Ron,
those are great pics and you are just 5 min from the dealer My main concern for Aston is the lack of dealer infrastructure here, the final weight of the car (it uses the DB9's VH platforn), and reliability (specially with spirited driving) of which I have no clue which in turn reinforces the first concern. But its got everything else is just right, and its presence and class are MORE than just right.

Fanch,
no ladies for me, I'm out of the game... I'm married! Interestingly this Friday late at night I got hit on by a car with four young ladies at a stoplight while alone in the olde 996
The chief engineer for Aston now is Dr. Ulrich Bez which is a guarantee of great engeneering, he is has worked for Porsche in the past, if I remmeber correctly during the 993 era. Thats another plus for Aston.