Early DB9 or V8V?

[anonymous-user]

I'm looking to buy an Aston as an occasional driver (maybe 5k miles a year) and spend about $50k which here in the US seems to put me in the range of late DB7's or early DB9's or Vantage's. I don't want a convertible.

Should I be wary of the V12? I'm drawn towards the GT styling of the DB9 but V12's have always had a rep for being difficult. Is this one any different? The Vantage is closer in styling to my F-Type R (unsurprisingly given the Callum hand in both) and I imagine will feel similar.

Are there any pros and cons to either car? Anything in particular to look for? Any comments and suggestions welcome.

[telum01]

Two very different cars. One's a big GT, the other is smaller and more nimble. V12 has a ton of torque, 4.3L V8 needs to be wound up to get any power.

Start here:
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

[Simon T]

ON US roads? DB9 every time

Simon

[mjk1]

When I first saw a DB9, I thought that's a nice looking car but thought no more about it. When I first saw a Vantage, I thought that looks sublime. Within a week I was on the waiting list and within a year I took delivery. For me there was a huge difference, one appealed massively, the other didn't. Sounds like it's a more difficult decision for you though.

[divetheworld]

unrepentant said:

Should I be wary of the V12? I'm drawn towards the GT styling of the DB9 but V12's have always had a rep for being difficult.

First I've heard of that.

[anonymous-user]

divetheworld said:

unrepentant said:

Should I be wary of the V12? I'm drawn towards the GT styling of the DB9 but V12's have always had a rep for being difficult.

First I've heard of that.

I didn't mean the Aston V12, just V12's in general. That's really the crux of my question. Are there any issues with the V12?

Appreciate all the responses.