Skinny garage - DB9 width viable?!

[Vroom2]

Dear sirs,

I am seriously considering the purchase of a 2005 DB9 Coupe. However due to my narrow garage width I am unsure whether it would squeeze in.

I have looked for dimensions on line and found:
2,061 mm "including mirrors"

Wikipedia states
2003–08: 73.8 in (1,875 mm)

I would be most grateful if anyone out there lucky enough to own a DB9 could measure the width for me, with mirrors folded.

I will need every few cm!

Many thanks in anticipation for yoru help with the above.

Best wishes

[gibbon]

With the mirrors folded in they are no longer the widest part of the car.

[Vroom2]

Thanks for that Gibbon.

Is the width

2,061 mm

or

1,875 mm?

[Gibberish]

The mirrors do of course fold within the overall width (1875cm) but you’ll need to add at least 30cm minimum to get in and out, if you’re a conventional sized individual.

[Vroom2]

Many thanks for that - should be able to make it work.

Have you enjoyed your ownership experience?

[Gibberish]

Vroom2 said:

Have you enjoyed your ownership experience?

Yes I have, I think very few fail to find Aston Martin ownership a bit special. Good luck with your purchase, look forward to the pictures.

[stevewushu]

if you fold the mirrors in BEFORE you enter the garage, how will you see where your rear quarters are going when reversing out....???

[pschlute]

What is the width of the garage opening ?

Peter

[gpb1]

My garage opening is 2120mm wide and I get her in there ok. I do fold the mirrors in and have found the parking sensors to be very accurate.

[SLacKer]

Some mirrors at the far end on either side of the wall will give you a great view of where the car is and also some padding on the wall where the door opens means no damage to the car.

I have a mirror to show me the left side of the car when I go into the garage (no width issue though as it is a wide double) and a string with a weight on to show me the distance to go in.

[Vroom2]

Thanks chaps for advice.

opening is about 7ft.

[gibbon]

stevewushu said:

if you fold the mirrors in BEFORE you enter the garage, how will you see where your rear quarters are going when reversing out....???

Cunning i know, but turning your head?

[Jockman]

gibbon said:

Cunning i know, but turning your head?

Clever....

Or you could get the wife to holler directions from the back of the garage.

When she screams, you can slowly apply the brakes

[gpb1]

Jockman said:

Or you could get the wife to holler directions from the back of the garage.

When she screams, you can slowly apply the brakes

I use exactly that method occasionally as well

[Grant3]

As the other guys have said it should be 2017 mm with mirrors out 1875 mm folded in, length 4710 mm.

I can't get my car in the garage without folding the mirrors, but can unfold then inside to reverse out ok (folding in again at the door!). But I have used Jockman's top tip before

Just remember Powerfold was an option on 2005 cars (along with a lot else!!) and you will need Powerfold if you are in and out of a narrow garage, full buying info via here www.astonmartinreview.co.uk if it helps

[Jon39]

Of course, in addition to the problem of narrow garage entrances, there is sometimes insufficient room for car doors to be opened.

I met one chap with a Volante, who used to exit his car using a trapeze fitted to the garage ceiling. When he became old though, he moved house.

[DB9VolanteDriver]

I have to admit, this topic always amazes me...car purchase limited (to some extent) by a garage. Love the trapeze story.

On this side of the Atlantic, fitting your Aston in the garage is not an issue that is encountered very often. Seems endemic to you poor chaps.

[Aston Annie]

Our garage has been added to in length, just so you can actually get a modern car in. Still only just fits and have to be very precise when parking or you can't get out of the car or get the garage door closed, it's that tight!

[Cipo]

Keep the mirrors folded. I have a new skinny type garage and fixed a 12" gate hinge on the garage wall, it has a 300mm square mirror which I held on with no nails before positioning. My car is as wide, although convertible, which makes getting in and out easier, the mirror set to the right height and angle does a great job for reversing.

[pschlute]

Vroom2 said:

Thanks chaps for advice.

opening is about 7ft.

The width of my door is 7' 5" (225cm) and I can get in with mirrors out. I would expect you will fit no problem but would need to fold the mirrors.

Garage design leaves a lot to be desired. I have a double garage, but with a brick pillar between the two openings. I fitted electric roller doors when I got my Aston to increase the width by not having door linkages encroaching on the door width.

I always reverse into mine, it is easier than driving in forward, and gives easy access to the socket for the battery charger. This does mean I have to hop over into the passenger seat to exit the car by that door!

Peter