DBS or v12v?

[JohnG1]

Adam2S said:

JohnG1 said:

Adam2S said:

ok here is my view...

both are basically the same car, but I am a V12V owner so I guess it is clear which way my prefernece went :

1) DBS has a wider appeal due to 2+2, auto and volante options
2) V12V is more "hardcore" and a better drivers car on the edge
3) DBS is a better long haul GT
4) DBS is more jaw droppingly stunning visually
5) V12V appeals more to the younger buyer and looks more "bad ass"
6) DBS has the edge by a tiny margin interior wise
7) V12V is more exclusive
8) DBS is a bit more expensive to buy and run
9) in theory V12V should hold its value better so is cheaper to own

V12V suit me better, mainly because of 2 and 8. In reality option 1 rules most peoples choices.

Not sure I agree with 8 or 9. I think we don't have enough data.

I do think it's interesting that many folks on here looked at both and ended up picking their car for a variety of reasons. I just liked Mako blue and the first one I saw in Mako was a V12V. As you can tell - point 2 above goes whoosh over my head...

8 is a fact - the V12V is cheaper to buy than a DBS both new and used... Running costs are very similar but looking at service costs the V12V seems to be a tiny bit less - although I dont understand why that is the case.

9 - Well I did say "in theory". Then again a lower purchase price means it has less to loose so the DBS would have to depreciate by a lower percentage to loose the same amount of actualy £££, and I think we all accept that this is unlikely.

I dispute your contention that 8 is a fact. I agree a DBS is more expensive to buy. Running costs seem to be similar, servicing costs are subject to negotiation so I expect they are actually very similar when you haggle. The main difference is in my view going to be repair costs due to the increased amount of c/f in the DBS.

I have been tracking DBS and V12V prices for the last few years and I don't think we have a big enough sample set of actual traded prices to draw any meaning inferences. I know what mine was on the market for and I know what I paid but we don't have that information about other cars.

[George H]

JohnG1 said:

The main difference is in my view going to be repair costs due to the increased amount of c/f in the DBS.

That isn't really a massive issue for the vast majority of this forum

[JohnG1]

George H said:

JohnG1 said:

The main difference is in my view going to be repair costs due to the increased amount of c/f in the DBS.

That isn't really a massive issue for the vast majority of this forum

try the buffet...

[cayman-black]

cayman-black said:

agree that is a lovely colour almost Mako? As to looks i feel the Vantage looks fresher and a more sporty car. Plus i would never buy a cabrio.

Looks like i was right on the colour a guys.

[Mako V12V]

Thought I'd even up the photo postings to redress the balance!

[Mr Purple]

slightly off topic - can anyone find out how many cars DBS and V12V were made in each colour ?

[cayman-black]

Mako V12V that really is superb.
Are those tyres still the Corsa,s?

Edited by cayman-black on Wednesday 23 November 19:15

[Mako V12V]

cayman-black said:

Mako V12V that really is superb.
Are those tyres still the Corsa,s?

Edited by cayman-black on Wednesday 23 November 19:15

Cheers buddy
Yes, the originals.

[Cheib]

Blimey what a choice....Aston's are the only cars I genuinely lust after. Both awesome cars just a case of which one works for you better.

There's a Mako Blue DBS if anyone fancies one on the AUC site

https://used.astonmartin.com/en-GB/Search/Details~...

[Shmee]

Cheib said:

Blimey what a choice....Aston's are the only cars I genuinely lust after. Both awesome cars just a case of which one works for you better.

There's a Mako Blue DBS if anyone fancies one on the AUC site

https://used.astonmartin.com/en-GB/Search/Details~...

Fascinating, I've been 'watching' the Autotrader advert for that car for about 3-4 months now and it disappeared yesterday from a private sale for £140k, so great to see it up with a dealer for £133k!

Now then...

[Grant3]

Great input already. Chucking in my two pennies worth - much as I prefer the DBS' looks, the V12V is the more involving driver's car by a fair margin, although it is less comfortable! So you either want a focused sports car with a GT twist or a GT (mainly auto) with a hardcore twist! What really swings it for me is the price difference - The Vantage offers good value compared to the DBS IMO, although the price gap seems to be narrowing!

[Cheib]

Shmee said:

Cheib said:

Blimey what a choice....Aston's are the only cars I genuinely lust after. Both awesome cars just a case of which one works for you better.

There's a Mako Blue DBS if anyone fancies one on the AUC site

https://used.astonmartin.com/en-GB/Search/Details~...

Fascinating, I've been 'watching' the Autotrader advert for that car for about 3-4 months now and it disappeared yesterday from a private sale for £140k, so great to see it up with a dealer for £133k!

Now then...

Saw a Mako Blue DBS Volante today when I was out with the dog....looked bloody lovely. Want,want,want!

[P14SMM]

Must say I love what the v12v is and always said ts the proper car, but I've had a bds for 2 months after a California and you have to show it respect. I've had alsorts and ths is a beast it's so much torque you can never just flor it. Given the vintages short wheelbase I can't imagine it being useable in anything but perfect conditions.

It looks mean though!

But the DBS is pure class!!!!

[Jockman]

Am I going mad or did Georgeous H post up a really funny quip about the height of MakoV12V the other night ??

Or did I just dream it ?

[JohnG1]

Jockman said:

Am I going mad or did Georgeous H post up a really funny quip about the height of MakoV12V the other night ??

Or did I just dream it ?

That's what Jaegermeister and champagne does to the prematurely aged young brain of a pipe smoking slipper wearer...

[Mako V12V]

Jockman said:

Am I going mad or did Georgeous H post up a really funny quip about the height of MakoV12V the other night ??

Or did I just dream it ?

Sorry??? Did I miss something...
Or has my 18' 7" height been sussed out!?

[Jockman]

It went something along the lines of.....

FFS Mako how tall are you

[Glendower]

The announcement (if true) is greatly welcomed by yours truly. Am on my 3 V8, currently a roadster 4.7 with sports exhaust and cats, yeh it's loud alright. But always wanted the V 12 in drop head ...... Best colours combo? Black on black......Green just doesn't sit right.........will be in Geneva for th launch....

[X7LDA]

Great dilemma to have!

I'm being serious when I say this but have you considered the size difference in the two? The DBS is a much bigger car due to rear seats, bigger bonnet and rear. Standing next to the two it's really amazing how big a car the DBS actually is.

If I had to choose between the two I would pick the V12V not only because I love the Vantage shape more - but because the DBS simply wouldn't fit in my garage or parking space at work!

Edited by X7LDA on Saturday 31st December 00:46

[clorenzen]

I choose the V12V over the DBS due to the more sportier appearance and the more "tight" handling due to the shorter wheelbase. Also the V12V has shorter overhangs which help avoiding most sleeping policemen in London driving. Finally the rear hatch of the V12V makes it more practical as it has a larger luggage compartment as a result (given that you never use the rear seats in the DBS anyway(.