The True Cost of Owning an Aston Martin DB9
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- After three years with my 2005 Aston Martin DB9 Coupe I have done a detailed review of all the costs. If you are thinking about getting one you should check this video out, and then have a look at www.aston1936.c... for even more details.
Tell your sweetie she has a real keeper on her hands, and I don't mean the car either. Most guys would never go on record that they took that much of a hit owning a car of this type. It happens ever day. Boxster's regular brake jobs (pads/rotors) are upwards of $3500.00 as an example. You showed the reality of ownership of these stunning cars. This is one great vid. Sadly I don't have the income to join you in the enjoyment/love affair of own a Aston Martin. Truly my lost. Well done you!
Ha, thank you for the comments. My Sweetie knows tinkering with cars keeps me out of trouble. My other relationship is a '61 MG Midget (sucker for the British cars that leak I guess). Thanks for watching!
Maybe - but it is way, way better than the crap produced in America or most other countries!
British produce cars, not automobiles. If you want to talk about British products then you need to be able to speak the lingo!
Yeah - I agree that the sound is magnificent and, after all, what is money for? But......$ 50 per day flying out of the window (more if you live in Europe with outrageous taxes, insurance and labour costs) is certainly a sobering thought!
Exige000 well I have a db8 and insurance us about 700 euros plus I can service my baby in any aftermarket workshops. . only thing is petrol being too high buy I use it once or twice a week so no worries m8
My wife and I watched your video last week in anticipation of buying the neighbors DB9. Instead we've now decided we'll be buying the neighbor's house for our child instead. Thanks for the real numbers and common sense tips.
Way to ensure your kid grows up a loser
That's kind of gangsta. "Keep your car, I'll take your house."🤣🤣🤣
@@quonsetthehutt3105 kids need british luxury performance vehicles not a place to live !!!
@@Turshin 😂😂😂😅this gentleman is so funny
This aged well lol
I rarely comment on videos. The words I would use to describe this video are honest, informational, authentic, funny, vulnerable, and humble. This video is so helpful to me. Thank you! And thank you for making the world a better place to be. Over 1 million people have watched this. I am going to forward it to my sons, because there is no way I could say it better.
Love your video style; direct, honest and to the point.
Thank you sir!
Totally agree, breaking down the cost of living the dream to $/mile or per week/day owning the car gives a lot of insight. One more thing though... For the accounting, you're forgetting probably the biggest elephant in the room: NOT buying the car would have kept the $70k in your pocket (hope it came from savings, not your credit card). Investing that $70k at %'s or even paying off a reminder of your mortgage would have earned you a profit.
E.g. 4% in 3 years would have given you 78.75K, or 8,750 profit. Please take that amount (or any assumption) into account for your total cost of this beautiful AM. Lovely colour and interior btw.
If you have to integrate a "non AM 8'750 profit" into the equation you cannot afford this (or any other) car in it's price bracket.
Or you are just a tight bar steward with urchins in your pockets.
loved the cost breakdown on the ownership of it. a complete cost breakdown.
I watched this video thoroughly, and took detailed notes and I have learned from this video that the Aston Martin DB9 is beautiful from a variety of angles.
Congrats. You got an 100% A+.
Video's like this is why I like RUclips and the internet in general, honest video that tells people the thruth instead of reporters that get paid to powerslide them around a track.
There's a very simple rule of thumb in buying a secondhand car: A 100k car (or 200k in this case) will have the running costs of a 100k car, even if you only paid 20k for the car.
This is very true, weather talking about an S-class or a Ferrari 360.
ZesPak once it depreciated to a certain point, it's cheaper to replace the factory stuff with aftermarket part. I remember The Smoking Tire drove a SL55 AMG with the air suspension removed and replaced it with a coilover suspension. Same thing might apply to some of these cars.
I owned a DB9 for 3 years and it was super reliable and a blast to drive! The main thing you want to look for on early DB9's (05-06) is the transmission cooler lines and making sure the oil dipstick recall has been performed. If you bring this car to the dealer for service you will pay through the nose. Find a good independent and you will be set.
Good advice sir. Thanks for watching!
Yeah, it must really be a "piece of cake" to find an independent mechanic who can repair British performance cars.. And here I underline the word British, because sooner or later problems will come. Not to mention that you cannot ever be sure that your car is 100% problém free. (Well, you cannot be 100% sure even in case of an Aston dealer) but anyway.
Why most of the people measure car life by the years they have it, why not the MILES? A car is not a wife, I do not care how many years it was sitting with you, I want to know how much it was driven.
DIY Dan m
$100 for a better trans cooler.
Yeah she's expensive to keep, but she's stunning.
How often in life these two things go together.
Michael Conrad very often actually, I should know I'm married to one 👍
69k? That's a little...
