Your comments on Aston ownership can be applied to pretty much all high end exotic cars that are +20 years old. If you want the pleasures that they bring you must also endure the eccentricities. Personally I love getting the spanners out and working on my DB9. It's always rewarding and I love having a deeper understanding of how it all fits together and works. AM parts prices are ridiculously expensive but as you say spend time researching and you can often discover the original component manufacturer and replace at a fraction of the cost.
@paultasker77882 жыл бұрын
I'm impressed you can work on a DB9. That's from an age where electronics became a much bigger thing. I think DB9 is also a big step up in lots of ways. Remember the top gear race and it was a fantastic grand tourer
@iainbagnall48252 жыл бұрын
This is especially a thing with the Jaguar community; there's a whole database of equivalent part numbers
@paulroberts53064 ай бұрын
try an nsx i had mine 10 yrs only had widow reg go .and a bose speaker ..but thats german..lol
@flemwad2 ай бұрын
It's a superb looking car. Always loved them ❤
@boing6152 жыл бұрын
I honestly think in the right colour and with the right wheels this is one of the most beautiful cars on the road today, I'd love to be a millionaire and be able to afford to buy one and custom engineer the bugs out of it.
@liverpoolscottish64302 жыл бұрын
The definition of an optimist, is a man who thinks he can 'just' afford to run an Aston Martin! They really ought to be called, 'Aston Moneypit.'
@dopeydad12219 ай бұрын
I owned one for over 7 years and everytime I climbed into it I'd grin like a kid. I drove it daily in and out of London, and every afternoon when I stopped at the lights by Buckingham Palace out came the cameras as the tourists clicked away. Yes, it had an enduring problem with the internal cabin light coming on randomly which Aston couldn't fix, so I ended up just taking the fuse out. But for long journeys it was a joy. I only sold it when the rear axle started to make the sort of noises you don't want a car like this making. Brilliant head-turner of a car. And yes, I had the James Bond soundtrack CD permanently in slot 5 of the stereo...
@JimGaltieri11 ай бұрын
As a DB7 (1997) owner, I can truly say that ownership has been rewarding. Yes, there are quirks that you need to either live with or repair (at a costly price), however if you take good care of this car, it will reward you with years of enjoyment.
@ClassicsWorldUK11 ай бұрын
It's certainly a costly ownership experience...
@matthewgodwin30502 жыл бұрын
Much as I love the Aston Martin DB7, I'm not sure that I actually want one, though I can't really explain why. I think I prefer it as a unicorn. Something to admire from afar, but not a dream I particularly want to chase.
@paultasker77882 жыл бұрын
A DB9 on the other hand?
@DanielBall2 жыл бұрын
Love it, can't wait to get mine on the road!
@gabrielturner8362 жыл бұрын
As a DB7V owner I couldn’t disagree more tbh, I find it comes down to use. I’ve done nearly 12,000 miles in mine since Christmas and never suffer a light or major issue all I’ve had to deal with is what you’d expect from a daily driven 22 year old car… when they sit and only do small drives, they break!
@Jeffybonbon2 жыл бұрын
I think aston are stunning but I have owned both aston and Jag XK and the Jag XK is the better car and a third of the cost to repair I have one of the last XKs made and its a keeper
@robertlloyd74932 жыл бұрын
Love your honesty 👍
@maxnicholls7254 Жыл бұрын
fair comments; i have both an XJS and a DB7 GT; every time I consider taking one out, almost daily, its the XJS wins; much easier to drive, and gets way more attention (if thats what you want i suppose) and to be honest the Jaguar V12 is a nicer revvier engine that really howls (mines a manual conversion); the clutch is way easier also. However something about turning up in an Aston...
@berwhaletheavenger2 жыл бұрын
Pay the extra and buy a DB9. That's a proper AM and not a reheated XJS with Ford bits on display.
