DB9 instead of 911 reliability ??? Help please
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I went from a 911 C4S to a DB9 and never regretted it, now on my second DB9. The Porsche was not as reliable as I thought it was going to be, what really surprised me was the 911 squeaked and rattled a lot. Don’t get me wrong the 911 was a great car to drive, but people seemed to hate you (unlike in the DB9).
sybilpoon said:
A current lady owner of Cayman S, just about to upgrade to 911 with a budget of £50k-£60k. My colleague suggested the DB9. Is it reliable, I normally buy from main dealer and pay for extended warranty. Would I be able to handle to car ?
Test drive a couple. And maybe a V8V.If you drive the Cayman with confidence then an Aston shouldnt be a problem. I agree with John re also giving the V8 Vantage a try as well. I drove both before settling on a 4.7 Vantage, far more forgiving than my previous Tuscans.
Now in a V12 Vantage which is a pure joy to drive.
I would also highly recommend a PDC. They really teach you how to enjoy your car safely.
Good luck
Di
Now in a V12 Vantage which is a pure joy to drive.
I would also highly recommend a PDC. They really teach you how to enjoy your car safely.
Good luck
Di
sybilpoon said:
A current lady owner of Cayman S, just about to upgrade to 911 with a budget of £50k-£60k. My colleague suggested the DB9. Is it reliable, I normally buy from main dealer and pay for extended warranty. Would I be able to handle to car ?
OK, a more considered reply. What do you like about your Cayman?If you want a bigger, faster version then a 911 turbo 997.1 is within your price range.
I had a 997.1 C2S for eight months and felt no emotional involvement. I sold it and bought a 4.3 V8V. I loved that car. The interior is much nicer, the 700W stereo was great. It is simply a beautiful car. The noise from the V8 is near perfect. I used to take long drives just to have a few tunnel runs.
At the price point you are looking at the depreciation will be about the same V8V vs 911 vs DB9.
It's really about what floats your boat. I therefore recommend taking a couple of DB9s out for a test drive, try a volante. Then try a few V8Vs.
If you are a 10/10ths press on driver then you will probably get more from the 911 if you can get used to the weight distribution and you can feel comfortable.
For all the rest of the time the Aston Martin is a thing of some considerable beauty. You get let out in traffic in an Aston Martin. Small children smile. Bigger children wave. Grown men and women stare, wanting to be you or be with you (normally for me they stare and think 'that's gonna cost')...
I think it's more like trying on an expensive suit. You either like it or not. It's rarely the case that one is "better", it's just different.
Have fun with the test drives....
sybilpoon said:
Relaibility & is the most important factor. I don't mind paying for regular service etc but want a good performace car zooming from A to B without technical problem. Come on Aston owners, assure me that as long as I bought from the Main Dealer, I will have peace of mind.For sure with Porsche you get RMS issues and there are niggles with all modern cars. But under AML warranty from a main dealer you will be looked after.
If reliability is the overiding issue, then consider, and research the engine issues inherent with 911's, RMS failiure is the least of your worries, search d chunks and ims failiures, both will result in new engine being required. I have had a 996 3.6 and now own a V8v,(two years) the Aston has been faultless the 996 wasn't. The Aston is a far classier car than the Porsche, and more enjoyable to own.
JohnG1 said:
For all the rest of the time the Aston Martin is a thing of some considerable beauty. You get let out in traffic in an Aston Martin. Small children smile. Bigger children wave. Grown men and women stare, wanting to be you or be with you (normally for me they stare and think 'that's gonna cost')...
Thumbs up John! Great description!Now to the subject of reliability, YES buy from an AM dealer and make sure that all of the minor issues (rattles, any cosmetic work etc.) you will notice are rectified prior to delivery!
In general, very unique cars ! Something else that you need to consider is Auto or Manual!
With the DB9 Auto you get the touchtronic gearbox, much smoother than the Sportshift on Vantage Auto, but the Sportshift needs more driver involvement and is more 'agressive'. Only downside of the Sportshift is at slow/parking speeds, and it's just a matter of getting used to it!
