Porsche 911 Alternatives: Aston Martin DB9 Vs Maserati GranSport

[@JayEmmOnCars]

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[@toyota420xp]

Both those cars will put you in financial distress

[@JayEmmOnCars]

@@toyota420xp so could a 996 or 997

[@edwartvonfectonia4362]

DB9 is such a timeless design.

[@longtailgt]

That intro was just gold and had me burst out laughing! Had Top Gear written all over it and I love it!

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@edmundscycles1]

I'm sorry I haven't a clue what you are on about!

[@morphyon]

Ms Tralice and Mr Needham might have a thing going on.

[@edmundscycles1]

@@morphyon my may need to ask the lovely Samantha about it!

[@ChicagoItalian]

I’m a huge Maserati fan - a lot of people misunderstand or only watch reviews of ones completely “run” into the ground. If you can find a well maintained one, one with the proper modifications to the exhaust and the Formula Dynamics drive by wire….the image of this car would be completely changed. I’d say the majority of haters for both brands have never owned…or for that matter driven one. I think both cars are sexy. I still own my GranSport…and love it and I also wouldn’t shy away from the Aston either. The Maserati is a pure Italian classic. You buy a Maserati for the passion and the engine….the history….it’s a great Gran Tourer. If you can master the F1 Transmission…it’s awesome. Yes…all the components are super expensive…but I guarantee…for the price of the Maserati - no other car will put a smile on your face….especially for the price….have I spent 50% of the value of the car on repairs…yes, is that a smart move, not really….but…so worth it. Find a good one, see it in person…and you will get what I am saying.

[@bodankon6875]

Out of the two, I like the 911 the best.

[@jamesonslow]

I love the colour of the Gransport, and theres nothing overtly wrong with its looks, but it's the DB9 that is the more handsome machine for me.

[@darklight6013]

The Grantursimo would be a better match; the Gransport is way too old.

[@morgman43]

Agree, the colour is really carrying that Grandsport. If it was in a dull colour like the DB9, there'd be no contest.

[@Tom--Ace]

@@morgman43 The Gransport is MUCH prettier in person. It's not a shape that translates that well to photos and video. In person, it becomes evident how aggressive, low and small the car is compared to trucks like the Granturismo or DB9. It becomes very evident that it is a special car, and people do notice that and comment everywhere you go. The Aston is beautiful, don't get me wrong, but it's not as cut and dry as you might think. Both do stand out in different colours however - the Aston does NOT look good with bold colours and suits flat and simple colours well (like this video). The Maserati does not do simple and especially flat colours well (red just looks off on it), it stands out in metallic, interesting colours with shimmer to the paint, with blue with a tinge of green probably the best (the blue in this video is also pretty good). It's horses for courses when it comes to these cars and colours. If you want a bright red sports car, you need a ferrari, metallic blue, gransport for you. Overcast and grey, the Aston is the one to stay :)

[@ChicagoItalian]

I have a heavily modified and lowered RED GranSport and I personally think it looks pretty darn good.

[@johnw65uk]

Aston Martin all day long, see one coming towards you and your heart just flutters . Would get one but my head says no it’ll need a gearbox rebuild 1 month after I buy one.

[@CRoffey]

DB9 is like an art piece

[@ericdeven1296]

I love the side by side comparison, you should do more of these. Just like this, it was perfect, when we are lookin for our next ride, and have it narrowed down to 2 or 3 choices. This will help a lot of people.

[@morphyon]

Screw rear space, I once sat cramped in the back of a 1st gen Audi TT at night. Glancing up, I saw the stars. It was a good day.

[@pezzonovante888]

The Aston Martin is predictably very good looking. More classically "beautiful". However, the Maserati is more interesting looking- in the best way possible. I think it balances elegance with sportiness, old-school and modern, to make a unique and exotic, yet understated design. Giugiaro never really styled the prettiest or most classically beautiful cars, but he did design some of the best-looking, most unique, and appealing ones. And I think the GranSport deserves the prize here. It's more of an acquired taste which I think makes it cooool. Plus it's relatively rare and obscure which makes it even coooler. 😉

[@michaelj3282]

Had a 4200CC, brilliant car, seated 4 (2 were kids), the phrase "I drive a Maserati" is more evocative than "I have an Aston".

[@richardsmith9509]

No comparison: The AM is drop dead gorgeous....

