A nice problem to have !!!!! help ?
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In the next few weeks I,ll be in a position to buy my first Aston (Thanks Mum )!!!!. I,ve a adequate budget, so have been looking at V8 Vantages, but heres the rub,
I,m now thinking of a DB9, so whats the pros and cons of each model, 2 seats will do for me and Mrs W, but extra seats in the rear could be useful? and theres the 4 extra cylinders, most seem to be Auto, which with my dodgy left leg, could prove helpful.
The floor is open to ideas guys and girls, discuss !!!!
I,m now thinking of a DB9, so whats the pros and cons of each model, 2 seats will do for me and Mrs W, but extra seats in the rear could be useful? and theres the 4 extra cylinders, most seem to be Auto, which with my dodgy left leg, could prove helpful.
The floor is open to ideas guys and girls, discuss !!!!
DB9 is classically beautiful and you get the full V12 experience. The rear seats are useless and leave you with a small, almost useless boot. Rare in manual form and a pure GT in character.
V8 Vantage is more muscular in appearance and more sporting in nature even though its no faster, certainly in 4.3 form. Proper useful hatch and space behind the seats means its more practical despite being shorter. The V8 likes to rev and lacks torque and is less common with the sportsshift auto. More a sporting GT that either a pure GT or pure sports car.
I've got a V8 Vantage and love it, a good mate has a similar priced DB9 and that is equally lovely. Buy the best version of the one you like the most.
V8 Vantage is more muscular in appearance and more sporting in nature even though its no faster, certainly in 4.3 form. Proper useful hatch and space behind the seats means its more practical despite being shorter. The V8 likes to rev and lacks torque and is less common with the sportsshift auto. More a sporting GT that either a pure GT or pure sports car.
I've got a V8 Vantage and love it, a good mate has a similar priced DB9 and that is equally lovely. Buy the best version of the one you like the most.
McGurk's got some nice stock in -
http://www.mcgurk.com/used-Aston-martin-sales-serv...
I can't find a DB9 on the Dealer network at that price but there are 5 V8Vs.
The seats in the rear of the DB9 are useless but yes you get the bigger engine and it's 12" longer.
Space utilisation is better in the smaller V8V.
Congratulations - nice quandry to have.
http://www.mcgurk.com/used-Aston-martin-sales-serv...
I can't find a DB9 on the Dealer network at that price but there are 5 V8Vs.
The seats in the rear of the DB9 are useless but yes you get the bigger engine and it's 12" longer.
Space utilisation is better in the smaller V8V.
Congratulations - nice quandry to have.
Take your time and try them both. V8V is a great car, it was my first Aston and I still miss the nimbleness and character it provides. Previous poster is bang on though with the pros and cons, especially the slight lack of Torque at lower rpm. A fabulous car though.
DB9? A different proposition, glorious V12 (although I still prefer the sound of the V8), a true GT but don't rely on the rear seats for anything other than shopping.
Get out and about, try a few of both, not just one, and if you do nothing else, buy Grants Book, details at the top of the AM forum page - best £25 I've ever spent.........and it's entirely responsible for me being on my second Aston. Enjoy the search, if you have any more questions fire away. Good luck.
DB9? A different proposition, glorious V12 (although I still prefer the sound of the V8), a true GT but don't rely on the rear seats for anything other than shopping.
Get out and about, try a few of both, not just one, and if you do nothing else, buy Grants Book, details at the top of the AM forum page - best £25 I've ever spent.........and it's entirely responsible for me being on my second Aston. Enjoy the search, if you have any more questions fire away. Good luck.
Thanks for the feedback, Grants book arrived a couple of weeks ago so thats getting regular use & I,ve spoken to John McGurk,
to arrange a test drive the next time I,m near Coventry/Southam.
Boot space is important as I need to carry my Time-Trial bike, and another poster sent pics of his bike in the back.
I also like the idea of the "smaller" V8, but what will swing it (I think) will be manual against sport shift ,years of Smart Cars and paddle shift
have left its mark!!! V8 & DB9 test drives will swing it eventually, I may even surprise myself ?
to arrange a test drive the next time I,m near Coventry/Southam.
Boot space is important as I need to carry my Time-Trial bike, and another poster sent pics of his bike in the back.