@@HenryPerez_royal_hp Unlike that Aston, I'm sure she'll become less costly with age. Until she starts suffering from vascular dementia, incontinence and such like.
The smile at the end says it all about the car.
Yes it does :>) Thanks for watching.
Nice car but only for those with passion to justify the never ending costs. You really need lots of disposable income, meaning a faucet of cash you don't need. If you can live with that then go for it.
Aston1936
Excellent video, man! Thanks for all the advice/info. Keep Princess Piddles, until the DB9 begins to go up in value. Apparently, you've put a lot of time and money into her care. And, personally, I don't think you'll have to wait 30 years before your car goes up in value. Your car has a naturally aspirated V12 engine. And I think all NA from companies like Aston Martin, Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini, etc., will likely go up in value, in the near future. I believe that to be the case because with most car companies going in the way of turbos and supercharging, naturally aspirated engines will become rare. And people pay huge sums for items that are rare.
Well, lets hope for that. Princess Piddles will be around for a while. Just passed 30K miles on the odometer. Excellent comment, and thanks for watching!
@@petpad It's definitely a car for the enthusiast and or wealthy. I'm a BMW master tech and can fix most things on most cars. It's the only way to sidestep some crazy bills.
My girlfriend costs more daily than this beauty... Time for me to make a decision
Lol Hook up with the right kinda people who don't cost but add value to you 😁
@@ashpathan1883
If only life was that easy. 😞
@@sadikmeah4057 life is what you make it to be my friend. Sell your self short people will take advantage of your kindness
@@ashpathan1883
Good advice brother. I was starting to think no one gave a shit. Especially on youtube. Take care.✌✌
Question is, if you have the same smile as he has :-)
After 3 minutes into this video, I can conclude that I cannot afford this car. Tho I can buy the Aston Martin badge somewhere, stick it on my Fiesta and drive like a douchebag.
*Edit:* Unfortunately I did some research and found out that I can't even afford the damn badge.
Haha!
lol
Funny!
Aaron Lee 😂
This made my day
I am not an Aston Martin owner(BMW owner).....but I really enjoy your videos because they are very informative, to the point and organized. I also love the fact that you use original parts and lay them on the surgically clean working surface before performing any repair.......if I was an Aston owner, I would definitely be looking for a dealer that has your work ethics....Keep it up !!
Thanks very much for those kudos! I'll keep doing my best.
I don't find this video enjoyable at all. Nevertheless, very informative.
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I fully agree with you on using OEM parts. In my car ownership life, I've owned all that Germany offers except Porsche, 3 GM cars, 1 Volvo, 2 Saabs and a Toyota Camry. Only on the American cars would I consider using aftermarket parts. I ONLY used OEM on my European cars and my '13 Toyota Camry. This is a great video!
There's a RUclips channel called Tavarish, he DIY all of his cars, including his Aston V8 vantage. He tends to use parts directly from the suppliers of the OEM parts. They don't have the OEM brand, but they are the same parts and of the same quality, and they are 30 - 60% cheaper than the OEM parts. For his Aston he use Ford parts, as they share a lot of parts together due to Ford ownership back in the day. The same part with Ford stamp only cost 20% than the Aston parts.
Check out his channel, very worthwhile. He just bought a 2003 SL55 AMG for $8,900 and already starts repairing them. It cost him $60 using OEM parts to repair the folding roof, which I can imagine saved him thousands than if he went to the dealer. .
That sweet smile of yours is what matters most, my friend... Money does not matter 'per se', it's the joy brought by playing with the toys we buy with it that matters!!!
A family member bought a one-owner gorgeous 2007 DB9 in 2015 for $75,000. It came with a low 17,000 miles. The first service, conducted at 18,000 miles cost an incredible $22,000. New Tires, New front shocks, repair of an engine block oil leak ( was under original warranty, long expired ). The closest dealer was almost 100 miles away requiring a flatbed in both directions, for which the dealer charged $1400. At 18,500 miles - a year later - the supplied battery charger shorted out, killing the electronics in the passenger door. As beautiful as this car is, it is not for the thin of wallet.
Ouch to be sure. That's why I am doing all the DIY videos on this channel. Dealer servicing is obscene, but if you are willing to do a little wrenching yourself the costs can be curtailed a fair bit. Thanks for sharing, and for watching!
We bought our gorgeous 4-owner 2007 DB9 in late 2015 for $54,000. It came with 38,000 pampered miles. The first annual service, conducted at 39,000 miles cost an incredible $472. Oil change, and TPMS trouble shoot. Then we bought all new Michelin Pilot Super Sports for $1,300 plus $200 new TPMS and $200 balance and labor. The closest dealer is 3 hours/150m miles away, so we networked and found a reputable local independent shop 50 miles away. We dropped off the car and they brought it back at no charge when they had business in our area. At 41,000 miles - a year later - the driver's door strut got weak and annual service went up to $592 including strut replacement. This spring at 43,500 miles our annual service was $410. This car is beautiful and worth every single penny we spend at our local independent shop.
