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Rather a broad statement really but with a budget of £60K and plans to use the car as a drive to work car (circa 5000 miles pa)
Which model would you consider to be the most rewarding to own over a 5-10 year period and overall(factoring in depreciation, or indeed appreciation) the most cost effective.
I have my own thoughts but would like the opinions of the more wise than me. (Which isn't actually that hard tbh)
Which model would you consider to be the most rewarding to own over a 5-10 year period and overall(factoring in depreciation, or indeed appreciation) the most cost effective.
I have my own thoughts but would like the opinions of the more wise than me. (Which isn't actually that hard tbh)
for £60k to use as a 5K mile a year commuter, id just get the newest 4.7 V8 Vantage I could find with the least miles
in 10 years it might only be worth £20k, but you could easily do £40k in depreciation on a top end BMW in that time too
the Vantage is the cheapest to run and takes the miles well .....
in 10 years it might only be worth £20k, but you could easily do £40k in depreciation on a top end BMW in that time too
the Vantage is the cheapest to run and takes the miles well .....
Vanquish is a totally ridiculous first Aston experience.......if you get the wrong one you could end up paying 15k to put it right........they need servicing twice a year.......prices are no longer going up on the older models.......they can be a constant drain on your wealth
If you wait until November I think you will see DBS,s with prices around your 60k budget
If you wait until November I think you will see DBS,s with prices around your 60k budget
michael gould said:
If you wait until November I think you will see DBS,s with prices around your 60k budget
OP without the help of a good local specialist, a Vanquish or old style Virage/Vantage could be an expensive proposition. You won't lose purchase price no, but may well spend out on maintenance. Also I wouldn't like to rely on them to get me where I needed to go daily, but the more they are used the better! You'll certainly flush out any issues quickly
Had a good chat with Michel at Runnymeade yesterday.
I may be new to Aston but this isn't my first dance with expensive metal so I know to buy wisely.
DBS certainly is a car I am considering but as you say, its got some depreciating to do yet
I am certainly in no hurry so will know a fair bit more about the model and specific car before I pull the trigger on anything, I just wanted to learn what I can from the wise owls on here.
I may be new to Aston but this isn't my first dance with expensive metal so I know to buy wisely.
DBS certainly is a car I am considering but as you say, its got some depreciating to do yet
I am certainly in no hurry so will know a fair bit more about the model and specific car before I pull the trigger on anything, I just wanted to learn what I can from the wise owls on here.
If it were me and looking to spend circa £60k on my first Aston, it would be a DB9.
6.3 Virage - would cost a lot more to get one sorted, and expensive to run. Plus it'll piss you off quickly.
(S/C) Vantage - see above only potentially even more costly.
DB7 - today, may as well buy a DB9 or V8V
Vanquish - a £60k one would potentially be a heap of trouble, or may be the best buy of the century. Either way, expensive to run and not really a car for daily use.
V8V - I'd prefer a V12 DB9
DBS - you'll be buying at the low end.
Personally I would rather have a well maintained, newer, cleaner, known DB9 than a bottom-of-the-pile DBS.
6.3 Virage - would cost a lot more to get one sorted, and expensive to run. Plus it'll piss you off quickly.
(S/C) Vantage - see above only potentially even more costly.
DB7 - today, may as well buy a DB9 or V8V
Vanquish - a £60k one would potentially be a heap of trouble, or may be the best buy of the century. Either way, expensive to run and not really a car for daily use.
V8V - I'd prefer a V12 DB9
DBS - you'll be buying at the low end.
Personally I would rather have a well maintained, newer, cleaner, known DB9 than a bottom-of-the-pile DBS.
crisisjez said:
Had a good chat with Michel at Runnymeade yesterday.
I may be new to Aston but this isn't my first dance with expensive metal so I know to buy wisely.
DBS certainly is a car I am considering but as you say, its got some depreciating to do yet
I am certainly in no hurry so will know a fair bit more about the model and specific car before I pull the trigger on anything, I just wanted to learn what I can from the wise owls on here.
You're certainly no stranger to throwing five figure sums at your cars to keep them how you want them Jez, so if a Vanquish appeals and let's face it they are drop dead gorgeous, it could be the answer. I long for the day I can afford a V12V. Good luck with the search. I may be new to Aston but this isn't my first dance with expensive metal so I know to buy wisely.