I sold a 997s to buy a DB9 and was worried I was making the right decision - it was a gamble for sure.
They are like chalk and cheese. One is a sports car, the other a GT car.
By a loooong margin, I prefer the Aston. People let you out at junctions as opposed to driving right up your backside for starters.
But the overriding thing for me is that every time you start the DB9, you feel an immense sense of occasion, and I never felt that in the Porsche.
Reliability? The Aston has cost me only servicing, whereas the Porsche, amazingly always had something wrong with it. And the Aston, even though it is three years younger is cheaper (a tad) to insure. When I asked why, the answer was 'people tend not to wrap Astons round lamp-posts sir!)
Don't get me wrong, I loved the 911, but not in the way I love the Aston.
They are like chalk and cheese. One is a sports car, the other a GT car.
By a loooong margin, I prefer the Aston. People let you out at junctions as opposed to driving right up your backside for starters.
But the overriding thing for me is that every time you start the DB9, you feel an immense sense of occasion, and I never felt that in the Porsche.
Reliability? The Aston has cost me only servicing, whereas the Porsche, amazingly always had something wrong with it. And the Aston, even though it is three years younger is cheaper (a tad) to insure. When I asked why, the answer was 'people tend not to wrap Astons round lamp-posts sir!)
Don't get me wrong, I loved the 911, but not in the way I love the Aston.
ilikeAstons said:
I sold a 997s to buy a DB9 and was worried I was making the right decision - it was a gamble for sure.
They are like chalk and cheese. One is a sports car, the other a GT car.
By a loooong margin, I prefer the Aston. People let you out at junctions as opposed to driving right up your backside for starters.
But the overriding thing for me is that every time you start the DB9, you feel an immense sense of occasion, and I never felt that in the Porsche.
Reliability? The Aston has cost me only servicing, whereas the Porsche, amazingly always had something wrong with it. And the Aston, even though it is three years younger is cheaper (a tad) to insure. When I asked why, the answer was 'people tend not to wrap Astons round lamp-posts sir!)
Don't get me wrong, I loved the 911, but not in the way I love the Aston.
Totally agree - an Aston is an occasion. I sold a V8V 4.7 and bought a 997.2 C4S. Porker was great (and i suspect it won't be my last) but its just a bit "Meh" next to driving an Aston; soulless, even during its err.. 'Blitzkreig moments'. They are like chalk and cheese. One is a sports car, the other a GT car.
By a loooong margin, I prefer the Aston. People let you out at junctions as opposed to driving right up your backside for starters.
But the overriding thing for me is that every time you start the DB9, you feel an immense sense of occasion, and I never felt that in the Porsche.
Reliability? The Aston has cost me only servicing, whereas the Porsche, amazingly always had something wrong with it. And the Aston, even though it is three years younger is cheaper (a tad) to insure. When I asked why, the answer was 'people tend not to wrap Astons round lamp-posts sir!)
Don't get me wrong, I loved the 911, but not in the way I love the Aston.
I've just bought a DB9 and already I've stopped driving like a complete tosser...
I've had two 911's (996 turbo's), I can tell you this:
The Porsche is technically (and from a serious diver's viewpoint) the better car.
The Aston Martin is the one you (and all the people you know/meet) fall in love with.
I had no problems with both my 911 Turbo's and have had no problem with my DB9.
You really can't go wrong with either car, but if part of you wants an Aston Martin all of you will never be happy with the Porshce, however brilliant it is.
PS In the Aston Martin people really do treat your differently on the road. They let you out and keep a decent distance. It is like there is some unwritten respect law!
The Porsche is technically (and from a serious diver's viewpoint) the better car.
The Aston Martin is the one you (and all the people you know/meet) fall in love with.
I had no problems with both my 911 Turbo's and have had no problem with my DB9.
You really can't go wrong with either car, but if part of you wants an Aston Martin all of you will never be happy with the Porshce, however brilliant it is.
PS In the Aston Martin people really do treat your differently on the road. They let you out and keep a decent distance. It is like there is some unwritten respect law!
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