DBS Manual versus V12V future values

[mikeyb2410]

I bought a DBS with 16k in Black in late 2012 from Aston Grange for 78k and currently weighing up the options, still under 20k on the clock and I am looking at keeping it for the long term, versus buying a V12V and keeping it for the long term.

Purely a weekend to a nice hotel or a trip to le mans car.


Whats your thoughts.

[Little Donkey]

mikeyb2410 said:

I bought a DBS with 16k in Black in late 2012 from Aston Grange for 78k and currently weighing up the options, still under 20k on the clock and I am looking at keeping it for the long term, versus buying a V12V and keeping it for the long term.

Purely a weekend to a nice hotel or a trip to le mans car.


Whats your thoughts.

I'd say that DBS values are stronger now than when you bought yours. A V12V IMO won't be as strong but could come back in time as later models will be an attractive alternative to a new V12Vs. Other than that, I really don't have a clue, but safe to say both models are future classics.

[AMDBSNick]

Obviously biased but not a single manual car in the dealer network ATM

[Little Donkey]

AMDBSNick said:

Obviously biased but not a single manual car in the dealer network ATM

What, no V12V's???

[mikeyb2410]

That makes sense I was torn at the time but my heart was always on having a DBS when they got to the right price!

I dont plan on selling it so hopefully, values will remain or slightly increase.

thanks
mike

[AMDBSNick]

Little Donkey said:

What, no V12V's???

DBS Greg

[SFO]

choose the car you get the most pleasure out of ..

[Little Donkey]

AMDBSNick said:

Little Donkey said:

What, no V12V's???

DBS Greg

.......and not many DBS's full stop.

[AWV12]

Better first choose which car you like most (they have the same engine and transmission, but suspension, wheelbase, etc are different as well as the behaviour on the road, for me the DBS was the best choice, for others the V12V).

About value: nobody knows, but looking at exclusivity/scarcity:

4: DBS Coupe Manual: little over 1100 made
3: V12V Coupe Manual: little over 1000 made
2: V12V Roadster Manual: 100 made
1: DBS Volante Manual: less then 100 made

(see earlier thread about guestimate of DBS production numbers)

[AMDBSNick]

Little Donkey said:

.......and not many DBS's full stop.

Especially ones with Tandoori interior

[CarbonV12V]

I was offered strong money when I had a recent wobble and thought about selling my V12V. You will be pleased to know I didn't sell but just added to the fleet

[V8 Animal]

Interesting debate.
I will be looking to trade my manual DBS in for a volante at Xmas so I'm keeping my eye on prices.
I don't think I will be spanked this time.

[Little Donkey]

V8 Animal said:

Interesting debate.
I will be looking to trade my manual DBS in for a volante at Xmas so I'm keeping my eye on prices.
I don't think I will be spanked this time.

Interesting negotiating tactic.........getting spanked as part of the deal. Coincidently, dealers have had my pants down on more than one occasion.

[V8 Animal]

Little Donkey said:

Interesting negotiating tactic.........getting spanked as part of the deal. Coincidently, dealers have had my pants down on more than one occasion.

They did on my Vantage but with the large previous owners i let them but not this time.
And im not that bothered as the car is awesome but really would like a volante for a keeper.
We will see as they say.
Should'nt say spanked on PH

[whoami]

V8 Animal said:

They did on my Vantage but with the large previous owners i let them but not this time.

How large were they though??

[Little Donkey]

V8 Animal said:

Little Donkey said:

Interesting negotiating tactic.........getting spanked as part of the deal. Coincidently, dealers have had my pants down on more than one occasion.

They did on my Vantage but with the large previous owners i let them but not this time.
And im not that bothered as the car is awesome but really would like a volante for a keeper.
We will see as they say.
Should'nt say spanked on PH

As a little tempter my business partner picks this up at the weekend...........

[V8 Animal]

whoami said:

How large were they though??

6
Salesman told me 2 little I could do when I got the V5 later.
So a bit stuck 2 years later as to who would buy it.
Anyway love the picture and what a car that is.

[AMDBSNick]

V8 Animal said:

Interesting debate.
I will be looking to trade my manual DBS in for a volante at Xmas so I'm keeping my eye on prices.
I don't think I will be spanked this time.

Very very rare

http://www.dicklovett.co.uk/Dealers/Specialist/Use...

[sukh_m]

AMDBSNick said:

Very very rare

http://www.dicklovett.co.uk/Dealers/Specialist/Use...

Competition for the tandoori express?

[Neil1300r]

AMDBSNick said:

Very very rare

http://www.dicklovett.co.uk/Dealers/Specialist/Use...