DB9 manual - is it any good ?
Discussion
Are you settled on the DB9? you had a shortlist of three in the GG thread.
Not sure which I would choose to be honest (helpful, I know). I prefer a manual, but to me the DB9 is more of a cruiser so lends itself better to the auto. I can't remember what the sportspack offers other than suspension and wheels, but I'm not sure it would sway me one way or the other tbh.
Not sure which I would choose to be honest (helpful, I know). I prefer a manual, but to me the DB9 is more of a cruiser so lends itself better to the auto. I can't remember what the sportspack offers other than suspension and wheels, but I'm not sure it would sway me one way or the other tbh.
I had an '05 DB9 manual at my house for a few weeks. Wasn't mine so I only drove it a couple of times (with permission, of course) and it was a real treat. The V12 is a completely different animal than the 4.3L in my Vantages. The torque is just wonderful to have, and being able to shift it as manual is something rare in modern cars.
I've gotten the hold-value question a few times today, and I hate to be a cynic but hoping an Aston will hold value is like hoping a prostitute won't give you reason to visit the doc. You know you're fooling yourself, but... hey doc, I did it anyway. Personally, I think the manual will do better than an auto, but it's still not an investment decision. Buy the car you want and enjoy it. Along that same string of vulgarity, a guy once said, "Not driving your car so it does better in resale to the next owner is like not f*cking your wife for the benefit of her next husband." Or something like that. I don't paraphrase too well on wine(s).
In overly-general terms, the newer the Aston, the better. AM has done incremental upgrades throughout the lives of their cars, and these sometimes do make a difference to the buyer. The Buyers Guide (sticky in the Aston section) is a good resource to get to figure that out.
I've gotten the hold-value question a few times today, and I hate to be a cynic but hoping an Aston will hold value is like hoping a prostitute won't give you reason to visit the doc. You know you're fooling yourself, but... hey doc, I did it anyway. Personally, I think the manual will do better than an auto, but it's still not an investment decision. Buy the car you want and enjoy it. Along that same string of vulgarity, a guy once said, "Not driving your car so it does better in resale to the next owner is like not f*cking your wife for the benefit of her next husband." Or something like that. I don't paraphrase too well on wine(s).
In overly-general terms, the newer the Aston, the better. AM has done incremental upgrades throughout the lives of their cars, and these sometimes do make a difference to the buyer. The Buyers Guide (sticky in the Aston section) is a good resource to get to figure that out.
telum01 said:
Buy the car you want and enjoy it. Along that same string of vulgarity, a guy once said, "Not driving your car so it does better in resale to the next owner is like not f*cking your wife for the benefit of her next husband." Or something like that. I don't paraphrase too well on wine(s).
In overly-general terms, the newer the Aston, the better. AM has done incremental upgrades throughout the lives of their cars, and these sometimes do make a difference to the buyer. The Buyers Guide (sticky in the Aston section) is a good resource to get to figure that out.
Well done Rich! My sentiments entirely!In overly-general terms, the newer the Aston, the better. AM has done incremental upgrades throughout the lives of their cars, and these sometimes do make a difference to the buyer. The Buyers Guide (sticky in the Aston section) is a good resource to get to figure that out.
anonymous said:
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I think there was a bit of a face lift for the 2009 model so the 2009 Manual would be my choice. If the 2009 isn't a face lift model then it would be the 2008 with less miles. Mine was a sportpack 2007 manual coupe and I sold it for more than I paid for it after 4 years of ownership. (I had spent a bit of money on it though).If you're after the sports pack then the manual box suits it brilliantly. Yes it might be a Gt car rather than an out and out sports car, but it allows you to enjoy every moment out in the car, as you blip the revs on a downchange, and that exhaust note rewards holding the gear until you decide to go for the change. It's just more involving.
If you're not bothered about the sports pack, then I totally get why you'd be looking at an auto.
Only around 5% of db9s were manuals, and even less had the sports pack. The manual Box was phased out in its later years. The latest version was 2009MY I believe, so that would be the one to look for, as not many made due to financial crisis.
If you're not bothered about the sports pack, then I totally get why you'd be looking at an auto.
Only around 5% of db9s were manuals, and even less had the sports pack. The manual Box was phased out in its later years. The latest version was 2009MY I believe, so that would be the one to look for, as not many made due to financial crisis.
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