Average Length of AM ownership

[steviebee155]

Hello all,

Been lurking here for some time trying to understand the ins and outs of Aston ownership - and arrived at the conclusion that I never will!

However, I drove a V8V today, 2009 plate, approx 30,000 miles. Sport shift 1. During the drive I asked about the clutch and he said that it felt like it was in fine fettle and may have been replaced recently. Got back to base and he took a look at the car's history. Clutch replaced at 9,000, 5 previous owners. That latter number surprised me, the former was explained as clearly a technical problem.

I want to ask about the clutch but I realise that its all down to previous drivers' use. But is five owners about right for a six year old car?

[steviebee155]

sooty61 said:

I have s 2010 V8V and I am the third owner having bought it in September last year. I traded in a 2010 911 and I was the 4th owner. It isn"t unusual - hiigh performance cars are often bought and sold frequently by fickle petrolheads

Thanks Sooty,
So how did you find the move from Porsche to Aston? My older and possibly wiser son thinks a C4S would fit the bill but my heart is set on an Aston. Looking forward to becoming a fickle petrolhead

[steviebee155]

dmm1983 said:

I owned my V12V for a mere 6 months as I really didn't get on with it. Not to say someone else would or would not feel the same way. I would buy on condition and history and not get too hung up on owners if car looks good.

Certainly looks good and FAMSH. Just not sure about S/S. Like the idea and worked well with paddles but didn't feel too responsive in Comfort mode.
I need to drive a manual version to compare.

[steviebee155]

sooty61 said:

If you want something special that makes you feel good and is a rare sight go for the Aston

Exactly my feelings - well said.
As for strangers coming up to talk to me

[steviebee155]

Why? Has he got a complex?

[steviebee155]

Short of contacting the previous owners I will never know. Perhaps v8 animal is right that sportshift is not for everyone. Thanks to all for your kind assistance. I have just taken the plunge and will collect next weekend. Pics to follow then.
Thanks again.

[steviebee155]

michael gould said:

so 2009 and you would be its seventh owner !!!! not great.......my 2005 DB9 ....i'm the second owner

I will be the sixth owner..........but point taken.

[steviebee155]

Pentoman said:

Welcome steviebee and a lovely car you have purchased (I read your other thread).

Has your son been in your Aston yet and seen the error of his ways?

Callow youth indeed - he came with me to the dealership - lets just say he was impressed