I agree with you on the lower back pain lol. Got my db9 yesterday. What im struggling with is putting the dam key in the ignition each time. My god that is a pain.
Great job. Real, honest and fun! Kids are adorable! The "slot" in the center console is for parking garage ticket or proximity card? Keep the content coming. love it.
She is awesome :) they all argue over who gets to spend the day filming the next DadCars video 😂 I do try to make it fun between filming as well though 🤗
Good to hear I'm not the only one with a sore lower back after an hours driving. Had to resort to using a small cushion which helps provide extra support.
It’s with a 360 camera, I’ve just been given a promo code for them actually so if your interested drop me a message on Instagram and I’ll send you the promo code :)
Ive just added links to the 360 camera in the description of this video. I paid full price for it all but with the link in description you can get the invisible selfie stick and a cover for free :)
11:20 your little one imitating you there did make me chuckle 😂 bless her :) I’m also based in Portsmouth so I’ll have to give ya a wave next time you pass me by!💨😎
Hold the nav button down for 5 seconds and the sat nav folds down. I never knew this until my 13 year old daughter did this within 2 minutes of being asked “how does the Sat Nav go down? These young hi tec kids are great! Ask your girls!!!
This was supposed to be the classic “5 bad things about my car” video so if it’s not put you off I think an Aston is inevitable for you… this isn’t going to help but I think an Aston suits you very well sir 😉
I used that slot for the toll cards/credit card in France earlier in the year. You don’t have a massive panic when you come to the end of a long toll road. The old key isn’t too bad and a lot cheaper to replace than the glass key. Sat nav screen is useless. Once you hollow that out and put a better panel in car play / android auto is great. I’ve got little corrosion bubbles everywhere too.
Those bubbles are very common, thought It be nice showing off mine for other owners to see 😅 that sounds like a logical use for the slot but still a strange thing. Some of my favourite Ferraris from around this generation have classic turn style keys so there is still a charm to them ☺️
Another great video. I love your natural conversational language. I think that slot is for paper and business cards. Try getting a key safe for the house. They are very handy.
Great video, thanks. I have a Vantage Roadster and must admit to having placed a "007" numberplate on it! Its not for anyone else, its for me, it makes me smile everyday!
Guess the slot in the console is for cards. In the current Volvo XC60 you have a similar void (horizontal in that case) My wife put her ID-card in it and it fell right trough. Garage confirmed they need to get the entire console out to recover it. (so it will stay there forever). At least you didn't get stuck in the boot this time.
Comfort is a personal thing, back in February this year I drove my 2009 vantage from Switzerland to England extremely comfortable. The satnav system I upgraded, I can strongly recommend going to Aston installations for the upgrade. The slot in the centre console in believe is for holding car park tickets. Squeaky brakes can be easily overcome by chamfering the front and back edge of the brake pads .
The slot!!! To keep your credit card handy on long drives for fuel, parking garage card, toll tickets etc.... The lower bumper on my 2011 is also noticeably off colour, no accidents or re-sprays, I'm convinced over the years the paint faded due to weather/sun exposure taking into account the bumper is not aluminum, maybe the paint reacts differently to the elements🤷♂️ Great videos, fun to watch you are a natural. It is painful watching some of these guys stumble incoherently through their videos.
Yes you may be correct there as many Astons it appears slightly off on photos. Thanks William really appreciate the kind words, found it really hard first handful of videos but getting into the flow of it now 😅
Guilty as charged. My plate is 7007 but it was a bit of coincidental because I got my RS6 first and that one has a 6006 plate and the agent asked if I want 7007 as well and I was like hey why not.
Adorable children and thank you for the time spent creating content. I will be in the market for a DB9 soon. Could an adult fit in the back for 45 minutes journey?
I have a 2014 Jaguar xkr I was thinking about getting a 2005 DB9. Do you think that’s a wise upgrade ? I was thinking the XKR was a better car because it was newer technology .
Really good video just one thing to try the leather on the high-level stoplight shrinks and tries to pull the plastic part of a high-level stoplight and contact the grass on occasions That might be what you were experiencing. Some times some good leather feed Bentley used to do a really good one can help soften leather.
Little flaws like the creaks, brake TLC routine and Ford-Parts-Bin switches are what give a car character. No other DB9 with have the same niggles and wear in the same places that yours does. Modern cars are so clinical and little more than appliances. Character gives a car a soul, and for me, that is what makes a car special.
Only mono audio from one speaker on this one but great video (y) Can't say I disagree with any of the points but then they're vastly outweighed by the fact it's an Aston DB9, the prettiest and arguably best car they ever made. The sat nav, key and window/mirror controls are lifted straight from my C30. For what it's worth, I actually quite like the satnav. It looks old but it's pretty competent, you can have two zooms up at the same time, automatically calculate diversions, uses traffic data, search for almost anything, bring up all petrol stations of a certain brand etc etc etc. It's worth getting to know how to use it completely. It's just a shame the last update was 2017.
