What I Learnt Trying to Daily An Aston Martin DB9 - Goodbye DadB9

[@gustennant5469]

Just wanted to say what a fantastic Dad you are. Making memories with your children while indulging in your passion. Looking forward to seeing whats next. 😊

[@dadcars]

Thanks man that’s what it’s all about 🥲 so many amazing memories with my daughters in that Aston

[@JBsC6]

That Aston v12 must have been a wonderful experience for 2 years as your daily driver. Such a beautiful car that transcends logic.

[@dadcars]

Feel very fortunate to have been able to daily one for 2 years… and we have all the memories, videos and pictures for my little ones to look back and remember Dads Aston Martin fondly 🥰

[@Thisismyhandle218]

As a father of 2 myself, i love that I stumbled upon your channel - a fresh take on what cars are REALLY like to live with as a family man. Thanks for the great content 👍🏻👍🏻

[@dadcars]

Glad you found the channel! 🙌

[@markcarter9476]

I have owned my 2008 DB9 for three years and I do all of the maintenance myself. In that time frame I have spent £6.5k on parts alone: 4 new Dynamic dampers, drop links, track rod ends, two new rear tyres, new rear brake discs & pads, hand brake cable, gearbox service kit and plenty of new nuts and bolts. Being 15 years old (42k miles) many of the parts are reaching the end of their serviceable life so need replacing. Also if working on the suspension I replace all of the nuts and bolts, drop links, etc with new AM parts. Generally a part from AM is four times the price of the actual part, if you can figure out who makes the actual part. I am hoping that the yearly average maintenance cost will drop off over time as I replace all of the more expensive items, tyres, brake discs and dampers. Although it's an Aston Martin, it is still just a car and the same as any other car to work on. However, Aston Martin parts are off the scale expensive which does make it an expensive car to own.

[@dadcars]

Interesting! Yep same with Maseratis, parts are very expensive

[@jwright9639]

So incredibly endearing. Your thread and vicarious journey that most Dads would only dream of somehow make it a reality to actually manifest in some degree or other. I will acquire a DB9 here in the states and ship it to Italy. Envision drives through the Italian countryside with my new Ukrainian Wife. Probably no room for 18 year old Margarita and 5'10" little 12 year old Timmy lol. Thank you so much for your wonderful vision come true.

[@peter-e2q]

Loooong time since my kids were that age. I’d forgotten how grown up they can sound at such a young age!!

[@dadcars]

🥹

[@A2KLAU]

That montage as the end was so wholesome! Making special memories as a family whilst still able to enjoy something your passionate about is just perfect 👌 can’t wait for the new car reveal and the start of the trading down series!

[@dadcars]

Thanks man 🥰 New car reveal coming very soon!

[@WatchCorp]

Just came across your channel and I love it. You echo a lot of my wants, needs and experiences from cars as I’m a 40 year old petrolhead with a 3&5 year olds. I went from trying to run my previous daily for 5 years (Ferrari 360) alongside a family wagon (L322 Rangerover) when my first came along which proved undoable and unsatisfying. I still own both but my Ferrari has become a few weekends a year “classic in the garage car” and the RR used for tip runs and for really bad weather. I then went the luxury barge route and got a x351 Jaguar XJ. This was a step closer as a Dad Car, plenty of room, sportier than most saloon, frugal, great with the kids. I think it’s one of the best bargains in the car world, let alone the Dad Car world but it was never going to tickle the itch of dailying a 360 before kids, even with a remap. My missus now uses this mainly and it’s the one I drive for Dad trips away for the weekend. The whole time I’ve had kids (and even a few years before) I’ve been eyeing the FF. I even wanted a 612 prior to having kids just for the added practicality over a 360, but a missed out on a bargain of a manual example around 8 years ago and I never settled for another. I also drove a 599 and felt the V12 lacked what I was after. The FF was always king to me as you’ve come to the same conclusion. I decided enough was enough about a year ago and decided to seriously look for one. On that journey, I also came to the same conclusion you have. For a quarter of the price I could get a Maserati Granturismo and effectively have none of the headaches of running a Ferrari. Cheaper servicing, insurance and running costs, much easier to maintain with far less of a risk. It also had the added benefit of not gaining as much attention so on the school run (I do it everyday!) I’m just a bit of a dick, not a full blown bell end. I spent a good few months searching and got a 2014 4.7 ZF Sport for under 30k in the summer. It’s the greatest Dad Car by a long way in my opinion. The V8 is insane when in manual (the ZF 2013+ has upgraded software from the one you tested) and scratches the itch I was after by a long way, but then turning off sport it’s a totally different car and perfect for dad duties. Really comfortable, relatively quite and of course very practical. I think it’s prettier than the FF as you agree too and there’s no other alternative for my wants. I couldn’t be happier. Sorry for the long post but I hope you read it. I’m not too far from you if you want to get in touch. Please check out my channel too which I’ve recently started and is a lot more budget and mod based! I’ve gratefully subscribed to yours and I’m sure to watch all your previous and future content with much pleasure! Many thanks!