@@65SATisfaction Great to hear! If I ever take plunge I'm going to find out the name of your mechanic : )
Be glad to share their contact information - or look them up under European Auto Works, Gloversville, NY. If that's not a location that works for you Mark, maybe the more useful "message" is to investigate which independent mechanic shops are reputable by talking to other owners of exotics, tuners, racers, or classics at car shows in your area. Or ask on an online DB9 forum.. I just joined a decent DB9 Owner's Group on FaceBook.. Cheers!
need to get premium AAA TOWING. 100 miles for free
Nice presentation. Never drove one , but I was in NYC crossing to Penn Station. Maybe 10 years ago. The light changed and two guys in a DB convertible on a beautiful sunny day took off. I never forget the look & the sound. Chilling.
Thank you Sir. The way you presented the usually not so exiting information / data (I know I'm on thin ice here but I can only speak for myself), I enjoyed listening and learning nearly as much as watching at your beautiful car. Very informative and down to earth explanation. Compliments!
The most sensible ,accurate,entertaining blog I have ever watched.My experience of high powered cars was with a Mecedes 450SL and one of the most telling comments was from my accountant who asked me are you sure you have all the bills my Ford Zephyr costs more than this.I assured him I even included petty cash receipts fot car washing .The only item he picked out was tyres as I burnt through twice as much rubber as he did. but I cannot blame the car ----it was my driviing but I sure as hell enjoyed driving that car.When I retired I bought an E Class Mercedes !!!!!!
I always thought the DB9 was the best looking Aston Martin. Absolutely stunning inside and out.
I have a DB11 and Totally love it and been lucky , I’ve not put more then a oil change on it but I only have 7600 miles on it 2017 DBII miles on in & Garage it also if you get one You’ll be loaded with tons of compliments on the car & you’ll have tons of driving pleasure , Johnny
After owning one I had to get a DE11 after a DB9 Johnny
I guess I’ve been lucky
Beautifully done. Honest, detailed, and useful cost categories. So nice to hear you say your “Sweetie”.
I wish I could ever be able to buy an Aston Martin. I always loved how DB9 (before lifting) looked like. Hope my dream come true one day. Great video :)
I just picked up an 09 DB9 and I must say, your videos are great, I was an ASE Cert-Tech 15 years ago and know my way around any car, but this DB9 is one of the strangest I've ever seen, from an engineering standpoint it's an oddball, but without a doubt my favorite car I've ever owned or driven and I've driven hundreds, from Lamborghini's to Rolls Royce's, I feel Aston Martin got it right, I purchased the car in Georgia and drove it 2300 miles virtually nonstop back to my home in San Diego, CA, the car was impervious to 115F heat at 90mph with the A/C on fullblast and I tore past a Corvette at 150mph like nothing, this car is truly incredible. My car has all of the service history with every recall performed and every service schedule met, I recommend to anyone considering purchase, do your homework and check the service history on your DB9/DBS. -Cheers
Thanks for sharing your story and congrats on your ownership. Check out my blog too for technical articles on the DB9. Thanks for watching!
Very nice presentation. and a handsome car as well.
Doing my best to pull off a Fifth Gear or Top Gear format with my highly limited writing, presenting and production skills. But was fun to make. Thanks for the comments and for watching!
Aston1936 Top Gear and Fifth Gear aren't just informative, they're funny
Awwww, I opened with a Dick size joke :>) Honestly I get it, I'll try to improve on the fun part!
I have never seen such a well spoken, organized and well put together car review. Good Job
Thanks very much for the Kudo's! (and for watching)
I love this video, the real cost of owning any car. We often lie to ourselves.
Thank you for one of the most well spoken, honest, realistic expectations and informative videos I've ever seen on RUclips. It was a pleasure to watch.
Wow, thanks for that. Nice to hear. Thanks for watching!
Excellent video. One of the best amateur vids I've seen on RUclips. I run a Maserati Granturismo and it gets the same reception as Astons. They make people smile. Little boys want to sit behind the steering wheel (with a parents permission of course) People wave. Some people, like gas station attendants etc will go the extra mile to help you. There don't seem to be any of the negative reactions here in the UK, that Porches and some other marques attract. Here in the UK, once a supercar is out of warranty, many owners will make a beeline for a specialist / independent garage. My ten cents.....I'd suggest getting your maintenance done at a dealer was one area where you could've saved a lot of money. Find the right specialist and you save a fortune over the life of the car AND your car is maintained to a much higher standard. Often, the right specialist stamp in your service book will carry more weight than a dealer.The engines in Astons / Maseratis / Ferarris etc are built to be used, not sat in a garage. The accepted wisdom here is that it's better to have average mileage on a hand-built car, than very low mileage. So, paying more for a low mileage car, may cost you much more in maintenance over the long run. Perpetuating the myth that British supercars are unreliable is a disservice to the marque and your own resale value. It's no longer true. IF you buy wisely. That being, a car that's done at least average miles and been professionally maintained, you ought not to have any more issues than with any other comparable car. I'm not saying top end Jaguars / Astons etc are as reliable as Lexus, for example. But, a Lexus doesn't look as jaw droppingly beautiful as an Aston or Maserati ;) Dare to be different and it need not cost the earth. Mike :)
I agree! Excellent commentary. Thanks for the feedback and watching!
