Codprawn's new RIB - first sighting!!!

[codprawn]

Originally Posted by Phil Davies

Bloody hell, word spreads fast on the Ribnet jungle phone

Why what you after Phil???? Not another TVR????

[Phil Davies]

Originally Posted by codprawn

Why what you after Phil???? Not another TVR????

I am tentatively, and I stress tentatively, considering the new Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Saw it in the metal for the first time at the Canary Wharf Motorexpo last week and it's quite simply awesome. Most importantly, it's a proper balls-out sports car, as opposed to the DB9 which is a tad soft for my taste. Would mean selling the RR and TVR, however, and I'm not sure I want to ........However, life is short, I have no dependants and my labrador deserves it

[Alan]

Can you tow an Avon Searider behind an Aston Martin? (Let me guess, a Mondeo towbar would probably fit, them being jumped up Fords ) Ackershally, many moons ago when I was in Ford's employ I recall the latest employee price list being published - 22.5% off Fords, 10% of Jags and 'discounts on Aston Martins may be available. Contact the company secretary for details.' Needless to say there were few AM's in the company car park!

[codprawn]

Originally Posted by Phil Davies

I am tentatively, and I stress tentatively, considering the new Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Saw it in the metal for the first time at the Canary Wharf Motorexpo last week and it's quite simply awesome. Most importantly, it's a proper balls-out sports car, as opposed to the DB9 which is a tad soft for my taste. Would mean selling the RR and TVR, however, and I'm not sure I want to ........However, life is short, I have no dependants and my labrador deserves it

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My mate with the DB9 has already ordered one - very impressed!!! As you say far more of a proper sports car. Reslae should be a lot better as well.....

Mate has just brought is DB9 back from a spin to Monte Carlo - met the guy who runs Ultima on the ferry with his record breaking GTR - was sneakily impressed but maybe the Ultimas are just a little bit TOO raw for you???

http://www.ultimasports.co.uk/canam/

Now that is what I would buy money no object!!!

[DepSol]

Originally Posted by codprawn

Tell me about it - also I am having the boat at a very good price for what it is - prob half of what it should have cost!!!! That is why I have been so patient with them.

Well hurry up then I am sick of using it as a coffee table

Dom

www.totalboating.co.uk

[The Garfish]

Originally Posted by codprawn

it was the reference to chipboard transoms that did it

resst ashewered mi sun. de transum iz maid owt ov propper wud. orl de chipbord wennt inn de fkin dekk.

gArf

[Phil Davies]

Originally Posted by Alan

Can you tow an Avon Searider behind an Aston Martin?

Nice image, Alan, but I think not! Funny you should mention jumped-up Fords because I've just changed the Volvo for a Jag X-Type diesel estate (which can tow an Avon Searider ), and I'm pleasantly impressed with it. Wish I'd had a fiver for every person who tells me 'it's really a Mondeo you know', but that's the way today's automotive industry's going - common platforms all round = economies of scale = viable future for the manufacturers. Saab 9-3s are Vauxhall Vectras and Volvo V50s are Ford Focuses etc.etc....

Originally Posted by codprawn

Resale should be a lot better as well.....

Better than a Range Rover, that's for sure!!

Originally Posted by codprawn

but maybe the Ultimas are just a little bit TOO raw for you???

Got it in one

[codprawn]

Coward!!!

Or should that be WIMP!!!

[The Jackeens]

Originally Posted by The Garfish

orl de chipbord wennt inn de fkin dekk.

gArf

Us

[Daniel]

Phil, do it! Fantastic car, different league to the DB9. The last V8 Vantage V600 type Le Mans car (Twin supercharged 600hp) is my dream car, but this new one comes a close second.

If you want to jump the waiting list gimme a shout (seriously)

[Phil Davies]

Originally Posted by Daniel

If you want to jump the waiting list gimme a shout (seriously)

How seriously and how far can I jump???

[Daniel]

I'll call you tommorow, go to sleep and dream of the sound of that V8!!!

[Phil Davies]

......OK, it's tomorrow now, why haven't you called??

[Nick Hearne]

Stop the press!!!!!
Secret Photo of Codders new boat & the man him self????

[codprawn]

How did you know pink was my colour????

[MeMe]

Originally Posted by Jono

Nearly as long, I believe, as some automobiles.... if I heard the whisper right.....

.....I've been travelling or as it is more commonly known in Liverpool - inside - for a while !!!!

Cars - Golf Clubs - Bikes - Scorpions, this man (P D) is worse than me - well he's getting there.....

Ahhhh, It's good to be back...(out).......... Now where's my bucket and fork !

[Daniel]

Phil, don't have your number anymore but the car is ready to have the paint colour chosen. I'll find out exact detials over the weekend for you. This has been on order for some time but my mate now wants a new PORSCHE - silly silly boy!

[Phil Davies]

Dan - you have a pm. I really think you need to have a serious word with your mate! Aston have had a Porker 911 on a comparative development test against the Vantage and I understand the Brit wet all over it in terms of ultimate cornering capability And that's even before we start discussing the looks, which I'm afraid our 30 year old German loses out on hands down! And then of course there's the issue of production volumes - Aston will be building 3,000 Vantages a year, Porsche are lashing out over 20,000 911s a year! Oh, and I nearly forgot to mention the exhaust note.....

[Kernow Buoy]

Wow fantastic photo........
but would someone please move that car....


there might be a Rib in the sea behind!

[Daniel TD5]

if you look very close you can see a little 4m sea rider to the left with a guy with a box of milk tray it must be lord davies on his way to meet some bird on a essex garage forecourt


ive blow it up so you lot can see it i bet he went to spec savers
dan