@paultasker77882 жыл бұрын
The prices are close enough to make this viable
@Jeffybonbon2 жыл бұрын
your right but DB9 is also full of Ford parts too
@simonhodgetts65302 жыл бұрын
Well that’s settled. Not that I can afford one, but if I could, I’d stick to the XJ-S!
@fasthracing2 жыл бұрын
Good review. Looks OK and sounds good but that's it.
@Punisher94192 жыл бұрын
Get an XK8/R.
@bernardwarr4187Күн бұрын
Common, boring!?
@timothywebb51002 жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant,very funny.
@liverpoolscottish6430 Жыл бұрын
Great looking car, but it sounds as though a nice Jag XK8/XKR is a far better, and cheaper prospect, the XK8 handles and holds the road well too.
@liverpoolscottish6430 Жыл бұрын
PS- I recently bought an immaculate early 4.0 XK8, which has a more opulent interior than the DB7, a superior engine and driving experience to the 6 cylinder DB7, and costs a fraction of the purchase price of a DB7. ;)
@Rgh71fishАй бұрын
The Jag is tempting, but the lack of a manual hurts it
@stevebass39922 жыл бұрын
Both DB7 and Jaguar XK8 were based on the XJS platform. As much As I love Astons, the sister XK8 is a better car as far a quality is concerned
@Jeffybonbon2 жыл бұрын
your 100% right I have owned both and the XK is better in every way
@2702simmo2 жыл бұрын
I used to drive a v12 one fairly regularly and enjoyed it. The supercharged 6 was shite though
@alexandrecouture24622 жыл бұрын
Great video! The way it is described, it is a bit like my Jaguar Sovereign XJ40. Always someting to repair. If it is that way, why not just buy a late XJS?
@ClassicsWorldUK2 жыл бұрын
Well said!
@jettstreamer206 Жыл бұрын
Where are the clips for the door cards? The screws are easy enough find . Need to remove mine.
@billybellend115526 күн бұрын
The only thing Aston Martin is the badge. It’s engineered and built by TWR in an old XJ220 factory in Oxfordshire. Made up of Jaguar, Mazda and Ford parts. Say what you like about Aston Martin but they wouldn’t let a real Aston out of Newport Pagnel factory with an interior that bad.
@ringo1962 жыл бұрын
I had one and my 2nd gen xk8 was far superior
@ringo1962 жыл бұрын
DBS AND V8 VANTAGE/ OSCAR INDIA are the last of the true hand built cars and prices going through the roof
@garypoulton73112 жыл бұрын
True words, worst car I have ever had, once did 500 miles without a warning light. Abismal build quality, tight and cramped, bugger all boot space, no room for feet.Uncomfortable seats Overpriced parts, and pretentious owners and specialists. Prefer my Defender, which is way more reliable, and that says a lot.
@chiefrocka8604 Жыл бұрын
I’m only here for the tick test explaining on a db7
@mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm4202 жыл бұрын
I've never thought of the DB7 as a proper Aston Martin so it has never featured on my radar.
@tednruth4532 жыл бұрын
Sounds like fun! How much is it? 😃
@malcstagАй бұрын
Magic motor. Why whine about cost? It’s worth it
@dutchcarsdaily9 ай бұрын
My parents own one (DB7 Volante V6) and it is a very problematic car. At least from our experience. Haven't had one good summer of enjoyment with it the last decade.
@ClassicsWorldUK9 ай бұрын
Sadly that's not uncommon...
@ajamino41072 жыл бұрын
At last some honesty, a turd is a turd no matter how much you polish it. Gorgeous looker (though I can't forgive the mazda rear lights).
@GAsh0012 Жыл бұрын
Because they don't look good on the car or they're Mazda?
@wessmith31612 жыл бұрын
I would say you are not selling it to me.
@nigelwest343010 ай бұрын
Should you buy a DB7....................NO.................. Aston Martin in name only, badly put together by Jaguarsport in Oxfordshire