Thanks Callum, yes I had the same audio issue with the gran Turismo filming, I have now purchased a new cable for the Rode mics that will hopefully fix this issue, that interesting about the window controls 😅 I guessed they were from some something else! And good info on the sat nav unit! 👏
@@dadcars In editing you could just split the left/right audio tracks (if there are two), delete the empty one, then copy paste the left track to the right for a quick fix 👍
@@mcgherkinstudios thanks man I’ll look into that, basically I was using the charge cable with a lightning adapter and it messed it up! 🙈 but I have the proper cable now
Absolutely love your videos! I am not a dad yet, but similar age to you and looking to buy a used AM (most likely DB9) as well. I like your videos cause of all the details you provide, things that I too wonder! My biggest concern about getting an AM would be ground clearance. I am used to just driving wherever there’s a road and not having to worry about anything (I live in Japan and drive a “kei” car, so if there’s a road, it should fit😂). Would be great with a video where you test or share your experience regarding ground clearance 😁 Also would be nice with a luggage test video! Keep up the great work!
Thanks Chris 👍 if ground clearance is important for you, don’t go for a sports pack car as they are 6mm lower, I do catch my lip from time to time 😬 embarrassing!
@@dadcars Thank you for the reply! Didn’t know about the sports pack. Probably a couple of years until I can buy my AM, but will definitely look into it. More things to obsess over! 😄
My 5 things would be: Satnav (screen was closed the day I bought the car and will remain closed), Misting up of the front light clusters (seemingly impossible to cure), Fuel Cap is often reluctant to open via switch (which is located in the most awkward place possible) and requires the emergency cable in the boot to be used (not a good look in the petrol station), Interior lights are useless (replace with LED's asap), very cramped rear seat area. The 5 things I love are: elegant looks, noise and smoothness of the 6.0 litre V12, the love other people have for the Aston Martin brand and the DB9, the technology behind the chassis (bonded and riveted aluminium and use of other light weight materials), the sound quality of the later Alpine stereo. I have loved the ownership experience and very much enjoy working on the car which is always a great way to bond with a vehicle. I think my DB9 is in the same colour as yours Grigo Titanio and I also have the Sports Pack fitted, so have the same wheels. I feel the colour really suits the DB9 allowing all those beautiful curves to be fully appreciated.
Great comment Mark! Funnily enough mines now started to have an issue with the fuel cap 😅 and I have misty lights as well, it seems no one has been able to make a sealed light unit that doesn’t let moisture in, even the Germans can’t do it!
@Dadcars I know you can get a kit for the Vantage that involves fitting fans to the back of each headlight unit. I'd be surprised if you can't get them for the DB9 too.
@visionist7 The fans are built into modified covers that go on the back of the headlights. You have to remove the access cover in the wheelarch liner so that you can swap the existing headlight rear cover with the new one. I bought the version with the additional thermostat that's mounted just behind the slam panel in the engine bay. This allows you to fine-tune it so that the fans continue running after you've switched off until the engine has cooled down to the preset temperature. It took a couple of hours to fit neatly (it's not difficult, and I managed to do it without even taking the wheels off) and the kit and instructions are excellent.
@@limekilnfarm9657 that is a shame! To be fair I’ve yet to be paid for it but have agreed to sell it. If it’s still available I’ll let you know. Drop me an email or message on Instagram :)
The DB11 ICE screen is all Mercedes, same as the steering column stalks so I am quite happy with that, but take a look on RUclips, there is a company providing an upgrade that will give you Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on the DB9, DBS and Vanquish, as well as the DB11 which did not have it up to 2019 and maybe still not. Mr JWW had that upgrade done on his DBS. Seats in the DB11 are also very comfortable imho and also auto slide forward when tipping the back-rest. Switch gear is also really nice. Hold my hand up on the valet key, though! 🙂 I think the slot is for a pen, so get yourself a Mont Blanc fountain pen to go with your glass ECU to put in that slot ;-) Or maybe it's for keeping coins in to throw in the toll basket? Agreed though, seldom don't get let out at junctions, usually get waved out with a massive thumbs up and I also get a lot of older folk coming up and saying, wow, what a beautiful, elegant car.
A pen holder?! Did they come with one from new then?! Such a bizarre thing! Yes DB11 is a interesting car… I may have a current gen car coming to the channel very soon 😉 yes upgrading for apple car play has crossed my mind
@@dadcars I'll keep you posted as to when I am down in your neck of the woods (probably closer to Christmas) unless you meant another DB11 you have lined up? A lot of cars had a pen clip, recall them on the first Mondeos back in 1994 on the centre console though these days the clip is usually in the glove box lid.
