Things are getting desperate for the DB9
Discussion
SFO said:
I should the press release more carefully ..
also include are a fancy watch and an odd looking trunk/suitcase which probably doesn't fit in the boot!
I get your drift, but tbf it's not quite that bad - B&O was about £5k the last time I looked and the car is fully loaded - I bet on paper, at list price, there is significantly less than £5k difference between this and an equivalently specced DB9 GTalso include are a fancy watch and an odd looking trunk/suitcase which probably doesn't fit in the boot!
I get as frustrated with Aston as the next man over their model line up but every car company does limited editions loaded with extras and when they aren't pretending that it's a new model, I don't really see the issue - it's when they give it a new name and suggest it's more powerful & lighter, when the differences are in reality marginal, that I get frustrated
The consensus appears to be, that this is imaginary marketing gone mad.
I suppose if they can sell an extra 150 DB9 cars, to suave looking gentlemen who like to wear a dinner jacket when driving, then at least it will be additional revenue in the AML till.
Is it ever possible, to do too many special editions?
Can they all be collectors items in 25 years time?
Jon39 said:
Is it ever possible, to do too many special editions?
Can they all be collectors items in 25 years time?
Not entirely sure... If you look at the history of the DB7, there were numerous special editions, many of which are either forgotten about - and not advertised as such or hidden away .Some of the colour combinations on the db7 were awesome and some very special cars made their way to owners. Can they all be collectors items in 25 years time?
toohuge said:
Jon39 said:
Is it ever possible, to do too many special editions?
Can they all be collectors items in 25 years time?
Not entirely sure... If you look at the history of the DB7, there were numerous special editions, many of which are either forgotten about - and not advertised as such or hidden away .Some of the colour combinations on the db7 were awesome and some very special cars made their way to owners. Can they all be collectors items in 25 years time?
I imagine it's unlikely to persuade many who weren't already thinking about buying a DB9 to change their mind, but if you were in the market for a fully loaded DB9 GT, it might appeal. That's particularly valid if one of your motives behind buying DB9 GT is that it's the last of the line
I doubt that it will carry a huge premium over non-bond DB9 GT values in years to come, but IMO this edition will carry at least some kind of premium and I guess t the size of any future premium will be of no major concern to those buying it now ?
jonby said:
I get your drift, but tbf it's not quite that bad - B&O was about £5k the last time I looked and the car is fully loaded - I bet on paper, at list price, there is significantly less than £5k difference between this and an equivalently specced DB9 GT
you also get a One-77 steering wheeland
Bond Edition Black Indoor Car Cover
Bond Edition Luggage Tag
time to place an order before they sell all 150
syncii said:
Wouldn't stop me buying one if I liked the final price and spec vs equivalent spec DB9 GT.
It wouldn't stop me from buying one if I liked the price and spec either...but I do believe that I'd replace anything that has a Bond logo.Edited by syncii on Wednesday 2nd September 23:36
In just about every area of passion, the biggest insult is to be regarded as a poseur.
Nice story here about a DBS with chassis number 007 being gifted to Barbara Broccoli who then sold it on to a banker. This kind of lineage makes more sense - and I guess a pretty profit for someone - than a few screenprinted Bond-theme kickplates on a standard DB9.
https://www.classicdriver.com/en/article/cars/brot...
https://www.classicdriver.com/en/article/cars/brot...
SFO said:
even the plaque is cheap, instead of an actual number for your car (Number X of 150), it merely says "1 of 150"
I'm pretty sure the second car built will say "2 of 150" etc. It would have better if it was just known as the Bond edition but had no "Bond" or "007" references on the actual car as they are, frankly, cringe worthy.
Equally, wouldn't is have been a far better idea to have done this with the DBS - as at least that car has a bond connection.
In fact, they should have just produced a limited edition run of the DB10 design as actually used in the movie. That would be snapped up and highly collectable. No need for any Bond or 007 references - DB10 says it all.
Edited by JulianPH on Thursday 3rd September 07:48
It's a beautiful car for sure. If I was looking for a new DB9 I'd look at it. Will also probably be worth a bit more than a normal one in about 750 years too.
If I was buying one I'd negotiate a packet of stick on bullet holes and probably a long rope with one of those hooks for climbing over walls on it. To be kept in the boot for just in case purposes.
Hey, At least it's not as bad an effort as the recent Vantages with the daft stripes.
Roll on Spectre, you can't beat a good Bond film.
If I was buying one I'd negotiate a packet of stick on bullet holes and probably a long rope with one of those hooks for climbing over walls on it. To be kept in the boot for just in case purposes.
Hey, At least it's not as bad an effort as the recent Vantages with the daft stripes.
Roll on Spectre, you can't beat a good Bond film.
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