[@jimmerritt2860]

Maserati Gransport is defo my choice 😎😎

[@cervelo9465]

1. Maserati: potential and actual concerns over the reliability of Maserati. 2. Aston Martin: concerns over the ownership and running costs of Aston Martin. One thinks that buying e.g. a Mercedes AMG would more more reliable and with lower / more sensible running costs. If you want a "dream car" maybe just have to throw caution to the wind and jump in with both feet? A DB9 seems like it will cost a lot over X years of ownership.

[@katzicael]

of the two, I'd take the Mazza - even in New Zealand. It's just a beautiful thing.

[@edward1591]

Just to add I would prob buy an XKR over either - an even better Callum shape and easier/less expensive to live with.

[@TheMusicFan1297]

The design is also aging very nicely.

[@efradiesel]

2 years ago we bought an XKR x150 convertible, after considering Maseratis and Astons in the same price bracket here in Spain… Just because “wifey” loves Jags. She was really in love with the X150. For sure I liked the car as well, but faaaar away from what I do love it now (we already had at that point an M3 convertible and an S8). The XKR is beautiful, it’s fast, it’s comfy, and if you look for action, it’s quite rewarding as well for being such a big GT convertible. The best part is that, until now, after 40.000km of leisure trips (including 2 Nürburgrings), the maintenance has been quite reasonable (around 1200€/year in the Jaguar dealer). It’s an OUTSTANDING machine, such that I don’t have even a clue what the h… we’re going to do at some point to find a replacement. For sure I miss it in this video as well.

[@BRAINFxck10]

Those are nice but it’s not a better Callum shaped car, the front looks too much like a catfish I prefer the looks of the older Pollock designed X100 over the X150.

[@lukazupie7220]

I prefer the looks of Aston but i would do the same.. Altho about 10 years ago my father was buying a car and it was between 911 997 cabrio and Jaguar XK cabrio… by now Jaguar would loose about 15-20k in value and Porsche gained atleast 10k (he got a great deal too i guess, but still..). He still owns it, and honestly he is a terrible owner😀, but nothing major broke for now.. I would also look at early FX 4.2, even cheaper and probably a better car in every regard... and still very beautiful imo🥰 not as beautiful as mentioned GT cars ofc👍

[@phil7825]

Was thinking same thing...2012 model cheaper than both with fewer miles on it...

[@Corvolet5]

The DB9 is one of the few British cars I'd absolutely love to own. Or a late 2000s DBS

[@jgh548]

Don’t ever change that intro music James, I love it and it’s becoming iconic. It perfectly sets the tone and pace for the films, in the same way as “Jessica” did for the original Top Gear. Great review as always.

[@vardiet]

Totally agree with the fact that the db9 shape is a bit diluted compared to the more rarer Maserati however this is also less dated. And the interior of the Maserati with the visible screews is lacking of quality. For this amount of money, I would go for a Cerbera but I should admit that I'm a bit of a TVR fan 😊.

[@m.p.509]

I think the Aston is the better looking car. They are both beautiful. The Aston seems more heritage and classic. It is predictable, but as you said : does that make them all beautiful cars. The Maserati has an odd shape combination between the front and the rear windscreen….almost a design interrupted type of feel. The Maserati name carries the design/power factor with it. The Aston brings the quiet understated sophistication. My thoughts only….and both cars are stunning.

[@bravethomasyt]

Porsche reliability is a myth, so I'd take the Aston anyday.

[@paultucker1272]

Aston for me every time. It could drive like a million mile Austin Allegro, but itd be worth it for those looks. For me, Astons always have been the most beautiful cars ever built.

[@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X]

Jaguar XK for me

[@mikadavies660]

Nice comparison but shame there wasn't an equally price 911 in the mix. So you could see the benefits of each model.

[@reinmansmith]

The Aston has to be the more beautiful by far…. It is the car that you would always turn back and take another look at when parking 🤩 …. The Maserati is the beautiful young Italian that turns your head but turns a bit broad around the hips as the years pass 😆

[@AntoniusTyas]

That intro is very TopGear-esque. Reminds me of the GBP113,500 convertible supercar dilemma from series 15 episode 4. 11/10 intro should do it again in the future. Boy do I miss them old episodes.

[@chrisogrady28]

It was a direct reference with 'inundated with an letter' and 'top so called gear'

[@earthstick]

Aesthetics is a clear win for the Aston. The Maserati looks a bit like a salon from the back. The Aston melds elegance with sporty looks.