My 2010 Vantage has very similar seats, but I do work out and keep my back specifically quite strong. I've taken mine 1500+ miles on road trips multiple times without any pain whatsoever. Much more comfortable than my CRV which is a shitbox. My torso is also thinner than yours, which probably helps. So I do believe it is dependent on body type, weight, and strength. I'm definitely with you on #2 though, I keep my Bond gear inside where only a true 007 fan could spot it ;)
Yeah to be fair my lower back is pretty bad, from years of martial arts, manual work and long distance running… broken sleep isn’t best for recovery it seems 🙈
@@dadcars whew yeah it sounds like you've got some years on me, I work a cushy home business tech job ;) life is hard over here ya know. Good vid, keep up the good work!
I had a DB9 for 6 years and currently have a Rapide. Love both cars immensely but do find the Rapide to be more comfortable. Also both cars do have occasionally squeaky brakes and front suspension. Not too bad and passengers never notice but I do. Minor point for these superb beautiful cars.
£400 for a 34 year old dad 😉… I go over the model year changes and running costs in the first DadB9 video on the channel :) I strongly advise you go for it and buy one 🫡
@@Carrera-gp9od thank you appreciate it 🤗 got a few other options on the channel too but for a weekend event car there’s nothing more special for the money IMO, more DB9 content to come in the new year as well 👏
I appreciate this video is a bit old now, and I know you have since sold the DadB9 but I'm new to Aston ownership (V8 Vantage) and your videos have been a great inspiration so I'd like to thank you. ...However, I think you've missed one huge embarrassment that I simply can not forgive you for. And that is those practically useless sun visors 😂 ...I'm joking of course, I forgive you 😊
What about rear seats? You can't even bring your dog with you 😂 Love the dad car channel with the girls.. we need more cool dads. Hahaha mamma mafia would never accept the window trick.
I forgot to say in the video but actually having imperfections has made the ownership experience more enjoyable, I don’t stress too much at all when I use it as if it got damaged it would give me an excuse to fix some of the paint issues anyway 🤓
On the 2008 DB9, I believe the aft quarter panels are made of composite and the bonnet is aluminum. At least mine are, so i don’t see how you have corrosion above the tail lights.
Yeah see I thought that or maybe a CD? But why would you want to spoil the nice ascetics of your interior with a card sticking out 😂 it’s only about 10mm deep 🤷♂️
@@dadcars Another question! Have my first baby on the way, and since I found your channel I'm seriously considering keeping the car. Anything special to consider when choosing a childseat for the front? I know, broad question but still.. Any tips or gotcha's?
Late to the game. I’ve got an 2005 car, I have got to say the seats are strange, the longer one sits the more comfortable they get, it’s almost like they heat mould.
You are very brave to let your kid eat a chocolate biscuit inside your DB9. I find that the seats in my 2007 DB9 Volante are quite comfortable for trips of 4-5 hours. However, getting out of the seat after such a trip can be difficult. The old style key is the most embarrassing part of the DB9 especially when somebody points out that they have the same key in their Ford van.
100% agree with 4 out of 5, although I really like the seats. Having done several long trips in my Vantage I would say I find them one of the most comfortable. Great use of Gunwharf! Sounds incredible down there. Following this one closely as we’ve just had a nipper and now reconsidering wether I trade the Vantage in for something else 🤔
Where are you based Andy? I’d highly recommend getting a DB9 although it’s not ideal for rear facing baby seats 😬 perfect when they are in front facing though, join the Dadcars Facebook page and post a pic of your vantage! Got a DB9 owner in the group who fits rear facing in the back 😅
@@dadcars based up near Winchester, so not that far from you. I had considered the DB9 but didnt think a rear facing seat would fit in the back. Feels weird going out on your own leaving the wife and kid behind, so would be good to get something a little more practical thats stupid 😎
@@dadcars looking forward to it! Definitely got me thinking as My mind automatically went to RS4/6 however youve shown several options I hadnt thought of
Some body sections are composite like you say including the bumpers but the rest of the body is aluminium. The only section of the DB9 that’s steel is the rear subframe.
@@dadcars rear quarters on V8 Vantage are steel, I am pretty sure it's the same as DB9. As far as I was aware anyway although little is written about it as it focuses on the overall structure which is bonded aluminium.
This slot is build for all the people who distribute their business and contact cards to buy your car. You can collect it there and enjoy the feeling as a owner of this artwork !😊
@Dadcars Wishing you and your family a Happy Christmas.I love your channel.It is different and very enjoyable.Nissan GTR R35.0 to 60 under 3 seconds and a top speed close to 200 mph,in a car that can transport a family of four.You will love the R35.A family "Super Car".😁😁😁😁
listen to me for a sec, you are complaining about a 2003 aston martin ? what did you expect ? if you get the newer generation from 2013,2014 and upwards you wouldnt be complaining.
