DB9 running costs

[trimbo]

Hello all. I'm desperate to take the DB9 plunge. Can any owner give me an estimate of annual running costs?

I'm looking to buy a 3-year old car and drive it approx 8k miles per year.

Also, is the touchtronic gearbox reliable?

Thanks in advance.

[silverspeed]

Great car - running costs depend on mileage , age etc etc but say £2k for insurance and £1k per year for servicing. Biggest cost will be depreciation but if you are going for a 3 year old car the biggest hit has already gone!

[clorenzen]

For my 05MY DB9 I pay GBP 1200 in insurance. Annual service is GBP 1000ish and during the almost 4 years of ownership I have spent about GBP 3000 on a wheel refurb and a re-spray of the front spoiler due to chipping at Works Service which are not the cheapest. I have had no other costs and the car has had no unplanned visits to the dealership. Superb car altogether. I use it everyday and have driven app 20.000 miles.

Edited by clorenzen on Thursday 8th January 16:59

[kryten]

4 year service is the BIG one though.

Aston dealer told me they charge 3.5k for it when I was looking at them...

[SLacKer]

kryten said:

4 year service is the BIG one though.

Aston dealer told me they charge 3.5k for it when I was looking at them...

Mental Note : Must ensure any DB9 I wish to buy has had this service or I get rid of it before the service.......

Does the DB9 have a Haynes manual.

[bikeracer1098]

SLacKer said:

kryten said:

4 year service is the BIG one though.

Aston dealer told me they charge 3.5k for it when I was looking at them...

Mental Note : Must ensure any DB9 I wish to buy has had this service or I get rid of it before the service.......

Does the DB9 have a Haynes manual.

If you can afford an AM then you can afford to service it!

With the recent depreciation, servicing will be the least of your worries!!!

Edited by bikeracer1098 on Friday 9th January 12:09

[David W.]

bikeracer1098 said:

SLacKer said:

kryten said:

4 year service is the BIG one though.

Aston dealer told me they charge 3.5k for it when I was looking at them...

Mental Note : Must ensure any DB9 I wish to buy has had this service or I get rid of it before the service.......

Does the DB9 have a Haynes manual.

If you can afford an AM then you can afford to service it!

With the recent depreciation, servicing will be the least of your worries!!!

Edited by bikeracer1098 on Friday 9th January 12:09

however you only have to write a cheque for deprecation if and when you trade in!

[clorenzen]

Depreciation is a no cash item unless you are in negative equity.......

[SLacKer]

bikeracer1098 said:

SLacKer said:

kryten said:

4 year service is the BIG one though.

Aston dealer told me they charge 3.5k for it when I was looking at them...

Mental Note : Must ensure any DB9 I wish to buy has had this service or I get rid of it before the service.......

Does the DB9 have a Haynes manual.

If you can afford an AM then you can afford to service it!

With the recent depreciation, servicing will be the least of your worries!!!

Edited by bikeracer1098 on Friday 9th January 12:09

Or in the case of not being aware of the "BIG ONE" you think you can.

[bikeracer1098]

David W. said:

bikeracer1098 said:

SLacKer said:

kryten said:

4 year service is the BIG one though.

Aston dealer told me they charge 3.5k for it when I was looking at them...

Mental Note : Must ensure any DB9 I wish to buy has had this service or I get rid of it before the service.......

Does the DB9 have a Haynes manual.

If you can afford an AM then you can afford to service it!

With the recent depreciation, servicing will be the least of your worries!!!

Edited by bikeracer1098 on Friday 9th January 12:09

however you only have to write a cheque for deprecation if and when you trade in!

I change my cars fairly regular, therefore depreciation is a moajor issue!

[ParanoidAndroid]

kryten said:

4 year service is the BIG one though.

Aston dealer told me they charge 3.5k for it when I was looking at them...

What do they do that hikes the service cost up to 3.5k?

[rickdms]

At the 4 year 40000 mile service, oil and filter, both air filters, both pollen filters, brake fluid and antifreeze change, labour time is 5 hours, independent Aston Martin Specialist no where near that price.

[David W.]

from reading various forums I get the impression that a DB9 is a much more sorted car with a better transmission and therefore a more satisfying purchase than a V8V, any thoughts on this?

[ParanoidAndroid]

rickdms said:

At the 4 year 40000 mile service, oil and filter, both air filters, both pollen filters, brake fluid and antifreeze change, labour time is 5 hours, independent Aston Martin Specialist no where near that price.