I also like the idea of the "smaller" V8, but what will swing it (I think) will be manual against sport shift ,years of Smart Cars and paddle shift
have left its mark!!! V8 & DB9 test drives will swing it eventually, I may even surprise myself ?
whirlybird said:
Thanks for the feedback, Grants book arrived a couple of weeks ago so thats getting regular use & I,ve spoken to John McGurk,
to arrange a test drive the next time I,m near Coventry/Southam.
Boot space is important as I need to carry my Time-Trial bike, and another poster sent pics of his bike in the back.
I also like the idea of the "smaller" V8, but what will swing it (I think) will be manual against sport shift ,years of Smart Cars and paddle shift
have left its mark!!! V8 & DB9 test drives will swing it eventually, I may even surprise myself ?
If you need to get a bike in it, count the DB9 out. No way is it going in there.to arrange a test drive the next time I,m near Coventry/Southam.
Boot space is important as I need to carry my Time-Trial bike, and another poster sent pics of his bike in the back.
I also like the idea of the "smaller" V8, but what will swing it (I think) will be manual against sport shift ,years of Smart Cars and paddle shift
have left its mark!!! V8 & DB9 test drives will swing it eventually, I may even surprise myself ?
Depending on your frame size you may get a bike in an V8V but if you're tall then you may need to drop the saddle.
I had a similar question not so long ago and went for a Vantage.
The DB9 I had read of issues with engines. A ticking noise meaning potential high prices to fix. However, what i read may have been a unique issue.
This was the thread: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=122...
The DB9 I had read of issues with engines. A ticking noise meaning potential high prices to fix. However, what i read may have been a unique issue.
This was the thread: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=122...
as a coupe, vantage has much more boot space than DB9
gearbox is a big factor - DB9 has a conventional auto or rarely, a conventional manual
V8 Vantage has conventional manual or sportshift. I think sportshift is poorly reported on by journos but there's no question it's not for everyone - especially in the earlier versions, it needs thinking about when being used, reverse isn't great, going uphill from a standing start can be tricky, etc
gearbox is a big factor - DB9 has a conventional auto or rarely, a conventional manual
V8 Vantage has conventional manual or sportshift. I think sportshift is poorly reported on by journos but there's no question it's not for everyone - especially in the earlier versions, it needs thinking about when being used, reverse isn't great, going uphill from a standing start can be tricky, etc
peterr96 said:
If you need to get a bike in it, count the DB9 out. No way is it going in there.
Depending on your frame size you may get a bike in an V8V but if you're tall then you may need to drop the saddle.
Current bike is a 54cm CINELLI, but next year I,ll buy a full blown TT BikeDepending on your frame size you may get a bike in an V8V but if you're tall then you may need to drop the saddle.
probably a Cervelo P5 ?, but as I build Racing and Track (Velodrome) bikes as a sideline, pulling it apart to load
into the car will not pose a issue,may even get a custom made bike bag made, (Now theres an idea !!!!)
and Factor bikes built an AM liveried bike too.
You might need to avoid V8's that have the B&O stereo, there's an extra "lump" in the boot, probably an amp, that makes the load space less bike friendly. Having said that, mine has B&O and I've as yet not tried a bike in the back. I'll see if I can get my TT bike in there and report back.
BigMig said:
You might need to avoid V8's that have the B&O stereo, there's an extra "lump" in the boot, probably an amp, that makes the load space less bike friendly. Having said that, mine has B&O and I've as yet not tried a bike in the back. I'll see if I can get my TT bike in there and report back.
Just a thought, are there towing eye hook points on the rear,(x2) a THULE typetransverse bike rail could be made to fit, Ive still an interests in a local engineering co
that I sold my business too.> www.bantamtrailers.co.uk
Why is there a conversation involving Aston Martins and putting bicycles in boots?
Range Rover?
If you have a pipe and slippers buy the DB9, if you are still alive buy a V8 and a 4.7 if you can. Manual is great, I have a sportshift - its great too.
by the way I have a bicycle as well, and a Range Rover...
Range Rover?
If you have a pipe and slippers buy the DB9, if you are still alive buy a V8 and a 4.7 if you can. Manual is great, I have a sportshift - its great too.
by the way I have a bicycle as well, and a Range Rover...
