Is the Aston Martin DB9 Still Worth Owning in 2020?! My Take | REVIEW

[@fransb8543]

Mine is being prepped and serviced at AM before I take delivery, I just can't wait to get it it and drive. So I'm watching this as therapy before it comes.

[@joemcnamara4774]

love the video, im 15 and started saving 😂 adore this car, the convertible ' volante ' version in the right spec is just immense 😱

[@DriftingSquirrel]

Thank you mate! Personally I'd take a coupe over a cabrio, but each to their own

[@NOrlando952]

@@DriftingSquirrel I’m just going into college now, the DB9 is my childhood icon, It will be my next car. Currently saving up and I think with my portfolio earnings I’ll be able to get one in the next year or two. I currently drive a Alfa Giulia TI, not sure if I’m going to trade it in or not because I love it so much. I’m gonna go for the coupe, but the volante is a bit cheaper. I’ve heard that the volante is a bit floppy, the convertible chassis definitely is noticeable. And I also prefer the look, the coupe looks amazing.

[@DriftingSquirrel]

Happy to hear that someone so young will own a sports car that is so desired. Should happen more often! For me it would be coupe allways with the DB9 and I wish you the best luck ✌🏽

[@joemcnamara4774]

@@DriftingSquirrel no i agree, coupe now 3 months dowm the road, still intending to get one lol, a db9 or a rapide, even better a volante but we'll see hay 👍

[@silverone7963]

My rattling was where the leather touches the back window brake light,basically the whole back dash! I leather wrapped 2 old square key fobs and symmetrically placed them on both sides of the brake light

[@markbellissimo6887]

Nice review. Came across it when shopping for a DB9. Now that I own the car, like you, I've really come to love it the more I drive it. You see, after chasing and owning sports cars with bigger numbers - power, cornering grip, etc., as I close in towards 60 I appreciate a more complete package for 5-8/10ths motoring. The materials, the V12, the gorgeous body work, even the ZF autobox (everything else I own is a manual) all make getting around enjoyable. Prices are excellent right now to take the plunge, just make sure you get a cared for car, and know there isn't a large owner base or more independent parts sources...worth every penny when you take it up to 6800 rpm.

[@DriftingSquirrel]

Enjoy your new toy. Only thing I'd probably do would be - louder exhaust. The DBS for example, has a louder exhaust and, to me, it's perfect. When you're ripping the DB9 with walls close to the car, you end up missing that sound when there are no walls.

[@markbellissimo6887]

@@DriftingSquirrel understood. Must be my advancing age; after chasing louder exhaust decibels most of my adult life I'm content with the stock growl after the secondary exhaust pipe baffle opens. I'm not even going to pull the 22 fuse which leaves it open all the time, which you can do if you like it a little more chutzpah!

[@DriftingSquirrel]

Didn’t know about the fuse. Might be a cheap way to get a bit more sound 🙏🏼

[@marktowill2828]

Thank you for your video, you are not boring and I appreciate the honesty of your review. I am your dimensions but twice your age so will fit the image of this car that you have done such a good job of portraying

[@DriftingSquirrel]

Thank you and I’m glad this video was interesting to you!

[@kaanalyuruk3028]

Very nice video bro! I enjoyed it a lot.

[@DriftingSquirrel]

Glad you liked it!!

[@GoFast865]

Appreciate the detailed review. Love these cars. Timeless beauty.

[@DriftingSquirrel]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏼

[@dharshankumar2522]

i like these sorta youtubers....keeping it straight rather than pulling off some strange reaction.i would love to see more exterior roll. thank you

[@DriftingSquirrel]

Thank you mate! Unfortunately since this is a one man band, I lack a bit of exterior footage

[@johnsurs22]

Thanks for the review! Btw, if I'm remembering this correctly, the interior door pulls are purposely made to be unergonomic to your left hand. They're trying to encourage you to use your right hand so that you look back when opening the door into traffic.