[@JackieLanceTenor]

Honestly I've always loved the way both of these cars look, however, my preference is the DB9. I think the proportions are better and I love it for many of the same reasons I love the Vanquish, which I consider to be one of the most beautiful cars of the 21st century, possibly of all time. I also just love the heritage of Aston Martin. To me, Maserati has always felt like the less successful younger brother that has been riding on the coat-tails of Ferrari for some time.

[@BRAINFxck10]

Yeah Maserati’s best years are long gone, mid 50’s to mid 70’s were their golden era.

[@JackieLanceTenor]

@@BRAINFxck10 absolutely. Some truly gorgeous cars from that era. I don't know the in depth history of the company but it is a shame how they've just continued to go down hill over the decades. I can't help but think of how much of a disappointment the Ghibli seemed to be. Lol

[@davidsherrick898]

The Aston is just beautiful. Not any Italian car from that Era comes close. Ferrari.. Lamborghini. And I have an Alfa Romeo Milano! Great review as always!

[@geraint8989]

How much is the celebrity premium on a car “previously owned by JayEmm”?

[@markchip1]

"Ooooh. That's interesting." is not quite the compliment some people might think it is... A rather double-edged comment for the Maserati. Though I just don't understand why the Aston is so short on legroom when it is the roofline that is much lower. And... I never knew my Aston to stall! Ever!

[@4pevans]

Great video James and a great shirt for the Fall backdrop colors!

[@edward1591]

Personally James, I’ve always loved the well balanced and svelte design of the DB9 - and yes their derivatives are hard to distinguish but that’s because it’s such a resolved shape. The Maser is a bit, well, dumpy. For me not special enough for buying in this category.

[@jimj2683]

I wish Aston just continued to update the DB9 like Porsche do with their 911.

[@Drive-n-Vibe]

@@jimj2683I think they had it visually with the DB7 but there we go

[@AnarchistMetalhead]

@@jimj2683 from the front the DB11 was quite nice too it"s just the sloped down rear that looks awful, unfortunately the part they carried over to the DB12. then the Vantage got a nice rear and questionable front. they only got the DBS right on both ends, and that"s getting discontinued. it"s like their corporate strategy is decided by darts thrown at a list of possibilities. As for updated DB9, i think the second Vanquish was their prettiest car of all time.

[@conwayhouse218]

Have to agree with the comments on cabin noise. It is a bit higher than expected especially with Pilot 4S’s. Have to disagree with the ride and steering feel. Driving a very low mileage sub 5000 miles 2010 with sports suspension the damping and steering response is superb and the car shrinks around you. Mid corner bumps and a change of steering angle mid corner do not upset the car and the grip is surprisingly good.

[@albertofernandez-sanguino3373]

James, great review and defo would like you one day to compare Gran Turismo Vs DB9 However, on another note how about Quattroporte Vs Rapide? Now *that* would be very interesting.....

[@NigelGreesly]

I am very glad to hear Mrs Trellis is still writing her letters. It's been some years since she's written to me, and I was sorry that I hadn't clue what had happened to her.

[@carlossanz1062]

The problem is that I saw the 2 in person and the Aston Martin look more modern, more impressive and beautiful

[@MrRoyck10]

If I take away national bias then Maserati is the stronger badge with perhaps more sporting pedigree, as Enzo Ferrari said, a sports car MUST evoke emotions and Maser does that more than the Aston. I like the AM due to its more timeless design but prefer the Maserati’s rough sporting edge. Thanks JayEmm for sharing.

[@BRAINFxck10]

Maserati is not the stronger badge, you can buy a new Grecale for $65k and the Ghibli loses 60-70% of it’s value in 4 years, in general Maserati’s do not hold their value well.

[@laurieharper1526]

Love the ISIHAC reference. Good to know Mrs T is still with us.

[@hughmcneillie1032]

No competition when it comes to looks. The Aston wins hands down. One of the most beautiful cars ever produced.