I also agree. I own a Maserati coupe and it sounds just as gorgeous at the Aston at startup and on the road. I just love road tunnels where you can open the windows, shift down a few gears and floor the throttle pedal then enjoy the echoes of pure music.
You can't get Aston Martin parts from anyone but a dealer. And only the dealer will know about the recalls.
DB9s can be had in the UK from the low £30ks now. Thank you so much for sharing this video as a reality check. While the prices have bottomed out and so depreciation is unlikely to be a significant factor, the rest of the costs are still pretty brutal.
I enjoyed this video very much as I rented a 2010 DB9 in Germany and had the opportunity to drive at speed. A beautiful car with a great sound and really, really bad fuel consumption at 150 mph! Unfortunately the price of Aston Martins reflect the lack of economy of scale when production is so low and not just the price for premium leather and sound systems. My initial thought was that the unscheduled maintenance at US$8,000 was crazy but in the last three years I have spent around C$5,000 for unscheduled maintenance on my 2009 BMW 328xi, which is nobody's idea of a handbuilt exotic. My fun car, a C6 Corvette, is quite cheap to insure so I am surprised at how high your rates are but this may a geographic thing. Nicely done video and keep enjoying the car! I am not concerned about depreciation on my Corvette--I mentally wrote its value to zero after purchase since I plan to drive it until we both fall apart.
I hear ya on the mileage - at track day a quarter tank is gone in about a 30 minute session (but worth the smiles). I think insurance rates are so crazy as nearly _any_ accident repair is known to cost $5K plus, and usually a lot more, so they charge a lot for the coverage. I am getting my windshield replaced now under insurance (rock hit it while driving), and its $4,400 for the repair, but I only have to pay $50 deductible. $3,500 for the glass alone, only available from Aston Dealer. Great comments and thanks for watching!
Nice video. When I looked to buy a sports car, my choices were either Porsche 911 4, Bentley GT or a AM DB9, which all fell into the same price range and the cars were similar ages. When checking cars for sale in all of the US, I found about 250 Porsches, 80 Bentley’s and 9 DB 9’s I would consider. Seeing those numbers made me realize the DB 9 was so much more special. Undoubtedly the Porsche would probably be the most reliable car, the Bentley the most comfortable, but the DB 9’s sounds is the sexiest sound on the road. Nothing compares to the lovely raw sound of that 12 cylinder block. I ended up owning and driving a 2005 DB9 for 8 years and loved every mile of it. The dealers make their money more with maintenance then selling the actual car, so bringing it to an AM dealer can get costly. One such dealer tried to make me believe the engine mounts needed replacing (car had only 25K miles on it) and he had a ‘special’ for $7K to fix that... I did clearly not go for that. In any event, anyone out there who could afford one, go for it.. It is the most rewarding motoring I have done with any car I have ever owned.
You made a great choice. 911s arent as reliable as ppl think. If, at the time, you were looking at 996/997 911s, those cars suffer a lot from IMS issues, which can cause your engine to pretty much explode. The DB9s are actually quite reliable. Contis are terrible in terms of reliability. DB9 is imo the right choice here
The absolute best ownership video on you tube! I hope you do more cars. A car review for grown folks. Love it.
Yes I am thinking about a Aston.
I love how you break it down to the mile
Super nerdy, that's me. Thanks for watching!
I own a 2011 Aston Martin DB9 in Lightning Silver. I purchased it new in 2011 and now, 8 years later, only have 2600 miles on it. I also own a 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera S. That car was also purchased new and now only has 13,500 miles. I am 60 years old and plan on keeping both cars until the day that I die.
Excellent selections! Both are great cars. Depreciation doesn't matter if you keep'em. I expect your 2011 was well sorted anyways and most of the early model issues were addressed by then. Thanks for sharing!
I've been longing for a Aston Martin DB9 since I was 5 years old.
Not even sure how I landed here but I'm happy I did. What a refreshing change from the garbage on RUclips. Great video and love the up front honesty. Fantastic. You are very generous for sharing your knowledge.
My pleasure. Thanks for watching!
