DB9 Depreciation
Discussion
Hello chaps
Crystal ball time!
I'm considering changing my daily for an older DB9, with budget in the region of £38k. If purchased privately, and as long as it's maintained properly and kept in decent condition, what sort of depreciation would you expect over the next few years? Mileage wise, I'd only be doing a maximum of 3k pa.
My thinking is these cars can't be far off the bottom, and my argument with the wife is that we could end up losing more on a car half the value.
Don't get me wrong, I'm sure in reality the running costs will offset any benefit, but I much prefer spending money on maintaining a car (like I do with my Tuscan), rather than to see it disappear down the toilet on depreciation.
My original plan was buying a V8V for around £30k, but we're looking to start a family soon so we would really need some back seats! Is this a bad idea?
Cheers
Crystal ball time!
I'm considering changing my daily for an older DB9, with budget in the region of £38k. If purchased privately, and as long as it's maintained properly and kept in decent condition, what sort of depreciation would you expect over the next few years? Mileage wise, I'd only be doing a maximum of 3k pa.
My thinking is these cars can't be far off the bottom, and my argument with the wife is that we could end up losing more on a car half the value.
Don't get me wrong, I'm sure in reality the running costs will offset any benefit, but I much prefer spending money on maintaining a car (like I do with my Tuscan), rather than to see it disappear down the toilet on depreciation.
My original plan was buying a V8V for around £30k, but we're looking to start a family soon so we would really need some back seats! Is this a bad idea?
Cheers
the 9 feels like a modern car because it is ! the DB7 feels agricultural by comparison. The 7 is less reliable
For your budget you should be able to buy a cracking DB9 with low owners, low miles and a full main dealer service history.
There is bugger all room in the back of a DB9 (or DB7)
with regards to depreciation .....all depends who you buy from.....private purchase you shouldn't lose more than 5-6k over the next 2 years.....buy from a main dealer then probably 8-10k over 2 years. about the same as you would lose buying a new ford Focus
good luck with your hunt
For your budget you should be able to buy a cracking DB9 with low owners, low miles and a full main dealer service history.
There is bugger all room in the back of a DB9 (or DB7)
with regards to depreciation .....all depends who you buy from.....private purchase you shouldn't lose more than 5-6k over the next 2 years.....buy from a main dealer then probably 8-10k over 2 years. about the same as you would lose buying a new ford Focus
good luck with your hunt
I purchased a 2005 DB9, 35k miles in July last year from Stratstone. Have raped the warranty for every little thing I can and got 4 new tyres in the deal. Looking on website, the same cars, slightly lower spec, same mileage, is £1k more than I paid. I'd say they're getting to the low point of depreciation....
raine vs mr c said:
I upgraded from my 4.5 cerbera to my 05 almond green DB9, same build quality and same rear end driving
I think you are looking at similar running cost as your TVR except for the fuel, the 6ltr guzzles fuel!!!
Same build quality as a TVR?I think you are looking at similar running cost as your TVR except for the fuel, the 6ltr guzzles fuel!!!
Ive had 3 TVRs and 2 Astons before you comment....
Thanks for all the replies everyone.
The DB7 is a good call, but as pretty as they are, I really am after something a bit more modern.
Excellent photo SELON! I wasn't sure if I was kidding myself about the back seats, buts that's good enough for me! The boot even looks pretty big in the pictures that I've seen.
As far as depreciation is concerned, I was hoping to hear nearer £5k over 2/3 years (buy/sell privately). Not far off I suppose, and I'd certainly prefer dropping it on a DB9 than most other cars out there.
As I said, my original plan was the V8V and felt like I got a good flavour of what to expect. It's only the kiddie factor which scuppered that idea and hadn't realised decent DB9s could be had for not much more. So I'm just trying to familiarise myself a little.
Thanks again!
The DB7 is a good call, but as pretty as they are, I really am after something a bit more modern.
Excellent photo SELON! I wasn't sure if I was kidding myself about the back seats, buts that's good enough for me! The boot even looks pretty big in the pictures that I've seen.
As far as depreciation is concerned, I was hoping to hear nearer £5k over 2/3 years (buy/sell privately). Not far off I suppose, and I'd certainly prefer dropping it on a DB9 than most other cars out there.
As I said, my original plan was the V8V and felt like I got a good flavour of what to expect. It's only the kiddie factor which scuppered that idea and hadn't realised decent DB9s could be had for not much more. So I'm just trying to familiarise myself a little.
Thanks again!
raine vs mr c said:
I upgraded from my 4.5 cerbera to my 05 almond green DB9, same build quality and same rear end driving
I think you are looking at similar running cost as your TVR except for the fuel, the 6ltr guzzles fuel!!!