[@dadcars]

I’ve only just seen this comment as it got held for review 😅 I think because of a few words you used 🙈 you’re correct sir, pound for pound the Gran Turismo is the coolest DadCar you can buy all things considered. This is why I got as close to that as I could for my limited budget with my current car. I will own a GranTurismo eventually 🤙

[@FRFRANKIE]

Thanks!

[@dadcars]

Thank you Frank 🙏 that’s an icecream for one of the little ones 🥰

[@FRFRANKIE]

@@dadcars Your welcome Ben. That's cool.

[@JonWhitworth]

Bittersweet moment dude. First V12 and the car that launched one of the best KZbin channels out there. It wouldn’t be going if you didn’t have a great plan in place, so I, like so many other thousands of people are itching to see what’s coming as its replacement. Big love to you all and hope things are settling back into the usual family rhythm now

[@dadcars]

Thanks Jonny 🙌 announcement of the next DadCar coming this weekend all being well 😜

[@JonWhitworth]

@@dadcars let me know if you need some pics of the new whip ;)

[@markchip1]

When I had my 05 DB9, I can honestly say that it made every trip, beyond nipping down the shops, into an occasion! I now want a Rapide S - it'll cost probably double what I paid for the DB9, but it's a LOT newer, has significantly more room in the back, more modern tech and it STILL sounds like a Titan gargling thunder!!

[@dadcars]

Every single drive feels like an event… 🥲🙌

[@oliverdownes3184]

Loved the video, those two little girls were funny. The “are we there yet” look on their faces sometimes, but also engaging with you very well. …. Oh and the car was good too😃😉 great review, and honest appraisal. Thank you for putting together a very good blog. One day I’ll own one, I hope.

[@dadcars]

If you get the opportunity go for it! I don’t regret it for a second 🥰

[@iancullington6765]

Great sign off, tear in my eye for the montage, looking forward to an interesting future for Dadcars! Great to see Monty too x

[@dadcars]

Time for chapter two 🥹

[@Lord.Crawford]

This is a timeless classic beauty. Its absolutely class. Id daily a DB9 for sure. That engine sound alone. I have considered the Rapide before getting the 8 series GC. Great content Dad Cars 🎉 and can't wait to see what's next 👀

[@dadcars]

Problem with the rapide for me is the transmission tunnel 🙈 I need something I could get a 3 across seat in next

[@Lord.Crawford]

@@dadcars yes something we didn't realise until we had a 3rd passenger in the back for the 1st time 😕

[@LloydTee]

You’ve got adorable kids! Hopefully someday they’ll remember that aston and continue their love for the car and the brand. Sad to see this leave your garage since this is also one of my dream cars but looking forward to your new dad car content.

[@dadcars]

Thanks man 😊 the new DadCar video is up now 🙌

[@Birmingham_racing]

Forget the money for a second I don't think you will forget the memories you had with your family in it. Good thing you documented it all

[@dadcars]

Worth every penny getting to daily it with my children 😊🙌

[@PhilipSamuelson]

Owner of a 4.7L V8V here, yes it is cheaper to run (26 months owned so far, under $500 a year, 14K miles driven thusfar, of course that'll go up when its time for the clutch and coils/plugs), but you are correct, at the end of the day it's mostly negligible. I do daily mine, but I've got a three pedal manual, so my overall costs will be less as I can get more mileage out of the clutch. To your point though, I like the look of the DB9 2+2 style. I didn't get one because it didn't fit what I wanted (black on black, true 2 seater, 3 pedal manual). Lovely car, nice vid good sir, appreciate your contribution to the Aston community!

[@eastbaystreet1242]

Love the concept of your channel - most of us actually are dads. There are a zillion dads out there in SUVs (and even some mini vans) who would love to daily drive a sports car, but have chosen to be practical for their families' comfort. I just chose (no slouch) the AMG S63 Cabrio over the Porsche for my families comfort (rear seating). So I gave up (again, not complaining) the extreme handling of the Porsche vs the very good handling of the all wheel drive AMG because I want my daughter to be comfortable in back. And I am so happy that I made the right choice. All the best to you and your sweet family, Ben.