Now THIS was informative. Thank you. I have fantasies/dreams of getting a used sports car, as many do, but I'm not sure if I'll feel that way a month or a year or more after paying all the money for it and actually owning it
Well said. Thanks for watching!
Love your honesty and how direct you are
I am looking at buying an 09. You sir just earned a new subscriber.
Good luck with the 09! Check out the other tips and info I have over on the blog. Thanks for watching!
nicely done. My neighbor bought a DB11 last summer. I am first on his list to let know when he wants to sell it. I appreciate the information you shared.
Letting him take the depreciation I see - smart! Thanks for watching.
the best engine start sounds I have ever heard!
This is the best car TCO review I have ever seen. I used to own a Mercedes E55. The TCO not including depreciation is around $20K. That's why I'm not sure of buying another used luxury car again. Thanks for the video.
Informative and well done video. Car looks gorgeous.
Absolutely great video not a lot of people are open about how much their car ACTUALLY has costed them. You kept it real, good job mate!
Thanks for that, I was shooting for the truth. And thanks for watching!
Great info and a beautiful machine!
I have a jag xj8 Vanden Plas on BRG. I bought it at18months old, with over 60% depreciation. It burns through brakes and tires! When it came time to change the pads and rotors the Jag dealer wanted to charge me $4,000. I asked if I could do it myself, but they said you need a special caliper tool. I googled what that was, found one on eBay for $10, and ordered aftermarket pads and rotors and did the whole thing myself for about $500. Ditto MAP sensor. I was quoted $1500. Did it myself for less than $100. The same with lots of other little things.
I also bought a decent scanner, and that helps a lot. And join some online forums.
Owning a jag has turned me into a mechanic, and a value shopper! And it runs like new. It's my daily driver, and with winter tires I use it in the Canadian winter.
Glad to hear from another DIY guy. My whole channel is about that for the DB9. Thanks for watching!
One of the best reviews I've seen! Thanks!
I have owned and built some truly wonderful real sports cars. I will always have a soft spot and garage bay for a 911. But now I’m driving a surprisingly fun and inexpensive C6 vette. If you love just ole fashion torque and good handling I’d suggest it as a solid back up 2nd car. The Vantage 8 and DB 9 have always been in my favorite “did you hear that?” Car sounds that just resonate to the bone. I came across this link shopping for an Aston. It’s an excellent analysis of the true cost to own and cost benefit analysis. Thank you
The Vette would be a great value track car, and I love the 911's. Thanks for the feedback, and for watching!
I love this guy, so honest
By far the best video on true cost ownership with no useless information. Def a subscriber now sir. Keep up the awesome videos.
I'm glad you enjoyed it - a lot of people were asking, so I answered. Keep watching!
I greatly appreciate the (very rare) hard data, thank you.
I agree with you totally. I hate videos where they are winging it and giving you 'impressions' only without facts. Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!
Very well done! A realistic look at the costs of ownership. One thing to remember is that this is still a very expensive car listing out at well over $100k. Pretty much everything going forward as far as repairs go are based upon the original sticker price, regardless of the current value.
Thanks for your input and for watching!
I think I would just leave the car in the driveway and enjoy the beauty of it . What a superb colour choice . Very interesting article . The depreciation for all cars is appalling .
Thank you very much, and for watching!
A neighbour somewhere in my vicinity has a Vantage and I've been lucky enough to sit at the lights with him a couple of times. The sound of that v12 is absolutely sublime, it has so much presence you just listen to that sound as it bounces off the other cars around you. It's almost as if the other cars are keeping quiet in order to listen more closely as well. The Aston engine sounds so sophisticated and accomplished, you don't care about 0-60 times or top speed. When you hear that beautiful beast just rumbling away there you're already won! Haha
The cars soundtrack is one of its best features. Who needs a radio! Thanks for watching.
Agree, luxury cars are expensive, buying and driving...that's why they are called luxury cars. But what about the happiness factor when you're driving an Aston...? Priceless
Nice video. Most people don't think about depreciation when they buy a car when it is the single biggest cost item. People are often scared away by the poor fuel efficiency of a performance car but it is nothing compared to the depreciation. I'm now running an e92 m3 and a Porsche 991.1 C2S - neither car is renowned for its fuel efficiency but I probably only pay 1k - 2k extra on fuel every year compared to owning something "normal" (e.g., with a combined MPG of over 35). But at the same time I see people bragging about the fuel efficiency of the diesel engine of their new Mercedes (capable of over 60 MPG on motorway - really impressive actually) but lose close to 50% of their original value after three years of ownership. I have nothing against people who buy new cars that depreciate quickly - I do it sometimes too - just don't do it under the illusion that you are saving money.
Lovely to watch. Thank you.
What a great video. A very good educational explanation well worth while to see and listen too. Not one second boring. (I was a teacher for four years.)
