Mr Sitting On The Fence Has Bought An Aston ......

[DSLiverpool]

Whilst i admit to wanton changes of desire between a SL55, F355 and a F360 deep down I wanted an Aston but as my many explorarity (?) threads indicate finding one was far from easy and deals are random at best (thanks GTman for the PM insight - appreciated).

It had to be a convertible as my CLS55 is basically a poor mans DB9 so no point having 2

V8V a little small and my best deal was £85k for a new 09MY one - I wasnt sure

DB9`s seemed better value and 2 days searching for info on here and on various sites for prices and experiences focused my thinking.

it HAD to have some Aston warranty left, FAMSH and it couldnt be silver, apart from that I was ok with whatever spec, bluetooth would be nice.

I found a July 06 Volante in Mid blue with caspianand cream truffle interior for £55k with 12m MOT and a pre purchase AM Derby inspection and rectification of any findings - a bargain methinks.

Its a Wilmslow car that i guess was auctioned as its "leggy" at 33k miles but as it will be a sunday car / tourer its ok for me.

Dealer pic (proof after purchase LOL)

Edited by DSLiverpool on Sunday 15th March 12:16

Edited by DSLiverpool on Sunday 15th March 18:44

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I have had all the service receipts scanned over and its very heavy on front tyres its on its 3rd set but only 2nd set of rears (must get tracking checked) OIL is down at £200 for Castrol DB Fully synth must supply my own I guess and its had new rear brakes and pads all round and carpet (?) its not gone in for anything major just a sump gasket and contaminated belts plus niggly stuff.

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I have bought this sight unseen and subject to it going into Aston Derby for an early MOT and a 100 ish point inspection and report, I get the copy of the report, they will do any work advised and then I can decide to proceed or back out - ideal scenario really.

As its a one owner car and has been serviced and maintained at Aston regardless I doubt much can be wrong

If it needs any paint / chips doing I accept I have this in the reduced price of the car BUT I have been sent high res pics of the arches and front end and it looks ok, it has had paint at Aston on the front under warranty for stone chips as I had the workshop sheets faxed over.

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andyxxx said:

Congratulations on your purchase.

I too have recently decided to purchase a DB9 and have a similar amount to spend as you.

I wasnt tied to an amount just a desire for value in whatever I purchased, AM Derby have one at £63 ish and I was going to ask but after I spoke to the last owner of the one I got I was convinced to get it.

Incidently does anyone know if you can upgrade the std stereo in these without spending ££££

Edited by DSLiverpool on Monday 16th March 12:59

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hartley said:

Looks great - just to make you feel good I paid £96k for my 06 db9 Volante in October 08 with 6k on the clock

I just got lucky I think plus it is "leggy" however any rectification / detailing / fettling is more than covered in the £ I have in the car price.

When I told Strats I had found a car and they asked what / price / etc they said it was a few £k under what they would sell it for - yeah right

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AndrewW-G said:

Dave you do know your now on the wrong side of the fence

Looks like a lovely car, hope you have fun with it

I kept the merc Im sort of on both sides of the fence !!