[@dadcars]

That’s an awesome DadCar! Well done sir 🫡

[@multimac_seat]

Another amazing video! Love the montage at the end 💙

[@dadcars]

🥲🙌 thanks guys

[@BenJames_76]

Good god that start up sounded glorious!

[@dadcars]

I’m going to miss it 🥹… always felt special

[@cerit9545]

That montage at the end! 😭 Really love following you on this journey Ben. You’re awesome x

[@dadcars]

Thank you 🥰

[@sportzntouring]

What a lovely send off to the car. Got me a bit emotional dude. Especially the montage at the end... lovely!

[@dadcars]

The memories we’ve made in that car 🥹… my 5yo did cry when she realised the Aston was sold

[@sportzntouring]

@@dadcars Awww 😢

[@sheriffdb9]

Great video. I've really enjoyed your adventures with your DB9 (makes me look forward to when my wife and I have kids so I can share mine with them), and look forward to seeing what your family drives next!

[@dadcars]

Awesome! My children have such fond memories… it really makes it all so much more meaningful 🥰

[@svlagonda7417]

How come I haven't seen this channel sooner? Fantastically interesting and every (normal) bloke's dream to own some affordable exotica.

[@dadcars]

Welcome! We’ve been waiting for you! tell a friend 😅 🙌

[@andrewf7822]

Great video. Looking forward to your big reveal.

[@dadcars]

Coming soon! 😜

[@dorkusses]

Brilliant. Have really enjoyed your journey with this car this last year. As I’ve been trying to finalize my own decision about what sports car to get next it’s been really helpful - particularly as a dad of 8yr old twins - to have this perspective. DB9, Gransport, 911, Continental GT. It’s so hard to choose.

[@dadcars]

You’ve found the right channel to help! I hope to do a conti at some point

[@sidelnie]

Look at the Rapide S. My 8 year old daughter LOVES it and my 15 year old son still fits in the back too!

[@aydenr2060]

I agree. I would love to have one.

[@dadcars]

If you get the opportunity… you must go for it 🙌😊

[@mustanglover1923]

Great video Ben. Although you’ll be sad to see it go it’s always good to have a change and experience something different. What about a Lotus Excel? Pretty cheap but something that’s going up in value and can still seat the kids in the back. I’m considering one at the moment. Cheers, Rich

[@dadcars]

I want to drive and review every 4 seat lotus 😊🙌

[@mustanglover1923]

@@dadcars get on it Ben! Can’t wait to watch it.

[@Hali88]

beautiful car but I'm sure you've got something fun lined up to replace it, can't wait to see what you've chosen!

[@dadcars]

Coming soon! 😜

[@lukeshardlow768]

Someone is getting a cracking car. I will miss yours and I’ve got one 😢

[@dadcars]

You’ve got an awesome car 🥹

[@Drewbie_T]

The first day that you start selling some dad-car related merchandise, I will be buying!

[@dadcars]

Amazing!! Thank you, I’m only going to release some when they are top quality tried and tested but it will be coming this year 🙌😎

[@jasonjonston948]

You sir are a beautiful daddy …. Even if you did miss a bless you there 😁…GOOD ON YER MATE LOVE YOUR CONTENT 👏👍

[@dadcars]

Thanks man 🙌 merry Christmas 😊

[@JohnJoannou-xq5rq]

Well done to you and hope you achieved what you planned for. I'm also a subscriber to Jayemm on cars

[@dadcars]

Thanks John! 😊

[@paulvalentine3232]

Hi firstly just found your channel and loving it. Let's say I found it through the new owner of your Aston. I hope you don't mind me asking I have found a 2002 Vanquish it's on Pistonheads with 9.5k miles one owner. I have been getting as much knowledge of these cars but would appreciate your input. I know its more of a classic that's what I'm after as I'm in my sixties but still a petrolhead. I look forward to hearing from you and viewing more of your videos. Paul

[@dadcars]

Hey Paul, personally I think the classic vanquish is the best looking modern Aston… externally anyway. They are not as usable as a DB9 though, you MUST get a full PPI from an expert prior to buying IMO

[@paulvalentine3232]

@dadcars Yes I would most definitely do this as you said £500 is a good investment before purchasing. The car is being sold with a dealer Derek C Mowat up in Edinburgh.

[@FRFRANKIE]

Hi Ben and kids. Hope your doing good. That was one awesome video. I'm going to miss seeing you and the kids in that car. Can't wait to see what the next car will be. Stay safe & take care.

[@dadcars]

Thanks Frank! I’ll be revealing the new DadCar very soon 🙌

[@FRFRANKIE]

@@dadcars I can't wait to see the next video.