[@anastassiosperakis2869]

James Reece, and older colleague of mine from our Business School, with whom I did several projects, one with Harley Davidson, is probably a Masochist. In the 1990s, he got himself a Jaguar XJ and his wife a Lexus LS400, both leased. At the end of the lease, he dumped the Jag, but the wife Bought the Lexus, which she drove 120 miles a day just to go to her Univ. So did James learn his lesson? Nooooo! He then bought a new Quattroporte, and after the junkmobile spending more time in the shop than on the road, he invoked the Michigan LEMON LAWS and forced the dealer to take the lemon and give him another one (LOL)

[@Calabino]

In my country (Poland) the same DB9 costs around 55-60k... Which is insane to me... To put it into a better perspective, to buy a DB9 I would have to set aside almost 100x my full monthly pay... It's time to move to the UK XD

[@lukazupie7220]

Rich countries sell used cars to poorer countries, but bcs of steering wheel on the wrong side, UK doesn’t have a market to sell it to.. Sometimes UK cars are sold in Germany and they are usually very cheap.. So.. on the other hand if you are buying new, you loose that much more value in UK..

[@lukazupie7220]

Btw to me it seems more insane that a car cost 200k 10 years ago is now 25k😀

[@gareth-nb2nm]

classic car auctions 30 sep 2023 onyz black 48k miles full sevice history just serviced db9 2008 mint 2 glass keys...sold for 21.900...... i see better maseratis than this one for 12k........prices there talking are madness

[@samalbuquerque1765]

I love both cars, but the Maserati sound it's just viceral Amazing wild!

[@andybroer651]

Forgot to answer your looks question. I give the DB9 the nod on looks, but to your point many Astons look so similar it is hard to tell them apart, which is handy when you buy an old less expensive model, but look the 007 end of things for the uninformed which is 98% of the populace :-) The Maserati looks exotic and great, but the roof line does it in if slightly to make room for adults in back as you mentioned. Cheers!

[@therealtruth4898]

Don’t give up the 911 for any of these cars would be the advice

[@oliverwestmoreland-caunter5234]

Appreciate the I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue reference. Top level referencing right there 👌

[@zelcpavle5494]

Porsche is reliable ! And thats why wouldnt buy another and dont care of the neighbours 😂

[@TheJoeT81]

Good to see Mrs Trellis of North Wales still on the case when it comes to letter writing. ❤

[@MrBoybergs]

Best opening monologue of any car review ever; hilarious.

[@737Adventures]

Love the Jeremy style reading of the an letter

[@gazzoob6953]

Summary: Jay misses the Maserati. Ben misses the Aston. 🤣

[@APT1066]

Think id be opting for rhe XKR 5.0sc over either of these

[@wozmac771]

love the DB9, and the Maserati but no, if I had the money, would go selective german or very select japanese.

[@waynemarlow8157]

DB9 is the more elegant car. The Maser is gorgeous though!

[@Seriouspatt]

It'd still be the 911 for me if the price was similar and the reason is that it's probably more reliable than the other two and likely also cheaper to run. 6.0 L V12 - yeah, no thank you.

[@silentviper88]

DB9 is clearly the way to go. The interior of the Maserati looks like a Fiat Panda covered in leather, the way the headliner is made it looks like its 25-30 years behind the Aston, the A and B pillars could be a little thicker to give a feeling of safety and beeing cocooned. The Maserati implies a feeling of a kit car for me while the Aston is a proper car made using mass-production modern day technologies. Got more of an engine and the way better gearbox. For the suspension I assume you can find an adaptive one even in the aftermarket. Maserati only the Gran Coupe for me and even that looks dated. Answering the question from the beginning DBS>DB11>DB11>992>991>Vantage (any of them)>DB9>997.2>Vanquish 2>Anything Ferrari>Gran Coupe >a lot of sports cars, even a Z4 2.0 E86> Maserati Gran Sport

[@iancharlton678]

The DB9 for the car……… the Maserati for the engine…………. still keeping my 911 though 🥳

[@arjandeboer651]

For me, Maserati, hands down!

[@davidbewick9208]

I looked at a Vantage and a DB9. The Ford/Volvo parts bin Vantage of the early 2000's is to be avoided in my opinion. Strangely the dealer told me that the DB9 drives worse than the Vantage!

[@PRG888]

Maserati looks better to me, but I am biased as I had a Gransport MC Victory

[@darrenstables4171]

James Ruby red wrap and copper alloys on the db9!!!! You know it makes sense!!!

[@WBizarre]

One of those is very pretty, the other one is one of the best-looking cars of all time.

[@andybroer651]

Thanks James for a well thought out and interesting video. I'd love to see a GranSport and Maserati 4200 GT Spyder Manual comparison, should you find that needle in a hay stack. So nice to see you and Ben helping out with one another's content. I wish you both the very best from California!

