Cheapest DB9 ever?

[Simpo Two]

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403067...

'The Aston Martin DB9 5.9 Coupe is NOT for the Aston purist. We have priced this car based on the unique colour and paintwork that will appeal to a certain individual.'

Hmm, well silver and black is the exact opposite of unique but I agree the seats have odd silver bits. Apart from a high mileage I wonder what the catch is?

[AdamV12V]

There must be a reason for the sharp and rapid price drops during which time it still hasn't sold. The last drop of £5k is fruity at this price point.
The clue must be in the "this is not a car for the Aston purist", which says to me something about it has been bodged and isn't standard anymore, it certainly doesn't appear to be the "unique" paintwork as you say....

AT Price Tracker
Advertised 06/03/2024, Change -£9,604 (-36%)

19/04/2024 £16,995
03/04/2024 £21,995
26/03/2024 £23,995
19/03/2024 £24,599
06/03/2024 £26,599

The current "offer" ends on 27th April, presumably after which time they will knock another few grand off it

[Calinours]

Photos taken in near darkness?

[zedx19]

Does it have a matt silver wrap on it? Hard to tell whats going off with the poor photos, which I presume are like that because the things a mess in real life?

[Jon39]

I have spotted the problem.

Cannot remember whether all DB9s have the small rear seats. I hope so, because the buyer of this car will have to sit in the back.
It is made clear in the advert description, that the car comes with a driver and passenger.
Perhaps the buyer is expected to provide board and lodging for those two people. -

Extract.
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Extra Features
These are in addition to what this car typically comes with as standard:

Cruise Control
Driver/Passenger
Integrated Telephone
Satellite Navigation System
Piano Black
Brake Calipers
Rear Parking Aid
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
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How do we see previous price changes, Adam?

[AdamV12V]

Jon39 said:

How do we see previous price changes, Adam?

Install the AT Price Tracker extension into your google chrome browser. Works the same way the equivalent one does for Rightmove...

https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/cbecfdegm...

[alscar]

Looks like a Matt wrap with alternative black wheels as a start.
Rare looking at their website that you see a Bedford rascal van also offered for sale there.
Although the colour of that may appeal more to Adam ?

[AdamV12V]

alscar said:

Although the colour of that may appeal more to Adam ?

Good spot! I do like that....

Only 21k miles since 1988 seems very odd for a van though.

It also has a deal on the price by the 27th April.

In fact looking at the deal stock on AT, they have all had rapid and meaty price drops over the last month and all have to go by 27th April. Perhaps the dealership has cashflow problems and the issue may be with them, rather than the DB9 itself....

Edited by AdamV12V on Monday 22 April 18:01

[Hoofy]

MOT very soon. Highish mileage.

Maybe it's got a designer V12 tick that doesn't appeal to the discerning DB9 owner.

[alscar]

AdamV12V said:

Good spot! I do like that....

Only 21k miles since 1988 seems very odd for a van though.

It also has a deal on the price by the 27th April.

In fact looking at the deal stock on AT, they have all had rapid and meaty price drops over the last month and all have to go by 27th April. Perhaps the dealership has cashflow problems and the issue may be with them, rather than the DB9 itself....

Edited by AdamV12V on Monday 22 April 18:01

I think the change to a Kawasaki engine might also affect the Rascal price.
It probably sounds quite good though.

[LesXRN]

They are shown as a leasing company on Trustpilot, maybe that's a clue.

[Hoofy]

Hm. Just thinking - at that price, it might be worth a punt. If it breaks, then take it to WBAC and accept whatever they offer (£5k?). Or drive it off the cliffs of Dover and sell it to Mat Armstrong.

[Simpo Two]

Hoofy said:

Hm. Just thinking - at that price, it might be worth a punt. If it breaks, then take it to WBAC and accept whatever they offer (£5k?). Or drive it off the cliffs of Dover and sell it to Mat Armstrong.

I suppose beyond a point it's worth it just for the parts.

[Monkeylegend]

Sold with 6 month warranty, although that might not be worth the paper it is written on.

[Hoofy]

Simpo Two said:

Hoofy said:

Hm. Just thinking - at that price, it might be worth a punt. If it breaks, then take it to WBAC and accept whatever they offer (£5k?). Or drive it off the cliffs of Dover and sell it to Mat Armstrong.

I suppose beyond a point it's worth it just for the parts.

When the engine goes... er... tick, whip it out and jam a 996 engine in there.



Or an AMG V8 engine.

[MrBig]

Matt wrap, worn seats and photographed in the dark. What's not to love?

As much as I'd love an Aston, there's more red flags here than a parish council meeting deciding which 4x4 response team to enlist to manage the village fete.