2008 Aston Martin DB9 V12 Sports Pack

Highlights

• Delicious V12 grand tourer with desirable sports pack
• 5.9-litre engine rated at 444bhp
• Full engine rebuild in 2019 at a cost of over £11k
• Onyx Black paint, ceramic coated
• Extensive service history

Overview

Usually, one of the first things you might do when nonchalantly perusing an online auction listing is to check the car’s mileage. And that would make you a very wise and sensible bidder. But when you dig a little deeper you’ll soon realise that this car was treated to a full engine rebuild in 2019.

Back in the analogue days of yesteryear, this would have been accompanied by resetting the odometer to zero, but with such shenanigans no longer possible on ‘modern’ cars such as this 2008 DB9, we’ll have to leave it up to bidders to decide how to treat this car’s mileage figure.

And when we say the engine has been rebuilt, it hasn’t just had its cylinder heads off and a couple of new gaskets fitted. Oh no. When the invoice includes items such as ‘new crankshaft’ you know that this engine has been rebuilt from first principles.

On the outside, the car is finished in Onyx Black — which features an attractive metallic shimmer — and has been professionally ceramic coated for protection. So it’s the kind of car you’ll be proud to arrive in, even at the swankiest of venues.

The interior features cream and black leather throughout, with the dashboard upholstery having been refitted to bring it back to nearly-new condition. The driver’s seat could benefit from its pale hide being cleaned, but otherwise the interior is very presentable throughout.

So if you’re looking for a very useable example of what many refer to as the first modern Aston, then this DB9 has a lot to offer.

History and documentation

• Registered 24 May 2008
• Stamped service book with services as follows: Jul 2008 @ 1,159 miles, May 2009 @ 3,610 miles, Jun 2010 @ 8,208 miles, May 2011 @ 15,879 miles, May 2012 @ 25,044 miles, Jul 2014 @ 41,447 miles, Mar 2015 @ 46,450 miles, Feb 2016 @ 53,337 miles, Oct 2017 @ 69,983 miles, Oct 2019 @ 73,850 miles, Aug 2020 @ 75,009 miles, May 2021 @ 76,029 miles, May 2022 @ 76,451 miles, Mar 2024 @ 79,673 miles
• Original leather-bound service booklet
• Collection of invoices and old MOT certificates
• Current MOT with no advisories expires 12 Feb 2025
• V5 present in owner’s name
• HPI clear
• The private plate ‘X666 CHJ’ is not included in sale
• London ULEZ compliant

Interior

• Cream and black leather interior
• The seat upholstery remains in good condition
• It could benefit from a clean in places
• The driver’s seat has acquired some patina from use
• Electronic seat adjusters with memory functions
• The carpets are very good, with Aston Martin branded overmats
• Black and cream leather continues onto the door cards and centre console
• The leather on the dashboard has been refitted to rectify some shrinkage
• Multi-function steering wheel with cruise control
• Air conditioning serviced and re-gassed in May 2021 — new condenser fitted
• The centre console features the navigation screen, an analogue clock, transmission controls and the stereo
• Gunmetal instrument cluster
• The stereo has been upgraded with a Genesis Black Edition Mk 5 amplifier and large subwoofer mounted in the boot
• Occasional rear seating for two
• The headlining is clean and tidy
• Spacious boot at the rear makes it ideal for grand touring

Exterior

• The low stance and graceful lines show that this car means business
• Finished in Onyx Black paint, which has an attractive metallic lustre
• Ceramic coating professionally applied in Dec 2022, with warranty certificate
• The paint remains very good throughout, with a few small stone chips at the front end
• Body panels appear good, with no obvious dents that we could see
• A professional repair was carried out to the roof seam, where there had been some corrosion
• 19-inch alloy wheels
• The GoodYear Eagle F1 tyres were reportedly recently fitted
• There are some scuffs and scrapes to the wheel rims, and around the centre caps
• Badges present and correct
• Parking sensors front and rear
• Headlights professionally restored in May 2021
• Aston Martin headlight ventilation kit installed in Mar 2024 which addresses the common headlamp misting problem
• The underside looks clean and tidy, with some light scuffs to the undertrays
• Sports exhaust fitted

Mechanical

• 5,935 cc V12 engine
• Produces 444 bhp and 420 lb ft
• Top speed 186 mph, 0-62 in 4.9 seconds
• Six-speed ZF automatic transmission, with ‘Touchtronic’ paddle shift
• Very desirable sports pack which stiffens the chassis and suspension, to the benefit of keen drivers
• Engine bay very clean and tidy
• Underneath, there is some surface corrosion to the suspension components
• The car’s most recent service was carried out in Mar 2024
• This service included changing the engine oil and filter, renewing the ancillary belt, inspecting the air filters, and replacing the brake fluid and rear brake pads
• At this service the workshop reported that the front brake discs were 90% worn, so will need to be replaced at the next service
• There was also some evidence of a weak PCV valve, which may also require replacing at the next service
• In Aug 2019, the engine was subject to a full rebuild at a cost of £11,357
• This included major items such as a new crankshaft, conrods, oil pump, all bearings, and seals etc.
• The battery was replaced in Nov 2022
• No mechanical issues or warning lights reported

Summary

The DB9 remains a stunning piece of design and is now available at a surprisingly reasonable price point. With its reassuringly thorough engine rebuild, and the optional sports pack, this DB9 is the kind of car you can happily drive and enjoy. And that V12 soundtrack will certainly keep you entertained as the Onyx Black silhouette storms along with a certain sense of elan.

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