[@benbuchanan672]

They did a handful of Gransport Spyders too. They’re very rare!

[@porsche911g]

Design = DB9!, way way more stylish than the outdated Maserati. Guess no marked and demand for such Maserati cars in the near future. Of course the DB9 is also outdated with an unreasonable and expensive V12 but all within an unmatched design. A British icon and legend.

[@davebarron5939]

Wow! That was a boat-load of content to mull over. Thanks.

[@travisswanson3449]

Plus,it looks more chohesive, andlooks better overall, even considering perf

[@PenryMMJ]

I haven't driven either car, so I can only give an opinion based on watching the video. Aesthetically the Aston is very pretty. But (Aston owners will hate me here) I look at the Mk4 Mondeo on my driveway, and the Aston really does look like a Mondeo coupe. Maybe it's the silver paint, if you got the Aston in a more lairy colour it would stand out more. The Maserati is striking rather than pretty. It stands out. No-one's going to mistake it for anything else. It's a win for the Maserati. Noise: There are very few things in the world that sound better than a V12. But one of the things that does is the Maserati V8. It's another win for the Maserati. Driving experience, I can't comment. I'd want to drive both before deciding. It's a draw. And so overall, my pick would be.... A 911.

[@BRAINFxck10]

No that’s just wishful thinking, you wish your Mondeo looked like an Aston in reality they look nothing alike and the Aston with Quicksilver exhaust sounds way better than the Maserati.

[@adrianchell]

Glad to see you're an ISIHAC aficionado.

[@paulleggett9735]

For under 25k its a Panamera and the change for me.

[@ieuz123]

Great intro - v nostalgic to old Top Gear Days. Also, wasnt Mrs Trellace from N Wales a reference from I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue?

[@saxonuk14]

I'm sorry, a Maserati equal to an Aston Martin in desirability? On what planet? The DB9 is one of the most beautiful cars of all time and has an Aston Martin badge on it. The other one one looks good from some angles and pig ugly from others. It always looks a little fussy. Plus it is only a Maserati. Nobody dreams about owning a Maserati, at least nobody outside of Italy, and there they probably prefer Ferrari or Lamborghini. The trident badge looks cool though.

[@davidmwood560]

For me, it's Maserati all the way. I've owned a few - Ghibli, Quattroporte, and others. They're fun, exciting and easy to master, being generally light and agile. The Aston Martin; right from DB2/4 days have always been fine cars of course, but for me, fine they may be, but finesse they have not. I find them heavy, a little unimaginative and not a car I could really settle to. The only exception was the DB4; still a heavy car, but it could really surprise you with its performance and comfort. You have a tough choice James. Cachet, or staid luxury?

[@philzvids3577]

Both great cars. The Maserati sounds like a lot of fun and would probably be my choice. It's a shame that both cars cost £700 in road tax and do 16MPG, otherwise I would be looking to test drive both!

[@michaelheathcote9488]

The earlier Gransport falls into the lower car tax band.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Yep the GranSport is half the price of tax as the DB9

[@rightwingsafetysquad9872]

Unfortunately, you're not getting a 911 in decent shape of any vintage for less than $35k or a DB9 for less than $70k.

[@johnkelly3772]

Great video as always James though the shirt wasn’t as good as usual I’ve got a ratty 2010 Clio with a wheel trim missing. Let me know if you want to do a video with it 👍

[@longbeachcarguy]

Except for GT3s, 911s are just not special enough. Love DB9s but would stretch the budget to either a much rarer Rapide S with the 8-speed or a much more modern Granturismo. Leased a 2018 Granturismo MC and loved it.

[@geoffclarke3796]

A lot of car for you money with both of these beauties. I'm tempted to go for the Maserati as slightly more sporting but I don't know if could tolerate that gearbox.

[@prt1527]

On this side of the channel, you can't buy any 911 for that price anyway...

[@mareo187]

Yes you can, there plenty of older models of 911s around that price from 1999 to 2005 and the 997 models from 06 to 08 depends on the millage you buy find 911 for around 27k to 40k here in the U.S.

[@hexgraphica]

​@@mareo187this side of the channel is continental Europe

[@p_mishev]

@@hexgraphica he’s American, geography is not his strength.

[@hexgraphica]

@@p_mishev he was referring to the Atlantic Channel maybe, they've got another whole sense of distance in the US

[@hairconditioner976]

or aston...

