106k miles DB9 how scared should I be?
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I'm seriously considering buying a 2006 DB9 Volante that has done 106k miles am I mad?
The car is a one owner from new car with full Aston History which I find more attractive that lower mileage ones with multiple owners.
I will only be doing a max of 5k miles a year so I'm hoping I can get this at the bottom of its depreciation curve.
It is in the exact spec I've been looking for so over to you how mad am I?
How robust are these engines if looked after properly as this has been.
The car is a one owner from new car with full Aston History which I find more attractive that lower mileage ones with multiple owners.
I will only be doing a max of 5k miles a year so I'm hoping I can get this at the bottom of its depreciation curve.
It is in the exact spec I've been looking for so over to you how mad am I?
How robust are these engines if looked after properly as this has been.
kippax said:
How robust are these engines if looked after properly as this has been.
I don't think you'll find many people who can answer that as I'm not sure there are many out there with those miles.Providing you're not expecting to sell it on easily, and it truly does have a full AMSH history and EVERYTHING has been done when it should have been.....then if the price was right then why not.
Not the same I know, but a mate has bought at 65k Ferrari 550.........he was worried too at first but it's not cost him a bean so far.
I wouldn't be going anywhere near it without the most thorough independent inspection ever though.
People seem s
t scared of high miles and like you said, I suspect a high mileage looked after car is "potentially" more reliable than a garage queen with 3k on it.........as the big man once said......Do I feel lucky 
High mileage is certainly a worry.
I wonder if this is partly because, there are so many low mileage, pre-owned Astons to choose from.
I remember feeling anxious, when one of my DDs reached 100,000 miles. It went on trouble free to 200,000.
The Aston V12 engines regularly run flat out in 24 hour races. Quite a test for any engine.
Presumably the mileage is reflected in the price.
It's been fully maintained by main dealer with any required work carried out no scrimping on maintenance.
Pretty certain I'll be putting a deposit on it tomorrow to collect after my weeks holiday.
Let's play guess the price? What would you expect to pay for a car with this mileage (has new style wheels & clear rear lights full black leather with piano black trim)
It will also have a full service & mot prior to sale.
Pretty certain I'll be putting a deposit on it tomorrow to collect after my weeks holiday.
Let's play guess the price? What would you expect to pay for a car with this mileage (has new style wheels & clear rear lights full black leather with piano black trim)
It will also have a full service & mot prior to sale.
If it has been fully maintained then it'll no doubt be fine.
Personally I'd ask to take it to BR / another indie and get it looked over and maybe get the engine compression tested (although the latter could be expensive as I believe access to the plugs on the V12's is pretty time consuming. The fact its reached 105k suggests the engine is probably solid. I'd be looking more at bushing, suspension etc. I guess things like seat condition as well......
The biggest thing for me is that you'd probably struggle to move it on.
Personally I'd ask to take it to BR / another indie and get it looked over and maybe get the engine compression tested (although the latter could be expensive as I believe access to the plugs on the V12's is pretty time consuming. The fact its reached 105k suggests the engine is probably solid. I'd be looking more at bushing, suspension etc. I guess things like seat condition as well......
The biggest thing for me is that you'd probably struggle to move it on.
northernmedia said:
70k miles with a repaint required or 106k miles and good body......The 70k looks good value but the risk is always you might have to do both.
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Sorry I should say I have seen the car being advertised. It looks the part. Im not sure if I would go for a 100k miles DB9 at that price. We pick them up at trade for circa £28-£34k with circa 20-40k miles... I think the answer hinges on 1) how comfortable you would be buying ANY make and model of car with 106k miles; 2) whether the cost advantage is significant enough to offset the additional wear-and-tear; 3)whether you intend to keep the car for ten years (it'll be tough to sell until it's no longer regarded as a modern vehicle).
I bought a U.S. model 2006 DB9 Volante last year with 40k miles for the equivalent of £31,000.
I bought a U.S. model 2006 DB9 Volante last year with 40k miles for the equivalent of £31,000.
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