DBS '12 vs. DBS '11
Discussion
Ok....so I started looking at getting either a DBS / Ferrari Cali / V12V a few months ago, did the Aston factory tour, test drove a couple things, and then hit a really busy time with work where I didn't really have time to take the final plunge.
Things are chilling out a bit now so I'd like to make a choice soon....however....they're ALL nice!
One of the questions I had in my head is if it's worth stretching to a '12 model year DBS with the better sat nav, wipers, glass buttons (which combined makes it a nicer car) or if I'd be better off saving what seems likely to be a considerable sum on an earlier DBS.
The '12 model year DBS's all seem to be around £128k+ ......on the other hand, there are some lovely 10-11 plate DBS's for £20k less than that.
Does anyone think the 12 yr model changes will mean it retains better value than the old ones, or is it just worth getting a better price on a pre-12 model? The 12 is a better place to sit, and I prefer the buttons....but stepping back a bit and gaining a little perspective, £20k would buy you a brand new Focus ST, so it a huge amount of money to pay for a better sat nav and nicer buttons!
If you were buying a DBS now, knowing the Vanquish is coming, what would you opt for?
Things are chilling out a bit now so I'd like to make a choice soon....however....they're ALL nice!
One of the questions I had in my head is if it's worth stretching to a '12 model year DBS with the better sat nav, wipers, glass buttons (which combined makes it a nicer car) or if I'd be better off saving what seems likely to be a considerable sum on an earlier DBS.
The '12 model year DBS's all seem to be around £128k+ ......on the other hand, there are some lovely 10-11 plate DBS's for £20k less than that.
Does anyone think the 12 yr model changes will mean it retains better value than the old ones, or is it just worth getting a better price on a pre-12 model? The 12 is a better place to sit, and I prefer the buttons....but stepping back a bit and gaining a little perspective, £20k would buy you a brand new Focus ST, so it a huge amount of money to pay for a better sat nav and nicer buttons!
If you were buying a DBS now, knowing the Vanquish is coming, what would you opt for?
kbf1981 said:
Ok....so I started looking at getting either a DBS / Ferrari Cali / V12V a few months ago, did the Aston factory tour, test drove a couple things, and then hit a really busy time with work where I didn't really have time to take the final plunge.
Things are chilling out a bit now so I'd like to make a choice soon....however....they're ALL nice!
One of the questions I had in my head is if it's worth stretching to a '12 model year DBS with the better sat nav, wipers, glass buttons (which combined makes it a nicer car) or if I'd be better off saving what seems likely to be a considerable sum on an earlier DBS.
The '12 model year DBS's all seem to be around £128k+ ......on the other hand, there are some lovely 10-11 plate DBS's for £20k less than that.
Does anyone think the 12 yr model changes will mean it retains better value than the old ones, or is it just worth getting a better price on a pre-12 model? The 12 is a better place to sit, and I prefer the buttons....but stepping back a bit and gaining a little perspective, £20k would buy you a brand new Focus ST, so it a huge amount of money to pay for a better sat nav and nicer buttons!
If you were buying a DBS now, knowing the Vanquish is coming, what would you opt for?
Are you looking for TT or manual ?Things are chilling out a bit now so I'd like to make a choice soon....however....they're ALL nice!
One of the questions I had in my head is if it's worth stretching to a '12 model year DBS with the better sat nav, wipers, glass buttons (which combined makes it a nicer car) or if I'd be better off saving what seems likely to be a considerable sum on an earlier DBS.
The '12 model year DBS's all seem to be around £128k+ ......on the other hand, there are some lovely 10-11 plate DBS's for £20k less than that.
Does anyone think the 12 yr model changes will mean it retains better value than the old ones, or is it just worth getting a better price on a pre-12 model? The 12 is a better place to sit, and I prefer the buttons....but stepping back a bit and gaining a little perspective, £20k would buy you a brand new Focus ST, so it a huge amount of money to pay for a better sat nav and nicer buttons!
If you were buying a DBS now, knowing the Vanquish is coming, what would you opt for?
kbf1981 said:
Manual's are more exciting (I found the V12V a more exciting drive), but realistically I'd like to take it on a European road trip and will be doing some commuting in it....so TT makes more sense.
