V8 Vantage SP10 to DB9GT ?

[old phart]

I will just state that I will not be downsizing to a V8 in the foreseeable future. DB9 was my first and the sound and smoothness is just something else. If I ever move laterally to another brand, which I don't see happening, it would be to another V12.
Grew up with Ford V8's all tricked out with the hood rattling and car twisting when you revved it. V12 is just in a class by itself.
Is that 2 cents already?

[Stevejay]

Hi I upgraded from a V8V S to a DB9. My vantage was a sport shift so driving the 9 with a full auto box is just heaven power delivery is sublime what with the greasy roads have not been able to take off like a stabbed rat yet. You won't be disappointed if you change. I bought my car from JCT in Leeds see if you can deal with John Robinson absolutely top man you should get the deal you want he made my wife and I feel special. Good luck with your decision

[CSK1]

DB9GT is a lovely car but coming from a V8 Vantage SP10 manual will probably feel more like a GT than a sports car.
Have you considered a V12 Vantage or V12 Vantage S?

[jonby]

Regardless of anything else, 540 bhp DB9 GT coupes, arguably one of the most attractive of the later Gaydon cars with their restraint for cosmetic add-ons, the latest infotainment & suspension, gearbox & brakes, etc, for just over £100k, look a pretty good buy to me

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/a...

[Octavarium]

CSK1 said:

DB9GT is a lovely car but coming from a V8 Vantage SP10 manual will probably feel more like a GT than a sports car.
Have you considered a V12 Vantage or V12 Vantage S?

Being at the 'wrong' end of my fifties, I'm thinking that something a little more restrained, if that's the right word, than a V12V or V12VS would suit me better. I have to say the ocellus teal V12VS they have in Chichester caught my eye - until I saw that gaudy orange strip running down the middle of the console.

[J12KJR]

Octavarium said:

CSK1 said:

DB9GT is a lovely car but coming from a V8 Vantage SP10 manual will probably feel more like a GT than a sports car.
Have you considered a V12 Vantage or V12 Vantage S?

Being at the 'wrong' end of my fifties, I'm thinking that something a little more restrained, if that's the right word, than a V12V or V12VS would suit me better. I have to say the ocellus teal V12VS they have in Chichester caught my eye - until I saw that gaudy orange strip running down the middle of the console.

While I am "only" in my early to mid fifties I think the V12S is a keeper and can happily see me driving until I am not allowed to anymore or can't get in and out of it.

Has to be said though it's hardly an awful decision to have to make DB9GT is a lovely car.

[Phil74891]

I parked next to this GT stunner at the George for Burghley last year. I'll be keeping my V12VS well into my 90's, so it's not for me. But what an amazing car, snap one up. Beautiful machine, park it next to a DB11 and smile.

[polar8]

Hi - I went from a SP10 into a DB9 GT Coupe just recently. The GTs are absolutely beautiful cars - I think the best modern looking Aston there is, certainly including Vanquish and DB11 there. With 540bhp and the Vanquish engine (it will make 565bhp if you'd like it to) and the newer Vanquish interior stack, as well as different leather, fluted headlining, new dark alloys and more - it's the one to have.

I've just emailed / PM'd you -- do take a look!
Thanks,

[hornbaek]

I get the attraction of a DB9GT but having bought my first Aston in November 2004 (a DB9 in Tungsten with bitter chocolate interior) it feels kind of weird that this remains the nicest car that AML has ever buildt and still shines 13 years later!. I sold mine in 2009 for a V12V.

[jonby]

For me, the basic design is so good, as is often the case when you look back at how a range has developed (Countach & Testarossa really spring to mind), it's the cars without all the add-ons which look best. I know the basic panels changed a little between launch car & GT, but the GT still has a really elegant design, plus close to as much power as Aston have ever had out of their 6 ltr V12, the later centre console /infotainment and you can buy one for £100k - winner to me

If I was buying an auto, I'd definitely have one over a DBS. The only downside to Vanquish to me, apart from the subjective question of looks, is the lack of the 8 speed gearbox that appears in later Vanquish

[Gettoff]

jonby said:

For me, the basic design is so good, as is often the case when you look back at how a range has developed (Countach & Testarossa really spring to mind), it's the cars without all the add-ons which look best. I know the basic panels changed a little between launch car & GT, but the GT still has a really elegant design, plus close to as much power as Aston have ever had out of their 6 ltr V12, the later centre console /infotainment and you can buy one for £100k - winner to me

If I was buying an auto, I'd definitely have one over a DBS. The only downside to Vanquish to me, apart from the subjective question of looks, is the lack of the 8 speed gearbox that appears in later Vanquish

Spot on really, not sure about the Testarossa though, the 512TR was the sweet spot for me but can't get the Miami Vice white one out of my head. That said, when I was a kid a guy opposite used to have an early one, and every time it started up I used to rush out and stand on our coal bunker and peer over the wall to watch it pull away. The flat 12 sound was awesome.

DB9 GT is lovely, understated and classy like an Aston should be, shame they didn't do the 8sp or a manual though.

Sorry OP, nothing to add to your question really. I've not driven one personally but if I was changing from my V12V to a DB9 I can't but think that I'd need a second car to perform the hooning duties. The Vantage is a bit of a 'jack of all trades' where as the DB9 is more of a comfier cruiser. I'd need something like an Exige or similar to compliment it. Sadly I have neither the funds or the garage space for both .