Great video, but I have one question. I found a 2005 db9 coupe for 39.9k with 27k or so miles, no accidents, and a good service history. If I find a independent shop for all repairs. Do you think it would be a good investment for the future as i don't see a handmade v12 aston going below the 30-40k range.
My days of performance cars are over. The last sporty car I owned was a BMW E30 M-3 and it ate me out of house and Home. I’ve never loved a car more but I just can’t spend money like that any more. Nice to see videos that show just how much it costs to feed your car addiction.
The M3 is a sweet ride. Thanks for sharing.
DB9 is nicer than DB11 for me. Especially that front end 😍
I agree. I think the DB9 era cars are better looking overall than the new DB11/Vantage. I'm sure they are technically more competent, but on sheer looks the DB9 has my heart. Thanks for watching.
The analytics of this video are very good and comprehensive. Thanks for this, this is my dream car!
Glad you liked it!
A 55% write of in 8 years is pretty good. Any regular car takes a 50% write off in 3-4 years
The two year AM warranty on my 2007 DB9 was $8,000. The most important card in my wallet was the AM road assistance. I seemed to always have issues with an engine light stating "emission service required" which stayed on, after said service was supposedly addressed by the AM dealer. Overall, it took 6 weeks for the dealer to adequately address the issue and the car was returned to me, 500 miles from the dealer, on a flat tow truck, courtesy of the AM road assistance. Final point, AM only offers the extended warranty up to 10 years from the model year, so in 2017, one would not be able to purchase this coverage from AM for a car older than 2007.
Gael Yonnet wow that's crazy do they provide a loner car for the 6 weeks I the shop?
Gael Yonnet was
The ending is gold - I'm sold!
Excellent! Thanks for watching.
You my friend are such a gem 💎 keep doing what you do! Thanks for the incredibly informative and honest video!
But if newer Astons are more reliable it's a bit better... this makes me not want to ever buy an Aston but they're some of my all-time favorite cars.
I make the engine for this car have done in 54 yrs, E types too, Ferrari , An now the new Verron started in wood Pattern shop in small work/stable yard now a medium sized industrial factory with modern technics, ever you over in England im sure my Boss would love to show this engine how its designed ,cast, machined , Grainger & Worrall the company, I love cars, THIS IS THE BEST REVIEW ive ever seen on any car.Love your car an best colour too
Thanks for sharing that! I'd love to get a tour sometime. I had heard that most DB9 engines are now build in Germany at the Ford Cologne engine plant. Thanks for watching!
You are correct the Aston car works with ford [Ford did own, an still keep a stake/ ] engine assembly in cologne , Mostly all engines start off as prototype small batches 100 to 200 [Grainger & Worrall also known as Cosworth race] cast the cylinder heads and blocks , any changes implemented along the way [AN USALLY QUITE A FEW.? ] when the designer is happy production assembly is handy over to Cologne, we do the same with thee Nascar heads and blocks, the complete formula F1 engines too , i am proud of my company an colleges , an your views help me achieve , this , THANK YOU
great video. thanks for sharing your experience and providing an honest breakdown of ownership costs . great car..
Thanks for the Kudo's and for watching!
Like your videos and to answer your question in the end ....-Yes, my car sounds exactly like that!
I've had some fun cars before and used them for daily driving but my DB9 is only for pleasure.
Preaching to the choir then :>) Thanks for watching!
I'd like to own one of these. There's just something special about bodywork on the best of British cars. The Italians used to have it, but have somehow lost it, as aerodynamics, rather than aesthetics, came to dictate body design in the ongoing pissing contest for ultimate performance. Ferraris, Lambos, and McLarens look purposeful, badass, and even downright evil, but they're really not sensuously beautiful like a DBS, DB9, or an S-Type Jag.
It's like Jaguar and Aston Martin both looked at the direction the Italian makers were headed and said fuck that; we're not playing that game. Who really does 200 MPH anyhow? Let's make a car that people will enjoy driving at less than lethal speeds in real world conditions. I have to agree, as frankly, I'd much rather have this DB9 than one of the recent Italian supercars.
I have a Lotus Exige that is just about as different from a DB9 as is possible, as it's noisy, unrefined, and handles like a methed-out go-kart. But it is truly a sublime machine that is a joy to drive anywhere but in heavy traffic. I could truly use it as a daily driver, as the previous owner did. And I could imagine doing the same with a DB9. Even the cost of maintenance aside, I can't imagine doing that with a McLaren, Lambo, or Ferrari. Factoring in the maintenance costs on one of those, and there is no way I could afford to own, much less drive them. But since I do all the work on the Lotus, (most maintenance parts are ridiculously cheap), I could realistically see doing the same for a DB9. In short, I see cars like a DBS or DB9 as actually being attainable and truly enjoyable for someone like me, and I think I would actually get more pleasure out of owning one.