I've had both. I miss the db9 the most. This is because I've since owned a ferrari and 2 mclarens. These cars kiss v8v ass from here to the moon on sportiness (which is what the v8v is about) but they can't hold a candle to the db9 for its abilities as a GT cruiser (beautiful, effortless, v12). I'd get a db9 again but never a v8v.
66MK said:
Why is there a conversation involving Aston Martins and putting bicycles in boots?
Range Rover?
If you have a pipe and slippers buy the DB9, if you are still alive buy a V8 and a 4.7 if you can. Manual is great, I have a sportshift - its great too.
by the way I have a bicycle as well, and a Range Rover...
SIMPLES :-) I need to put my racing bike into the boot of any car I buy. hence the original question, about the merits of the 2 models I,m looking at !!!!Range Rover?
If you have a pipe and slippers buy the DB9, if you are still alive buy a V8 and a 4.7 if you can. Manual is great, I have a sportshift - its great too.
by the way I have a bicycle as well, and a Range Rover...
On that point alone the V8V will be the more practical but even then it will be a squeeze to cram a bike in there. It's doable though, more than one PHer uses their Vantage as a mobile bike rack.
Another way to decide is personal finances. If you're paying in to your pension then the Vantage is for you. If you're already drawing on your pension look for a DB9.
Another way to decide is personal finances. If you're paying in to your pension then the Vantage is for you. If you're already drawing on your pension look for a DB9.
whirlybird said:
Current bike is a 54cm CINELLI, but next year I,ll buy a full blown TT Bike
probably a Cervelo P5 ?, but as I build Racing and Track (Velodrome) bikes as a sideline, pulling it apart to load
into the car will not pose a issue,may even get a custom made bike bag made, (Now theres an idea !!!!)
and Factor bikes built an AM liveried bike too.
Should be fine then.probably a Cervelo P5 ?, but as I build Racing and Track (Velodrome) bikes as a sideline, pulling it apart to load
into the car will not pose a issue,may even get a custom made bike bag made, (Now theres an idea !!!!)
and Factor bikes built an AM liveried bike too.
Mines a 54 equiv (50 sloping)
Here's how it fits in
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=102...
Impasse said:
On that point alone the V8V will be the more practical but even then it will be a squeeze to cram a bike in there. It's doable though, more than one PHer uses their Vantage as a mobile bike rack.
Another way to decide is personal finances. If you're paying in to your pension then the Vantage is for you. If you're already drawing on your pension look for a DB9.
There seems to be a bit on an 'agest' slant to how this thread is going Another way to decide is personal finances. If you're paying in to your pension then the Vantage is for you. If you're already drawing on your pension look for a DB9.
I may be well into my 60,s but I still plan on going to enjoy my life, ( pension or not )so on that note the V8V will be the car I,ll buy, (and if it get a bit too expensive to run as a daily driver, I CAN USE MY FREE BUS PASS) !
It's funny how guy's say a db9 is for old folks
I am 37 and own a 2007 DB9 with sports pack. Its the best car i ever owned! I use to own Porsches etc even a 67 e-type, but the Aston is always special to drive.
I drive my db9 quite fast and i love it. The torque, speed, sound is intoxicating. And the lines of the db9 are the best ones in my personal opinion.
The pros of a vantage is that there quite a view out there. In any price range from manual to sport shift. If you like the look of a vantage, go for it. I am a tall guy and i like the bigger cars like DB9 or Vanquish. But they are more pricy to buy, or to run.
Every Aston is special. Just buy one and enjoy it
I am 37 and own a 2007 DB9 with sports pack. Its the best car i ever owned! I use to own Porsches etc even a 67 e-type, but the Aston is always special to drive. I drive my db9 quite fast and i love it. The torque, speed, sound is intoxicating. And the lines of the db9 are the best ones in my personal opinion.
The pros of a vantage is that there quite a view out there. In any price range from manual to sport shift. If you like the look of a vantage, go for it. I am a tall guy and i like the bigger cars like DB9 or Vanquish. But they are more pricy to buy, or to run.
Every Aston is special. Just buy one and enjoy it
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