DB9 volante advise please
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Need some advise please.
Going to look at a 2005 DB9 volante in vertigo blue with truffle interior.
Full AMSH ,AM Wilmslow.
Wanted a colour that was a bit different but not sure if it might be a bit too flash. I have only seen the colour in photos.
So any comments on colour.
The car is from Sytner, Manchester.Anyone had experience of their after sales service, good or bad.
Mileage is 30,000 it is having a 60,000 sevice at Aston Martin,Wilmslow.
I presume this service is very comprehensive and should show up any problems,
or will it ?
would you insist on having the 140 point check and if so why ?
Would you take out the warranty and is it worth the cost?
Is there much difference between a 2005 and a 2006/2007 model.
Regards, Steven
Going to look at a 2005 DB9 volante in vertigo blue with truffle interior.
Full AMSH ,AM Wilmslow.
Wanted a colour that was a bit different but not sure if it might be a bit too flash. I have only seen the colour in photos.
So any comments on colour.
The car is from Sytner, Manchester.Anyone had experience of their after sales service, good or bad.
Mileage is 30,000 it is having a 60,000 sevice at Aston Martin,Wilmslow.
I presume this service is very comprehensive and should show up any problems,
or will it ?
would you insist on having the 140 point check and if so why ?
Would you take out the warranty and is it worth the cost?
Is there much difference between a 2005 and a 2006/2007 model.
Regards, Steven
You should get a copy of the Definative Guide to Aston Martin, it gives you all the spec changes year by year, as there is differences from year to year.
Yes I would insist on a warranty, and as part of that, the 140 point check would have to be carried out.
Cannot help you with the dealer or the colour, but good luck with your purchase.
Yes I would insist on a warranty, and as part of that, the 140 point check would have to be carried out.
Cannot help you with the dealer or the colour, but good luck with your purchase.
goorwich said:
..Wanted a colour that was a bit different but not sure if it might be a bit too flash.
Steven, I reckon the answers you’ve had on the AMOC site pretty much cover it already. Never been one for accepting served-up conventional wisdom myself. The issue here is, you fancy something a bit different and this colour combo certainly is. Whether it’s too flash for you will become apparent when viewed: I think you’ll know straight away, if it’s right for you. If it does appeal, sod what anyone else thinks and go for it. When I was looking for my DB9, I studied the standard equipment levels for each of the years and decided to search from MY07 onwards.The guide recommended above would help with this.
Definitely have the 140 point check on a car of that age. It would only have the basic Aston Martin extended ‘plus’ warranty cover with a 85000 miles limit and £10,000 individual claim limit, but unlimited total claim (up to the car's value.) I’d insist on the warranty and yes, worth the cost on a car just acquired. Try to find out a little history about previous ownership and use, too.
Good luck and let us know how you get on.
It has been said that you don't choose the car, it chooses you, and you will know when you first see it if it is right for you, it has happened to us 4 times now (Boxster, 911, Freelander and Ranger pickup)and we haven't regretted any single purchase (well my wife likes the Freelander!).
Not much difference between 05 and 06 cars, changes started in 07 onwards really.
Less was included as standard back then so parking sensors, heated seats, cruise etc were all options and may not be boxes that were ticked. But if they were, great!
Make the roof go up and down (with engine running) a few times, and check the alignment of the drivers side rear window - mine still fouls after being looked at dozens of times
Colour will probably work on a Volante, I assume a dark blue roof? Pretty classy...
If you get it, get the shear plates and rear anti-roll bar fitted at Bamford Rose, transforms the car for competitively little money, loses all body flex and drives like a coupe!
Less was included as standard back then so parking sensors, heated seats, cruise etc were all options and may not be boxes that were ticked. But if they were, great!
Make the roof go up and down (with engine running) a few times, and check the alignment of the drivers side rear window - mine still fouls after being looked at dozens of times
Colour will probably work on a Volante, I assume a dark blue roof? Pretty classy...
If you get it, get the shear plates and rear anti-roll bar fitted at Bamford Rose, transforms the car for competitively little money, loses all body flex and drives like a coupe!
George H said:
Gibberish said:
Totally agree Michael, but this chap’s just looking to buy a DB9 volante. 
A GranCabrio then!It's also unsuitable for interplanetary travel or deep sea exploration, so perhaps a Maserati would be better?
yeti said:
I think the point was... at what point does he mention having a newborn baby? I have a DB9 Volante and am well aware that it's unsuitable for a newborn. Ho is that relevant though?
