Aston Martin DB7 - Should you buy this Hand-built British Icon?

[@JJonCars]

Thanks for watching! Is the DB7 the prettiest car ever? What gets your vote?

[@coolcat23]

Yeah nah, the DB7's design is too roundish for this type of car, AFAIC. I think the DB9 is an improvement. Flowing curves are great, but there needs to be some edge to the design, AFAIC.

[@Rjhs001]

I know I'm going for the obvious here, but the Bentley Continental GT is achingly beautiful and I think the Jaguar XJ comes in a close second. I do love those large grand tourers.

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Nah I don’t see it as pretty !! I see a jelly mould car. 😂 But then I don’t see my R129 as pretty But rather have the SL than the Aston

[@coolcat23]

One car that should rank pretty highly on "pretty car" list, AFAIC, is the Ferrari 360 Modena. I'd give the BMW 850 CSi (E31) at least an honourable mention as well. Perhaps it lacks a bit of flair, but it is the only BMW design I like, that must count for something. :) A black Citroen DS23 Pallas is something to behold as well.

[@JJonCars]

@@coolcat23 I always liked the F355 personally. Epic looking car

[@uknihilist6744]

So am I the first owner to comment? Had my 1996 chiltern Green series 1 for 10 years. To answer your question- yes, randoms come up and ask me about it. I only cover about 300 miles a year but had comments in petrol stations, supermarket car parks and thumbs up from the street.

[@JJonCars]

Yes I think you might be! Great colour, love a green Aston. Glad to hear people will come and talk to you about it :)

[@neilmarshment2910]

I remember these first on the road, it was the prettiest car on the road in my opinion. Great review.

[@JJonCars]

Thank you and glad you agree!

[@johnsvariety]

I was in my mid-twenties when it was introduced and was immediately in love with design. I’ve only seen 2 on the road.

[@oggie1967]

I have to say i lusted after a DB7 for ages, love the looks but the more i found out about them and the more Aston people i spoke to i got scared of what lies beneath. Rust! They are renowned for it. I had a drive in a DB9 and was absolutely smitten & you only need to worry about the rear subframe rotting & the driving experience is another level! I took the plunge and went for an onyx black DB9 coupe & i love it! Great video by the way!👍👏👏👏♥️

[@JJonCars]

DB9 is an awesome car. Thanks!

[@malcstag]

I love my Vantage Volante, a dream car to ride, and easy to keep in good order. Huge nut and bolts to work on, basic early modules , & basic crossover parts with workshop manuals reprinted for peanuts. . I can't see a downside, I've had her for 4 months and its awesome. DB9 onwards seem too complex., main dealer territory.

[@Stratoszero]

I had a DB9 and went backwards to a 7. Honestly I found the 9 more DIY friendly.

[@draganmajkic3364]

Great review JJ. I have I have one 1997 with the same specs. It has taken me to rebuild complete car about 2 years inside out, because previous owner destroyed original Aston Martin engine in addition to another Jaguar 6 in line engine. Replaced old leather all over except the front seats. I really like this car. I have driven the car about 4000km, but not challenging the the engine too much maximum 160km/h. I will push it more after 6000-7000km. It is very solid and stable car. I have the problem fixing the cruise control but I would look at it soon, it is not essential for driving at the moment.

[@JJonCars]

Thank you. I'm pleased to hear you are taking great care of your old Aston and keeping it on the road :)

[@khajiit8221]

Still a great looking car!

[@neilmckay8649]

Clarkson said it cornered like it was nailed to the road. Park it next to a modern Mazda 3 and you'll see how small the DB7 is. An i6 is on my bucket list of 3 cars still to own.

[@jeremyshaw5963]

I've got one of these, I love it and it gives some people a smile too. Which is great! It's pretty basic engineering under the skin, some of it dating back to the 60s! If you have some experience working on cars you'll be fine with an i6. If not, you'd better have deep pockets. Like any machine it must be used. Leave it in the garage and you will have problems when you tootle to the pub one a year! Happy motoring!

[@richardelson3261]

Oh yeah.... very, very pretty.

[@Oli_Hudson]

I see this car is listed for sale on auto trader! (£17,950, if you're interested!)

[@scottpeterMA]

It certainly is (one of the) prettyist cars ever made. I remember seeing it in the Mayfair showroom window in '94, and thinking at last Aston were making a really good looking car again, after the atrocious V8 bodykitted later cars, V8 Zagato and the awful 'Virage'

[@toastehh09]

The car definitely remembers, btw

[@elizabethmcevaddy6438]

I have a 2002 DB7 Vantage V12 which effortlessly rocks up alongside new Range Rovers and the like. Definitely not out of place. Fantastic car!

[@JJonCars]

Yeah, it has a lot of class!

