DB9 VS. CONTINENTAL GT???

[Felters]

About to pull the trigger (or my Visa debit card) on one or the other.

Both more or less the same year (2005), mileage, warranty, price etc. Leaning towards the CGT but the social stigma is a bit worrying... would appreciate any views.

I've got a feeling that whichever one I get now it will probably be replaced by the other in a few years anyway. But which do I buy this week?

[Tycho]

Aston every time for me.

[kambites]

I suspect the answers you'll get will be 90% in favour of the Aston, from people who've never driven, probably never even been in, either.

So on that basis, the Aston.

[lindrup119]

DB9 no contest.

[Felters]

Well I've driven both - the grunt from the Bentley has to be felt to be believed. The Aston is a bit more svelte and sporty. Both great cars but can only buy one.

[kambites]

Which engine are you looking at in the Bentley? The W12?

[Felters]

Yes W12...

[jdw1234]

I found DB9 interior a massive disappointment.

CGT all day for me.

[gpb1]

I was in the same position 18 months ago, and I went for the DB9. The Bentley was brutal and well appointed, but the Aston is what I always wanted and my heart ruled my head. Don't regret the decision for 1 second. The Aston puts grin on my face whenever I open the garage door.

Edited by gpb1 on Thursday 10th April 15:51

[ikarl]

if you're going to replace one with the other in the future, depreciation should be on your mind.

Which one will retain more 'value' for when you want to swap?

Personally, I'd take the DB9 first

[e46acs]

Having been lucky enough to have driven (not owned) both, they are great cars, but the Aston wins hands down.

[Killer2005]

I'll probably never be able to afford either.

Aston for me

[aeropilot]

ikarl said:

if you're going to replace one with the other in the future, depreciation should be on your mind.

Which one will retain more 'value' for when you want to swap?

Personally, I'd take the DB9 first

Good point.

A mate of mine is in the fortunate position of being able to indulge such activities, and went for the Conti GT first.

Was gobsmacked at the bills even though they were bearable to him, but the Conti got replaced by a Jag XF-R after about 18 months.
DB9 was still an itch though, and he eventually did the DB9 thing about a year ago. Lasted 12 months, and is now back in another supercharged Jag.

[Felters]

And so the dubious honour of partnering my inter-galactic mileage Golf TDI goes to...








a 2005 Continental GT.

Just so comfortable. And that ability to accelerate down a wet slip road as though the road was dry won the day. One owner, fully serviced by the supplying dealer and with a full Bentley warranty. Lovely.

[singlecoil]

Well done. I've driven the saloon version and found it most satisfactory, especially when coming off a roundabout onto a dual carriageway and booting it, watching the gear indicator going up though 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 whoops, time to back it off a bit.

[aspirated]

Readers Rides thread? Reading a long term ownership experience would be interesting

[billzeebub]

DB9

[soad]

Killer2005 said:

I'll probably never be able to afford either.

Aston for me

Don't say that. One day, it could happen.

Was going to say, Bentley gets my vote. And OP has bought one. Well done, chap.

[Zingari]

You'll need that warranty chum if the electrical gremlins kick in. Well done for having the bottle

[The Moose]

Good job and right choice IMHO. They're a cracking car. Enjoy