1. uncomfy seats
2. 007 plates are cringe
3. corrosion of paint
4. the sat nav and plastic buttons
5. brake squeaks
Thank you, you're a Saint
Those girls are stealing the show again 🥰
Thanks! Yeah I know, I’m just the clown doing all the talking 😂
I agree with you on the lower back pain lol.
Got my db9 yesterday.
What im struggling with is putting the dam key in the ignition each time. My god that is a pain.
Great job. Real, honest and fun! Kids are adorable! The "slot" in the center console is for parking garage ticket or proximity card? Keep the content coming. love it.
We’ve done so much amazing content since this video! Hope you enjoy :)
Another interesting video with the DB9 Ben. You have got a great way in front of camera! Keep it up!
Thank you my man :) i was supposed to do this video a while back but kept getting awesome owners reaching out to film their cool cars! 🤷♂️
Sounds amazing! Your little girl is so calm
She is awesome :) they all argue over who gets to spend the day filming the next DadCars video 😂 I do try to make it fun between filming as well though 🤗
Good to hear I'm not the only one with a sore lower back after an hours driving. Had to resort to using a small cushion which helps provide extra support.
Sorry to go off piste with this question! but how did you get the shots looking down on the car as you're driving it? 4:08 for example
It’s with a 360 camera, I’ve just been given a promo code for them actually so if your interested drop me a message on Instagram and I’ll send you the promo code :)
Ive just added links to the 360 camera in the description of this video. I paid full price for it all but with the link in description you can get the invisible selfie stick and a cover for free :)
11:20 your little one imitating you there did make me chuckle 😂 bless her :) I’m also based in Portsmouth so I’ll have to give ya a wave next time you pass me by!💨😎
Ah nice one! I’m always driving about 👋
Hold the nav button down for 5 seconds and the sat nav folds down. I never knew this until my 13 year old daughter did this within 2 minutes of being asked “how does the Sat Nav go down? These young hi tec kids are great!
Ask your girls!!!
They are fab they help me with the filming 😅 make sure it’s recording and I’m in frame etc ☺️
Bum-clenching moment parking at the end there! Great vid mate and you’ve done a rubbish job at putting me off ;)
This was supposed to be the classic “5 bad things about my car” video so if it’s not put you off I think an Aston is inevitable for you… this isn’t going to help but I think an Aston suits you very well sir 😉
@@dadcars You should be on commission ;)
@@JonWhitworth 😅 luckily you have an incredible car for the time being 👏
I used that slot for the toll cards/credit card in France earlier in the year. You don’t have a massive panic when you come to the end of a long toll road. The old key isn’t too bad and a lot cheaper to replace than the glass key. Sat nav screen is useless. Once you hollow that out and put a better panel in car play / android auto is great. I’ve got little corrosion bubbles everywhere too.
Those bubbles are very common, thought It be nice showing off mine for other owners to see 😅 that sounds like a logical use for the slot but still a strange thing. Some of my favourite Ferraris from around this generation have classic turn style keys so there is still a charm to them ☺️
Yeah - coin/credit card holder!
I love that slot! It holds my cashcard and my car-park card!
Another great video. I love your natural conversational language. I think that slot is for paper and business cards. Try getting a key safe for the house. They are very handy.
Thanks Tom 🤗 yes key safe would be a wise idea 😅
Great video, thanks. I have a Vantage Roadster and must admit to having placed a "007" numberplate on it! Its not for anyone else, its for me, it makes me smile everyday!
That’s all that matters Steve! 👏 the Vantage is a rare example of a car I prefer with no roof 🤗
Girls helping dad out 👏 great video Ben - decent car you have there 🤩 loving the camera shots 😊
Thanks! Fingers crossed you’ll have a car for the channel very soon 😉
@@dadcars yeah sorted! Let’s go!
@@morph_combat awesome! Lets get a date in the diary 👏
@@dadcars absolutely!
Owen’s worried you’ll lock him in the boot and forget about him 😂
I’ve never watched any James Bond movies ever❤ The 007 on the license plate I didn’t even notice it until you mentioned it😂
It’s a popular thing with these Astons
Guess the slot in the console is for cards. In the current Volvo XC60 you have a similar void (horizontal in that case) My wife put her ID-card in it and it fell right trough. Garage confirmed they need to get the entire console out to recover it. (so it will stay there forever). At least you didn't get stuck in the boot this time.
If I did get stuck in the boot there is an emergency pull cord on these😉
Comfort is a personal thing, back in February this year I drove my 2009 vantage from Switzerland to England extremely comfortable.
The satnav system I upgraded, I can strongly recommend going to Aston installations for the upgrade.
The slot in the centre console in believe is for holding car park tickets.
Squeaky brakes can be easily overcome by chamfering the front and back edge of the brake pads .