[@markhooper1352]

Maaaaate!! My CLK brother in the UK 👍 That is a sweet Aston Martin. In actual fact, the car I feel is the most beautiful every created IS in fact an Aston Martin. It's the Lagonda. Mate, the Lagonda makes my heart skip a beat, just looking at a photo - I have never actually seen one living in the UK, or here in Australia. One word - "Exquisite". Maintenance on the DB7 (or any Aston for that matter) seems to be up there with my Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. They are a mistress unto themselves, requiring their custodian to possess deep pockets and a big heart. But for the "girl" of your dreams, no obstacle is going to restrain you. Cheers for another 11/10 review man, you rock!!👍

[@JJonCars]

Thanks mate!! I love that you like the Lagonda - it's quite a strange one especially for an Aston. The digital dash features were crazy for the time. But you're right, you just never ever see them, even in their 'home country'. I bet they turn heads like nothing else. Cheers :)

[@aaronaigner3481]

Very pretty car. You are correct a better color would be preferable. Great wheels, fits the car perfect.

[@petrolhead28]

All the luxe barges are cheap to buy but dearer to maintain. Beats a regular motor

[@Stratoszero]

Lovely colour the gold! Needs a tan interior to match it though.

[@JJonCars]

I agree it needs a lighter coloured interior!

[@Stratoszero]

@@JJonCars There was a "Cornish Gold" (the early cars had evocative names after British places) DB7 coupe for sale when I was looking for mine. There have been a handful since. I rejected them as a retrim was uneconomic - all of them had black or grey interiors completely at odds with the earth tone exterior. This is true for most all premium British brands. Yet if you go abroad to Italy, USA, UAE, Japan, Europe etc the exact same car colours like gold green and red will be paired with tans, browns or beige. Someone somewhere in the car industry has decreed that we British are boring and will only accept Magnolia Grey and Black. 😮‍💨

[@ericlaurent7038]

I had this car in 2005 and had a lot of troubles with electricity parts, air conditioning, lot of oil leaks on the deck, door seal sealing…

[@RobertWoolley-w5e]

Previous tester slated this particular car for handling and cut short the drive. Guess owner has spent a lot of £ on rebushing the suspension since

[@JJonCars]

I know the video you mean. There were some issues that were sorted, car is now running and driving as it should

[@Stratoszero]

Yes pointless video he should not have released it.

[@dutchhondarebel]

I love these cars but I dread the hidden costs. They're about the same price as an early S550 Mustang here, which are really cheap on maintenance.

[@adebrade172]

Not Keane on the colour pardon the pun

[@JJonCars]

You got me 😂

[@leonardosimm3536]

Gorgeous car. Would love one, will wait for the lottery numbers to come in before I take a punt...

[@JJonCars]

Good luck! :) 🤞

[@laskos02]

The other Jay on cars also had an Aston Martin today PS: Bartek? So team #Polish

[@JJonCars]

Część 👋

[@laskos02]

@@JJonCars cześć, Twój polski jest coraz lepszy!

[@JJonCars]

@@laskos02 znam bardzo trochę polski, dziękuję

[@laskos02]

@@JJonCars wiem, oglądałem test po polsku :)

[@Sha-Ayo]

Been thinking of buying a used F Type v8 or Aston DB9. 2009-2011....which one would you go for?

[@JJonCars]

Well, I imagine the F Type would, all things equal, be a lot more reliable and lower cost to maintain. But a DB9 is something special. I think it would depend on how much cash I had spare for maintenance - DB9 if I had lots, F Type if not 😆

[@oggie1967]

Get the DB9! Love mine!👍♥️

[@Sha-Ayo]

I feel like the Jaguar XK from the same era could be comparable. I wonder if you've driven the jag?

[@JJonCars]

I haven't yet driven the Jag so can't comment there! But yeah, potentially quite similar. Though I suspect the Aston would handle a little better. But that's a guess 😄

[@DaveCessford-tf2ws]

The DB7 was designed by Keith Helfet

[@Bod8998]

Yeah fat motor but maybe a couple more in the line up but from 56 57

[@lennyvalentinoSchiaretti_lvs]

I wouldn't say prettiest car ever made. Its sister, the Jaguar XK8, looks already way better!

[@waynemarlow8157]

No way..DB7 is nicer

[@waynemarlow8157]

Oh for god sake...don't bother with the back seat!

[@BEGGARWOOD1]

18mpg out of Straight 6 ? There is something wrong there !

[@Sha-Ayo]

Old 6 cylinder

[@Stratoszero]

It’s the gearboxes and ancient Salisbury limited slip diff that kills mpg. Revs are way too high even in the V12. I get 15-18 out if mint. A disgrace really. DB9 on have lovely ZFs and do 20 plus.

[@robdove8341]

Supercharged?

[@tommygtr3571]

built on XK8 platform. Not XJS.

[@uknihilist6744]

Nope - XJS. Not XK8

[@_financial_regret_]

Absolutely is XJS platform