Tempted to go over to The Dark Side.

[james-witton]

I'm fancying a little upgrade. I'm not sure I could ever go for a new Aston as the depreciation would just kill me, but this one below is less than 2 years old. That's good enough for me.
The (extremely) better half thinks that the new colour is much more 'understated elegance' than my current one. But I'm not so sure.

Thoughts?
James

From this:


To this
http://www.newcastleastonmartin.co.uk/used-cars/db...

[Gettoff]

How about a DB9 GT? last of the model, a bit more oomph, updated interior if that's your thing. You could wait a bit longer and let the cost to change come down a bit due to the likely relative depreciation curves.

[silverspeed]

Gettoff said:

How about a DB9 GT? last of the model, a bit more oomph, updated interior if that's your thing. You could wait a bit longer and let the cost to change come down a bit due to the likely relative depreciation curves.

I agree - DB9 GT is a fantastic car . I went from 9 to 9GT and the whole package is just a great finale for the car . It's a keeper ( although I have said that before ) .

[V8V Pete]

Or a Vanquish

[james-witton]

Hmm
Just that bit too much for me I think. Man maths aren't that good yet.

[HBradley]

JFDI James, 470 to 510bhp plus the other upgrades (CCDs etc), got to be worth it

[avinalarf]

Hhhmmm......difficult one this.
You were brave enough to go for a colour that looks splendid and very rare for a VIRAGE.
Thing really depends on how many brownie points your wife gives you.







OK NOW WOSSY ?

Edited by avinalarf on Wednesday 16th August 18:47

[Upperworks]

avinalarf said:

Hhhmmm......difficult one this.
You were brave enough to go for a colour that looks splendid and very rare for a DB9.
Thing really depends on how many brownie points your wife gives you.

first one is a Virage.

[DB9VolanteDriver]

Orange Virage to Boring Gray DB9 (or whatever shade that's called) ?

Answer: NFW

5 years from now you'll be able to get way more for the unique Virage than the dime-a-dozen gray DB9.

If you are going to make a change that's significant, at least move to a Vanquish.

[M5MarkM]

ooooo I'd keep the Virage!

[IanV12VR]

HBradley said:

JFDI James, 470 to 510bhp plus the other upgrades (CCDs etc), got to be worth it

Is that right. Doesn't the Virage come with 490bhp and CCD. So would you notice much difference?

Apart from the colour how will you tell you have upgraded. As others have said the 9GT is the one to go for. If not I would stay with your car, it is a very special colour

[hashluck]

Keep the Virage. It looks fantastic and is different.

Only upgrade from that would be Vanquish for me

I love your Virage.

[james-witton]

avinalarf said:

Hhhmmm......difficult one this.
You were brave enough to go for a colour that looks splendid and very rare for a DB9.
Thing really depends on how many brownie points your wife gives you.

Always a major factor matey.

[AMDBSVNick]

IanV12VR said:

As others have said the 9GT is the one to go for.

I believe there are still a few DB9 GT knocking around dealer car parks with serious discounts to be had

[avinalarf]

Upperworks said:

avinalarf said:

Hhhmmm......difficult one this.
You were brave enough to go for a colour that looks splendid and very rare for a DB9.
Thing really depends on how many brownie points your wife gives you.

first one is a Virage.

Private conversation going on here Ross....anyone ask you to butt in ?

[avinalarf]

DB9VolanteDriver said:

Orange Virage to Boring Gray DB9 (or whatever shade that's called) ?

Answer: NFW

5 years from now you'll be able to get way more for the unique Virage than the dime-a-dozen gray DB9.

If you are going to make a change that's significant, at least move to a Vanquish.

Quite a cogent comment from out transatlantic cousin and one I'd agree with.


It's a shame President T doesn't employ him to write his speeches.






Only avinalarf .......

[George29]

DB9VolanteDriver said:

Orange Virage to Boring Gray DB9 (or whatever shade that's called) ?

Answer: NFW

5 years from now you'll be able to get way more for the unique Virage than the dime-a-dozen gray DB9.

If you are going to make a change that's significant, at least move to a Vanquish.

Agree with all of this. Keep the Virage

[Upperworks]

avinalarf said:

Private conversation going on here Ross....anyone ask you to butt in ?

[cayman-black]

M5MarkM said:

ooooo I'd keep the Virage!

Me too, love the colour.

[moveover]

Still in love with my Virage. Also an unusual colour (Marron Black).

Doubt you'll notice much difference moving to a DB9.

My next move will be to a Vanquish Volante, probably in a couple of years.