DBS residuals - anybody see into the future?
Discussion
Chaps,
I'm hankering after another AM, and all I hear is the ever increasing popularity of later manual V12 cars leading to strong residual values. Is there any concrete evidence to date, and what is the general forum feeling (please try to be dispassionate) about having a DBS manual as an investment? I can barely afford one right now, but what I don't want to do is look back in ten years time and wish I'd taken the plunge.
Yes, I know this is like asking for the lottery numbers, but has anyone studied trends on the DBS over the past years?
Try to avoid the standard "Man up and buy it" routine, as that's not helpful.
Look forward to hearing the thoughts on both side of the camp.
I'm hankering after another AM, and all I hear is the ever increasing popularity of later manual V12 cars leading to strong residual values. Is there any concrete evidence to date, and what is the general forum feeling (please try to be dispassionate) about having a DBS manual as an investment? I can barely afford one right now, but what I don't want to do is look back in ten years time and wish I'd taken the plunge.
Yes, I know this is like asking for the lottery numbers, but has anyone studied trends on the DBS over the past years?
Try to avoid the standard "Man up and buy it" routine, as that's not helpful.
Look forward to hearing the thoughts on both side of the camp.
Morning Tony 
Great to hear from you! It's a real gamble, this one, and I'm not sure I can commit to stretching this far financially without having some certainty of at least breaking even. I also shudder at the thought of shelling out £10k on a set of brakes, should they decide to let go. BUT, the DBS is a staggeringly beautiful car and it's a rare opportunity to own a 'flagship car', experience the V12 with a manual box and hopefully not loose too much cash over the years.
Anyway, about them ducks........
Great to hear from you! It's a real gamble, this one, and I'm not sure I can commit to stretching this far financially without having some certainty of at least breaking even. I also shudder at the thought of shelling out £10k on a set of brakes, should they decide to let go. BUT, the DBS is a staggeringly beautiful car and it's a rare opportunity to own a 'flagship car', experience the V12 with a manual box and hopefully not loose too much cash over the years.
Anyway, about them ducks........
Thanks Adam,
Great story and I'm glad your still happy with the DBS. A couple of my good friends also have them and, like you, are totally besotted with them and remind me every day that I should bite the bullet! There's no question in my mind that the DBS is a very special car, and if bought it would be a keeper for sure. I'm getting more and more convinced that the depreciation has bottomed out and at worst case it'll hold it's value meaning the only outlay would be running costs. Good to hear about the servicing cost, similar to my V8V, but what worries me is consumables, especially the CCMs. In fact the very thought of £10k spent on new brakes makes me seriously consider whether I'm in cloud cuckoo land thinking I can afford to run one. That said, it's a lifelong ambition (mind you, my wife reminds me that I said that about the V8V) and if I can, I'll certainly give it some serious consideration. Thanks again.
Great story and I'm glad your still happy with the DBS. A couple of my good friends also have them and, like you, are totally besotted with them and remind me every day that I should bite the bullet! There's no question in my mind that the DBS is a very special car, and if bought it would be a keeper for sure. I'm getting more and more convinced that the depreciation has bottomed out and at worst case it'll hold it's value meaning the only outlay would be running costs. Good to hear about the servicing cost, similar to my V8V, but what worries me is consumables, especially the CCMs. In fact the very thought of £10k spent on new brakes makes me seriously consider whether I'm in cloud cuckoo land thinking I can afford to run one. That said, it's a lifelong ambition (mind you, my wife reminds me that I said that about the V8V) and if I can, I'll certainly give it some serious consideration. Thanks again.
Thanks Brin, wise words. You're absolutely right about the numbers thing, that's all they are, numbers. As long as I can hand on heart state that it will not adversely affect my wife and kids, then buying this car is something I should probably do. If it goes Pete Tong, then I sell. I'm viewing one tomorrow, let's see how far my heart strings are pulled......
ks and get it bought before anyone else spots it you big tart
bentley01 said:
Mark stop posting on random subjects and please let us know how you got on with the DBS. It is not good enough leaving us hanging like some Pistonheads TYRO. Details required!!!!
Hello Darren Well, I'd already driven a very good friend of mine's DBS some years ago (AMDBSNICK) so knew what to expect, but time had wiped off some of the detail......
The DBS is magnificent in every respect. Stating the blindingly obvious, the V12 is an entirely different proposition to my previous V8V. You've already made that change so you'll know exactly what I'm talking about. I spent the early part of the test drive battling with the traction control on very greasy roads - a combination of conditions and my Jaaaag turbo diesel right foot. As soon as I remapped my brain and stopped over controlling, the power delivery was quite startling. The dynamic damping was, I thought, a revelation and with all Astons, the sense of occasion was magnificent.
I'm totally besotted with the car and want to buy it right now, but I have to consider the effects on my domestic situation, so with that in mind, negotiations continue and the UN are on standby..........watch this space.
Navylynx said:
Diamond to Cubic Zirconia may be a good comparison....Don't think I'll make the CTP as that is in my block of days at work but would be good to catch up for a brew next time you are down. Last time I saw you was about four years ago mate.........
Well, a fair amount has happened since then! So, what can we do to tempt you over to the marque? I have lots of friends who between them cover the entire range for you to test drive..... 
Navylynx said:
....that's the conclusion I have come to as well, which makes it very expensive! Leaving the laptop open with a V12 Vantage on it did me no favours with the other half. Schoolboy error but could have been worse, I suppose..
Ahhhh, the old 'inadvertent evidence' trick to guage the response. I've used that to great effect before. You need to drive one matey. It's an entirely different proposition to the V8. FrankieV12VSBee said:
Bins, an excellent choice of car and well done. I can't see manual DBS's dropping much in value at all and indeed may well move upwards.
Now, are you planning to make it as loud as your V8V...which is still the loudest I've heard!
Thanks Frankie!Now, are you planning to make it as loud as your V8V...which is still the loudest I've heard!
I don't think there's any way it could be as loud as my V8! That said, it does have a Quicksilver back box on it so it's a little more lively than the norm......
Rappa said:
Bins,
Mrs Rappa said that if you end up getting divorced over this then we're taking sides with your wife!!
You should get the money in a cash pile of tenners, then take a photo of that pile next to the car and see which one goes fastest.
Rappa
You can't take sides with her, it was your idea!! Mrs Rappa said that if you end up getting divorced over this then we're taking sides with your wife!!
You should get the money in a cash pile of tenners, then take a photo of that pile next to the car and see which one goes fastest.
Rappa
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