It's also unsuitable for interplanetary travel or deep sea exploration, so perhaps a Maserati would be better?
Maybe I should have read the first post and not just Michael's then It's also unsuitable for interplanetary travel or deep sea exploration, so perhaps a Maserati would be better?
Plus we all know a Lotus Esprit would be better for deep sea exploration
Thank u all for advise,very useful.
Firstly I do not have any young kids or babies (at least not that I know of ) . My kids are all grown up.
However I went to see a Volante on Sunday and was amazed at the lack of room in the rear seats.
I expected it to be tight but it was silly . I have got a 1991 Virage and that has much more room.
Almost got me thinking about a V8 vantage ,2 seater Volante,, that I sat in.
I was advised that the sport shift is not to everyone's liking.
Now I am used to driving a stick manual so I am going to try driving both next Sunday.
Has anyone ever sat an adult in the back of the DB9 ?
For me the DB9 has more presence but I was really thrown by the rear seats.
A masi was mentioned. Well Astons have a special place in my heart but if you have experience of a masi Volante please tell.
Firstly I do not have any young kids or babies (at least not that I know of ) . My kids are all grown up.
However I went to see a Volante on Sunday and was amazed at the lack of room in the rear seats.
I expected it to be tight but it was silly . I have got a 1991 Virage and that has much more room.
Almost got me thinking about a V8 vantage ,2 seater Volante,, that I sat in.
I was advised that the sport shift is not to everyone's liking.
Now I am used to driving a stick manual so I am going to try driving both next Sunday.
Has anyone ever sat an adult in the back of the DB9 ?
For me the DB9 has more presence but I was really thrown by the rear seats.
A masi was mentioned. Well Astons have a special place in my heart but if you have experience of a masi Volante please tell.
goorwich said:
Has anyone ever sat an adult in the back of the DB9 ?
Don't even try it. A legless hobbit might just fit in, but would never get out again! However, the back seats are well shaped to take large holdalls, and the seat belts work like a treat.
FWIW If you go for a V8 Vantage it must have a manual gearbox.
Edited by brakedwell on Monday 16th July 10:44
The back seats are variously for insurance reasons, tax reasons or company car reasons. They are not for sitting in. I believe a short front passenger and a short rear seat passenger is doable, but it's not hat they're for, they're for storage really.
Maserati Grancabrio is the one you want if rear seats are important. Or just treat the DB9 as a two seater. The V8 roadster, although a pleasant enough car seem to have a third of the engine missing or lost. Very carelsss.
Maserati Grancabrio is the one you want if rear seats are important. Or just treat the DB9 as a two seater. The V8 roadster, although a pleasant enough car seem to have a third of the engine missing or lost. Very carelsss.
When I drive the car the front seat touches the back one, literally no leg room. I suspect you can fit 1 person in the back as long as they aren't very tall and the same with the passenger in the front. It would be better to use it as a 2 seater.
yeti said:
The V8 roadster, although a pleasant enough car seem to have a third of the engine missing or lost. Very carelsss.
Interesting about the lack of power in the V8.
Another reason I did not at first consider a V8 is that my wife drives a crossfire convertible which incidentally is a great little motor for the money.
Honestly I am still keen on the DB9 Volante although I may look at a coupe just to compare .
I will rarely use the rear seats as I have a Focus for everyday commuting.
I only wish the exotics were as reliable but I reluctantly realise that will never happen.
Another reason I did not at first consider a V8 is that my wife drives a crossfire convertible which incidentally is a great little motor for the money.
Honestly I am still keen on the DB9 Volante although I may look at a coupe just to compare .
I will rarely use the rear seats as I have a Focus for everyday commuting.
I only wish the exotics were as reliable but I reluctantly realise that will never happen.
goorwich said:
Interesting about the lack of power in the V8.
It's a running joke on here - there is nothing wrong with the power in the V8s, they just need to be revved whereas the V12s are effortless as you'd expect due to their larger capacity. But there's very little, if anything between them on outright pace point to point.goorwich said:
I only wish the exotics were as reliable but I reluctantly realise that will never happen.
After two years of ownership I now have full confidence in the day to day reliability of my 2005 DB9. Once a faulty door latch was replaced and the gearbox oil cooler update completed the car has behaved impeccably. Having said that it is now fingers crossed!Gassing Station | Aston Martin | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff