Why the DBS is my favourite Aston Martin!! - REVIEW

Watch as Aston Martin Sales Specialist Alek Ackerman gives you a review on the 2009 Aston Martin DBS V12 with a 6-Speed Manual transmission!!
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[@kevinDG7]

That mine dream car. I fall in love with it when I saw it in Casino Royale. It think it one off the last pure drives car with a manual gearbox. Not to much horsepower, elegant, pure and a true gentleman's car. I hope one day I have the chance to drive it and feel like there is no tomorrow

[@alekackerman3750]

GearRacer it really is an epic set of wheels!

[@travkatz]

Can't agree more. DBS is the sweet spot of cars, before technology completely overtook things. At some point we must admit that continuing to reinvent the wheel just loses its novelty. This may be the point where we look back and say, "they really got it just right with the 2009 DBS".

[@hiitzmike]

I strive for the day that I can be a proud DBS owner. Brilliant video.

[@alekackerman3750]

hiitzmike glad you enjoyed watching!

[@airbournbill]

@@alekackerman3750 I own the DB9 2007, After my last trip to Aston Martin they game me some options to own the new DB11 but i must admit i would rather have the DBS. Whats your thoughts?

[@robertcomella3587]

As a former manual dbs owner i can tell you this is one of the best manual cars ever! Looks, sound comfort and rarity....its got it all!

[@RobertComella]

LOL! wish you let me drive it...

[@alekackerman3750]

A big thumbs up!

[@darrelltuttle8298]

Why did you get rid of it.

[@burtdemill9393]

@@darrelltuttle8298 My thoughts exactly! This one with a stick is a keeper, will go down as a "best of" the gasoline cars when electrics take over the world.

[@evns7142]

How was it from a reliability standpoint ? I've been eyeing them lately.

[@stephenmartin2737]

The best aston martin the company ever produced it is spectacularly beautiful that will never age !!!

[@burtdemill9393]

The absolute peak of internal combustion, analog sport GT's. Twin turbos and giant iPad screens do not make a great car.

[@tomgraz7548]

Love this video. Must have watched it a dozen times. Why? I just bought a 2009 Aston Martin DBS with manual transmission. Can't wait to take delivery and this video is helping me control my enthusiasm during the waiting period. Keep up the good work Alek.

[@37078Chris]

I agree that the 2009 DBS is an icon of our time. It is outstandingly beautiful. I have to admit that my 2015 Vantage V8 GT is one of the most beautiful cars on the road as well. It too is a manual. :-)

[@michaelpatterson726]

I've never been a lover of material things, but Aston Martin definitely. My dream car without a doubt. You can't help but love it. A thing of beauty. Thanks for sharing!!

[@pedromonteiro2644]

It´s my favourite Aston Martin too, can´t wait to own one

[@darrelltuttle8298]

He hit the nail directly on the head in this video. Is it me or does the Aston Martin grill look like the badge turned upside down.

[@tyvekhomewrap9164]

Really high-quality review, you deserve far more subscribers.

[@sidilarbibensouda3286]

Well done mate, good vid! Happy custodian of one of them and by far the best feel good thing ever

[@Real_MisterSir]

Yessss thank you Alek! I live for this specific review. I managed to get into transportation design in Turin - Italy, and this exact manual DBS is my main inspiration for all love I have for car design. It is a timeless piece, a milestone, an original. Still to this day nothing really comes close to it. Beautiful video.

[@alekackerman3750]

Daniel Kemnitz thank you so much for watching Daniel! Next time I’m in Italy let’s plan a hangout in Turin!!

[@Real_MisterSir]

Sure that would be great, it's a fantastic city for car culture! Keep up your great work with Aston :)

[@alekackerman3750]

Daniel Kemnitz Though I’m proud to be born and raised Canadian I have always thought of Italy as a second home! My family owns a property on Lago De Garda so I’m in the north quite often!

[@HashemSmashem]

Brilliant footage. Thank you!

[@canneddinners6059]

Absolutely agree, also your outfit was perfect for this video and the Omega watch as well!

[@Driven-Productions]

Great review and video. This is our next car and really want to own it forever. In 30 years when gas cars are rare, a V12 manual will be like a unicorn.

[@IamMagPie]

Thank you for sharing this. I can never get enough of the DBS (those 007-movies have a lot to answer for). I had the pleasure of renting a DBS in London one time and taking it on a trip in the countryside. It was a manual, but since it was a RHD vehicle and I am used to LHD vehicles, it was a challenge. But great fun. If I win the lottery, I will definately buy one.

[@alekackerman3750]

IamMagPie yah RHD is always a struggle! Me too man if I win the lottery it would immediately go in the garage

[@marcdeschryver7687]

Same here... just like Kevin Dylan, jut below, I fell in love with it, seeing Casino Royal. In 2013, I was fortunate enough to find the next best thing, .. A 2009 DB9 in pristine condition, with only 16000 mile on the clock for only 60K... and three years later, my dream came true. I was even more fortunate (purely by coinsidence) to find and get hold of a DBS Cabon Black Edition...What a car!! True, it doesn't have the manual transmission but, still is such a joy to drive. Even with just 32 additional horse power, this car is so different to drive from the DB9. Much more agressive with much more torch. So much so, that I had to appear in court for speeding, leaving my dealership. Can you believe it? It just shot to 60 before I knew it. The DB9, although a wonderful car to drive, was much gentler and a bit sluggish compared to the DBS. Both cars are real lookers but, the DBS wins hands down. It is truely the most beautiful GT out there. even today, 7 year after its retirement. I'm sorry but the new generation GT's form Aston are ugly by comparison and have lost the class, style and timeless beauty that was designed by Ian Cullum and Henry Fisker.

[@DT-of5qq]

The DBS is the prettiest of them all.

[@TobRacer]

Nice video ! Nothing beats the sweet sound of that NA V12... On the road or on the race spec (V12 Vantage GT3 / Lola AM DBR1-2 LMP1), it sound glorious... This DBS is my dream spec except for the wheels. Black, carbon fiber, red calipers and ... MANUAL ! For the wheels I would go for 19" 10-Spoke Graphite Diamond that most Volante have.

[@alekackerman3750]

Tob-Racer nice choice!

[@scottcantrell7348]

Tunnel! Another great video. Thanks.

[@alekackerman3750]

Scott Cantrell hey! When there’s a tunnel you gotta enjoy it! Haha

[@marcdeschryver7687]

I have a Carbon Black Edition from 2012. Although not a manual gearbox, it is still a wonderful car to drive.... and you can look at it for hours, enjoying it as a pure piece of art. There is not a single angle that isn’t beautiful. It’s a real shame that Aston Martin went and messed it up with the DB11. True it’s not an ugly car when you see it in real life but, it doesn’t stick well in a picture. The top era of Aston is now clearly gone and the dropping sales show it. They should have refined and modernized the technology but, kept the basic shape of this gorgeous car.

[@ep9321]

It’s amazingly stunning and sounds incredible. I’ve had a chance to spend time with it, definitely not thoroughbred. No where near scary to drive as any super car. This is a proper GT car, pretty much leave everyone behind and let me enjoy the drive.

[@dylanw890]

I don't consider this a car... I consider this a masterpiece and a testament to British engineering. I have always been a fan of the Aston Martin brand and the thought of owning one of these in Volante trim with a Mariana Blue exterior paint, and a lucious brown interior leather just gives me shivers thinking about it. These cars in my opinion were the pinnacle of Aston Martin engineering. They just don't make them like they use to anymore.

[@borisveenstra1028]

Wauw i just got goosebumps watching this review !!! I agree a 100% The DBS is also my favorite.

[@sandraklein2651]

This car is so exotic, classy and beautiful!! Listen to the engine...HOT!🔥🔥🔥 My dream car!!!😍😍😍

[@Adin21st]

All of your showroom spots are wallpaperable. . . Nice 😁

[@faisalahmed1982]

Thank you for making the one of the most comprehensive review for the Handsome Dbs! I absolutely loved it and will definitely purchase one before I reach 40! I think we should also give credit to Dbs's predecessor, the Vanquish from 2002! It was the Vanquish which started it all in the Bond movie Die Another Day....Daniel Craig drives the Aston Martin DBS, the successor of the Vanquish,... "it is explosive power in a black tie and has its own unique character which will equal that of James Bond!...Dr. Ulrich Bez (CEO of Aston Martin)

[@Tribulation88]

The Aston Martin DB5 started it all in 1964 in Goldfinger, it wasn't even the first DBS. There were 3 Aston's before the Vanquish, the DB5, the old DBS & the V8 Vantage Volante.

[@senshibat8920]

the chrome usage is just right some shiny bits and function to accent a form

[@vrabierobert5031]

that handbrake though 😆😆😆 as a car delivery driver, a few months back i've had the honour to drive one of these, was the volante with automatic transmission though, loved it to bits, really felt special driving it, even if just for 60 miles, and most of them on motorway🙄.. but the way the handbrake is released, totally made a fool of me, stayed in the auction car park for 10 minutes trying to figure out how to release it, and i didn't- had to cheat and google it, was totally embarrassing 🤣🤣🤣

[@senshibat8920]

right stick over paddle two ways til sunday if its a choice. but that hand on the right side of the wheel in some turns means a paddle is safe and both win over the game toggle type +/- shift thing on some alleged sport cars

[@BlastedBandit]

, I couldn’t imagine driving a v12 with a manual ! Iconic car

[@athenastarbrite2955]

James Bond films like to put Aston Martin next to a Jaguar. The first clip was an XJ and the second was an XKR. My favorite cars are the 06 vanquish S and 06 Jaguar XJ portfolio.

[@senshibat8920]

09 still fine want to make you mine mine -the standard is easier to pick up closer to most then the gt vantages 7 dog legs.. or u gear is wrong timed?

[@blackdaemon01]

If something sounds just too good to be true, it probably... wait, this car is real! :-D Absolutely love that car, it just has everything, no compromises. BTW I think Aston Martin should just stick to manual transmissions in their cars.

[@senshibat8920]

but if you saw a 2016 vantage gts standard would you also like that 6spd?

[@xavierponciano7857]

Great video..Do the small rear windows go down?

[@burtdemill9393]

no, they do not

[@IronWolf277]

I loved the DBS scene in 007: Quantum of Solace!

[@yrooxrksvi7142]

It was a pretty horrible scene. God-awful shaky camera, incomprehensible cuts and editing.

[@yrooxrksvi7142]

@@Daniel_Martin777 Not really : boring meandering plot, lame villain, lame Bond girl, weird out-of-nowhere tech that doesn't mesh with either CR or Skyfall. It's not just the awful action scenes and shaky cameras.

[@yrooxrksvi7142]

@@Daniel_Martin777 Agreed on how disappointingly Christoph Waltz was misused in Spectre, and while it is true about Javier Bardem as Silva, he was one of the few things I still enjoy about Skyfall. But no, Casino is a boring, dull, generic Bourne copycat with an overblown first act and the dullest second and third act. And QoS is just unwatchable, you're letting the cope speak for you.

[@aimandaniel133]

This car are totally a bad ass! 😱

[@matthewparkes2503]

Compared to the V12 Vantage manual?

[@senshibat8920]

they totally need a new db gt bond edition with classic bond accessory fashion tie ins like the omega watch globe travel luggage and logo cover -a hackett racing faux tux?

[@deacondavis5098]

I WANT ONE

[@senshibat8920]

Mr jww just did w.i last 24hrs a ride from Aston martin works w a silver dbs he kept saying how he needed a black one..

[@benjanii1]

Started saving for this bad boy 🤣 just many many years of saving to go…

[@senshibat8920]

right-o just a few cosmetic things we prefer the nexus of a new era db 11 if they could port that retro into a classic.. win win best of both generations -like picard and kirk level of class. liken that unto the jaguars xjs v12 w 3 forward gears you hold that 2nd for anything and a turtle beats you off a line.. so many improvements w the zed f 6 8 super nice for fuel range but torques offered up to the gearhead so compliantly now.

[@M_773]

I love the DBS... I had a hotwheels version as a kid and thought it was so cool. I am not yet old enough to drive but if I work hard at school then in 15 years I'll get myself a DB12... Or whatever else there will be. And I will be sure to get it from your dealership as I live in the GTA :)

[@lj8612]

HONDA RULES I can confirm Aston have a lot to come in the next few years

[@alekackerman3750]

When the time comes I hope to be the one that helps you make it happen man!

[@silkcutliveryjaguarxjr-9929]

I have a purple hot wheels Aston Martin DBS.

[@Sailman1]

How is the DBS different from the DB9?

[@senshibat8920]

DB,,,,YES now dr palmer,andy you should talk to tech about personalizing the car infotainment suite to welcome the owner back by name as you enter the key ECU and pop up the beauty and soul across the screen? ultimate Q package w the signature entry point sill why not.confidence unshaken heart stirred

[@ElectronikReviews]

@2:44 lol the rav4 tryna race

[@senshibat8920]

gosh i think monte carlo is on the way to the spanish finish for gumball3000 2019.. 2020 starts in ont ToronTO

[@simondurana7323]

great!

[@aabidamn]

This car should have been a liftback model like the F-Type. Cause even with 4 seats, the 2 seats were basically redundant. Considering this car is a 2 seater, it's even more logical to just let all of the area behind for luggage space.

[@robertcomella3587]

Heres a challenge for you guys! What other manual v12 cars can you name that were made in the last 10 years??

[@Real_MisterSir]

I believe that the Murcielago was offered with a manual transmission too.. Other than that, tough question!

[@M_773]

Ferrari 599?

[@robertcomella3587]

@@M_773 yes and only approx 50 of those were made

[@sideshowbob32]

Pagani Zonda F Roadster

[@Real_MisterSir]

as far as I know only 30 599 manual version were produced, and to my knowledge all are more than 10 years old :) But still a good mention

[@theshawnofficial6180]

Now here's the question, Aston Martin DBS? Or Aston Martin V12 Vantage S?