Your DB9 is built to the same quality as a TVR? You must have bought a lemon! I think you are looking at similar running cost as your TVR except for the fuel, the 6ltr guzzles fuel!!!
Cockey said:
Thanks for all the replies everyone.
Excellent photo SELON! I wasn't sure if I was kidding myself about the back seats, buts that's good enough for me! The boot even looks pretty big in the pictures that I've seen.
Realistically, unless you are very short of leg and your children have none, they will not fit in the back of a DB9, no matter what the photos might suggest. More than one DB9 aspirant has had his or her dream of using the car as a 4 seater dashed upon actually getting in the car. So, by all means go sit in one, but don't raise your expectations too high.Excellent photo SELON! I wasn't sure if I was kidding myself about the back seats, buts that's good enough for me! The boot even looks pretty big in the pictures that I've seen.
DB9VolanteDriver said:
Cockey said:
Thanks for all the replies everyone.
Excellent photo SELON! I wasn't sure if I was kidding myself about the back seats, buts that's good enough for me! The boot even looks pretty big in the pictures that I've seen.
Realistically, unless you are very short of leg and your children have none, they will not fit in the back of a DB9, no matter what the photos might suggest. More than one DB9 aspirant has had his or her dream of using the car as a 4 seater dashed upon actually getting in the car. So, by all means go sit in one, but don't raise your expectations too high.Excellent photo SELON! I wasn't sure if I was kidding myself about the back seats, buts that's good enough for me! The boot even looks pretty big in the pictures that I've seen.
I find mine is more practical as a 3 seater. No problems with that number (as long as the rear passenger is under 5' 1". Rear headroom is the problem then
I only get 4 in for a very limited time and I am squidged forward quite a bit (I'm 6'). But it does work for short trips in emergencies.
The boot is reasonable - given what the car is. If you're going to start a family in the near future, it will get plenty of young family equipment in there. Although not sure about prams though!
I only get 4 in for a very limited time and I am squidged forward quite a bit (I'm 6'). But it does work for short trips in emergencies.
The boot is reasonable - given what the car is. If you're going to start a family in the near future, it will get plenty of young family equipment in there. Although not sure about prams though!
I am also thinking of of buying a DB9 but wondered what they are like as a day to day car compared to my current DB7? I assume a 9 is more reliable. I love the 7 and actually thinks it looks slightly better than the 9 but like the idea of a far more modern Aston built in a more modern factory etc!
The rear seats of the db9 are perfectly fine for small children. Been happily transporting them for 3 years in mine. I've done long trips with an adult behind the passenger seat; the problem here is less legroom (you put your knees either side of the front seat) and more headroom.
The boot has a reasonable volume compared with a lot of cars in the class. The one thing to note though is that the opening aperture isn't large. So very easy to put soft weekend bags in. Not good for a cello (I've done it but it had to go in the front half sticking out the window)
The boot has a reasonable volume compared with a lot of cars in the class. The one thing to note though is that the opening aperture isn't large. So very easy to put soft weekend bags in. Not good for a cello (I've done it but it had to go in the front half sticking out the window)
Cockey said:
Hello chaps
I'm considering changing my daily for an older DB9, with budget in the region of £38k. If purchased privately, and as long as it's maintained properly and kept in decent condition, what sort of depreciation would you expect over the next few years? Mileage wise, I'd only be doing a maximum of 3k pa.
My thinking is these cars can't be far off the bottom, and my argument with the wife is that we could end up losing more on a car half the value.
The less you spend, the less it'll depreciate. If you go for an early 05/06 car in a private sale iwht say 40-50k miles on it, it really doesn't have anywhere far to go at that point. A few really nice cars out there at sub-30k and the trade buy them in for far less...I'm considering changing my daily for an older DB9, with budget in the region of £38k. If purchased privately, and as long as it's maintained properly and kept in decent condition, what sort of depreciation would you expect over the next few years? Mileage wise, I'd only be doing a maximum of 3k pa.
My thinking is these cars can't be far off the bottom, and my argument with the wife is that we could end up losing more on a car half the value.
Cockey said:
DB9VolanteDriver said:
Cockey said:
Thanks for all the replies everyone.
Excellent photo SELON! I wasn't sure if I was kidding myself about the back seats, buts that's good enough for me! The boot even looks pretty big in the pictures that I've seen.
Realistically, unless you are very short of leg and your children have none, they will not fit in the back of a DB9, no matter what the photos might suggest. More than one DB9 aspirant has had his or her dream of using the car as a 4 seater dashed upon actually getting in the car. So, by all means go sit in one, but don't raise your expectations too high.Excellent photo SELON! I wasn't sure if I was kidding myself about the back seats, buts that's good enough for me! The boot even looks pretty big in the pictures that I've seen.
Best regards
Josh
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