Gulp.

Edited by ParanoidAndroid on Saturday 10th January 14:58

[bikeracer1098]

David W. said:

from reading various forums I get the impression that a DB9 is a much more sorted car with a better transmission and therefore a more satisfying purchase than a V8V, any thoughts on this?

Where did you read that rubbish!!

The DB9 is faster and is a superior cruiser however it is a little soft.

The V8V is a sportier car with firmer suspension and superior turn in and handling.

However the DB9 with sports pack is a litle closer to the DB9.

[David W.]

bikeracer1098 said:

David W. said:

a more satisfying purchase than a V8V,

Where did you read that rubbish!!

The DB9 is faster and is a superior cruiser however it is a little soft.

The V8V is a sportier car with firmer suspension and superior turn in and handling.

However the DB9 with sports pack is a litle closer to the DB9.

"More satisfying" means fewer issues, Sport-shift gets criticism, how would it cope with a 5 mile crawl in a traffic jam? manuals stalling in reverse, boots leaking water, dimples in boot lid, bulges in dash leather squeeky brakes and engine pulleys, poor throtle response, the list seems to go on unfortunatly, many owners may have have 100% satisfaction but others clearly don't. I read of very few complaints of the DB9 (early ones with rear screen exploding when heated from very cold springs to mind). Clearly they are both super cars and I love the more compact looks of the V8V but for me lack of niggles is an important part of ownership. I have a DB MkIII which provides motoring with "character" I don't need this with modern stuff. My Porsche has had no issues/niggles that needed a visit to the dealer in 3 yrs, just standard 20,000 mile or 2 yearly service. It's had 2 new rear tyres, a new battery and I asked for the hood to be adjusted to provide a better fit on a door window on the first service, thats it.

[bikeracer1098]

David W. said:

bikeracer1098 said:

David W. said:

a more satisfying purchase than a V8V,

Where did you read that rubbish!!

The DB9 is faster and is a superior cruiser however it is a little soft.

The V8V is a sportier car with firmer suspension and superior turn in and handling.

However the DB9 with sports pack is a litle closer to the DB9.

"More satisfying" means fewer issues, Sport-shift gets criticism, how would it cope with a 5 mile crawl in a traffic jam? manuals stalling in reverse, boots leaking water, dimples in boot lid, bulges in dash leather squeeky brakes and engine pulleys, poor throtle response, the list seems to go on unfortunatly, many owners may have have 100% satisfaction but others clearly don't. I read of very few complaints of the DB9 (early ones with rear screen exploding when heated from very cold springs to mind). Clearly they are both super cars and I love the more compact looks of the V8V but for me lack of niggles is an important part of ownership. I have a DB MkIII which provides motoring with "character" I don't need this with modern stuff. My Porsche has had no issues/niggles that needed a visit to the dealer in 3 yrs, just standard 20,000 mile or 2 yearly service. It's had 2 new rear tyres, a new battery and I asked for the hood to be adjusted to provide a better fit on a door window on the first service, thats it.

Your probably better off sticking with you Boxter then!

Maybee you should consiser upgrading to a 997, since your so impressed with Porsche.

I do not believe that the DB9 has less niggles than the V8V, it is merely a case of far greater number of V8V owners on the forum compared with DB9's.

[David W.]

[quote=bikeracer1098
Your probably better off sticking with you Boxter then!

Maybee you should consider upgrading to a 997, since your so impressed with Porsche.

I do not believe that the DB9 has less niggles than the V8V, it is merely a case of far greater number of V8V owners on the forum compared with DB9's.


[/quote]
Boxster is a keeper anyway, V8V or DB9 would be an addition. 997 is a splendid car but wife not keen on the rump of the cab. Either Aston would be a coupe. Watching prices and specs at the moment + finishing an expensive building project!

[bikeracer1098]

Best wishes with your future purchase.

Whichever direction you decide to go, I am sure that you will be very pleased with your purchase.

Have a chat with the guys at your local AM dealer regarding problems, niggles with DB9 & V8V.
They will be able to give you advise and suggest which one would best suit.

[williamp]

Autocar did an article back in (I think) November detailing what to look out for on the DB9 and V8 Vantage, and what servicing costs. They quoted an indy in Derby which didnt seem too bad (for an Aston).

It would be worth getting a copy of that article.