martynhomer01

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Anyone on here own an Aston Martin as I'm really seriously thinking of selling my mint 3dr to get one?
I like the db9 or also the v8 vantage and as the prices seem to be in the low to mid 30's I reckon I could do this.
Just want some feedback and knowledge /experiences from owners? Any help appreciated

james kiely

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They are nice cars Marty but not anywhere near as special as a 3dr mate

burnzy

Two mates of mine had DB7 6.0 V12's one bought privately and one bought as an Aston Martin approved used, the privately bought one was a gem and never had an issue, the approved used was a nightmare, electrical issues and a leaky rear window that was never sorted, the DB7 was a cramped cockpit but they supposedly cured that with the DB9.

Nice cars though, but as with anything expect to be looking after a car that cost 80k+ or whatever they where new, but being a 3dr owner that'll be second nature

jonfoc

Mate of mine had a V8 vantage. Bored him to tears after a couple of months. He said it was a great GT car but it made him feel old.

Glenn_

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There stunning cars imo.

visa_broke

just be sure you can do without the 3dr as a few on here have sold up and can't get another decent one when they want another.

Crimp

I wouldn't I would keep the 3 door, better proposition long-term especially in terms of classic status. After 12 911's I've just got into a nice 3 door which I aim to keep.
I think from a financial/investment perspective I have done the right thing.
AMV8's are certainly affordable with leggy ones hanging around the late 20's early 30's mark but like the later 911's are massed produced.
I suppose you have to ask yourself how many nice 3 doors are left?
As pointed out earlier one day you may regret it if you can't find another nice one and if you do the values due to supply and demand may command higher prices than where they are now. Just my opinion.

Caddyshack

My mate has had a few and said that all were very disappointing in performance and quality compared to his 911s, AMGs and other heavy metal like that

MONSTER

My neighbour has owned a V8 Vantage from new, it's spent more time in the dealers garage than it has his own.

Martin-Hadland

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You sure about that??!! I have a V8 Vantage sportshift and its a millions miles better than a 3dr, obviously that's my opinion but I have owned both

xr2john

+1. I've driven a few db9's and driven them properly and they weren't anything like I expected. I was very disappointed

Cos500

Love astons but id say it's a retirement car, trips to the golf club etc

Martin-Hadland

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I'd say that of a DB9 but not a Vantage.

martynhomer01

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Now Martin! That's just unfair! You knew, as soon as I saw that picture, I'd fall in love!
Very, very nice mate!

Martin-Hadland

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I see you're not too far away, if you want to have a good look around one and go for a drive let me know.

martynhomer01

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Mate, I'd love that. May take you up on the offer! I know as soon as I drive or go in one, I'm gonna get one. Just need to persuade myself to let the 3dr go! It's low mileage and just had a new Harvey Gibbs engine!

martynhomer01

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What year is yours Martin?

Martin-Hadland

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Mines a 2007 with 40k miles, I'd not want a high miler tbh. Its a big step to sell your 3dr and if you're into the RS scene (shows and meeting fellow RS guys etc) then it may be a mistake, personally I was never into all that so when I parted with my 500 it was a wrench but I'm glad I did it and would never trade back.

james kiely

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As I said Martin they are a very nice car,but that's it
You sold your 500 for the Lamborghini which is in a different league to any old cossie even a 500.
Astons have always been a car to head down to the golf club in only to be looked down on by the Bentley crew

Just my opinion

Martin-Hadland

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Yeah I get what you're saying, I still have the Lambo but if asked which car (Aston or 500) I'd prefer to travel across Europe in it would be the Aston 100%, 3drs are special to those that consider them to be so (all types of cars the same) but in reality theyre just an old Ford with a really flexible bodyshell Btw, I've never had a hankering for a Bentley!!

james kiely

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Absolutley martin,50 miles in a cossie is enough for any man nevermind a trip across Europe.

If I had spent as much time in cossies as you did I would feel the same I'm sure lol

visa_broke

Really enjoying hearing about what these cars are like. Been a while since I was last in a cossie so nice to hear if people stick with them or would move on.

JasonPD

Don't own one but very pretty cars and the car I have said I'll buy the mrs if/when I 'make it'. I've a few customers with them, lovely things but you need deep pockets for upkeep - some of the bills for the repairs they have had are eye watering. Interior trim isn't held in place quite as well as German cars and can also wear. Would it let this stop me, would it hell - go for it. Vantage or DBS would be my preference and this would obviously depend on budget.

Glenn_

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You cant compare an old sierra to an aston martin.

scoooby slayer

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When around 600 hp will suffice for me and just 2 seats I will 100% be getting an Aston, Ferrari,mc laren or Lamborghini, I say go for it, its a dam site more special than a Sierra lol

gcfcos

I don't think u can really compare a ford Sierra to an Aston Martin by any stretch of the imagination. If I had a mint 3 door cosworth I could never part with it myself.

Jay,

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My all time favourite Astons . lambos and ferraris ect don't interest me could even tell what model is what lol and all topend cars cost and with the way the prices of parts and rs are going there not worth the costs but some will carry on with them so i dont understand the comments about the cost of astons
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burnzy

Funny no one has really mentioned the continental GT, they can be had for Ł25k upwards now, i'v always had a thing for the GT and hopefully I get to have a chance of owning one at some point, whether I like it or not in the flesh is another thing but I'd like to find out.

martynhomer01

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Good feedback and opinions here guys, thanks

Caddyshack

A chap I know has sold a lot of them, he said 50% come back under warranty with expensive problems, some seem to be good cars, others not...he won't stock them any more.

xr2john

My old boss bought 1 new when they 1st came out. Broke down and stranded him in the middle of nowhere the day after he got it. No mobile signal and a 5 mile hike to the nearest house in his Armani suit. To say he wasn't impressed was an understatement. Think it was gone within a few weeks

Caddyshack

Nice garage Martin. What floor have you used?

jaiscossie

Depends what you want from the cossie really, they are great to look at and polish but thats where it ends, sold my low mile escos earlier this year and ordered a new M3 then a new C63, not looked back to be honest.

Servicing/maintaining will be very costly with the Aston, people expect full main dealer history with these cars come resale time, not like a cossie where you can change the oil yourself on your drive!

gingeRS

i think that might be lee's place as its his 430 in the background

R4N SS

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My counsin has the V8 Vantage - very nice car but I'm a 3dr man myself.

I reckon the 3drs get more looks than the Aston

Martin-Hadland

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Its is indeed.

Just love the misinformed tag at the bottom.

Fil

more of a ford mondeo, aint it


Yours is a lovery colour! everyone ive seen about are silver!

Mad_Mat

Yes agreed.

Chap at work has a vantage in black and it is a sweet motor but my white 3dr gets far more looks. The old cossie is just more special.

Wessa

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Hi,
I would go for an Aston in a shot. The v8 Vantage is an Awesome car.
I had one for an afternoon at Rockingham and it went epically.
It was a manual and i was able to put it exactly where i wanted it on the track.


Smooth ride, powerful delivery, fantastic inerior and such a great exhaust note.. Go try before you buy.


If you dont use the cossie much then keep it, if your going to use the Aston alot then Go for that.. Just my opinion.