)
- Rear camera
Paging @pepsilol
I want him to call me a pauper seems I’ve missed that banter during my abscense
Last seen almost a month ago! On here
So you can have a beer and watch the footie as you drive along? Does it go in the back?
So you can have a beer and watch the footie as you drive along? Does it go in the back?
That ram doesn’t look pedestrian friendly
Straya! To stop the 'roos from coming through ya windscreen when you're in the outback mate.
Well I’ll be ****** mate. Is the snorkel for when yer out hunting crocs?