[@DriftingSquirrel]

Thank you for the support. If that was really the case, it’s a theory that doesn’t really have practical use, since it’s a low car to get out of and older gentlemen often need to aid with pushing on the steering 😅

[@johnsurs22]

@@DriftingSquirrel Hey it's an Aston. Nice ideas with questionable execution 😂

[@AUSinCH]

That doesn't make much sense, as Aston Martin is British-where they drive on the left and drivers exit from the right hand door. So one would naturally use one's right hand anyway.

[@johnsurs22]

​@@AUSinCH On British roads and RHD car, the design would encourage you to use your left hand. They are unergonomic to the hand that is closest to them.

[@simonpj145]

Enjoyed that video thanks a lot. For me it’s the most beautiful car of modern times. I’m 53 now and plan to buy one when I’m 55. Re the exhaust noise I believe there’s a fuse you can remove that makes the exhaust louder at low speeds

[@DriftingSquirrel]

Glad you enjoyed the video. It’s a lovely car, just not one that suits my pre pubescent style. Didn’t know about that fuse. Darn it

[@mightyred70]

@@DriftingSquirrel Fuse 22 in the boot (trunk), makes the exhaust quieter between 800-3000rpm. Removing it is affectionately referred to as "uncorking".

[@DriftingSquirrel]

Sounds like the responsible thing to do

[@marclitjens]

Nice video and editing. How do you put the moving pointers/arrows in, such as describing the engine. Great car he? It grows on you

[@DriftingSquirrel]

Thank you! It’s a free plugin that I found for FCPX. I now use a better one that anchors to a point that I wish. It does grow on you and it’s very lovely

[@marclitjens]

@@DriftingSquirrel Thanks for the answers. All the best and keep up the good work!

[@harrisonkelly9964]

Absolutely beautiful car, my dad has the same but the convertible version

[@DriftingSquirrel]

Should be a nice experience, with more sound 😎

[@stefanmorris6730]

Same here 😂 can’t stop watching videos about db9’s

[@nickmagee-brown739]

He messed up there! Get German or Italian..... British cars are ver poor quality and lack power and driving sensation.

[@2Ajosh]

I love your video !! , can you tell me what camera you use and setting for the visual look you have in the video?

[@DriftingSquirrel]

Thank you! For b-roll I used the Osmo Pocket at 4K60. For the main video I used a GoPro Hero 8 black at 4K30 if I’m not mistaken

[@2Ajosh]

@@DriftingSquirrel thank you , for this review definitely a car I hope to get here in the states in the next few months . thinking , headers , x pipe supersprint exhaust would definitely open it up a bit more

[@DriftingSquirrel]

Most likely yes, but it’s more of a tourer. Not really my thing to be honest

[@2Ajosh]

@@DriftingSquirrelhey back again to comment haha was their a specific polarization on the video to give it the blue tint?

[@DriftingSquirrel]

I used a set of Luts that I downloaded for free, just can’t remember where 😅

[@Jamesmorley1999]

Great video, just one thing to add: an Aston Martin DB9 that is 10-15 years old isn’t really depreciating in value. Certainly in the first few years it would depreciate like a mf. To be fair, in about 5 years time it will start to appreciate in value as it gains a ‘modern classic’ status. I just wish I could afford one now 😜

[@DriftingSquirrel]

Thank you for watching! Over here they still lose a bit of value, but for sure the biggest amount was in the first few years

[@Jamesmorley1999]

@@DriftingSquirrel nice one 👍 where are you? I’m in Wales, United Kingdom

[@DriftingSquirrel]

I’m in sunny Portugal ✌🏽

[@jorgedepayns]

@@DriftingSquirrel Are you Portuguese though? I notice a hint of German.

[@DriftingSquirrel]

From Kazakhstan

[@raineralbers4203]

Very nice video about a really great car. Could you give a hint regarding reliability and maintenance cost?

[@DriftingSquirrel]

Thank you for your feedback! The car was never driven all that often, but it didn’t have any issues that I know about. Maintenance cost was around €2000 for a service. Are you looking to buy?