What a great video. People love ignoring all the costs associated with cars, depreciation included. Really interesting how much money these cars cost. What a great car though, hope you enjoy it every time you drive it!
Your video was super helpful! Thank you!
I have one, and I have found I can rely upon you for the correct information. Thank you.
U have a db9. My dream how did u afford it?
I’m always downplaying the true cost of owning my Aston
Thank you for a very honest straight up fair dinkum video.
I had no idea of the problems with the cooler lines, nor the recall and optioned extras of the 04-06 being addressed in the 07 onward.
I'll look for an 08-09.
I think you are good to go already in the '07. The issues were prone to the 04-06. Also, check out this buyers guide to the late model DB9saston1936.com/2016/03/07/thinking-of-buying-an-aston-martin-db9-then-this-book-is-for-you/
if anybody wants to own and drive beautiful car like that, never think about cost.
I appreciate the professional and class act you present with the facts about car ownership. This can apply to any car with different numbers in the math. I cannot stand a lot of my customers that piss and moan about the cost of repairs on some old money pit Audi etc. I didn't make it, I didn't design it and I didn't put the 100,000 miles on and wore components out in it. I am here to help maintain and repair it. Even if you can afford the depreciated expensive luxury/sports cars you need to afford the maintenance as per what the car is. If you want to buy some depreciated status expect to pay for it. You want cheap maintenance and long term reliability buy a Toyota or honda not a hand built semi-super car. Nice Aston BTW
Thanks for sharing that. I like to turn my own wrenches when I can, so I dove into this eyes wide open. Thanks for watching!
Wow friend, piddles is absolutely stunning! Enjoy her in good health and with a hefty right foot 😄
I will! Thanks for watching!
I was waiting for the DB7 to get down to my price range (UK) and almost level out in value. Lovely looking car. Only problem is, now I can afford one, my back is so bad, I can hardly get in one.
Ahh, sorry about your back. Life is like that sometimes. Thanks for watching!
The db9 is beautiful
Great to hear all about the Aston Martin DB9 as I was thinking of buying one👍
Pure art this car
Great video ! I've owned a couple of Maserati GT's and what I learned is that #1 Dealerships can charge vastly different amounts for the same service so you should shop around (if you can) #2 You can usually find an independent service garage that will cost you less for routine service
Good advice if you have some options. The UK has plenty, Norther California not so much. Thanks for watching!
Well done..I have a Porsche Turbo S and would be interested in crunching similar numbers..
What year? I'd really be interested to hear what your results were (and remember to be honest :>) Thanks for watching!
It's a 2014 but I feel I've missed the opportunity at this point as too much time has gone by undocumented..
I bought a 2007 V8 Vantage Roadster in August 2016. I love the car. Great video!
Ooooo - you are still in the honey moon period. One of the best looking convertibles out there. Glad you are enjoying it! Thanks for watching.
Had to replace two oxygen sensors and a leaking brake slave cylinder. $8,300 in repair costs so far. But I still love it.
I like this guy's honesty. Subbed!
I do my best - thanks for subscribing and for watching!
Love your honest and simple, concise delivery. Superb presentation.
Wow, thanks for that!
You can't really factor in things like insurance, devaluation, cleaning it etc against Aston ownership, because the same thing happens with any brand/car. e.g. Detailing an an Aston is no more expensive than detailing an F150. I'm actually pleased to find out that beyond all that, the car seems reliable and the running/maintenance costs aren't that bad ($3.5k/3 years = $1100/yr). I'd bet you'd pay a LOT more for scheduled maintenance for most other exotics, e.g. a Lamborghini or something. Even an old Ferrari F355 needs new timing belts every 10k miles which is a complete engine-out service that costs maybe $10-15k.
I agree with some of your points, but you can include the other things (or chose to exclude them). They all cost money, so I included them all and kept them separate (Insurance/Depreciation is a lot more than for a Honda Civic). I took the time to make a comparison to a 'regular' car (Acura TL) specifically to make that comparison. I am certainly glad I don't need and engine out service every 10K! Thanks or commenting and for watching!
neilcoo - Except, unscheduled maintenance which is highly like on any performance car that is 10+ years old will far exceed $1100 a year. He spent close to $9K on unscheduled maintenance, that alone is $3000/yr.
On this car type (or any Maserati/Ferrari/Lotus/Porsche/Audi/Mercedes/BMW/etc) that maintenance cost is likely enough that you may as well figure it into a scheduled/expected maintenance budget.
Annual service on most cars of this caliber at the dealer is $1k plus by itself. So, I think your $1100 a year running/maintenance cost is probably only 25% of actual cost a typical owner should expect.
Also, your quote about insurance costs happens with "any brand/car" I assume you are talking about any car in similar price range and class as this one.
