Buying an Aston
Discussion
Hi All,
I am looking to buy an Aston next year. I am looking for buying advice on things to look out for when buying. I have set my heart on a post 2012 DB9.
People have reccomeded I use a car finder who can do all the checks and give me a garantee of quality. What is everybodies thoughts?
Also I would be looking for events and things to do in my Aston. So if anyone knows of good events that would be great.
Thank you in advance.
I am looking to buy an Aston next year. I am looking for buying advice on things to look out for when buying. I have set my heart on a post 2012 DB9.
People have reccomeded I use a car finder who can do all the checks and give me a garantee of quality. What is everybodies thoughts?
Also I would be looking for events and things to do in my Aston. So if anyone knows of good events that would be great.
Thank you in advance.
I love my 2006 DB9 Volante 6speed. Truly a blast to drive. My DD is a 2000 BMW M5, which was the first well used car that I have owned that came with attention getting part prices. Basically any part on an old M5 (think engine parts) costs 5X what it should. Makes sense, they only made about 10K of them.
The DB9 is that on acid. Windshield for BMW - $250.00 installed. Windshield for DB9 - $5K by my same buddy.
The point is that a PPI is a great idea, and unless you can work on it yourself, or are dating a mechanic, you should budget $10K for the first year, and $5K every year after.
I don't feel bad, the PO totaled the motor in mine so I got it really cheap and rebuilt it. But parts that are AM only are priced accordingly! I am happy to pay so I can play, but even a good clean well maintained car can soak up $5K in parts at the drop of a hat...
As always, YMMV!
Larry
The DB9 is that on acid. Windshield for BMW - $250.00 installed. Windshield for DB9 - $5K by my same buddy.
The point is that a PPI is a great idea, and unless you can work on it yourself, or are dating a mechanic, you should budget $10K for the first year, and $5K every year after.
I don't feel bad, the PO totaled the motor in mine so I got it really cheap and rebuilt it. But parts that are AM only are priced accordingly! I am happy to pay so I can play, but even a good clean well maintained car can soak up $5K in parts at the drop of a hat...
As always, YMMV!
Larry
Don't use a car finder.
Speak to a local independent. Arrange for them to inspect Any car you short list. May cost you a few hundred, but could well save you a few thousand.
Most people will tell you to budget a grand or 2 on servicing and upkeep. The cars as a whole are very reliable. There are however niggles, mostly caused by batteries and battery voltage.
I bought my DB9 cheap, very very cheap. However it is my project and I was looking for something I could work on and I have been bringing her back to a good standard in slow time, but still using her. Ontop of the purchase price I've maybe dropped about £4k in parts but a lot of labour.
I've had most areas stripped, bodywork/engine/subframe/ gearbox/interior. But I do this sort of thing as a job.
Parts can be found cheap as there are aftermarket or ford/volvo direct replacements. Suspension is not cheap or anything vehicle specific has an aston tax applied. parts from dealers add an additional tax.
I use the db9 almost every day and have not had a single issue that would stop from driving the car. Niggles yes, but make sure you have a foxwell code reader with th aston software in the boot.
I have a company car too, but that just goes to the office and back, but much prefer the aston
Choose a good car with professional help and you won't be sorry.
Make a poor choice without the knowledge to sort things yourself and you'll feel the pinch of the aston tax..
Mostly, get something that makes your heart skip everything you start her up and the niggles all seem to be worth it.
Speak to a local independent. Arrange for them to inspect Any car you short list. May cost you a few hundred, but could well save you a few thousand.
Most people will tell you to budget a grand or 2 on servicing and upkeep. The cars as a whole are very reliable. There are however niggles, mostly caused by batteries and battery voltage.
I bought my DB9 cheap, very very cheap. However it is my project and I was looking for something I could work on and I have been bringing her back to a good standard in slow time, but still using her. Ontop of the purchase price I've maybe dropped about £4k in parts but a lot of labour.
I've had most areas stripped, bodywork/engine/subframe/ gearbox/interior. But I do this sort of thing as a job.
Parts can be found cheap as there are aftermarket or ford/volvo direct replacements. Suspension is not cheap or anything vehicle specific has an aston tax applied. parts from dealers add an additional tax.
I use the db9 almost every day and have not had a single issue that would stop from driving the car. Niggles yes, but make sure you have a foxwell code reader with th aston software in the boot.
I have a company car too, but that just goes to the office and back, but much prefer the aston
Choose a good car with professional help and you won't be sorry.
Make a poor choice without the knowledge to sort things yourself and you'll feel the pinch of the aston tax..
Mostly, get something that makes your heart skip everything you start her up and the niggles all seem to be worth it.
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