[@axelbohmer2542]

DBS

[@Mattipazz0]

Quantum of Solace intro ?

[@alekackerman3750]

Nck Sndr we were going for that look!

[@Mattipazz0]

@@alekackerman3750 as soon as I saw those quick cuts and heard that beautiful shift sound I was reminded of the scene, one of the most beautiful in any 007 in my opinion. Great video as always.

[@jousireischig]

Hey Alek, what would you suggest the price of a used manual DBS should be on the market today? I am looking for one and was wondering whats overpaying and whats just right. Also do you expect the price to go in the next 5 years? Thanks from Czech Republic

[@alekackerman3750]

Josef R hey Josef, thanks for the comment! Each market is different and I know the Canadian and American markets best because they are the one I work in! Having said that in our region (Canada) the market has weakened in the past two quarters. This combined with the fact that DBS is passing outside the period that we can add an Aston Martin warranty bring the market down slightly again. I would say that a well kept car with excellent service history would sell somewhere between 150/180cad

[@jousireischig]

@@alekackerman3750 Thanks for the quick reply! I am looking for examples around the €100k region, which is just about 150cad. So I am glad you confirmed my believes haha. Do you have any recommendations on what to ask or look for on a used unit, what the pitfalls might be, before buying? Thanks in advance and happy new year my friend!

[@alekackerman3750]

No problem! Please checkout my video what to look for in a used Aston Martin! It goes over the basics on all used vehicles of this era! Happy shopping!!!

[@nbjornberg8259]

@@alekackerman3750love this video of yours! i just bought one in europe (manual) in mint condition for 135 000 € and above that also bought the optional forged wheels 7000€, prices here between 95 000 - 200 000 € and as i think this is the magnum opus from AM the price is always right if you find the right one for you

[@jousireischig]

@@alekackerman3750 Hey there Alek, so right now I am debating a deal on a Manual DBS in black with 70000km (43000mls) on it. Is that too many miles, could serios problems occur soon? Or should I not worry about that?

[@astonmartin4360]

Has Aston Martin renamed their company Aston Martun in the USA ? It's still Aston Martin in the UK.Just like Jaguar isn't Jagwire or Jagwaar.

[@ivancvik]

The don't made this anymore, this car is a masterpiece.

[@alekackerman3750]

Ivan Cvik it really is! Thanks for the comment!

[@-bernieburn711]

My favorite car...............

[@alekackerman3750]

-Bernie Burn it’s a great car to look at but even better to experience!

[@-bernieburn711]

I have fallen in love with this car since Casino Royale. There's no other car for me.

[@robertkaszycki5791]

How much is it?

[@burtdemill9393]

the manuals are becoming collectible, 130-140K for a clean one

[@LifesJoys]

But the downside to my knowledge that every 20,000 miles or so the clutch needs to be replaced. Correct me if I’m wrong

[@nbjornberg8259]

youre wrong

[@senshibat8920]

aesthetically the large shifter mimics the gentleman's walking stick specialty nob.

[@AM-he6je]

Hey Alek, Came across your videos and really love them! Great to see another Aston enthusiast! I too am an Aston owner. Seems like you have quite the love for astons and would love to share some of the history with you. My brother is the guy who developed the V12 which many enthusiasts love so much! Would love to connect with you and maybe to an event ! The link attached is my brother.... www.amht.org.uk/t/DCML

[@chungshu-wei6358]

Time-Less machine

[@alekackerman3750]

It sure is!

[@maureencora1]

Why the 2024 DB12 is My Favorite Aston Martin? (smile)

[@ludovicweittmann6558]

I love Aston Martin DBS 2008 Quantum Of Solace and Casino Royale and Forza Horizon 4 Aston Martin DBS, DB10, DBS 1969, V8 Vantage 1987, Vanquish 2012, V12 Vantage S 2013, DB11, One 77 2010, Vulcan...

[@davidfreeburn8592]

Now I know why you are head of sales

[@senshibat8920]

188,888.00 CAD = 141,009.601774 USD that db9 gt is very enticing someone needs to wrap that in a santa bow

[@Dbobber]

Vehicle virgins twin.

[@ardiyansyahamd9166]

UK Kolega.

[@petrolboy1906]

Don’t push the metal, when stamping the clutch! Learn how to shift!

[@superchargedAMG]

1:41 time your shifts better, you're putting the clutch in before you're fully off the throttle, that's why the engine speed blips up every time you make a gear change under heavy acceleration. Seriously. You sell Aston Martins. Be better at driving.

[@gtrman9706]

Please please please pronounce it correctly.It's Aston Martin, not Aston Martun. 😕😕😕😕😕

[@metparker]

The only car you need is the car that fits you. Not the car you want to be seen. Too bad this turned into a sales video and not a review. Nice Ontario dealer plate.