Kahn modification on DB9
Discussion
Would like to know the general consensus on the values of the Kahn DB9s? Should the values be lower than an original car in the used car market?
I admit I do like the look of the kit myself especially the rear boot lid.
Would a Kahn car be harder to sell on further down the line?
Many thanks
I admit I do like the look of the kit myself especially the rear boot lid.
Would a Kahn car be harder to sell on further down the line?
Many thanks
Aston Martin have consisntetly produced some of the most beautiful cars on the road. Whenever an outside source starts messing around with them styling wise, then the results are generally not perceived to be that good.
But if you like the car then go ahead. I would imagine resale would be tougher than standard, and at lower prices.
I would get a standard one, and if you like tweaking stuff, then possibly put some later model OEM bits on.
But if you like the car then go ahead. I would imagine resale would be tougher than standard, and at lower prices.
I would get a standard one, and if you like tweaking stuff, then possibly put some later model OEM bits on.
Thanks for the quick replies
Gosh there are some funny people on the Aston forum eh?
I appreciate some marks are very price sensitive to after market modification where others are not affected or it actual adds value. This is what I am trying to gauge.
Styling is purely a personal choice. I do concur that adding OEM bits may be the way to go.
After all a DBS is pretty much a DB9 with a body kit and if Aston were happy with the original design then surely they wouldn't change interior consoles etc.
I don't think the Kahn stuff would put me off a car as I mentioned some aspects of the kit are a visual improvement on the original car (personal opinion, not that off the masses)
The general consensus so far is that a modified car should be valued lower than a standard car.
Have many DB9 had any performance upgrades such as remapping earlier cars to the 470bhp of later cars?
How do the dealership react to this if done?
Porsche choke at the idea of a change to factory spec, areAston the same?
Apologies for so many questions, I do want to have a V12 in my life at some point and a DB9 ticks lots of boxes
Oh one other question regarding service history, is a full main dealer a must or Specialist accepted on earlier cars? What specialists would be ok in the North west?
Gosh there are some funny people on the Aston forum eh?
I appreciate some marks are very price sensitive to after market modification where others are not affected or it actual adds value. This is what I am trying to gauge.
Styling is purely a personal choice. I do concur that adding OEM bits may be the way to go.
After all a DBS is pretty much a DB9 with a body kit and if Aston were happy with the original design then surely they wouldn't change interior consoles etc.
I don't think the Kahn stuff would put me off a car as I mentioned some aspects of the kit are a visual improvement on the original car (personal opinion, not that off the masses)
The general consensus so far is that a modified car should be valued lower than a standard car.
Have many DB9 had any performance upgrades such as remapping earlier cars to the 470bhp of later cars?
How do the dealership react to this if done?
Porsche choke at the idea of a change to factory spec, areAston the same?
Apologies for so many questions, I do want to have a V12 in my life at some point and a DB9 ticks lots of boxes
Oh one other question regarding service history, is a full main dealer a must or Specialist accepted on earlier cars? What specialists would be ok in the North west?
s99ane said:
Would like to know the general consensus on the values of the Kahn DB9s? Should the values be lower than an original car in the used car market?
I admit I do like the look of the kit myself especially the rear boot lid.
Would a Kahn car be harder to sell on further down the line?
Many thanks
Kahn is normally fitted by young boys with too much money who normally drive Toyota Supras with body kits. They are the epitome of bad taste .............apart from that they are great I admit I do like the look of the kit myself especially the rear boot lid.
Would a Kahn car be harder to sell on further down the line?
Many thanks
s99ane said:
Thanks for the quick replies
Gosh there are some funny people on the Aston forum eh?...<snip>
I wouldn't say funny, just a lot of us perceive it as drawing a beard on the Mona Lisa Gosh there are some funny people on the Aston forum eh?...<snip>
It would be at the lower end for sure, I remember one being up for sale at a dealer (not main I may add) for quite a while, I doubt a main would touch a Khan DB9. There are a few about that have tweaked their cars - the most common is a decat, followed by headers / full exhaust. A few have gone a long long way in tweaking their AM's.
