Another (different!) DB9 buying question (age vs mileage)
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All,
Hi. I am a lurker who has aligned himself with Astons (after toying with another marque in the past) and is now ready to buy a used DB9 Volante in the next month with a question for you. First, I have Grant's book and have spent 6 months researching and viewing a few cars lately so am not intending to go over old ground. My question relates to how age and mileage should influence my decision.
eg. Assume the three following cars for sale at the notional prices listed (for arguments sake assume also these are real mileage/prices for the purposes of the question and that all cars are the same colour and spec and all have extended warranty):
2005 55 plate 10,000 miles £45k
2006 56 plate 20,000 miles £45k
2007 07 plate 30,000 miles. £50k
Assume I will put on no more then 3k miles a year. Which would be the better buy over a three year period in terms of resale?
I don't know how the DB7 market works and if that offers any clues, but for example, in 2015 how would a 20k mile 10 yr old 2005 DB9 fare on sale versus a 40k mile 8 yr old 2007 DB9? Is it worth spending a bit more for the 07 model year even if that is for a car with twice or more the mileage? My instinct is that given 08/09/10 models will come down in price over those years, if one owned a 05/06/07 car then low mileage would be more of a differentiator in thre years but welcome your expert views.
Many thanks.
Hi. I am a lurker who has aligned himself with Astons (after toying with another marque in the past) and is now ready to buy a used DB9 Volante in the next month with a question for you. First, I have Grant's book and have spent 6 months researching and viewing a few cars lately so am not intending to go over old ground. My question relates to how age and mileage should influence my decision.
eg. Assume the three following cars for sale at the notional prices listed (for arguments sake assume also these are real mileage/prices for the purposes of the question and that all cars are the same colour and spec and all have extended warranty):
2005 55 plate 10,000 miles £45k
2006 56 plate 20,000 miles £45k
2007 07 plate 30,000 miles. £50k
Assume I will put on no more then 3k miles a year. Which would be the better buy over a three year period in terms of resale?
I don't know how the DB7 market works and if that offers any clues, but for example, in 2015 how would a 20k mile 10 yr old 2005 DB9 fare on sale versus a 40k mile 8 yr old 2007 DB9? Is it worth spending a bit more for the 07 model year even if that is for a car with twice or more the mileage? My instinct is that given 08/09/10 models will come down in price over those years, if one owned a 05/06/07 car then low mileage would be more of a differentiator in thre years but welcome your expert views.
Many thanks.
Blimey, it's like GCSEs again 
Assuming all things are equal like perfect service history, I'd take the later car with the miles on it. With you adding 10k max over 3 years, it'll hardly be a big miler whatever you start from.
Does seem there is a 'cut-off' for top money at about 20k miles when bearded types seem to go into a blind panic. My DB9V is on 37k, I don't care, George's will stay below 10k forever, people think of mileage differently.
Of more concern to Aston buyers is the number of owners - obviously the lower the better. I had a real issue selling my DB7 as I was the 7th owner. Didn't bother me or the guy who bought it, but many beards were put off by it...
Service history and maintenance are more important than miles. And the more miles -> the more services it has had. Buying a car that has had extended warranty on it (so has always been sold in the dealer network) also means any niggle will have been sorted out for free every time. Lot's on considerations, but the biggest is simply buy on condition
It will shine through at resale time.
Assuming all things are equal like perfect service history, I'd take the later car with the miles on it. With you adding 10k max over 3 years, it'll hardly be a big miler whatever you start from.
Does seem there is a 'cut-off' for top money at about 20k miles when bearded types seem to go into a blind panic. My DB9V is on 37k, I don't care, George's will stay below 10k forever, people think of mileage differently.
Of more concern to Aston buyers is the number of owners - obviously the lower the better. I had a real issue selling my DB7 as I was the 7th owner. Didn't bother me or the guy who bought it, but many beards were put off by it...
Service history and maintenance are more important than miles. And the more miles -> the more services it has had. Buying a car that has had extended warranty on it (so has always been sold in the dealer network) also means any niggle will have been sorted out for free every time. Lot's on considerations, but the biggest is simply buy on condition
It will shine through at resale time.
snuffy said:
My V8V has done 21k miles, 7 years old, and has always been serviced at the same place (somewhere darn sarf) and yet the V5 says 5 previous owners. I found that a bit odd really - 5 owners and they all took it to the same place to be serviced ?
That'd get me thinking it was clocked unless the servicing outlet also does Aston Sales? Sorry to be such a ray of sunshine!2.5pi said:
snuffy said:
My V8V has done 21k miles, 7 years old, and has always been serviced at the same place (somewhere darn sarf) and yet the V5 says 5 previous owners. I found that a bit odd really - 5 owners and they all took it to the same place to be serviced ?
That'd get me thinking it was clocked unless the servicing outlet also does Aston Sales? Sorry to be such a ray of sunshine!Hi snuffy
Main Dealer stamps so no problem!
I was just reminded of when my brother bought a bargain M3 whose last 6 services had all taken place in Leicester but the 3 owners it'd had must of had a thing for underneath the arches servicing miles from home.
