DB9 or DBS - help please!
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Want to switch out of my long time Ferrari habit into an AM. Love the sound and look and narrowed it down to DB9 or DBS but struggling to understand the key differences. Also can't seem to find any 2011 DB9s for sale, did I miss something or was there an upgrade which stopped people buying new back then. Any big service/recall issues I should be mindful of?
Would appreciate your thoughtful help and insights
Would appreciate your thoughtful help and insights
The key differences are lots of carbon panels and more panel.
But, the single best purchase that you can make in your search for an Aston is this: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
£20 and it will explain (in detail) all of the differences between the various models and the various updates throughout the years.
But, the single best purchase that you can make in your search for an Aston is this: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
£20 and it will explain (in detail) all of the differences between the various models and the various updates throughout the years.
Bravo73 said:
The key differences are lots of carbon panels and more panel.
But, the single best purchase that you can make in your search for an Aston is this: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
£20 and it will explain (in detail) all of the differences between the various models and the various updates throughout the years.
Bravo73 suggestion re the 20 squibs is the best. The DBS and Virage were dropped from the line up when the new DB9.2 and Vanquish.2 were launched end of 2012. If you can stretch to the DB9.2, it has more torque than the DBS and the latest generation V12 engine, as fitted to the new Vanquish (knock control and VCT),,,,,,whatever that means. But, the single best purchase that you can make in your search for an Aston is this: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
£20 and it will explain (in detail) all of the differences between the various models and the various updates throughout the years.
Y100 said:
(knock control and VCT),,,,,,whatever that means.
http://www.motec.com/aboutknockcontrol/knockoverview/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variable_Cam_Timing
Bravo73 said:
http://www.motec.com/aboutknockcontrol/knockovervi...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variable_Cam_Timing
Clever stuff, what. Thanks Bravo73. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variable_Cam_Timing
fitzmoresco said:
Also can't seem to find any 2011 DB9s for sale, did I miss something or was there an upgrade which stopped people buying new back then.
They all but stopped making the DB9 then and switched to the Virage for a year or so before launching the DB9.2 Virage VINs are in the same sequence as the DB9'sfitzmoresco said:
Love the sound and look and narrowed it down to DB9 or DBS but struggling to understand the key differences.
Nothing wrong with either but the DBS is more powerful, faster, lighter and more agile. It is lower, 20mm wider at the front and 40mm wider at the rear, with a more aggressive look and dare I say more road presence. It has the semi-aniline leather, which has a very distinctive aroma. That would be my recommendation.I can't comment on the DB9.2 other than to say it looks stunning, but I prefer manual to auto, and that is no longer available, and I prefer the 'traditional' strake rather than the 'Virage' style.
Either way, SO much more class than a Ferrari.
V8 Animal said:
Neil1300R said:
KarlFranz said:
fitzmoresco said:
Thanks folks. Appreciate the thoughtful responses. Thinking late 2010/11 DB9 ideally gun metal grey with. Black interior. Will keep you posted
Good luck trying to find a car with that color combination. 
Can't take a joke?
Neil1300R said:
V8 Animal said:
Neil1300R said:
KarlFranz said:
fitzmoresco said:
Thanks folks. Appreciate the thoughtful responses. Thinking late 2010/11 DB9 ideally gun metal grey with. Black interior. Will keep you posted
Good luck trying to find a car with that color combination. Can't take a joke?
fitzmoresco said:
Want to switch out of my long time Ferrari habit into an AM. Love the sound and look and narrowed it down to DB9 or DBS but struggling to understand the key differences. Also can't seem to find any 2011 DB9s for sale, did I miss something or was there an upgrade which stopped people buying new back then. Any big service/recall issues I should be mindful of?
Would appreciate your thoughtful help and insights
Have you been to the dealer and looked at both? Driven them?Would appreciate your thoughtful help and insights
Which one makes you smile the biggest when you look/sit in it?
Choice made.
jonamv8 said:
DBS - no contest
^^^ This ^^^DBS is more powerful, Carbon Brakes, switchable suspension, better looking (IMHO) & was the flagship product. If you are approaching retirement, smell of wee or have pipe and slippers, then DB9 it is
Alternatively try a proper mans car and get a drive in a V12V
You will need to be young and virile to own one though, much like me old mate V12VWoollie 
You will also note much banter between DB9 drivers and Vantage drivers on here
DBS drivers seem to get away with it, although being the JB car of choice they should not really.....fitzmoresco said:
Thanks folks. Appreciate the thoughtful responses. Thinking late 2010/11 DB9 ideally gun metal grey with. Black interior. Will keep you posted
Given the choice details you have posted, the DBS gets it. As has been mentioned, the road presence alone makes it the winner IMO. They are stunning in black, stunning but keeping black clean is a pain. Enjoy whatever you choose, no matter which model, the bladdy things are mesmerising. Y100 said:
Given the choice details you have posted, the DBS gets it. As has been mentioned, the road presence alone makes it the winner IMO. They are stunning in black, stunning but keeping black clean is a pain. Enjoy whatever you choose, no matter which model, the bladdy things are mesmerising.
They are stunning in black, stunning but keeping black clean is a pain. Enjoy whatever you choose, no matter which model, the bladdy things are mesmerising. 
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