DBS certainly is a car I am considering but as you say, its got some depreciating to do yet
I am certainly in no hurry so will know a fair bit more about the model and specific car before I pull the trigger on anything, I just wanted to learn what I can from the wise owls on here.
slippery said:
You're certainly no stranger to throwing five figure sums at your cars to keep them how you want them Jez, so if a Vanquish appeals and let's face it they are drop dead gorgeous, it could be the answer. I long for the day I can afford a V12V. Good luck with the search.
Cheers...its starting to become an itch that will need scratching for sure.I know Harryoz had one so I'll have a word with him. Even though they arn't that quick you are spot on about its looks.
V8LM said:
If it were me and looking to spend circa £60k on my first Aston, it would be a DB9.
6.3 Virage - would cost a lot more to get one sorted, and expensive to run. Plus it'll piss you off quickly.
(S/C) Vantage - see above only potentially even more costly.
DB7 - today, may as well buy a DB9 or V8V
Vanquish - a £60k one would potentially be a heap of trouble, or may be the best buy of the century. Either way, expensive to run and not really a car for daily use.
V8V - I'd prefer a V12 DB9
DBS - you'll be buying at the low end.
Personally I would rather have a well maintained, newer, cleaner, known DB9 than a bottom-of-the-pile DBS.
Why would the 6.3 Virage piss me off? I agree about the running costs but depeciation would be relatively small so would offset that I would hope.6.3 Virage - would cost a lot more to get one sorted, and expensive to run. Plus it'll piss you off quickly.
(S/C) Vantage - see above only potentially even more costly.
DB7 - today, may as well buy a DB9 or V8V
Vanquish - a £60k one would potentially be a heap of trouble, or may be the best buy of the century. Either way, expensive to run and not really a car for daily use.
V8V - I'd prefer a V12 DB9
DBS - you'll be buying at the low end.
Personally I would rather have a well maintained, newer, cleaner, known DB9 than a bottom-of-the-pile DBS.
Don't like the rear of the DB9...think it is starting to look a little dated.
Plus there are too many of them.
Regards the Vanquish, my commute isn't daily its about 10 times a month and mainly motorway with a few B roads. Can a Vanquish not cope with that? I have a 65 year old car that can easily do it.
I'm not expecting it to perform without attention between driving days when necessary either.
Edited by crisisjez on Saturday 20th April 13:18
There was a Topic a few months back that you might find helpful, concerning things to look out for with Vanquish cars.
Sorry cannot provide a link, but it was started by a new owner, who thought everything had been checked, then it was discovered a (I think) front subframe had rusted. An unexpected considerable repair cost followed.
Vanquish, what a car. My own is a humble 4·7 Vantage, but with now (at last) with the sun shining, it is time to go for a drive.
The Vanquish thread is here and is very insightful if you're considering one. 
http://web20.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0...
http://web20.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0...
Gibberish said:
crisisjez said:
Don't like the rear of the DB9...think it is starting to look a little dated.
Yes, I think you’re right. The back of a Vauxhall Monaro VXR is an image of timeless beauty in comparison to a DB9 rear end. Edited by crisisjez on Saturday 20th April 13:18
crisisjez said:
Why would the 6.3 Virage piss me off? I agree about the running costs but depeciation would be relatively small so would offset that I would hope.
Don't like the rear of the DB9...think it is starting to look a little dated.
Plus there are too many of them.
Regards the Vanquish, my commute isn't daily its about 10 times a month and mainly motorway with a few B roads. Can a Vanquish not cope with that? I have a 65 year old car that can easily do it.
I'm not expecting it to perform without attention between driving days when necessary either.
With that sort of commute and a healthy regard towards servicing I would say the Vanquish is back on the table. Don't buy a trailer queen, get something with 25k miles on, make sure gears, subframe and coil packs are done and enjoy it. If its not the best looking thing on the road I don't know what isDon't like the rear of the DB9...think it is starting to look a little dated.
Plus there are too many of them.
Regards the Vanquish, my commute isn't daily its about 10 times a month and mainly motorway with a few B roads. Can a Vanquish not cope with that? I have a 65 year old car that can easily do it.
I'm not expecting it to perform without attention between driving days when necessary either.
Edited by crisisjez on Saturday 20th April 13:18
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