It broke down lots and he sold it as spare parts eventually.
Main Dealer stamps so no problem!
I was just reminded of when my brother bought a bargain M3 whose last 6 services had all taken place in Leicester but the 3 owners it'd had must of had a thing for underneath the arches servicing miles from home.
It broke down lots and he sold it as spare parts eventually.
I'm in the same situation as you, except I'm going to buy mine in Feb / March next year.
I'm just starting the research on the whole which one / what interior / which options etc. What did your research tell you?
with the 3 that you have listed, and reading various posts on here, if the 07 had had the clutch done, with 30k on it, I'd probably have that otherwise I'd save 5k, buy the 06 and hope to not having to replace the clutch in the 10k miles I'd put on it in 3 years
I don't think ultra low mileage cars are all they are cracked up to be, especially for a huge V12, I'd like to think it had been taken out each week for a little spin
I'm just starting the research on the whole which one / what interior / which options etc. What did your research tell you?
with the 3 that you have listed, and reading various posts on here, if the 07 had had the clutch done, with 30k on it, I'd probably have that otherwise I'd save 5k, buy the 06 and hope to not having to replace the clutch in the 10k miles I'd put on it in 3 years
I don't think ultra low mileage cars are all they are cracked up to be, especially for a huge V12, I'd like to think it had been taken out each week for a little spin
Mileage no issue at all in my book. High mileage DB9s that have a good service history are a safer purchase than a car that rarely sees the open road. So much can get fixed and sorted out in the first 30k miles from what I've observed. I'd be nervous of buying a 'garage queen' - you pay more for the lower miles, you potentially pay more again to iron out the niggles (or possibly worse).
snuffy said:
2.5pi said:
Hi snuffy
Main Dealer stamps so no problem!
It's most likely a DVLA error I reckon.Main Dealer stamps so no problem!
I have to say it never entered my head to check the number of previous owners when I bought it. Any way, it's too late now to worry about it !
Thanks all for the input. Very helpful. Since my OP, having viewed some further cars now I realise model year, spec and condition is more important than mileage.
I have pulled the trigger on a 2008 model year DB9 volante, deposit paid. Dealer car with AM warranty. Last recent service covered the lot incl new discs and pads front and rear, 4 new tyres and other usual service matters so that was nice to have behind it. Will do a separate post with photos as an overjoyed "new owner" once I take delivery in a week or so and car fully prepped.
Tempest
I have pulled the trigger on a 2008 model year DB9 volante, deposit paid. Dealer car with AM warranty. Last recent service covered the lot incl new discs and pads front and rear, 4 new tyres and other usual service matters so that was nice to have behind it. Will do a separate post with photos as an overjoyed "new owner" once I take delivery in a week or so and car fully prepped.
Tempest
Tempest said:
I have pulled the trigger on a 2008 model year DB9 volante, deposit paid. Dealer car with AM warranty. Last recent service covered the lot incl new discs and pads front and rear, 4 new tyres and other usual service matters so that was nice to have behind it. Will do a separate post with photos as an overjoyed "new owner" once I take delivery in a week or so and car fully prepped. Tempest
Fabulous, glad you found the right car Tempest. looking forward to the photos.
Hi folks,
I note the comments about younger higher milage cars are the better option than older low mileage, but at what point does this swing the other way? I am looking at a 2006 db9 volante from an independent with 55k on the clock. Grange who have serviced the car confirm its been a good trouble free car but is 55k on the clock a little too high to start out with... I will probably do 4k per annum.
Also, how important is the dealer warranty if i get the 140 check?
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Steve
I note the comments about younger higher milage cars are the better option than older low mileage, but at what point does this swing the other way? I am looking at a 2006 db9 volante from an independent with 55k on the clock. Grange who have serviced the car confirm its been a good trouble free car but is 55k on the clock a little too high to start out with... I will probably do 4k per annum.
Also, how important is the dealer warranty if i get the 140 check?
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Steve
Litten13 said:
Hi folks,
I note the comments about younger higher milage cars are the better option than older low mileage, but at what point does this swing the other way? I am looking at a 2006 db9 volante from an independent with 55k on the clock. Grange who have serviced the car confirm its been a good trouble free car but is 55k on the clock a little too high to start out with... I will probably do 4k per annum.
Also, how important is the dealer warranty if i get the 140 check?
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Steve
Steve I note the comments about younger higher milage cars are the better option than older low mileage, but at what point does this swing the other way? I am looking at a 2006 db9 volante from an independent with 55k on the clock. Grange who have serviced the car confirm its been a good trouble free car but is 55k on the clock a little too high to start out with... I will probably do 4k per annum.
Also, how important is the dealer warranty if i get the 140 check?
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Steve
I bought my first DB9V in October 2011 it's a 2006 car and had 59k on the clock, full AML service history and only one owner. I have put 10k on it since then and all of which have been trouble free. I have the extended warranty and have maintained the dealer history. Don't be too put off by mileage, they are after all motor cars to be driven. Never quite got those who buy them and they never see the light of day. Get it bought and enjoy!
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