DB7 Vantage as daily drive (2de car)

[GT TVR]

Would it be wise to run a DB7 Vantage as a daily drive (2nd car), about 6000-7000 miles per year? Or is it too unreliable for that? Would it be expensive to run?
Can it "live" outside?

Also, I've heard tall drivers won't fit in it (I'm 6 ft 10)?

thanx!

[f328nvl]

GT TVR said:

Would it be wise to run a DB7 Vantage as a daily drive (2nd car), about 6000-7000 miles per year? Or is it too unreliable for that? Would it be expensive to run?
Can it "live" outside?

Also, I've heard tall drivers won't fit in it (I'm 6 ft 10)?

thanx!

1. Could do - I did for a few years;
2. No, they're fine, no more unreliable than many others;
3. It's an Aston Martin, so assume yes and add a bit;
4. Mine did at one stage - caused the radiator to need replacement;
5. 6'10" is a foot taller than me and my head brushed against the roof, but try it and see.

[DB7 pilot]

f328nvl said:

GT TVR said:

Would it be wise to run a DB7 Vantage as a daily drive (2nd car), about 6000-7000 miles per year? Or is it too unreliable for that? Would it be expensive to run?
Can it "live" outside?

Also, I've heard tall drivers won't fit in it (I'm 6 ft 10)?

thanx!

1. Could do - I did for a few years;
2. No, they're fine, no more unreliable than many others;
3. It's an Aston Martin, so assume yes and add a bit;
4. Mine did at one stage - caused the radiator to need replacement;
5. 6'10" is a foot taller than me and my head brushed against the roof, but try it and see.

I can confirm all the above. I run a 2000V 7 Vantage, it lives outside and I'm doing 6000 to 7000 miles a year. Aggresive attention to minor faults and regular fettling seem to keep it running just fine.

6'10" though? mmm, not so sure. Drivers seat has no rise and fall due to positioning of computer equipment under that seat, just movement front to back and lumber support. Not hopeful for you, but try it.

[williamp]

small point of clarification: are you really 6ft 10??

[g18]

owned two db7s used both as daily drive, the volante had more head room in, may be worth a try? also the later model db7s have more head and leg room. but 6ft 10, it might be a squeeze. try a few out, i think for the money they are the best car you could buy!

[GT TVR]

I'm 185 cm so that's about 6 ft 10, isn't it?
I fit well in the TVR Tuscan but I hear the DB7's are quite cramped.
So the Volante has more head room?

thanx guys

Edited by GT TVR on Monday 7th June 10:08

[subsea99]

185cm= just over 6ft bud so should be fine for db7......happy days

[Aston Annie]

Sorry to correct you, but 185cm is just under 73" which makes you just under 6'2" tall!

[subsea99]

unless my tape is wrong it's 6ft and 7/8ths of an inch to be exact

cheers

[Aston Annie]

subsea99 said:

unless my tape is wrong it's 6ft and 7/8ths of an inch to be exact

cheers

I apologise, I worked it out in my head(wrong) and I have just checked and you are correct.

[michael gould]

GT TVR said:

I'm 185 cm so that's about 6 ft 10, isn't it?
I fit well in the TVR Tuscan but I hear the DB7's are quite cramped.
So the Volante has more head room?

thanx guys

Edited by GT TVR on Monday 7th June 10:08

your a midget compared to a guy who is 6' 10" .....save your euros up and buy a DB9.....much more reliable than a DB7 for everyday use

[XXXAngelXXX]

had a V12 Volante in 2002 as a daily driver and it was very reliable....

[GT TVR]

OK so it's 6 ft 2, I could never work out your system of measurement.
I would love a DB9, it's my favorite Aston, but a nice one is min. 50-60k, whereas a DB7 Vantage is half of that.