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Hi folks, my first post and I would appreciate some help, advice, comments and suggestions if you would.
I have Number 23 of the last 55 DB7 cars made - the DB7 Anniversary Edition Vantage V12 Coupe 2004 with parchment white dials, Connolly Leather arctic blue two tone seats, touchtronic box, slate blue finish etc. Apparently, according to the description of another one for sale on here, ie Number 22, at £36,950 only 13 Anniversary Edition Coupes were made of these last 55 DB7's ever made, and so quite rare, mine has done approx 48,000 miles and is in I would say, excellent condition. I have now seen a V8 Vantage'08 Coupe in silver having done only 12500 miles, and with the sports body kit (if that's the right term), anyway, side skirts, front fairing and no doubt something at the back, all told, apparently worth originally £18,000.00 plus expensive fitting. The car has the sportshift paddles - I would have really liked a manual stick box, and is up for sale at £40,000.
The DB7 gets a lot of admiring glances and comments, I rarely take it anywhere without someone eventually saying something like ''That's a nice car mate'' (not that it bothers me if I don't get a comment, and I don't look for it but it's nice when it happens and is usually the start to a friendly chat,) the Vantage V8 looks more aggressive rather than the more classical lines of the DB7 especially with the sports body kit, but looks and is a more modern Aston which appeals to me, I'm just wondering what to do(!)
Would the DB7 - as it's possibly quite rare be an accumulating investment that I might regret selling, what should I expect as a PX figure, is the V8 Vantage sportshift box reliable? Any other reliability issues? I think, if nothing else it's a good price at £40k. What do you think chaps and ladies? Thanks, Tony.
I have Number 23 of the last 55 DB7 cars made - the DB7 Anniversary Edition Vantage V12 Coupe 2004 with parchment white dials, Connolly Leather arctic blue two tone seats, touchtronic box, slate blue finish etc. Apparently, according to the description of another one for sale on here, ie Number 22, at £36,950 only 13 Anniversary Edition Coupes were made of these last 55 DB7's ever made, and so quite rare, mine has done approx 48,000 miles and is in I would say, excellent condition. I have now seen a V8 Vantage'08 Coupe in silver having done only 12500 miles, and with the sports body kit (if that's the right term), anyway, side skirts, front fairing and no doubt something at the back, all told, apparently worth originally £18,000.00 plus expensive fitting. The car has the sportshift paddles - I would have really liked a manual stick box, and is up for sale at £40,000.
The DB7 gets a lot of admiring glances and comments, I rarely take it anywhere without someone eventually saying something like ''That's a nice car mate'' (not that it bothers me if I don't get a comment, and I don't look for it but it's nice when it happens and is usually the start to a friendly chat,) the Vantage V8 looks more aggressive rather than the more classical lines of the DB7 especially with the sports body kit, but looks and is a more modern Aston which appeals to me, I'm just wondering what to do(!)
Would the DB7 - as it's possibly quite rare be an accumulating investment that I might regret selling, what should I expect as a PX figure, is the V8 Vantage sportshift box reliable? Any other reliability issues? I think, if nothing else it's a good price at £40k. What do you think chaps and ladies? Thanks, Tony. Edited by Tonythesalesman on Monday 3rd February 00:52
mikey k said:
As above go drive one first and see what you think
18k pluse fitting seems OTT for what sound like sports pack with front and rear spoilers?
Even if it was 18k (can only think it's had loads of upgrades like prodrive, new sills, suspension etc) it's not worth anything like that and probably not worth paying a premium (general condition being more important) and finding a N400 would be a better bet IMHO 18k pluse fitting seems OTT for what sound like sports pack with front and rear spoilers?
As this is your first post and you seem like a nice chap, I'll cut you a little slack. But there are rules in here that you need to adhere to. "Rule #241 - new members must publish pictures of their PJ." 
Long term, (Gaydon cars) they are bloody reliable with good costs.
The question is; which one makes you smile the most?
Your DB7 is obviously unique and fabulous but if your thinking of a change then you want something more/else.
The V8v is a fantastic car with superb performance. Reliable, well made and a cracking interior. Bang up to date too.
The DB9 is not far away from your budget. £40k-ish is in that territory. I don't mean to make your decision more complicated but you should think about it.
Each have their merits but this isn't Top-Trumps.
Cars like this are an emotional choice and only you can state which one moves you most.
One more thing. You seem to discribe an either/or decision. If you keep the 7 then there will be a lot more miles put on it. Perhaps there is an argument for passing on that particular torch on.
Oh, and if you want manual, get manual. No regrets, get your dream car, not a nearly a dream car.
Long term, (Gaydon cars) they are bloody reliable with good costs.
The question is; which one makes you smile the most?
Your DB7 is obviously unique and fabulous but if your thinking of a change then you want something more/else.
The V8v is a fantastic car with superb performance. Reliable, well made and a cracking interior. Bang up to date too.
The DB9 is not far away from your budget. £40k-ish is in that territory. I don't mean to make your decision more complicated but you should think about it.
Each have their merits but this isn't Top-Trumps.
Cars like this are an emotional choice and only you can state which one moves you most.
One more thing. You seem to discribe an either/or decision. If you keep the 7 then there will be a lot more miles put on it. Perhaps there is an argument for passing on that particular torch on.
Oh, and if you want manual, get manual. No regrets, get your dream car, not a nearly a dream car.