[@raineralbers4203]

@@DriftingSquirrel THX for the quick answer. Yes I am looking around for a well serviced DB9. Budget for purchase is ca. 55 k€

[@DriftingSquirrel]

If you enjoy music, you should look into making it a tad bit louder. Hearing more of the symphony, more often, is bliss

[@nickmagee-brown739]

@@raineralbers4203 buy a Porsche mate or a BMW M6. Better looking cars and a far better driving experience, never buy a British car, poor engines and driving and no character, German and Italian cars are much better looking and better to drive. No need to thank me.

[@DriftingSquirrel]

Plenty of great driving British cars to be honest

[@huyaha]

you actually changed my mind about wanting to buy one

[@DriftingSquirrel]

Wow, that’s awesome! But I’m confused, you will buy one or not?

[@huyaha]

@@DriftingSquirrel i don’t want it anymore for the same money here in Australia I’d rather get a 550 or 575

[@DriftingSquirrel]

Never driven those two, but this video depicts my feelings. It’s a nice car but not one that I’d buy as well

[@huyaha]

@@DriftingSquirrel you should try and test drive one. Would be cool for comparison sake

[@DriftingSquirrel]

Where I live it isn’t that easy to get a hold of such cars unfortunately

[@carlosmarquesdasilva6328]

you said it: it’s a piece of jewelry, a preciou piece of jewelry in my opinion

[@darrellhiatt6500]

I am eyeing one now. V12 actually can tow 1,910 KG. I will be bringing a racer to the track using my DB9!

[@DriftingSquirrel]

That’s a fact for Doug Demuro right there

[@darrellhiatt6500]

@@DriftingSquirrel checkout @speedsxs and @speedutv 325 HP 2,000 buggy- 25" suspension

[@DriftingSquirrel]

Really cool!!

[@rayurlich]

Nice one. Thanks James... er... Jorge. :D

[@DriftingSquirrel]

Thank you Sir 🥸

[@josersandoval]

"Baby dolphins" haha That's my takeaway from this video!

[@DriftingSquirrel]

I’m glad you took something away from this 😅

[@RootBeerGMT]

Good review.

[@DriftingSquirrel]

Thank you!!

[@RootBeerGMT]

I’m sort of looking for a 2009-2011 DB9 coupe. Have a 2005 Maserati Spyder. I haven’t had much luck finding a 09-11 with a non-black interior. Way too many are black on black. Quick silver with red is the best, the the market doesn’t have a lot of options spec wise for those years.

[@ezymartglobal3174]

The one opportunity you had to speak about a james bond watch, you said mont blanc or a rolex insted of an omega!

[@DriftingSquirrel]

And now you had the opportunity to correct me and I learned something. Not much of a James Bond geek to be honest. Just felt appropriate referencing him

[@Sean_Dardis_Acoustic]

To be fair the Sean Connery films had James Bond wearing a Rolex Submariner. So it would be fair to reference Rolex.

[@DriftingSquirrel]

I’m off the hook then 😎

[@jonnylloyd-jones289]

James Bond did not select the DB9

[@DriftingSquirrel]

So I’ve been told, but I think you can still get the point ✌🏽

[@miguelalves424]

I think James Bond wants his car back!! #GloriousV12

[@DriftingSquirrel]

He came to my house and took it #freeze

[@mykehyslop198]

The DB9 has nothing to do with 007.Aston Martin does.

[@DriftingSquirrel]

Yes yes, I’ve been told of my utter cockup

[@pixelcharlie]

That gear button selector on the dash is a total turnoff. that's just down right stupid.

[@DriftingSquirrel]

It’s not the most practical thing on earth no

[@pixelcharlie]

@@DriftingSquirrel Very good review btw. I still gave it a like. I was just really disappointed that Aston Martin decided on going with those buttons. Not that I can afford the car or anything :P

[@DriftingSquirrel]

Thank you so much! It’s a lovely car, just not for me taste/current wants and needs 😁

[@patriceguyot8]

You speak too much !!!