My search for my DB9 Volante
Discussion
Hi all,
I hope you don't mind me butting in on the holy grail of British Automotive Legend, but I am very nearly financially there on purchasing a 2009 DB9 Volante (according to the Fine Aston buying guide - Gaydon era book - THE year to buy)
Anyway, here is a screenshot of my iPad shortcuts to Aston Martin sellers/dealers.
Am I missing anyone I should know about?
Any help would be great and am I correct in thinking a 2009 with circa 20,000 miles on the clock is - 1. A good idea AND 2. Going to cost me about £60k?
Finally, still shocked that Aston Martin is listed on the "Other Marques" section of the forums!
I hope you don't mind me butting in on the holy grail of British Automotive Legend, but I am very nearly financially there on purchasing a 2009 DB9 Volante (according to the Fine Aston buying guide - Gaydon era book - THE year to buy)
Anyway, here is a screenshot of my iPad shortcuts to Aston Martin sellers/dealers.
Am I missing anyone I should know about?
Any help would be great and am I correct in thinking a 2009 with circa 20,000 miles on the clock is - 1. A good idea AND 2. Going to cost me about £60k?
Finally, still shocked that Aston Martin is listed on the "Other Marques" section of the forums!
Edited by Robbo1969 on Tuesday 13th June 19:56
I'd guess the "best" DB9 would be the final ones and the DB9GT but these still mostly at £100k+
From memory they 2011+ had the updated satnav system in which is actually useable. That being said I simply use a TomTom in my 2005 DB9V and it fits perfectly onto the satnav screen, even with the 2009 I'd reccomend that. I took my 2017Vanquish S for 300 mile round trip on Monday and still took the TomTom and found it more accurate than the Aston one! Especially with traffic info, so my advice get yourself a TomTom even with the 2009 model
As an alternative you could buy this much loved 2005 DB9V with 40,00 miles on for a much better price!
From memory they 2011+ had the updated satnav system in which is actually useable. That being said I simply use a TomTom in my 2005 DB9V and it fits perfectly onto the satnav screen, even with the 2009 I'd reccomend that. I took my 2017Vanquish S for 300 mile round trip on Monday and still took the TomTom and found it more accurate than the Aston one! Especially with traffic info, so my advice get yourself a TomTom even with the 2009 model
As an alternative you could buy this much loved 2005 DB9V with 40,00 miles on for a much better price!
Thanks chaps for your replies.
I just wondered if there were any other "specialist" Aston retailers like McGurk and Aston Works from Beamish. I have noticed that the aforementioned McGurk prices are edging even higher than the main dealers. Anyway, cosmetically, I prefer the seats from 2007 onwards. Then next the new dashboard of 2009. I could buy a 2007/2008 tomorrow - should I really hang on and save up an extra £5,000 for the updated 2009? I'm after around 15,000 on the clock as I am going to use the car and probs do 4 to 5,000 per year.
Anyway, I will keep waiting until I spot something I just HAVE to have! Then probably end up borrowing the difference!
Getting excited now! Back to the iPad and wine!
I just wondered if there were any other "specialist" Aston retailers like McGurk and Aston Works from Beamish. I have noticed that the aforementioned McGurk prices are edging even higher than the main dealers. Anyway, cosmetically, I prefer the seats from 2007 onwards. Then next the new dashboard of 2009. I could buy a 2007/2008 tomorrow - should I really hang on and save up an extra £5,000 for the updated 2009? I'm after around 15,000 on the clock as I am going to use the car and probs do 4 to 5,000 per year.
Anyway, I will keep waiting until I spot something I just HAVE to have! Then probably end up borrowing the difference!
Getting excited now! Back to the iPad and wine!
M5MarkM said:
I'd guess the "best" DB9 would be the final ones and the DB9GT but these still mostly at £100k+
From memory they 2011+ had the updated satnav system in which is actually useable. That being said I simply use a TomTom in my 2005 DB9V and it fits perfectly onto the satnav screen, even with the 2009 I'd reccomend that. I took my 2017Vanquish S for 300 mile round trip on Monday and still took the TomTom and found it more accurate than the Aston one! Especially with traffic info, so my advice get yourself a TomTom even with the 2009 model
As an alternative you could buy this much loved 2005 DB9V with 40,00 miles on for a much better price!
