DB9 Manual 2007
Discussion
Browsing through the classifieds and saw a few DB9 manuals at great prices , down at 33k!
For a manual V12 this looks amazing value when Ferrari 456 are double that , and they look awkward ftom some angles .
Anybody got experience of the early manuals, was it a good box (same as Vantage V12?), and would it make a good purchase.
For similar money there’s nothing quite like it ..
For a manual V12 this looks amazing value when Ferrari 456 are double that , and they look awkward ftom some angles .
Anybody got experience of the early manuals, was it a good box (same as Vantage V12?), and would it make a good purchase.
For similar money there’s nothing quite like it ..
I've had a 2007 manual DB9 for the last twelve years, which I specifically sought out when looking to purchase.
It is much more involving than the auto box and gives much greater control and flexibility.
I had the dual plate/DBS clutch installed at around 32,000 miles, this has a lighter feel and eliminated the slight notchiness selecting first when cold (which went away when engine/box were warmed up).
There aren't that many manuals around as I believe less than 5% were specced with a manual box.
It is much more involving than the auto box and gives much greater control and flexibility.
I had the dual plate/DBS clutch installed at around 32,000 miles, this has a lighter feel and eliminated the slight notchiness selecting first when cold (which went away when engine/box were warmed up).
There aren't that many manuals around as I believe less than 5% were specced with a manual box.
MarkW34 said:
I've had a 2007 manual DB9 for the last twelve years, which I specifically sought out when looking to purchase.
It is much more involving than the auto box and gives much greater control and flexibility.
I had the dual plate/DBS clutch installed at around 32,000 miles, this has a lighter feel and eliminated the slight notchiness selecting first when cold (which went away when engine/box were warmed up).
There aren't that many manuals around as I believe less than 5% were specced with a manual box.
Thanks for the comments. I was quite surprised to find any for sale, but there are a few. I’ve tried auto DB9 which while nice I do like a manual for the involvement and control.It is much more involving than the auto box and gives much greater control and flexibility.
I had the dual plate/DBS clutch installed at around 32,000 miles, this has a lighter feel and eliminated the slight notchiness selecting first when cold (which went away when engine/box were warmed up).
There aren't that many manuals around as I believe less than 5% were specced with a manual box.
I have a 2006 DB9 Volante with the 6 speed manual. I have never driven the automatic variant, but with the manual it is truly a joy to drive. The powerband makes working the gears a pretty leisurely affair. I also have a BMW E39 M5. The M5 is a much more spirited experience, but it makes for fun afternoon drive through the countryside. I believe AM made approx. 250 Volantes with the 6speed so not particularly rare but "special".
AM4884 said:
I believe AM made approx. 250 Volantes with the 6speed so not particularly rare but "special".
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/aston-martin/450049-amht-one-certificate-definitive-db9-production-numbers.htmlProduction Statistics for the DB9 Volante, 2005MY to 2008MY (with the AM04 engine)
Manual LHD 167
Manual RHD 36
Total 203
Touchtronic 2 LHD 2575
Touchtronic 2 RHD 1381
Total 3956
The total number of DB9 Volantes built over all model years was 6,380, 2,500 of which were built for the US market.
https://www.hwmastonmartin.co.uk/blog/modern-era-m...
Build Numbers:
Just over 16,500 DB9 were made.
Of total production, there were:
385 Manual Coupe
237 Manual Volante
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