Servicing: I'd always say main dealer is more desirable but does that mean better.... probably not. I can't help you with NW Specialists, the ones I know of are Bamford Rose (Who have some cars for sale and will tweak them for you) and David Appleby.
Hop
Most of the contributors on this forum are old fuddy duddies,dribbling into their weetabix,pissing in their red corduroys,falling out of their bedroom slippers.
As my mate Buzz would say....
TO INFINITY AND BEYOND
s99ane said:
Oooh now your talking
Dear insane...I am so happy to find someone on this forum with an adventurous taste for something a little different.Most of the contributors on this forum are old fuddy duddies,dribbling into their weetabix,pissing in their red corduroys,falling out of their bedroom slippers.
As my mate Buzz would say....
TO INFINITY AND BEYOND
Edited by avinalarf on Wednesday 4th November 15:28
s99ane said:
Thanks for the quick replies
Gosh there are some funny people on the Aston forum eh?
Gosh there are some funny people on the Aston forum eh?
Oh dear, I do apologise for the funny people here Wayne (or S99ane).
They probably did not know your home county.
As you have already realised, we do not know much about Aston Martin values, because most of us paid for our cars with lottery money, so it is only small change.
To get an authoritive answer to your question, pop round to the friendly Wilmslow dealer. Best to park your Datsun round the corner though, they might not take you seriously.
You should have been here a week ago. You would have seen a faux DBS.
Nobody thought to ask about the resale value of that car, so you have been very astute.
avinalarf said:
Y100 said:
Steven, excellent, you have just raised the repartee bar, well done, have a pilchard sir.
Thank you Bob....btw is that a normal pilchard or one with Kahn mods...michael gould said:
i was in your neck of the woods at the weekend ....had a loverly time and spent all my money ...........buzz lightyear looks a bit like a Kahn DB9
Ahh Michael,dear chap.....you should have given me a ring....we could have shared a bottle of Bolly.So you were near Mayfair.....very good....had your passport on you .....well done.
s99ane said:
Would like to know the general consensus on the values of the Kahn DB9s? Should the values be lower than an original car in the used car market?
I admit I do like the look of the kit myself especially the rear boot lid.
Would a Kahn car be harder to sell on further down the line?
Many thanks
Probably be more difficult to sell but if you can find a buyer who likes it they may pay a premium. If it's your thing then go for it, don't worry about what other people on here think about your taste. Their opinions are not relevant to whether you will like it or not. I admit I do like the look of the kit myself especially the rear boot lid.
Would a Kahn car be harder to sell on further down the line?
Many thanks
Service history wise either Aston or well known independent.
Jon39 said:
Oh dear, I do apologise for the funny people here Wayne (or S99ane).
They probably did not know your home county.
As you have already realised, we do not know much about Aston Martin values, because most of us paid for our cars with lottery money, so it is only small change.
To get an authoritive answer to your question, pop round to the friendly Wilmslow dealer. Best to park your Datsun round the corner though, they might not take you seriously.
You should have been here a week ago. You would have seen a faux DBS.
Nobody thought to ask about the resale value of that car, so you have been very astute.
Ps they are having their "Bond" function this weekend with the DB10 present and a DB5.
All the "new money" lottery winners are on here then oh dear. Lol
The GTR has been replaced Jon a while ago I just haven't bothered updating profile details on here. But I must add it was a spectacular car and would recommend trying one to see what the fuss is about.
Thanks Andrew I do tend to buy what I like but I like to keep resale value in mind.
Has anyone heard of or dealt with the Supercar clinic near Bolton? A car I have looked at had part history from there but I have never heard of them.
Again appreciate the views and opinions of all in helping me make up my mind as to give Aston a go. That's the beauty of PH
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