Good/Bad experiences in your Aston

[ticks]

Hi All,

I'm thinking of getting a V12V sooner or later this year. Aston sounds like a cool brand, but how good are they, really?

For those who have owned other sports cars, and then got yourselves an Aston, what is your experience? Love it? hate it?

Opinions valued.

[Josh@ECS]

The early 2000's era cars which were heavily influenced by Ford are high maintenance and expensive. The cars are a labor of love.

When ownership changed in 2007 a lot changes were made and the cars seem to be much better quality. The new Astons are just as good as any of the other major exotic brands like Ferrari, Maserati and Lamborghini.

[66toaster]

Here's my experience since I bought an automatic '01 coupe last fall for my daily driver (clement weather.) My previous car was a '97 BMW 840. That car was cushier & more advanced electronically. When new, even an 850CSI was a better buy than a DB7. I'm finding the DB7 is not a modern car. What balances the scale is that it's an Aston, which I never thought I could ever own, and it has that pedigree & exclusivity that few cars do. I bought the car with 18k on it & haven't had to do anything yet, other than to replace a key & the trunk struts. But I know maintenance is pricey. One more thing; make sure you have a battery tender as the battery will die after 2-3 weeks if car is not used.

Happy Motoring!

[Vulcan]

Having recently purchased my first Aston Martin - DB7 Volante - I agree entirely with the previous post. I have waited and dreamed of this for 45 years and still cannot believe I own one! Yes, I am one of the old school who believed in this make back in the 60s, 70s, 80s etc during all the ups and downs.
I had an M3 which I traded in for this car. It is far more modern, more equipment, much faster etc etc. But, when you park the car and passers by come over and start asking questions and admire the car, it makes it all worthwhile.
Yes, it is based on old 80s technology, but just look at it.........

[GastonMartin]

Owning a DBS myself, I have to say that it is such a wonderful car to drive. I was honestly inspired to pick it up because of Casino Royale. Being a James Bond fan my whole life, I have always wanted an AM. Now, of course, I couldn't afford one when I was 10 and saw Goldfinger for the first time. As an adult I needed to have the DBS. It handles like a dream. For what it lacks in modernity in the console it more than makes up for with the fact that you're driving an Aston Martin and it's a dream!