DB7 V12VV question about shop manuals
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New owner (please be gentle)...and something of a moron as I await transport of the '01 DB7 V12 purchased sight unseen [sigh]. While awaiting delivery, I'm putting together resource materials. My first question is...what manuals, reference materials, etc. have you found most helpful? I don't expect something for nothing, and the options on the internet so far seem to be-photocopies of three manuals off eBay for about $70, nicely bound copies with a hotstamp of the AM wings for about $285, one day's access to AM Technical for 70 pounds (during which time i assume one is downloading .pdfs like a madman), access to AMOC for 129 pounds for the remainder of the year (and not quite sure what resources are available there), and finally, free downloads from ePub sites (that I'm fairly certain download forwarding software to hijack your computer and anonymously distribute child pornography to pedophiles). Any additional resources would be appreciated.
The car has 53k miles, service records and the Owner's manual. So far, I believe the car will need a windshield replaced, a passenger window repaired, a check engine light addressed and some interior work...but for the most part, it appears to not have been mucked with. Somehow, from the time I spent as an apprentice in a Lotus/AM independent garage +30 years ago, to now, I've become a curmudgeon...but one with a passion for detail, some passing mechanical skills, and no real sense of financial proportion...so this is probably right up my alley.
For those who believe that restoring the luster to one of the most beautiful pieces of automotive art ever made is a waste of money, i accept your disapprobation...however, I'm looking at this from the perspective of someone who has owned fairly large boats. Thank you for all the considerable contributions of owners past...your experiences and insight are invaluable.
Charles Robertson
USCG Master Captain
The car has 53k miles, service records and the Owner's manual. So far, I believe the car will need a windshield replaced, a passenger window repaired, a check engine light addressed and some interior work...but for the most part, it appears to not have been mucked with. Somehow, from the time I spent as an apprentice in a Lotus/AM independent garage +30 years ago, to now, I've become a curmudgeon...but one with a passion for detail, some passing mechanical skills, and no real sense of financial proportion...so this is probably right up my alley.
For those who believe that restoring the luster to one of the most beautiful pieces of automotive art ever made is a waste of money, i accept your disapprobation...however, I'm looking at this from the perspective of someone who has owned fairly large boats. Thank you for all the considerable contributions of owners past...your experiences and insight are invaluable.
Charles Robertson
USCG Master Captain
Edited by JediJD on Saturday 23 September 15:53
Welcome Charles.
I looked at your profile page. Your DB7 is beautiful.
Your questions have not yet been answered. This might be because most, but not everyone on here, own cars built at the Gaydon factory.
You could try the Aston Martin Owners Club forum, where I think there are many more DB7 owners.
https://forum.amoc.org/
That forum was in a mess recently following a software 'improvement, but I understand it should be working better now.
'Bought unseen'. We don't hear that often, but perhaps because we live in a small country.
Enjoy your car. If you have more photos, we always like to see them.
I got all the manuals for my '01 VV from the official AM Technical site - £70 for 24 hours, and lots of downloading! 
(and not just DB7, but V8V and DB9, just in case!). Printed them at work and now in binders on the shelf....
AMOC by far the best place for DB7. Very active community on the forum (now it's been updated again!) and lots of experts waiting to help and give advice. Also a great 'alternative parts' list.
Lovely looking car you have, enjoy!
(and not just DB7, but V8V and DB9, just in case!). Printed them at work and now in binders on the shelf....AMOC by far the best place for DB7. Very active community on the forum (now it's been updated again!) and lots of experts waiting to help and give advice. Also a great 'alternative parts' list.
Lovely looking car you have, enjoy!
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