Reason I ask is that all the early cars were manual, so you can get a 2009 10k mile model for £95k like thishttp://www.stratstone.com/vehicleprinting.aspx?reg...
with essentially the same spec as a 2011 car, minus B&O sound
As you say, a few additions in 2012 but Garmin is the only spec dif IMO which might sway you and I know some on here have very strong opinions on the earlier sat nav ( I think it's fine but others disagree) but even so, I don't think the spec differences are sufficient on their own to make you spend significantly more for a later car.
jonby said:
kbf1981 said:
Manual's are more exciting (I found the V12V a more exciting drive), but realistically I'd like to take it on a European road trip and will be doing some commuting in it....so TT makes more sense.
Reason I ask is that all the early cars were manual, so you can get a 2009 10k mile model for £95k like thishttp://www.stratstone.com/vehicleprinting.aspx?reg...
with essentially the same spec as a 2011 car, minus B&O sound
As you say, a few additions in 2012 but Garmin is the only spec dif IMO which might sway you and I know some on here have very strong opinions on the earlier sat nav ( I think it's fine but others disagree) but even so, I don't think the spec differences are sufficient on their own to make you spend significantly more for a later car.
kbf1981 said:
The spec differences are nice .....but just not worth £20k+ to me. Do you think they will be valued come resale time? I will likely only have the car a year, so would prefer not to lose a ton of money ha!
Simples then - if you are bothered about not losing a ton of money then the older car that has already lost more will be the better choice.Unless youve got money to burn , buy a slightly older car (less depreciation) with the spec you want , the differences in the cars options over its lifespan has been minimal so sort out what you want and save a few quid. The prices are still on the slide with more to go (so bear that in mind) , and will probably drop further with the vanquish arriving.
Mr Purple said:
Unless youve got money to burn , buy a slightly older car (less depreciation) with the spec you want , the differences in the cars options over its lifespan has been minimal so sort out what you want and save a few quid. The prices are still on the slide with more to go (so bear that in mind) , and will probably drop further with the vanquish arriving.
Do you think they'll still keep on sliding with the Vanquish? The old Vanquish's seem to keep their value well - the DBS has now hit £80k at the bottom end....how much lower could it go?Indeed with Vanquish on the market by the time you sell all DBS prices will be bound to take a bit of a drop. On that basis I would suggest you re-evaluate the V12V, which is already probably the best in the range at holding its value will be far less affected by Vanquish production. Therefore I conclude that what you need is an early V12V.
kbf1981 said:
So it basically goes like this?
2008-10: 700w sound system, lots of manuals
2010-12: mostly TT, B&O sound system
2012: garmin sat nav, better wipers and buttons.
And that's it?
More like:2008-10: 700w sound system, lots of manuals
2010-12: mostly TT, B&O sound system
2012: garmin sat nav, better wipers and buttons.
And that's it?
2008-09: 700w sound system, lots of manuals
2009-12: mostly TT, B&O sound system
2012: garmin sat nav, better wipers and buttons.
Who knows how low they will go ..... i suspect they will goto 60k and sit there for a while.
It will be interesting to see if DBS prices firm up even with the release of the Vanquish , seems to me the DBS shape is potentially more desirable and maybe a modern classic in the making , the Vanquish however maybe newer but is it desirable?
That should get this thread moving
It will be interesting to see if DBS prices firm up even with the release of the Vanquish , seems to me the DBS shape is potentially more desirable and maybe a modern classic in the making , the Vanquish however maybe newer but is it desirable?
That should get this thread moving
kbf1981 said:
I will likely only have the car a year
Why. And there are manual 2009 cars with B&O 
and with all that saved money you can personalise it 
And I updated my HDD Sat Nav to the latest spec for less than a good bottle of Red
and it gets me to where I want to go on the very rare occasion I use itEdited by AMDBSNick on Wednesday 1st August 19:33
Look around cause there's some good and bad about! I looked at loads before I found mine but with ref the prices and future I paid £102k 11 months ago and am now being offer 74k px! I'm looking at selling mine but will be happy to get £85k so I think with an Aston you just have to accept that your going to loose some money! But I've got to say the DBS is a great car and you'll enjoy it whatever you choose.
I wanted B&O but couldn't find one with the wheels etc as well as B&O but the standard stereo is amazing!
Good luck!
I wanted B&O but couldn't find one with the wheels etc as well as B&O but the standard stereo is amazing!
Good luck!
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