I do suspect it could just be my lower back. Ironic I was in a car pack with a ticket when I was complaining about that slot 😜
The slot!!! To keep your credit card handy on long drives for fuel, parking garage card, toll tickets etc....
The lower bumper on my 2011 is also noticeably off colour, no accidents or re-sprays, I'm convinced over the years the paint faded due to weather/sun exposure taking into account the bumper is not aluminum, maybe the paint reacts differently to the elements🤷♂️
Great videos, fun to watch you are a natural. It is painful watching some of these guys stumble incoherently through their videos.
Yes you may be correct there as many Astons it appears slightly off on photos. Thanks William really appreciate the kind words, found it really hard first handful of videos but getting into the flow of it now 😅
Guilty as charged. My plate is 7007 but it was a bit of coincidental because I got my RS6 first and that one has a 6006 plate and the agent asked if I want 7007 as well and I was like hey why not.
I don’t hate when others do it 😅 it’s just not for me 😝 7007 would go well on a DBX 707
Adorable children and thank you for the time spent creating content. I will be in the market for a DB9 soon. Could an adult fit in the back for 45 minutes journey?
Great choice! Mine is for sale 😅… check out the video on Jayemm and friends RUclips channel… 4 men 1 Aston
your a wicked guy man.... I've got three little girls .... keep up the work... adorable kids
Ah thanks man! Girls are the best! 👏
I have a 2014 Jaguar xkr I was thinking about getting a 2005 DB9. Do you think that’s a wise upgrade ? I was thinking the XKR was a better car because it was newer technology .
That would be a fascinating comparison… I’ve still not driven a single jag on the channel 🤷♂️🙈
Really good video just one thing to try the leather on the high-level stoplight shrinks and tries to pull the plastic part of a high-level stoplight and contact the grass on occasions That might be what you were experiencing.
Some times some good leather feed Bentley used to do a really good one can help soften leather.
Great tip! I’ll look into it 👏 thanks Frank
Love mine, agree about the Sat nav, so I just use my phone, much easier and I stream music too. Another note James Bond never drove a DB9
Little flaws like the creaks, brake TLC routine and Ford-Parts-Bin switches are what give a car character. No other DB9 with have the same niggles and wear in the same places that yours does. Modern cars are so clinical and little more than appliances. Character gives a car a soul, and for me, that is what makes a car special.
I can’t disagree with that 👏
Only mono audio from one speaker on this one but great video (y) Can't say I disagree with any of the points but then they're vastly outweighed by the fact it's an Aston DB9, the prettiest and arguably best car they ever made.
The sat nav, key and window/mirror controls are lifted straight from my C30. For what it's worth, I actually quite like the satnav. It looks old but it's pretty competent, you can have two zooms up at the same time, automatically calculate diversions, uses traffic data, search for almost anything, bring up all petrol stations of a certain brand etc etc etc. It's worth getting to know how to use it completely. It's just a shame the last update was 2017.
Thanks Callum, yes I had the same audio issue with the gran Turismo filming, I have now purchased a new cable for the Rode mics that will hopefully fix this issue, that interesting about the window controls 😅 I guessed they were from some something else! And good info on the sat nav unit! 👏
@@dadcars In editing you could just split the left/right audio tracks (if there are two), delete the empty one, then copy paste the left track to the right for a quick fix 👍
@@mcgherkinstudios thanks man I’ll look into that, basically I was using the charge cable with a lightning adapter and it messed it up! 🙈 but I have the proper cable now
Absolutely love your videos! I am not a dad yet, but similar age to you and looking to buy a used AM (most likely DB9) as well. I like your videos cause of all the details you provide, things that I too wonder!
My biggest concern about getting an AM would be ground clearance. I am used to just driving wherever there’s a road and not having to worry about anything (I live in Japan and drive a “kei” car, so if there’s a road, it should fit😂). Would be great with a video where you test or share your experience regarding ground clearance 😁
Also would be nice with a luggage test video!
Keep up the great work!
Thanks Chris 👍 if ground clearance is important for you, don’t go for a sports pack car as they are 6mm lower, I do catch my lip from time to time 😬 embarrassing!
@@dadcars Thank you for the reply! Didn’t know about the sports pack. Probably a couple of years until I can buy my AM, but will definitely look into it. More things to obsess over! 😄
@@Brodsmoler2 I obsessed for many many years 🤗
My 5 things would be: Satnav (screen was closed the day I bought the car and will remain closed), Misting up of the front light clusters (seemingly impossible to cure), Fuel Cap is often reluctant to open via switch (which is located in the most awkward place possible) and requires the emergency cable in the boot to be used (not a good look in the petrol station), Interior lights are useless (replace with LED's asap), very cramped rear seat area.