Yes it is more cost I have a old car so my cost is 0 for cleaning
This is a great analysis of costs and really useful for those of us that can only dream of one day owning an Aston Martin. I have two old Mercedes (1996, pre OBD2) and I am able to service and take care of most unscheduled maintenance. They have done about 180,000 miles (show absolutely no oil consumption between 10,000 mile changes) and are both near rock bottom in terms of value so depreciation is negligible. Low values also makes the insurance payments low. The biggest slice of the recurrent expenses pie is fuel but repairs to body work or catastrophic engine failure are threatening this idyllic situation. If you are handy with tools I think either a ten year old Audi A8 or Jaguar XJ (both with light aluminium body shells) may prove to be luxury on a low budget modes of transport before electric vehicles consigns the internal combustion engine to history. I liked the cheesy grin at the sound of that V12 rasp!
I agree with you, once a cars street value has settled out if you have a good one and can turn the wrenches yourself, your finally getting the best value out of the car. Thanks for the comments and for watching!
my granny had a honda civic that sounded exactly like that!
That's not good!
Great video borne out by my own experience of buying a MY2010 DB9 Volante 470 bhp 5 years ago. Very similar ownership costs on the routine maintenance although my unscheduled maintenance costs are higher due to replacing 1. coil packs twice 2. the convertible electric motor roof modules on both sides and 3. corrosion strip and respray on both lower doors, rear wheel arches and bonnet. However, if you can't afford to look after it don't buy it IMO. Great car, great noise and road presence, a real Jekyll and Hyde machine.
Great, thanks for sharing your experience. Brutal about the re-spray needed that soon. My nose, bonnet, and lower rockers are peppered with nicks. The paint is soooo wimpy on the 2005's. Considering a front end respray and then applying a clear bra. Thanks for watching!
i had the clear bra on for the whole front of the car since purchase, very good. The bonnet corrosion was on the inside of the bonnett, you don't expect that on a 6 year old car that originally cost (not me) over $175k
I had my Model S polished and then the Kamikaze glass coating applied to the entire paint surface of the car. The cost was a little less than $1000 but it keeps the paint in pristine condition. Since the entire car is done, I favored that solution over the bra treatment. The coating should last 2 to 3 years, and then the car can be re-polished and the coating re-applied which is far easier the second time around, as most paint surfaces are still doing fine under the coating.
I assume Michael lives in the UK, and snow, ice and salt can cause corrosion issues prematurely which explains the respray.
Obviously CA is ideal as far as weather is concerned to keep cars spotless and corrosion free.
In FL we have to deal with rain, but fortunately, no ice, snow or salt.
Very helpful video! ... one day!
And that was exactly the strategy I followed. One day. Saved up for a few years, watched the prices depreciate, kept an eye out for the 'perfect car' and finally jumped in. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for replying to me and all the others! If the DB7 is any indicator, the DB9 will fall still further in the next 5-10 years. This may be my time.
I LOVE the DB9, my dream car, and really enjoyed your "nuts and bolts" approach to the cost of ownership. Thank you!
I want the newer one from casino royale in gunmetal.
TopLift ME TOO!!!!!
I have hadd a 2011 Rapide from new (current about 25000 miles). I have had the oil changed and bought new tires and a battery . Absolutely nothing has gone wrong and I would highly recommend this car. I have never had any oil drips. Nothing sounds as great or looks as great as a Rapide. They have become very affordable too.
Haha, that smile in the end, priceless :P
I have a 2007 Mercedes e350, had it since new, now 155k miles, not one problem and still going strong, Mercedes are the best!
Yes, they are, I'm in my 7th Mercedes... not big issues on them, the most temperamental is my CL65 AMG V12 which is expensive as this Aston Martin to maintain, but has been reliable.
The combined cost of my used Toyota Corolla :
$ 0.25 per day owned. :-P
Parked, uninsured and unserviced :>). All cars cost real money.
and you still couldn't give me one. except to drive around in the field or for demolition . I like beautiful women, cars, great wine, beautiful homes etc. and have worked hard to earn them. If you are lazy and don't care about beautiful things, go ahead and tell yourself you prefer the toyota or honda.
It’s a Toyota 😂 not an Aston Martin..... James Bond doesn’t drive a Toyota
@@Tony-hx2fj Can you say SNOB?
just a matter of what you like and what you are willing to sacrifice. to Experemtando, the good thing about the toyota is when you park it you won't look back to appreciate its beauty or worry about idiots parking next to you, as who cares. @@fredbrann249
This is inspiring. I should make a video like this about my 2009 Mazda 3.
fantastic video, beautiful car.
My favourite Aston Martin. Thanks for the realistic running costs. Enjoy the car.
My favorite too. The DB11 isn't doing it for me, I still prefer the shape of the DB9. Thanks for watching!