The joys of a DB7
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I drove my 1995 DB7 for a 300 mile round trip over the last 2 days. I bought the car at the beginning of lockdown so this has been my first long range journey.
What a revelation for me. I have a real soft spot for cars from the ‘90’s, with the combination of looks, character, soul, handling, comfort, reliability and performance. My DB9 would have done the job easily but I’m not sure that it would have been as enjoyable for me. I struggle to connect with modern cars. I enjoy the experience of driving and cars from the 90’s bridge the gap between functionality and engagement for me. I also have a 1990 Mondial T which also has personality.
I really enjoyed my journey. The DB7 (supercharged straight six) was characterful, fast and comfortable. It handled really well on the fast bends.
So, if anyone is thinking about buying one of these, here is a real world review from an owner. I’m not interested in track days or drifting my cars, but I still want engagement in my driving.
Good DB7 are about £20k and beautiful. They’re also good to drive in 2020.
What a revelation for me. I have a real soft spot for cars from the ‘90’s, with the combination of looks, character, soul, handling, comfort, reliability and performance. My DB9 would have done the job easily but I’m not sure that it would have been as enjoyable for me. I struggle to connect with modern cars. I enjoy the experience of driving and cars from the 90’s bridge the gap between functionality and engagement for me. I also have a 1990 Mondial T which also has personality.
I really enjoyed my journey. The DB7 (supercharged straight six) was characterful, fast and comfortable. It handled really well on the fast bends.
So, if anyone is thinking about buying one of these, here is a real world review from an owner. I’m not interested in track days or drifting my cars, but I still want engagement in my driving.
Good DB7 are about £20k and beautiful. They’re also good to drive in 2020.
Edited by belfry on Wednesday 28th October 11:36
belfry said:
I drove my 1995 DB7 for a 300 mile round trip over the last 2 days. I bough the car at the beginning of lockdown so this has been my first long range journey.
What a revelation for me. I have a real soft spot for cars from the ‘90’s, with the combination of looks, character, soul, handling, comfort, reliability and performance. My DB9 would have done the job easily but I’m not sure that it would have been as enjoyable for me. I struggle to connect with modern cars. I enjoy the experience of driving and cars from the 90’s bridge the gap between functionality and engagement for me. I also have a 1990 Mondial T which also has personality.
I really enjoyed my journey. The DB7 (supercharged straight six) was characterful, fast and comfortable. It handled really well on the fast bends.
So, if anyone is thinking about buying one of these, here is a real world review from an owner. I’m not interested in track days or drifting my cars, but I still want engagement in my driving.
Good DB7 are about £20k and beautiful. They’re also good to drive in 2020.
Good post! What a revelation for me. I have a real soft spot for cars from the ‘90’s, with the combination of looks, character, soul, handling, comfort, reliability and performance. My DB9 would have done the job easily but I’m not sure that it would have been as enjoyable for me. I struggle to connect with modern cars. I enjoy the experience of driving and cars from the 90’s bridge the gap between functionality and engagement for me. I also have a 1990 Mondial T which also has personality.
I really enjoyed my journey. The DB7 (supercharged straight six) was characterful, fast and comfortable. It handled really well on the fast bends.
So, if anyone is thinking about buying one of these, here is a real world review from an owner. I’m not interested in track days or drifting my cars, but I still want engagement in my driving.
Good DB7 are about £20k and beautiful. They’re also good to drive in 2020.
Er, where are the pictures?
Although I got my DB7 13 months ago, I've hardly had a chance to drive it. It needed new suspension, brakes, wheels refurb and the minor issue of alarm/immobiliser meant it didn't start. Did all the work then took it to the paintshop for a partial respray on the very day lockdown was announced so it sat in the workshop for weeks. Once it was done the aircon needed an overhaul with most renewed and finally today fitted new exhaust manifolds. Very satisfying doing the work myself (except paint - that's a dark art).
So all I have to do is drive it
and enjoy like the OP.
So all I have to do is drive it
and enjoy like the OP.I would love to have a bash at owning one of these, even briefly. £20k isn't a lot of money for such a lot of car, but as discussed in another thread on PH I don't earn anywhere near an "Aston" salary. I read a lot of reports that they aren't too bad on the old wallet though, due to using a lot of ford/Jaguar parts.
Not sure if I'm brave enough.
Not sure if I'm brave enough.
W201_190e said:
I would love to have a bash at owning one of these, even briefly. £20k isn't a lot of money for such a lot of car, but as discussed in another thread on PH I don't earn anywhere near an "Aston" salary. I read a lot of reports that they aren't too bad on the old wallet though, due to using a lot of ford/Jaguar parts.
Not sure if I'm brave enough.
I needed to replace the DB7 abs controller. Jaguar part. I found one for £78 delivered. The AM DB9 equivalent is £1,025 plus VAT and shipping.Not sure if I'm brave enough.
The very thing that some complain about (Jaguars' involvement on the DB7) is the thing that makes owning one affordable.
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