The 5 things I love are: elegant looks, noise and smoothness of the 6.0 litre V12, the love other people have for the Aston Martin brand and the DB9, the technology behind the chassis (bonded and riveted aluminium and use of other light weight materials), the sound quality of the later Alpine stereo.
I have loved the ownership experience and very much enjoy working on the car which is always a great way to bond with a vehicle. I think my DB9 is in the same colour as yours Grigo Titanio and I also have the Sports Pack fitted, so have the same wheels. I feel the colour really suits the DB9 allowing all those beautiful curves to be fully appreciated.
Great comment Mark! Funnily enough mines now started to have an issue with the fuel cap 😅 and I have misty lights as well, it seems no one has been able to make a sealed light unit that doesn’t let moisture in, even the Germans can’t do it!
@Dadcars I know you can get a kit for the Vantage that involves fitting fans to the back of each headlight unit. I'd be surprised if you can't get them for the DB9 too.
There is a kit for the DB9 headlights too.
@@paulshepherd8295 do the fans stay in place until the headlights are clear and then you remove them or are they a permanent fitment? Cheers
@visionist7 The fans are built into modified covers that go on the back of the headlights. You have to remove the access cover in the wheelarch liner so that you can swap the existing headlight rear cover with the new one.
I bought the version with the additional thermostat that's mounted just behind the slam panel in the engine bay. This allows you to fine-tune it so that the fans continue running after you've switched off until the engine has cooled down to the preset temperature.
It took a couple of hours to fit neatly (it's not difficult, and I managed to do it without even taking the wheels off) and the kit and instructions are excellent.
How much you after for the number plate
It’s sold now 😅
Shame I have a grey DBS and my company is KAR 😂
@@limekilnfarm9657 that is a shame! To be fair I’ve yet to be paid for it but have agreed to sell it. If it’s still available I’ll let you know. Drop me an email or message on Instagram :)
@@dadcars how do I find your instagram?
@@limekilnfarm9657 Dadcars88
Slot in console: likely for Toll Road Punch Tickets (the old days)!
It would seem so, strange location for it front and centre though 🤷♂️
God damn, that car sound ls good!
007 plate = complete 🔔end. Well done for taking it off.
🙈
The DB11 ICE screen is all Mercedes, same as the steering column stalks so I am quite happy with that, but take a look on RUclips, there is a company providing an upgrade that will give you Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on the DB9, DBS and Vanquish, as well as the DB11 which did not have it up to 2019 and maybe still not. Mr JWW had that upgrade done on his DBS. Seats in the DB11 are also very comfortable imho and also auto slide forward when tipping the back-rest. Switch gear is also really nice. Hold my hand up on the valet key, though! 🙂 I think the slot is for a pen, so get yourself a Mont Blanc fountain pen to go with your glass ECU to put in that slot ;-) Or maybe it's for keeping coins in to throw in the toll basket? Agreed though, seldom don't get let out at junctions, usually get waved out with a massive thumbs up and I also get a lot of older folk coming up and saying, wow, what a beautiful, elegant car.
A pen holder?! Did they come with one from new then?! Such a bizarre thing! Yes DB11 is a interesting car… I may have a current gen car coming to the channel very soon 😉 yes upgrading for apple car play has crossed my mind
@@dadcars I'll keep you posted as to when I am down in your neck of the woods (probably closer to Christmas) unless you meant another DB11 you have lined up? A lot of cars had a pen clip, recall them on the first Mondeos back in 1994 on the centre console though these days the clip is usually in the glove box lid.
You could get a pen in the DBS which pops out of one of the round blank dash buttons.
My 2010 Vantage has very similar seats, but I do work out and keep my back specifically quite strong. I've taken mine 1500+ miles on road trips multiple times without any pain whatsoever. Much more comfortable than my CRV which is a shitbox. My torso is also thinner than yours, which probably helps. So I do believe it is dependent on body type, weight, and strength. I'm definitely with you on #2 though, I keep my Bond gear inside where only a true 007 fan could spot it ;)
Yeah to be fair my lower back is pretty bad, from years of martial arts, manual work and long distance running… broken sleep isn’t best for recovery it seems 🙈
@@dadcars whew yeah it sounds like you've got some years on me, I work a cushy home business tech job ;) life is hard over here ya know. Good vid, keep up the good work!
Did you use copper seal grease on the pads. And you have to brake hard now and then get rid of the guild up.
I had a DB9 for 6 years and currently have a Rapide. Love both cars immensely but do find the Rapide to be more comfortable. Also both cars do have occasionally squeaky brakes and front suspension. Not too bad and passengers never notice but I do. Minor point for these superb beautiful cars.
Incredible cars! The rapide is the biggest bargain right now 🤯 I did a review of a Rapide S 😎
I think this slot you showed is for a garage card key or some other cards.
