DBS must have extras
Discussion
Hi folks. I am now seriously considering a used DBS. Having toyed with the idea for a while it now feels time to let the 997 Turbo go and get into a DBS. My daughter has been bugging me to death to get a "roof off car" so it's likely to be a volante. I had a 996 turbo cab before the current 997 turbo and do miss the open top experience, so I guess I am letting my 7 year old have her wish.
I've never owned an Aston before so am not clued up on what comes as standard on a DBS volante versus the options that most people would expect it to have. As always, I have one eye on resale prospects when looking for a car so don't want to accidentally miss an option that will affect my available audience when it comes time to move on.
All thoughts appreciated.
Cheers,
Gixxer
I've never owned an Aston before so am not clued up on what comes as standard on a DBS volante versus the options that most people would expect it to have. As always, I have one eye on resale prospects when looking for a car so don't want to accidentally miss an option that will affect my available audience when it comes time to move on.
All thoughts appreciated.
Cheers,
Gixxer
Extras for the DBS volante are listed here - http://astonmartin.com/cars/dbs-volante/options
Standard spec is here - http://astonmartin.com/cars/dbs-volante/specs
Standard spec is here - http://astonmartin.com/cars/dbs-volante/specs
George H said:
Extras for the DBS volante are listed here - http://astonmartin.com/cars/dbs-volante/options
Standard spec is here - http://astonmartin.com/cars/dbs-volante/specs
Thanks George. Unless I am missing something it looks pretty well specced out the box and i'd probably only change the wheels to 10 spoke (which seems to be pretty common on used cars anyway).Standard spec is here - http://astonmartin.com/cars/dbs-volante/specs
These specs are for new cars of course and I'd be looking at a 2010 most likely. Do you know if the standard spec was the same in 2010?
Cheers,
Gixxer
Best option for all modern Aston's including the DBS is to buy this first:-
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Known on here as the Aston Bible
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Known on here as the Aston Bible
Neil1300R said:
Best option for all modern Aston's including the DBS is to buy this first:-
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Known on here as the Aston Bible
Looks great. Just ordered a copy.http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Known on here as the Aston Bible
Cheers,
Gixxer
gixxer1000 said:
JohnG1 said:
I'd recommend the B&O stereo due to the very very cool tweeters that rise out of the dashboard.
Apart from that, the boot umbrella is essential...
That's not standard on a DBS Volante then? Is it common for folks to spec this?Apart from that, the boot umbrella is essential...
Cheers,
Gixxer
B&O is standard on DBS, as is the umbrella. B&O (and umbrella) is optional on the V12V, that's why there is some 'confusion'. The DBS is comprehensively equipped, the V12V not so much.
DB9VolanteDriver said:
gixxer1000 said:
JohnG1 said:
I'd recommend the B&O stereo due to the very very cool tweeters that rise out of the dashboard.
Apart from that, the boot umbrella is essential...
That's not standard on a DBS Volante then? Is it common for folks to spec this?Apart from that, the boot umbrella is essential...
Cheers,
Gixxer
B&O is standard on DBS, as is the umbrella. B&O (and umbrella) is optional on the V12V, that's why there is some 'confusion'. The DBS is comprehensively equipped, the V12V not so much.
yeti said:
If you go for a used Volante, you will almost certainly have to have the automatic transmission - very few manual Volantes out there sadly
Shame, but what can you do...
You could buy this one, whilst it's still available? Shame, but what can you do...
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3446711.htm
Mr Beaumont said:
You could buy this one, whilst it's still available?
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3446711.htm
Wow. Finally, one comes up for sale, after I chuck £20k plus at my DB9 http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3446711.htm
Can't raise the money in time, would have to pass on 3 or 4 of my other cars to riase the cash and not much is selling. If I could, it'd be mine
Mr Beaumont said:
You could buy this one, whilst it's still available?
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3446711.htm
Yeah, I saw that, and Lancaster Cambridge is my local dealer, but I'm not keen on the red roof and interior and the miles are higher than most at that age. Both reflected in the price perhaps.http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3446711.htm
Gixxer
Just get the car, but don't pay anywhere near the £120k being quoted in that advert.
Find one that has many of the optional extras already on it - as John has said in the past, it's better if somebody else has paid the £5k for the B&O system.
As for volante.....the fact that gaylord George, le Yeti and a 7 year old girl are all recommending it to you would reaffirm my commitment to a coupe
Find one that has many of the optional extras already on it - as John has said in the past, it's better if somebody else has paid the £5k for the B&O system.
As for volante.....the fact that gaylord George, le Yeti and a 7 year old girl are all recommending it to you would reaffirm my commitment to a coupe
gixxer1000 said:
I've never owned an Aston before so am not clued up on what comes as standard on a DBS volante versus the options that most people would expect it to have.
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