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If the owner is still able to get fuel for it in 40 years then yes. With electrification we are moving to a new system.
Classics can still be run because the infrastructure is the same now as it was when they were built. In the future you will have to order a drum of synthetic petrol in order to drive it.
I think this means it will be the preserve of the wealthiest who will only pay the huge cost of ownership for the very best of cars. For everyone else, electric cars will outperform any petrol car and costs will be more modest.
Classics can still be run because the infrastructure is the same now as it was when they were built. In the future you will have to order a drum of synthetic petrol in order to drive it.
I think this means it will be the preserve of the wealthiest who will only pay the huge cost of ownership for the very best of cars. For everyone else, electric cars will outperform any petrol car and costs will be more modest.
Mike-6bocr said:
Will my AM 2011 DBS ever become a Classic?
While a car usually takes about 25 to 30 years to achieve "traditional" classic car registration benefits depending on local regulations, enthusiasts and valuation experts already treat the 2008–2012 DBS as an blue-chip modern classic.Decky_Q said:
... For everyone else, electric cars will outperform any petrol car and costs will be more modest.
It is already clear that battery cars have a shorter life than petrol cars.
One example of early demise, is to drive a battery car carelessly over a kerb and scrape the underside. Your insurers write off the vehicle, even if it is only a few weeks old.
The result is high cost for insurers, with the consequence of greatly increased insurance premiums for EVs.
Some EV main batteries last for many years, but when failure does occur, replacement is uneconomic so that is the end of the car's life.
A well cared for petrol car, can last 20 years and 200,000 miles.
Any environmental benefit might be questioned, when premature throwaway and replacement is seen to be the norm. Better for the motor trade though.
Long live the beautiful Aston Martin DBS.
Can anyone imagine crowds lining the route of the popular annual London to Brighton veteran car run, when every car is a Chinese EV?
Unfortunately no Aston Martins are eligible for that event at present.
Edited by Jon39 on Friday 23 October 13:31
Decky_Q said:
If the owner is still able to get fuel for it in 40 years then yes. With electrification we are moving to a new system.
Classics can still be run because the infrastructure is the same now as it was when they were built. In the future you will have to order a drum of synthetic petrol in order to drive it.
I think this means it will be the preserve of the wealthiest who will only pay the huge cost of ownership for the very best of cars. For everyone else, electric cars will outperform any petrol car and costs will be more modest.
Thank god mystic meg over here has not a clue.Classics can still be run because the infrastructure is the same now as it was when they were built. In the future you will have to order a drum of synthetic petrol in order to drive it.
I think this means it will be the preserve of the wealthiest who will only pay the huge cost of ownership for the very best of cars. For everyone else, electric cars will outperform any petrol car and costs will be more modest.
The DBS is already a modern classic, enjoy.
Manual DBS in the USA is already a classic since excellent examples are selling for 75-80% of MSRP. Their trajectory is upward and it won’t be too long before they exceed their new price. However, this applies only to manuals unfortunately. It will be a lot longer for autos the cross the line.
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