DB9 comparisons
Discussion
Hi all,
I have just been driving 2 DB9s, more or less back-to-back; both cars were well cared for, one being a 70,000km 2006 auto, the other a 20,000km 2008 auto.
On the driving experience, I noted the following:
Steering appears a fair bit 'heavier' on the older car, although it is progressive - no sudden stiffening or anything strange like that - whereas, the younger car's steering feels quite light in comparison.
Similarly the brakes; the older car's brakes feel initially unresponsive or 'wooden' (rather like my old V8 saloon's), but - with a good shove - they perform perfectly well (discs & pads are all in good shape); the younger car's brakes just perform without drama.
Reading back on old reviews of the early DB9s, my observations seem to match many of those written 'back in the day'. However, there is a wealth of experience on here, so - seeking advice from those with more experience than me with these modern (they are to someone from an old V8 and DB7 vintage) Astons - are these observations consistent with normal behaviour for the respective year/variants of these DB9s, or is there likely to be some underlying problems in either car?
Thanks for any feedback, Ray.
I have just been driving 2 DB9s, more or less back-to-back; both cars were well cared for, one being a 70,000km 2006 auto, the other a 20,000km 2008 auto.
On the driving experience, I noted the following:
Steering appears a fair bit 'heavier' on the older car, although it is progressive - no sudden stiffening or anything strange like that - whereas, the younger car's steering feels quite light in comparison.
Similarly the brakes; the older car's brakes feel initially unresponsive or 'wooden' (rather like my old V8 saloon's), but - with a good shove - they perform perfectly well (discs & pads are all in good shape); the younger car's brakes just perform without drama.
Reading back on old reviews of the early DB9s, my observations seem to match many of those written 'back in the day'. However, there is a wealth of experience on here, so - seeking advice from those with more experience than me with these modern (they are to someone from an old V8 and DB7 vintage) Astons - are these observations consistent with normal behaviour for the respective year/variants of these DB9s, or is there likely to be some underlying problems in either car?
Thanks for any feedback, Ray.
Ray,
I hope all is well in the sun?
My early (2005) DB9 does have a slightly heavier steering feel (to make it feel manly!!), as for the brakes it doesn't feel that wooden but I came from a 911, which whilst many rave about the 911 brakes I always thought it was quite subduded in it's feel.
I'm sure these things were updated but I haven't driven a newer one - as i don't want to buy another car!!
Sean
I hope all is well in the sun?
My early (2005) DB9 does have a slightly heavier steering feel (to make it feel manly!!), as for the brakes it doesn't feel that wooden but I came from a 911, which whilst many rave about the 911 brakes I always thought it was quite subduded in it's feel.
I'm sure these things were updated but I haven't driven a newer one - as i don't want to buy another car!!
Sean
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