Yeah it seems you’re correct, strange thing to have in a special car though 🤷♂️
I can’t stop looking at these in the classifieds
Would just be a weekend car , so mpg not a massive worry
Was insurance outrageously expensive ?
£400 for a 34 year old dad 😉… I go over the model year changes and running costs in the first DadB9 video on the channel :) I strongly advise you go for it and buy one 🫡
£400 ! Wow that’s good 👍🏻
I’ll have a look at your videos
Excellent work by the way 🙏
@@Carrera-gp9od thank you appreciate it 🤗 got a few other options on the channel too but for a weekend event car there’s nothing more special for the money IMO, more DB9 content to come in the new year as well 👏
I’m thinking about getting a DB9 but would you recommend it, or save up a little more and get a newer model?
I appreciate this video is a bit old now, and I know you have since sold the DadB9 but I'm new to Aston ownership (V8 Vantage) and your videos have been a great inspiration so I'd like to thank you.
...However, I think you've missed one huge embarrassment that I simply can not forgive you for.
And that is those practically useless sun visors 😂
...I'm joking of course, I forgive you 😊
What about rear seats? You can't even bring your dog with you 😂
Love the dad car channel with the girls.. we need more cool dads. Hahaha mamma mafia would never accept the window trick.
Rear seats I show in my first DadB9 video, to see where the dog goes check out the “will my Aston bankrupt me” video 😅
@@dadcars haha will do!
Don't worry about the corrosion.
2 years from now the bicycle handlebar dents will distract the eye away from them.
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I forgot to say in the video but actually having imperfections has made the ownership experience more enjoyable, I don’t stress too much at all when I use it as if it got damaged it would give me an excuse to fix some of the paint issues anyway 🤓
That plate makes a lot more sense on a less obvious Bond car like a 750Li
On the 2008 DB9, I believe the aft quarter panels are made of composite and the bonnet is aluminum. At least mine are, so i don’t see how you have corrosion above the tail lights.
In the Daily Mail next day. "Aston Martin owner uses his own children to break into a house'
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I guess I was lucky, never had an issue with the paint on my 2009 DB9. Sold it three years ago. Mistake! Lol.
Yeah I’m going to miss mine when it goes 🥹
There is an aftermarket steel brake kit to replace the carbon fibers to eliminate the brake squeak
As far as I know people used that slot to hold plastic cards, not necessarily banking cards
Yeah see I thought that or maybe a CD? But why would you want to spoil the nice ascetics of your interior with a card sticking out 😂 it’s only about 10mm deep 🤷♂️
@@dadcars or, taking in to account fuel consumption, that’s a great spot to store a bus ticket 😅
You're a very lucky man to have such adorable children
Life hack: you don't need a DB9. Having small kids is enough to kill your lower back.
Yes, the seats suck! 😅 Same in my V8 Vantage.
Have to dance every now and again when driving.
It’s only on long journeys, I’m sitting up and then slouching down and then messing with the bolster support 🤷♂️ but my lower back is rather bad 😅
@@dadcars Another question! Have my first baby on the way, and since I found your channel I'm seriously considering keeping the car. Anything special to consider when choosing a childseat for the front? I know, broad question but still.. Any tips or gotcha's?
The kids steal the show.... 🤣
You’re not the first to say this and I’m sure you won’t be the last 😅 they are fab!
Got 3 mins in and had to abandon, sound level all over the place and it's frightening the neighbours it suddenly gets mega loud!
Yes. The seats are the worst part about the car. I’ve a rapid S
👌😮💨 love a Rapide
Late to the game. I’ve got an 2005 car, I have got to say the seats are strange, the longer one sits the more comfortable they get, it’s almost like they heat mould.
First Aston I ever drove was an early manual DB9, those seats are more comfortable
The slot is for your fuel card or other cards you use while driving.
Slot is for holding your credit card whilst legging it through Europe on the tolls
You are very brave to let your kid eat a chocolate biscuit inside your DB9.
I find that the seats in my 2007 DB9 Volante are quite comfortable for trips of 4-5 hours. However, getting out of the seat after such a trip can be difficult.
The old style key is the most embarrassing part of the DB9 especially when somebody points out that they have the same key in their Ford van.