[@Discovery_Dad]

That Aston V12 exhaust is just dirty… even when fitted to a V8 Vantage. 😉

[@staffybullterrier7678]

Both are very nice... but I can't look past the back of the Maserati looking a bit like a rover with its back lights, just my opinion. Aston wins on looks. Maserati on sound. But still, rather the Aston. 👍

[@pablos3563]

After all I will say “Yes” to 911’s 😅

[@milkooudshoorn1302]

Buy A Corvette C6 and you have the best bang for your Buck! I own a C6 Z06 with the 512 HP Seven liter Engine on 1350 kg car weight, which beats the hell out of almost anything on the road today!

[@findingandvalue]

Advise to the lady that wants brochures but has no time: Make a colour laser print if the websites of Aston Martin and Maserati. Let this float around in the house

[@lifeatitsbest410]

The Maserati is more exotic looking because you never see them on the road. The Aston is a bit more common (at least where I live) but the Aston is objectively more attractive

[@garychilds1130]

In my opinion the DB 9 wins hands down on everything

[@travisswanson3449]

Aston Martin DB9 is the answer. Especially if you can manual conversion. Elegant answer. Looks, performance, and albeit prestige, which who cares, your answer is clear. DB9. But who am I? 😅😎

[@fishtigua]

Sorry James but the Massa's rear lights look like they come from an old Rover 600. Aston wins on looks alone.

[@pierrebridet]

The DB9, to my eyes, is the most beautiful car from the last 40 years. I find the proportions utterly perfect and although it's just starting to show its age, I find it more elegant than anything in production today. The Maserati on the other hand, even back when it was new, always seemed a little bit awkward in terms of design. Cool, no doubt, but flawed. I couldn't put precisely my finger on what it is, but I've always felt it looks a little bit like a Fiat trying really hard to be an athlete.

[@kevincockburn7805]

100% agree the Maserati design is just not balanced in its flow.

[@robertwilkins3043]

Hearing you say the Maserati is the more practical car made me chuckle…Warning Lights high maintenance costs….take the edge off it. The Aston is more GT but ergonomics are pretty awful as is the Infotainment system. The Aston has the edge overall but it has its flaws.

[@leongiles3496]

"Inundated with an letter..." 🤩🤣🤣🤣

[@ThomasDoubting5]

The Maserati because the engine sounds always better in my opinion .

[@borjejohansson6805]

It doesn't matter which of these two you choose, because it's clear to everyone that you ignore everything German. German vehicles are no longer a sacred cow. My former S8, after five years of ownership and 120 tkm, was more expensive to maintain and of far lower quality than my father's X350 Daimler of the same year with 220 tkm in the wheels. So don't worry about German vehicles anymore, because they are not what they used to be for a long time. The fact must be clear to everyone, that the extensive use of vehicles of this category is a waste of money for a reasonable person. Maserati or Aston, it doesn't matter. Choose what pinches your heart. Either way, you've paid tribute to immaculate craftsmanship and engineering. And to you James, thanks for the great selection and instructions. It was excellent, reasonable and fact-based, as always.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

I've done the German bit, had nine BMWs, a few Porsches and enjoyed most of them - but these days I want "interesting" cars and that's rarely the German option

[@borjejohansson6805]

Can not agree more.

[@thisiszaphod]

Mrs Trellis of North Wales. The Maserati Gransport VS Aston Martin DB9 Adjudication, Humph 😉

[@TheMichaeljamescoleg]

I would love any Aston Martin including the V8 vantage 1970s or 80s

[@johanwikstrom5671]

I'd get the Aston for sure. Maserati's never really interested me

[@MoJoAssets]

Desirability: Aston hands down Practicality: Buy an RS6 if it matters Livability: Aston The Drive: Aston. Result … back to Porsche!

[@RailwayTavern]

surely the porsche is the better drive?

[@MoJoAssets]

@@RailwayTavern My comments were just based on the two cars being reviewed. For me … A Porsche 911 wins every category. I’ve had six Porsches altogether, and won’t be changing anytime soon.

[@Bluebottle_GB]

Desirability is easy James - I have wanted a DB9 coupe for two decades. I am in the fortunate position that I am (just about) capable of being able to bankrupt myself into one before my upcoming big 4-0. Should I?

[@jtreut]

I wish prices were this low in the states!

[@chrisogrady28]

Manual DBS Volante is the realistic dream