[@FRFRANKIE]

@@dadcars Hi Ben. Have you Che ked out a Rezvani Vengeance SUV for your wife? They're cool SUVs

[@carolineh1845]

The cutest thing are the girls! Let have them review the car in the next video ❤

[@veroniquepaquet5092]

Bye Aston. Up to new adventures!

[@dadcars]

New adventures indeed!

[@michaelmottlau5941]

Great video!

[@dadcars]

Thank you :)

[@marcdelaunay1]

Ah shame…love the channel so here’s to what comes next!😅

[@dadcars]

Thanks 🙌😊 exciting things to come

[@TommyWalls007]

Wait.... 17:00 there's just the 3 of you in the car but then the camera starts shaking once you're outside? Does this mean you asked a stranger to film you or is it just blowing in the wind on a tripod? 🤣 Sorry to see it go, it was the reason why I found your channel in the first place. Glad I did though, love your videos.

[@dadcars]

Well spotted and yes!! I just asked a stranger to hold the camera as icecream wasn’t in the plan for this video 😅 but it actually seems a fitting end to the DadB9 🥹

[@15DEAN1995]

Out of all the Aston Martin's from the 00s the vanquish is the best looking but the db9 is a close second. I always preferred the db9 to the dbs personally but the db7 even though it's an ancient platform will age the best of them all.

[@dadcars]

I can see an argument for the DB9 being the looker… it’s more understated for sure

[@johnoconnor7254]

Love the video and just came across your channel, I am about to buy a DB9 and your video has now fully convinced me. I have 2 smallies similar to you, what child seats did you use? They look like backs only or is there bases?

[@haeloglobal5725]

What about the rapide ? Or a panamera turbo are good value . I’m a sucker for old cars these days , I would love to see you daily drive a rolls silver shadow, I’m sure you would be converted onto classics . Although regular trips for maintaining them have to be accepted and the dreaded rust . They make every journey seem So much shorter .

[@dadcars]

I’ve reviewed a Rapide S, issue for me is the transmission tunnel. I have too many children 😅

[@haeloglobal5725]

@@dadcars yes they are quite restricted in the back with that . Get a shadow 😬

[@cannonball9478]

Great channel 👍 I have two kids and would love to whizz them round in an Aston 👍

[@dadcars]

Glad you found us! So many cool videos you can check out 🙌

[@AntoniusTyas]

Looking at their reactions, your kids are going to miss the DB9. As did I, to be honest. I'd imagine you should try another 2+2 Aston V12 in the future. DBS Carbon or Vanquish S Mk.II? Just an idea...

[@dadcars]

This won’t be my last Aston that’s for sure! Just need to move down the ladder for a few years 🥹

[@seinsmeld13]

Too bad you sold it. I have a 2020 718 Spyder as well as a 2023 BMW M2. Too bad we get snow here. My Spyder gets parked for the winter. Anyway great video. Cheers from Canada.🥶

[@dadcars]

We drove across Canada with our eldest when she was 5 months old… it can get VERY cold there! But what a glorious place!

[@disturbed250]

The DB9 coupe 2013 facelift with the dual five spoke alloys could possibly be the best looking modern GT ever made.

[@dadcars]

Yep the DB9.2 is stunning! The more I look at it the vanquish 1 does it for me these days on external looks alone 😍

[@eugenekovalov9370]

Hey, thank you for such an amotional reviews. What do you think, all you said regarding DB9 could be applicable for a Rapid?

[@dadcars]

The rapide is a car Aston made specifically for dads and in truth is far more usable for children of all ages… so yeah I think the rapide is very special indeed

[@talmadgeely9618]

Please do a family car video on the 2021+ m4 competition!

[@dadcars]

I’d love to! I’ve done a M3 comp and M5 comp 🤙

[@talmadgeely9618]

@@dadcars I’ll have to find the M3 comp one!

[@stuchly1]

Jayemm brought me here. ☺️

[@dadcars]

🙌😊 awesome! Welcome to the channel

[@stuchly1]

@@dadcars Thank you! Really excited to see where this series goes in the future. Good luck!

[@williamchurchill3174]

What a fantastic car, I am sure it will be sorely missed. Dr. Ulrich Bez said that the most important things are what you touch, as you don't care what all the internals are, but it is how you interact with an Aston Martin is the most important thing. just as you have said. I hope the memories your children got from this car will last with them for the rest of their lives.

[@dadcars]

Absolutely 🙌 the memories you make are what makes owning these cars worth every penny 😊

[@pantheraleo2490]

Must be gutted to see it go but onwards and upwards!