The fob is Volvo which may or may not be worse
458 Italian or DBS ?
Faults yes, worst fault - it cause's self harm every time I look back at mine I bite the back of my hand
Lol 🤭… I’m waiting to get used to its beauty but it hasn’t worn off yet 🤷♂️
100% agree with 4 out of 5, although I really like the seats. Having done several long trips in my Vantage I would say I find them one of the most comfortable. Great use of Gunwharf! Sounds incredible down there. Following this one closely as we’ve just had a nipper and now reconsidering wether I trade the Vantage in for something else 🤔
Where are you based Andy? I’d highly recommend getting a DB9 although it’s not ideal for rear facing baby seats 😬 perfect when they are in front facing though, join the Dadcars Facebook page and post a pic of your vantage! Got a DB9 owner in the group who fits rear facing in the back 😅
@@dadcars based up near Winchester, so not that far from you. I had considered the DB9 but didnt think a rear facing seat would fit in the back. Feels weird going out on your own leaving the wife and kid behind, so would be good to get something a little more practical thats stupid 😎
@@andybrooker1471 well DadCars has you covered! Done a few cars already that would be options and more to come 😉
@@dadcars looking forward to it! Definitely got me thinking as My mind automatically went to RS4/6 however youve shown several options I hadnt thought of
Dadcars It’s Charlie from the Aston here
Hey Charlie great to meet you today! Hope you enjoyed the ride in the Aston 🤗
@@dadcars it was a nice ride and it was nice to meet you too 😃
@@kingoflorries you’re a good lad Charlie, I can see you driving something similar one day when you’re older ☺️
@@dadcars yeah that’s a day I can’t wait to happen 😊
@@kingoflorries just keep being good, working hard and it’ll happen 🤗
I don’t think I would let anyone eat in mine!
Leather is easy to wipe clean 😜
The slot is for your dad CDs 😁
I did wonder that but it’s only about 10mm deep so they would stick out and wobble around!
The rear tub is actually made of steel. Doors and bonnet aluminium, wings and boot are composite.
Some body sections are composite like you say including the bumpers but the rest of the body is aluminium. The only section of the DB9 that’s steel is the rear subframe.
@@dadcars rear quarters on V8 Vantage are steel, I am pretty sure it's the same as DB9. As far as I was aware anyway although little is written about it as it focuses on the overall structure which is bonded aluminium.
This slot is build for all the people who distribute their business and contact cards to buy your car. You can collect it there and enjoy the feeling as a owner of this artwork !😊
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The subliminal mind control at 10:34 !
The slot is for coins
In the days when you paid for parking with real money!
Bizarre thing to have if that is the case 🤷♂️
You are no longer the star of this show :)
I've done the window trick myself!
😂 We’ve had some really fun days filming together, always make it fun for them between filming as well ☺️
Hilarious, how did your better half react to your way into the house?
Think I got an eye roll, she’s knows what I’m like 😅
Another thing thats annoying is someone speaking to you on camera and only seeing half their face. Then seeing their face not seeing their face.
Screw Aston Martin! I want your daughter 😂
What a cute little girl!
AT least you read it as 007 plates. I read it as Toot Kar.
Or an upside down L 🫠
move the back of the seat more straight up and down and your back won't hurt.
The slot is for credit cards.
That’s not super essential to have though is it! Not the best use of space or design 🙈
Didn't even realise it was a 007 plate. I just read it as 'Toot kar' my bad
Maybe that’s what the previous owner was going for 🤷♂️
10/10
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The bunper will never match due to it being plastic
I love the front end of AMs so much. I wonder if there are any negatives with owning one in america.
I think they cost more to maintain in America
Those slots look like they are for CD's
Corrosion or no corrosion it's a Aston Martin it still looks good.
I agree 🤗 that’s why I still went for it 👏
I was tempted to go 007 rego on my DB9.I went for AML DB9.Subscribed.👍
Good choice! And welcome! Got a load of Aston videos on the channel and more to come in the new year 🤗
@Dadcars Happy Christmas mate.👍
I owned a GTR R35 before my Aston.The rear seats were great.My teenage sons fitted nicely.Maybe you can review one.👍
@@mykehyslop198 I’d absolutely love to! Can’t wait to start getting some JDM legends on
@Dadcars Wishing you and your family a Happy Christmas.I love your channel.It is different and very enjoyable.Nissan GTR R35.0 to 60 under 3 seconds and a top speed close to 200 mph,in a car that can transport a family of four.You will love the R35.A family "Super Car".😁😁😁😁
Try doing 'planks' for your lower back.
listen to me for a sec, you are complaining about a 2003 aston martin ? what did you expect ? if you get the newer generation from 2013,2014 and upwards you wouldnt be complaining.
every car in the UK rusts.
Yes but funnily enough not in this instance as it’s aluminium bodied
@@dadcars, the rear steel subframe is at risk and needs protection.
@@herrrechtschreibpruefung that is correct, there was another one in having that done when mine was last in for work
The Slot Is So You Can Finger It.
Do it,,,everyone does,,
Fing? Free? Fink? Fousand? Smoovly? Thucks sake dude
I’m working class and from Portsmouth! We don’t pronounce our th properly! 😓
@@dadcars i'm working class from South London...
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Oh, and it’s ‘thuck’s sake’… apostrophes are used by Londoners too, I’m sure 😘
@@morph_combat nah we use chemists
Ginger beard, bold head, I would not worry about the whole 007 thing mate, 😅 great video though 👍