Looking for db9

[M-1wcfh]

hi can someone point me in the direction of a buying guide or post , I live in the brighton area if any PH ers who have the car would be kind enough to talk me through the ins and outs either electronically or in person that would also be great , cheers
Looking for 2007 / 2008 at my budget

Edited by M-1wcfh on Sunday 17th March 18:06

[S1-NOS]

https://www.pistonheads.com/news/general/aston-mar...

[M-1wcfh]

Thanks for that , seen a few now , the best one I have see was at an AM dealership , it was the first car I saw. “never buy the first car “ and all that, and I have now missed it . The subsequent cars I have seen are not as good but to be fair were at a lower price.
I Like the AM timeless warranty , is there a third party warranty you can take which offers the same level of protection if i go to an Indy or private ? I had a third party warranty on an XK and it was useless , everything was met with “its wear and tear” ! thanks

[ian448]

I believe mcgurks provide a decent aftermarket warranty which you can purchase following an inspection

[M-1wcfh]

Thanks , that’s useful , yes been to visit McGurks, very impressed, I drove up from and it was worth it even though they didn’t have exactly what I wanted . Super welcoming , tell it as it is bunch . I Keep checking their website on a daily basis!

Edited by M-1wcfh on Sunday 17th March 18:07

[murphyaj]

If you want all the information you could ever want on buying a modern Aston there is always "The Book":
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Definitive-Guide-Gaydon-A...

[M-1wcfh]

Thanks will take a look

[a98pmalcolm]

Considered parting with mine this year if you want to fire me a message..

[Ian350]

A couple of years ago I bought a 10 year old Vantage from McGurks and just under a year after purchase I took it back to them with several mostly minor faults to be attended to along with a service and MOT. I think its fair to say that their warranty covered virtually all of the problems and what wasn't covered was too trivial to worry about. I was very pleased.

[M-1wcfh]

Thanks Ian - good to know .

[ruhall]

Never buy the first you see................................unless

[S6PNJ]

As someone else who might be looking to buy this year, possibly (probably?) next, it doesn't help that potential sellers don't have any details, pictures etc in their profile or PH Garage.

[oily mist]

Another vote for McGurks. Rob was very generous with his time to help me understand the cars and options.
In the event I didn't buy my car there only because the 'right one' popped up elsewhere, but I would have been very confident that any car from McGurks would be straight and honest.

[M-1wcfh]

Ok bit of an update , been to see a few now , now really wishing I had bought the first one ! Probably sacrilege but 2014 Xk dynamic R are in the same price bracket with 2 year dealer warranty , seems to be 90% of the way to a db9 or 8/12! convince me that isn’t the better option . ( I’d rather have the db9)

One thing that has scared me rustling through the invoices of cars I have seen , a few have racked up £5 - £6k in a year on repairs , happy to budget £3k per year but £6k Is outta my league on a £45 k car (addmitidly £120k originally ),
The search continues .....

[oilit]

M-1wcfh said:

Ok bit of an update , been to see a few now , now really wishing I had bought the first one ! Probably sacrilege but 2014 Xk dynamic R are in the same price bracket with 2 year dealer warranty , seems to be 90% of the way to a db9 or 8/12! convince me that isn’t the better option . ( I’d rather have the db9)

One thing that has scared me rustling through the invoices of cars I have seen , a few have racked up £5 - £6k in a year on repairs , happy to budget £3k per year but £6k Is outta my league on a £45 k car (addmitidly £120k originally ),
The search continues .....

I think a lot depends on the dealer, and whether they think you have deep pockets.

I have an 08 db9 and have NEVER had a bill like that from main dealer and it gets serviced every year - in fact I get two AM serviced at same time and still haven't got above £3k for both inc MOT's- maybe I have been lucky.....but equally I am not putting 12k miles a year on them ! Also, things like tyres, pads etc I will take care of outside of regular servicing.

Hope that gives a slightly different viewpoint from a relatively long term owner?

[ian448]

Ive had my 2004 DB9 for 3 years , servicing at Works (£550 a year, provide my own oil /filter) . Largest bill Ive had in that time was £1100 for the front wheel hub changing.Apart from that just brake pads and pollen filters.