[@dadcars]

Very sad… but yes onwards and downwards 😅

[@saifabdalkader9512]

Bye bye aston, we will miss ya 😢

[@dadcars]

🥲

[@carlgeorgtsigakis498]

Yup, "Everyone should have owned a V12 once in their life" Check. :) Is the "glass key" version worth the extra over a non GK version, like a 2006? Crazy how time flies, remember the first one. They girls sure have grown. :)

[@dadcars]

I would say so when most fine early examples can be very close in asking price to a 470 key car… if you find a nice early car for notably less money and it passes a PPI though then you have a real bargain on your hands which would be well worth going for

[@markchip1]

After being pointed to GB9's channel by Alex Baldwin, I was slightly surprised to realise the relatively high number of Aston-specific (quite often including owners wrenching on them) channels that there are on KZbin! We have - (Rebuilding, working on and living with Astons) GB9 Alex Baldwin Bamford Rose Matt Armstrong Supercar Tribe and with quite a lot of Aston ownership content, Dadcars. Please add your own Aston-related favourites to this comment.

[@dadcars]

A lot of great channels there 🙌😊

[@markchip1]

@@dadcars - I'm still looking for more!

[@stemcleeds]

Volvo V70R estate to replace it?

[@dadcars]

I do rather like a Volvo estate but no… I’ll be getting something seemingly less practical and making it work… it’s the DadCars way 🙌😎

[@gareth-nb2nm]

ps to watch the aston sell .....go to classic car auctions .. and click live to watch whole auction,,,6 hrs long though...lol

[@ENGBriseB]

You may recreate selling this. It's a beautiful car.

[@dadcars]

I will miss it dearly… but I explain in my “what’s next” video why I need to sell it 🥲

[@fgcpeak9591]

I spent thousands on maintenance on my 2010 BMW 3 series 🥲🥲 so I'd rather cry in a DB9

[@dadcars]

😂😂😂 it’s true, any performance car can be ruinously expensive

[@namename1]

Expensive Mercs for me Bentley gt better or s63

[@dadcars]

These generation Astons have nothing to do with mercs 🤷‍♂️

[@rodrigo_realestate]

Love the Db9 but it is no where near 80% of a DBS

[@simongray2533]

Do i win anything if i guess your next car? 😉. I'm looking into my crystal ball and seeing green, white and gold and the letter M? 🤣🤣

[@dadcars]

You don’t win anything if you guess it after the reveal video is out 😅

[@simongray2533]

@@dadcars 🤣🤣 To be honest, I'd be cheating if I guessed after just seeing J's related vid. It's cool, when channels that I'm familiar with cross over like this. Makes me feel like I'm part of the gang! 🤣🤣. Great channel mate. Hope it goes from strength to strength! 😁👍

[@PedrosKeith092]

Sorry you had to sell your car 😢. Maybe another in time.

[@robertlloyd7493]

Second

[@9Sasa1]

That's what she said 😢

[@astront917]

Funnily I'm tempted by a db9 Aston , Having had a C63 and now gone back to a transporter van I'm a bit bored, Come springtime I'm looking to change as I only do 15 miles a day to work, Great video as always 👍

[@MrAlpinab7]

Vantage looks rubbish compared to this.

[@the1beard]

Sadly driving on UK roads is now pointless .. may as well get a volvo there's zero fun in these performance today

[@timbo9880]

i´m hearing "exquisite interiour". i´m seeing gray plastic parts, plastic switches and buttons, gaps in the ceiling over the door, a very ugly airbag cover.... 😞 doesn´t look like a 100k car, sorry... but the sound 🤩🤩

[@dadcars]

Which VH platform Astons have you driven?

[@timbo9880]

@@dadcars just refering to what i saw the video... i'm more into cars from munich, sorry 😉

[@dallasstang2818]

What he learned: he couldn’t afford an Aston Martin because he has to do KZbin videos that don’t rank highly in view numbers.

[@S2000Y]

Nice video but the Vantage is a better looking car and you can get it in a manual. The Rapide visually is just awful. Avoid.

[@dadcars]

The vantage being better looking is the popular opinion for sure… I love them all but for me it’s the 2+2 platform cars 👌

[@PedrosKeith092]

I had a ford falcon 1974 4.8 v8 so hard to let go. Always sorry I sold it. The number plate had 666 on the end of it.👿

[@StrawPerson-xq9ko]

Shame about the number plate. Why celebrate satanic bs?

[@dadcars]

Ah that must have been a special car 🙌

[@leongiles3496]

oooooohhhhh noooooooooo..... but thanks for all the moments you shared with us ❤‍🩹

[@dadcars]

🥹… glad you enjoyed the videos 🙌

[@David1991.]

First

[@dadcars]

New first champion! 😅

[@David1991.]

@@dadcars Thanks