Costs of AM DB7 V12 service and repairs
Discussion
Hi again,
Can anyone assist with recent (I can only find costs that are now several or ten years outdated on the web) works done on their AM DB7 V12, including;
Can anyone assist with recent (I can only find costs that are now several or ten years outdated on the web) works done on their AM DB7 V12, including;
- Minor service
- Major service
- Clutch replacement (and whether or not there exist newer and better aftermarket components, or cheaper compatible parts. For instance, with my Maserati - costs can extreme, but sometimes it is cheaper to source Fezza parts, and other times Alfa components can be 90% cheaper still)
- Coils
I'm sure some current owners will chip in here, my DB7 ownership experience was a while ago now, but for what it's worth here are are my thoughts. I had a Vantage auto, so if you're looking at an I6 hopefully someone else can help.
First thing I would do in your shoes is find out the location of your nearest independent specialist, give them a call and then ask them these questions. I'd hope they'll be willing to be quite helpful, as you are a potential repeat customer.
The service itself probably won't be a massive amount. At this age the line between major and minor service is rather blurred, as you're at the point where things will have been replaced at different times, better to go off the service history and budget to replace what needs replacing. For what it's worth I believe the main dealer fixed price servicing does still apply to a DB7, which is based on engine type, and is in the region of £700 - £900 for a V12. (That's just to give you a ballpark, go to an indy for the actual work though, the dealer will charge you £100 to brush crumbs off the seat). If the car you are looking at doesn't give you a detailed enough history to see what needs doing soon then I'd assume the worst. FWIW I did have the coils done on mine and it was in the region of £700.
I'd also check the history for the the spark plugs, they are a a pain to change on this engine and can cost over £800 to replace, but don't need doing very often. Also get it inspected for rust; these cars are getting on a bit now and corrosion is becoming a concern.
First thing I would do in your shoes is find out the location of your nearest independent specialist, give them a call and then ask them these questions. I'd hope they'll be willing to be quite helpful, as you are a potential repeat customer.
The service itself probably won't be a massive amount. At this age the line between major and minor service is rather blurred, as you're at the point where things will have been replaced at different times, better to go off the service history and budget to replace what needs replacing. For what it's worth I believe the main dealer fixed price servicing does still apply to a DB7, which is based on engine type, and is in the region of £700 - £900 for a V12. (That's just to give you a ballpark, go to an indy for the actual work though, the dealer will charge you £100 to brush crumbs off the seat). If the car you are looking at doesn't give you a detailed enough history to see what needs doing soon then I'd assume the worst. FWIW I did have the coils done on mine and it was in the region of £700.
I'd also check the history for the the spark plugs, they are a a pain to change on this engine and can cost over £800 to replace, but don't need doing very often. Also get it inspected for rust; these cars are getting on a bit now and corrosion is becoming a concern.
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