Looking at DB7s for sale

[g18]

Hi Im in the market for a DB7 Vantage (pref Volante) Ive found a couple of cars that are not too far away from me and wondered if anyone had viewed either or even better if any previous owners were on this forum? They all have service history and have been described as nice examples etc? Any information on any of them would be greatly received many thanks

https://ebay.io/m/9M7KH6

https://ebay.io/m/yX0oe8

https://ebay.io/m/OX3n4p

[Simpo Two]

Can't comment on the cars, but Chiltern Jaguar is where I got my XK 4.2 a few years ago. I found they asked about £1,000 over the odds, but the car was well prepped. They refuse to negotiate on price but swapped the veneer with another car that had nicer grain, which I was happy about. A couple of months after purchase the starter motor failed; I got the AA to trailer it back and they fixed it and gave me a loan car in the meantime. So better than some other dealers I would say.

[Greathey]

My heart goes for the blue convertible, my head says none of them but if I must then the silver coupe.

I did a little bit of research in the past about common problems with these and I'm sure I was put off by what I found, especially the dreaded V12 tick.

Could be overblown as usual but better sure than sorry I went for a Vantage V8 roadster.

Good luck

[g18]

Hi thank you for your replies, looking at the road tax, mot history it looks like the 3 cars have been on sale or off the road for a while? I have had a DB7 volante and a GTA all though it was 20 years ago now! I like my classics and think these have aged really well and with a good service history and find a nice example I think they look good prospect for mid to late teens. Im surprised all three have not sold, is the car market that quiet at the minute!? The crazy thing is Ive emailed all three and up to now no one has been back on. I eventually rang one of them myself to try and get some info, I only live 40 minutes away my plan was to go and view etc.

[paulrog1]

I think the used car market is quiet at the moment. The 3 cars are priced £18-21K mark so you can get a cheap DB9 for that.

If you love the DB7 and don't like the DB9 then that's fine but the DB9 is such a huge step forward.

[g18]

Yes would look at DB9, again Its finding a genuine car with a good history? I think the early DB9's have a tick noise issue , tbh I think its the same on late 03/04 DB7s. I would not rule out a V8 vantage manual too!? I just like the idea of a DB7 as I think its a bit more of a classic now and I was hoping that for the price point I could find a nice example?

Edited by g18 on Wednesday 9th September 19:08

[Apollya]

I wouldn t buy any Aston without having a pre-purchase inspection by a reputable Aston specialist completed.

They know the issues, what to look for and should provide a report detailing findings to give you confidence in a purchase.

Edited by Apollya on Wednesday 9th September 19:36

[Simpo Two]

g18 said:

Yes would look at DB9, again Its finding a genuine car with a good history

DB9 is a very different beast from a DB7. Try both

(I'd like the ride comfort of DB7!)

[Longy00000]

Out of the 3 , visually the blue one is the car that caught my eye.

I wouldnt limit your search to what is close by. It's well worth the effort to look at all the cars you like despite where they are.

[cliffords]

Personally I would save £10k and buy a nice Jaguar XK or XkR

[Gazza450]

These all look like decent examples. I particularly like the blue one but I have to ask why the previous owners of at least two of these cars think it’s worth putting cheap tyres (Nexen / Advan) on these powerful and relatively valuable cars.
If you can’t justify the additional cost of decent tyres, maybe you’re driving the wrong car. After all your tyres are the last thing keeping you on the road after you run out of talent!

[kevin_cambs_uk]

Gazza450 said:

These all look like decent examples. I particularly like the blue one but I have to ask why the previous owners of at least two of these cars think it s worth putting cheap tyres (Nexen / Advan) on these powerful and relatively valuable cars.
If you can t justify the additional cost of decent tyres, maybe you re driving the wrong car. After all your tyres are the last thing keeping you on the road after you run out of talent!

That is an excellent point

[RacingSloth69]

Gazza450 said:

These all look like decent examples. I particularly like the blue one but I have to ask why the previous owners of at least two of these cars think it s worth putting cheap tyres (Nexen / Advan) on these powerful and relatively valuable cars.
If you can t justify the additional cost of decent tyres, maybe you re driving the wrong car. After all your tyres are the last thing keeping you on the road after you run out of talent!

Wouldn't be surprised if the dealer put them on so they can tell the buyer it has "new tyres"

Seen it before - luckily when i bought mine recently, the dealer confirmed in writing they would be fitting Bridgestones to match the fronts rather than some cheapy chinesium brand

[Apollya]

Certainly is interesting on the tyre front. I had a quick look as my uncle used to be a tyre salesman and clued me in that often smaller brands can be owned by a bigger better known brand and at times they are the exact same rubber compound (not always but sometimes) so a bargain can be had. Not sure that the case in either of these.

Nexen are South Korean.

Advan is actually owned by Yokohama (Japan in case you didn t know and couldn t guess) and is actually Yokohama s premium brand.

This doesn t mean to say they are as good as Pilot Sport 4S, Sport Contact 7 s or Potenza Sport on an Aston.

[Simpo Two]

cliffords said:

Personally I would save £10k and buy a nice Jaguar XK or XkR

Faultless logic (I had one, it was great), they just lack That Badge and the exclusivity. Nobody would buy an Aston if it was a 100% head decision...

Apollya said:

This doesn t mean to say they are as good as Pilot Sport 4S, Sport Contact 7 s or Potenza Sport on an Aston.

No dealer shifting a car is going to fit those. They always go for Tesco Value tyres.

[Apollya]

Simpo Two said:

No dealer shifting a car is going to fit those. They always go for Tesco Value tyres.

Of course not unless they were a high end specialist, but my point is they are perhaps unknown but doesn’t necessarily mean they are bad tyres or not suitable for the vehicle.

[Simpo Two]

Apollya said:

Of course not unless they were a high end specialist, but my point is they are perhaps unknown but doesn t necessarily mean they are bad tyres or not suitable for the vehicle.

Yes indeed, given your research I'd be satisfied with them.

[g18]

UPDATE - I have found a car and have agreed to buy.

Edited by g18 on Thursday 10th September 19:07

[Jon39]

g18 said:

UPDATE - I have found a car and have agreed to buy.

Condition of DB7s must vary hugely, but your video shows a beautiful example.
Possibly the owner is parting with it now, because it has hardly ever been driven during recent years.
Wonderful colour both exterior and interior.

Am sure that you will enjoy this car.

Pop on a dateless plate, then who would know it is 22 years old.

Edited by Jon39 on Thursday 10th September 19:17

[Simpo Two]

g18 said:

UPDATE - I have found a car and have agreed to buy.

Well done! You don't waste any time. Happy motoring