Edited by divetheworld on Sunday 2nd February 09:48
Edited by divetheworld on Sunday 2nd February 09:49
divetheworld said:
Lovely car. The collective approves!!
I really should change my profile name.
I'm Brent. Pleased to meet you.
And pleased to meet you too Brent, anyway, I think I'll go further into the cost of the sports body kit, I trust (as in a really decent trustworthy guy) the owner of the garage (who's selling it on behalf of the V8's owner). He,(the owner of the garage) runs an ''old school'' garage with three or four cars for sale plus several classics under maintenance and repair, and who said that it cost £18,000, it seems a lot? I suppose I'm mainly attracted to the low mileage and the price seems good for it, most '08's at that sort of miles seem to be in the region of say £45 to £55k. I really should change my profile name.
I'm Brent. Pleased to meet you.
Edited by Tonythesalesman on Sunday 2nd February 11:19
LordBretSinclair said:
Keep the 7 !!!!
You'll regret it if you sell it.
I've only had my DB7 for a few months now, but I knew it was a keeper after the first week of ownership. In many ways, I prefer taking it out for a spin instead of my Gaydon machine (more relaxed, if you know what I mean).You'll regret it if you sell it.
I've had a look round the offerings and you're right. Forget the bodykit, superfluous. If by bodykit they mean N420/N400/V12V skirts etc then cool. If its Kahn or aftermarket stuff.......... choose wisely....
That mileage and age is a bargain.
If it's got good history and the mileage is genuine with the right colour and spec then it would be a great buy.
Now, my first V8V was a manual and I went for it after reading all the anecdotal comments. I believed it was the safe bet. I didn't drive a Sportshift until a year later. I traded in for the Sportshift.
Now I've driven it for a while and know how to use it properly, I wont be going back. I love my V8SS.
Some may discribe it as marmite, I just think you need some mechanical sympathy.
Drive it, but drive it like a manual. It is an automated manual box, not an autobox. Pull away very slowly until you get to know it. Very small throttle inputs pulling away at the most until the clutch has 80% bite, then you can go for it. Drive it in sport mode and never use "D" mode. That will give you the best chance of seeing the box for what it is. If you find it ok and if you buy it, you can make it do exceptional things.
Good luck with your decision.
That mileage and age is a bargain.
If it's got good history and the mileage is genuine with the right colour and spec then it would be a great buy.
Now, my first V8V was a manual and I went for it after reading all the anecdotal comments. I believed it was the safe bet. I didn't drive a Sportshift until a year later. I traded in for the Sportshift.
Now I've driven it for a while and know how to use it properly, I wont be going back. I love my V8SS.
Some may discribe it as marmite, I just think you need some mechanical sympathy.
Drive it, but drive it like a manual. It is an automated manual box, not an autobox. Pull away very slowly until you get to know it. Very small throttle inputs pulling away at the most until the clutch has 80% bite, then you can go for it. Drive it in sport mode and never use "D" mode. That will give you the best chance of seeing the box for what it is. If you find it ok and if you buy it, you can make it do exceptional things.
Good luck with your decision.
V8LM said:
Keep the DB 7.
Sell and you'll be happy in a different car for six months then sad for the rest of your life that you've moved from one-of-a-kind to one-of-many.
I wouldn't call a Vantage...one of many, if rarity is that important, get an Allegro, theres a few left, but if you want a modern Aston, then look no further, the Vantage ( Manual ) is a top car, the v12 snobbery that is spouted on this forum is just a load of sSell and you'll be happy in a different car for six months then sad for the rest of your life that you've moved from one-of-a-kind to one-of-many.
t....V8's are the way to go..Ask Ferrari etcIkebaddog said:
I wouldn't call a Vantage...one of many, if rarity is that important, get an Allegro, theres a few left, but if you want a modern Aston, then look no further, the Vantage ( Manual ) is a top car, the v12 snobbery that is spouted on this forum is just a load of st....V8's are the way to go..Ask Ferrari etc
^^^t....V8's are the way to go..Ask Ferrari etcWoof woof !!
Ikebaddog said:
I wouldn't call a Vantage...one of many, if rarity is that important, get an Allegro, theres a few left, but if you want a modern Aston, then look no further, the Vantage ( Manual ) is a top car, the v12 snobbery that is spouted on this forum is just a load of st....V8's are the way to go..Ask Ferrari etc
^^^t....V8's are the way to go..Ask Ferrari etcWoof woof !!
J12MOC said:
Ikebaddog said:
I wouldn't call a Vantage...one of many, if rarity is that important, get an Allegro, theres a few left, but if you want a modern Aston, then look no further, the Vantage ( Manual ) is a top car, the v12 snobbery that is spouted on this forum is just a load of st....V8's are the way to go..Ask Ferrari etc
^^^t....V8's are the way to go..Ask Ferrari etcWoof woof !!
Ikebaddog said:
V8LM said:
Keep the DB 7.
Sell and you'll be happy in a different car for six months then sad for the rest of your life that you've moved from one-of-a-kind to one-of-many.
I wouldn't call a Vantage...one of many, if rarity is that important, get an Allegro, theres a few left, but if you want a modern Aston, then look no further, the Vantage ( Manual ) is a top car, the v12 snobbery that is spouted on this forum is just a load of sSell and you'll be happy in a different car for six months then sad for the rest of your life that you've moved from one-of-a-kind to one-of-many.
t....V8's are the way to go..Ask Ferrari etcAnd the Vantage is 'one of many' as compared the OP's DB7.
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