future values: DB9 versus V8V

[xcentric]

looking to buy my wife a birthday present, and she's always wanted an Aston. Going to drive both shortly as she's not cure which one she's after, but, taking emotion out of it (which is a poor thing to do when buying one of these, I know) is there a PH view on depreciation? Am looking to spend £40-45k: would the DB9 lose less come resale time (typically 4-5 years, for us, sometimes less), or is it too vague to call?

I find it hard to see either losing huge chunks of cash in that time, but since the V8V is still made, will ll have a quite old version of a current car, rather than a collectible. Or not?

[divetheworld]

xcentric said:

looking to buy my wife a birthday present, and she's always wanted an Aston. Going to drive both shortly as she's not cure which one she's after, but, taking emotion out of it (which is a poor thing to do when buying one of these, I know) is there a PH view on depreciation? Am looking to spend £40-45k: would the DB9 lose less come resale time (typically 4-5 years, for us, sometimes less), or is it too vague to call?

I find it hard to see either losing huge chunks of cash in that time, but since the V8V is still made, will ll have a quite old version of a current car, rather than a collectible. Or not?

Entry level (1-3 yrs) from launch are at the bottom end of depreciation. Thats where your budget is. You're likely to lose very little on which ever you choose if you don't go for 'unusual' colours.
Buy the one she will enjoy driving. DB9 is laid back and easy. V8 is more focused. Let her drive one of each and get the one that makes her smile the most.

[xcentric]

divetheworld said:

Entry level (1-3 yrs) from launch are at the bottom end of depreciation. Thats where your budget is. You're likely to lose very little on which ever you choose if you don't go for 'unusual' colours.
Buy the one she will enjoy driving. DB9 is laid back and easy. V8 is more focused. Let her drive one of each and get the one that makes her smile the most.

Thanks. What are the 'unusual' colours - I assume black, silver, tungsten. etc are the safe options. Blue (dark/light) somewhere in between. Purple, green, yellow etc. would be 'unusual' I guess. Or is it different for Astons? (It is for Caterhams!)

Agree about the smiles :-)

[steveatesh]

xcentric said:

Thanks. What are the 'unusual' colours - I assume black, silver, tungsten. etc are the safe options. Blue (dark/light) somewhere in between. Purple, green, yellow etc. would be 'unusual' I guess. Or is it different for Astons? (It is for Caterhams!)

Agree about the smiles :-)

The best and most sought after colour is Lightning Silver...... don't let the rest tell you any different!

Best of luck with it, great choice to have......

[divetheworld]

Blue with blue interior is just depressing. Bright yellows should be left to sunglass wearing Italian wannabes.
It's down to the old question of "defining taste".
Sometimes the most 'in your face' scheme can look amazing but only on the right car. Example- Kermit.
Do that colour on a DB7 and I'll have to get you a special cuddle with a pillow over your face.
Have fun figuring it out. I'm sure your missus will love the gift and those brownie points should last you at least the first qtr of '17

[Big Ry]

divetheworld said:

Do that colour on a DB7 and I'll have to get you a special cuddle with a pillow over your face.

^^^^^^

[AMDBSVNick]

divetheworld said:

Blue with blue interior is just depressing.

However blue with sandstorm can look really good

[divetheworld]

AMDBSVNick said:

However blue with sandstorm can look really good

Precisely!
However, I do wonder at the decision making paradigm of some people. I did notice on the configurator that there is an option for some kind of pink leather. Really? I can only imaging the buyers conversation.
"Yes, we also can do that particularly high end leather in pink. Should you so wish" (sarcasm missed)
"Oh, superb. We might be able to sell that to some tw@t in California. Thanks!" (Delighted buyer trots off feeling all cosmo)

[M5MarkM]

Just be aware a DB9 that price will be circa 2005 to 2007, so should expect £2k a year easily in maintenance... no idea about V8 costs though

[JaseB]

If it helps, my (now ex) wife loved my DB9 but hated the V12 Vantage.

That had no bearing on the divorce though... ;-)

[HBradley]

xcentric said:

looking to buy my wife a birthday present, and she's always wanted an Aston. Going to drive both shortly as she's not cure which one she's after, but, taking emotion out of it (which is a poor thing to do when buying one of these, I know) is there a PH view on depreciation? Am looking to spend £40-45k: would the DB9 lose less come resale time (typically 4-5 years, for us, sometimes less), or is it too vague to call?

I find it hard to see either losing huge chunks of cash in that time, but since the V8V is still made, will ll have a quite old version of a current car, rather than a collectible. Or not?

Are you really buying this for your wife??!! The 2 are very different; amongst many others factors, size, driving characteristics etc etc are key. With the V8V, I reckon the gearbox will be the clincher; if it's a manual with an OEM clutch, I think your better half might find it a little hard work, particularly around town. An SS will be easier going but it's NOT an automatic, rather a automated manual. I'm not a DB9 expert, but she might find it more relaxing to drive, but then it's larger so manoeuvring may also be tricky. As many have pointed out, good test drives will quickly point the way.

[paulrog1]

The DB9 is the best IMHO, it's a GT car and it shows, lovely to drive and eats the miles, much better than a BMW. nothing but positive and admirring comments from the public.

The gearbox is so smooth on auto, plus really sporty if you want to use the flappy paddles, modern automatic gearboxes are alot better these day's, who needs a manual??

The service costs can be lower than £1K, I get mine done for around £500 - £700.

Also.......looks better !!!

Edited by paulrog1 on Thursday 5th January 13:30

[SL550M]

OP. We had a DB9 courtesy car last summer and I've never known my wife get so infatuated with a car (and I've had quite a few....cars not wives!). Seriously, she was massively smitten and was virtually begging me to get rid of my 599 and buy the Aston. If that helps you decide

[Biggsjo]

steveatesh said:

The best and most sought after colour is Lightning Silver...... don't let the rest tell you any different!

Best of luck with it, great choice to have......

Lightning Silver is the dogs, I have just got back from a run in mine.

[dbs2000]

In terms of depreciation and with the budget you could sneak into 4.7 V8V market. Case in point, I purchased my 4.7 4 years ago for 53k, traded it 18 months later for a v12 and didn't lose too much, the same car appeared back in the dealer network at 55k (given I'd stuck 12k on her as well).
It's been 2.5 years since I had a 4.7 v8 but the prices really haven't moved much at all.

[Mikee247]

Tungsten with Phantom grey interior as opposed to the black really worked for me ...makes the cabin a little lighter and airy!

[TKP]

I think 4.3 or 4.7 doesn't really matter, even for women that have an affection for cars. I would think it comes down to the gear box and as neither manual nor SS are 100% convenient, I would bet that you end up with a DB9.

[AstonExige]

For 90% of Women? DB9 definitely. The gearbox in the (early?) Vantage would not agree with most.

[divetheworld]

You know that Astons aren't the fanny magnets people think they are. But they do attract lots of men, usually in car parks and petrol stations. One of the reasons Jockers and Avinalarf have them I fear.

Just sayin'

[ChilliWhizz]

divetheworld said:

You know that Astons aren't the fanny magnets people think they are. But they do attract lots of men, usually in car parks and petrol stations. One of the reasons Jockers and Avinalarf have them I fear.

Just sayin'

Same with TVR's It's the reason I personally practice a deep gravelly and slightly intimidating voice like Batman's