Discussion
Hi all,
I'm in the process of deciding on my next car and test drove a DB7 Vantage coupe the other day. Was impressed with everything except the steering which I found very jiggly on B roads and the auto box which isn't my cup of tea. I'd also like a little more exhaust noise. So, I've been considering the GT. I gather all GT's came with the sports exhaust? How is the manual change especially with size 12's? The salesman was doing his best to push the auto but I came away feeling the car would be much nicer in manual form.
On another issue, is it possible to get a third party warranty on a DB7? Aston seems to charge over £2k pa for an inspection and warranty whereas Porsche want £1300 less for the same thing. The other car I've been considering is a 911 Turbo. Chalk and cheese I think and it's clear which is the better car, but not so clear which has the most appeal. The Aston feels more special but I can't put my finger on exactly why.
On price, there seems to be some very strange prices around for the GT. Some under £60k with low mileage and others with higher mileage at mid/high 60's. I gather it's a case of whatever the seller can get due to the cars rarity.
Finally colours. Does anyone have a break down of the colours the GT came in? I wouldn't mind the blue like the show car, or a Skye silver but most around appear to be in darker colours.
Cheers,
Neil
I'm in the process of deciding on my next car and test drove a DB7 Vantage coupe the other day. Was impressed with everything except the steering which I found very jiggly on B roads and the auto box which isn't my cup of tea. I'd also like a little more exhaust noise. So, I've been considering the GT. I gather all GT's came with the sports exhaust? How is the manual change especially with size 12's? The salesman was doing his best to push the auto but I came away feeling the car would be much nicer in manual form.
On another issue, is it possible to get a third party warranty on a DB7? Aston seems to charge over £2k pa for an inspection and warranty whereas Porsche want £1300 less for the same thing. The other car I've been considering is a 911 Turbo. Chalk and cheese I think and it's clear which is the better car, but not so clear which has the most appeal. The Aston feels more special but I can't put my finger on exactly why.
On price, there seems to be some very strange prices around for the GT. Some under £60k with low mileage and others with higher mileage at mid/high 60's. I gather it's a case of whatever the seller can get due to the cars rarity.
Finally colours. Does anyone have a break down of the colours the GT came in? I wouldn't mind the blue like the show car, or a Skye silver but most around appear to be in darker colours.
Cheers,
Neil
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