By the way Mark, beautiful car! I really want a Meteorite or Midnight Blue and with truffle or moonshadow or beige'ish interior.From memory they 2011+ had the updated satnav system in which is actually useable. That being said I simply use a TomTom in my 2005 DB9V and it fits perfectly onto the satnav screen, even with the 2009 I'd reccomend that. I took my 2017Vanquish S for 300 mile round trip on Monday and still took the TomTom and found it more accurate than the Aston one! Especially with traffic info, so my advice get yourself a TomTom even with the 2009 model
As an alternative you could buy this much loved 2005 DB9V with 40,00 miles on for a much better price!
All the best!
You probably know this already, but I'll mention it on the off-chance
The big update is the 2009 MY (more power, updated fascia, revised suspension). But with the weirdness of AML calendars these updates actually took place in September 2008 (I had a Sep 08 DB9 in Midnight Blue, still miss it)
You probably also know this too; the cars from that period are rare as hens teeth due to the financial crisis. I mention that because you might need to be a little flexible on things like colour
Ps AM Chichester have a nice looking Carbon Black one at the moment, but it's a couple of years younger than you're looking for.
Good luck with the search!
The big update is the 2009 MY (more power, updated fascia, revised suspension). But with the weirdness of AML calendars these updates actually took place in September 2008 (I had a Sep 08 DB9 in Midnight Blue, still miss it)
You probably also know this too; the cars from that period are rare as hens teeth due to the financial crisis. I mention that because you might need to be a little flexible on things like colour
Ps AM Chichester have a nice looking Carbon Black one at the moment, but it's a couple of years younger than you're looking for.
Good luck with the search!
AMDBSVNick said:
Robbo1969 said:
and wine!
That will be your downfall 
Gettoff said:
Off the top of my head, Nick Mee, Chiltern Aston and Top555 could be worth a look and add to your list.
Thanks Gettoff. I'll add Top555 to my list. Nicholas Mee had a wonderful 2007 Meteorite DB9 Volante a couple of weeks ago, just psyched myself up to ring them and it disappeared from their site - sold! He who hesitates!
RobDown said:
You probably know this already, but I'll mention it on the off-chance
The big update is the 2009 MY (more power, updated fascia, revised suspension). But with the weirdness of AML calendars these updates actually took place in September 2008 (I had a Sep 08 DB9 in Midnight Blue, still miss it)
You probably also know this too; the cars from that period are rare as hens teeth due to the financial crisis. I mention that because you might need to be a little flexible on things like colour
Ps AM Chichester have a nice looking Carbon Black one at the moment, but it's a couple of years younger than you're looking for.
Good luck with the search!
Thanks Rob for your detailed answer.The big update is the 2009 MY (more power, updated fascia, revised suspension). But with the weirdness of AML calendars these updates actually took place in September 2008 (I had a Sep 08 DB9 in Midnight Blue, still miss it)
You probably also know this too; the cars from that period are rare as hens teeth due to the financial crisis. I mention that because you might need to be a little flexible on things like colour
Ps AM Chichester have a nice looking Carbon Black one at the moment, but it's a couple of years younger than you're looking for.
Good luck with the search!
Yes, I invested in the Definitive Guide to Aston Martin (New Gaydon Era) by Grant Neal. Brilliant book and he advises that the 2009 is the pick of the year for older cars. Anyway
You're right in being a rarity and I will be lucky to find the perfect car. I'll hold off for another month I reckon, until I can't wait any longer, when my thinning scalp is literally begging to be burnt!
The joys of getting older (which is why it's finally time for an Aston Martin!!!) - Even been given my wife's blessing! Even being 47, I will be removing fuse 22 immediately!
Edited by Robbo1969 on Friday 16th June 15:29
juddcampbell said:
After reading the book a few times I also decided on a 2009 Volante as my target. I came close to a 2007 model but I went with the major updates. Glad I did. Great car. Meteorite Silver / Sandstorm. 20k miles. Picked it up in West Palm Beach FL early this spring.
Judd!Your car is exactly the spec I want! You lucky chap! Bet your hood is down more than over here! Although, you probably put it up as it'll be too hot over there!
Fabulous to see Britain's finest on the roads of the US of A - Bet you get loads of looks and good comments!
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