porsche to db7?
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hi all, i am ''considering'' a change from porsche 911 996 to Aston db7 - apart from the db7 im seeing is automatic and my porsche is a manual- what will be the main differences to notice and look for when looking about? any 'known' problems on db7s i should be aware of- ?s
any advise appreciated-
any advise appreciated-
You will probably end up with the towing company's phone number on speed dial...I have friends who either own or used to own DB7's and while they were great cars they never seemed to spend much time on the road before they were being flat-bedded back to the dealership. If it's your personal 2nd or 3rd car then why not - driving any Aston Martin is an experience, and an occasion, and one which you don't get with a Porsche. But if it's meant to be a daily driver then I would think again, based on the friends who owned them.
It really depends on the year of DB7. The later model V12s are an entirely different kettle of fish (in a good way)from the earlier supercharged inline 6s. I had a 1998 DB7 which had no reliability issues, but I had friends whose similar models frequented the shop. I think the cars tend to have fewer problems if they are regularly driven, as opposed to the garage queens that tend to be driven hard on the rare times they're taken out.
Although the market obviously doesn't agree, from personal experience I'd rather buy a three year old car with 15,000 miles on it than a six year old car with only 1500 miles, unless you're buying a 'hobby' car. Not that there's anything wrong with that. But if you're looking for a daily driver, remember that bad things happen when cars just sit.
Although the market obviously doesn't agree, from personal experience I'd rather buy a three year old car with 15,000 miles on it than a six year old car with only 1500 miles, unless you're buying a 'hobby' car. Not that there's anything wrong with that. But if you're looking for a daily driver, remember that bad things happen when cars just sit.
When we say 'RELIABILITY' I think there are different catagories, but we get hung up teh word.
I personally would not be TOO put off, if 'poor reliability' mean the odd light not working now and again, or a window that I need to press the botton 3 times to get it fully closed, little rattle from interior etc. (The items you get fixed when you are next passing the dealer).
If 'poor reliability' means engine failure, suspension collapse, gearbox, clutch etc etc (the expensive stuff, which leads to you sitting on side of the road waiting for a tow truck). This is what would REALL PUT ME OFF.
Want to change mine, but 'fearful' of this RELIABILITY thing. Only time the Porsche has been at the side of the road was when I had a puncture. I must of had 10 people beep, wave rude gestures etc. It really made their day, despite being fueled by jealousy.
I personally would not be TOO put off, if 'poor reliability' mean the odd light not working now and again, or a window that I need to press the botton 3 times to get it fully closed, little rattle from interior etc. (The items you get fixed when you are next passing the dealer).
If 'poor reliability' means engine failure, suspension collapse, gearbox, clutch etc etc (the expensive stuff, which leads to you sitting on side of the road waiting for a tow truck). This is what would REALL PUT ME OFF.
Want to change mine, but 'fearful' of this RELIABILITY thing. Only time the Porsche has been at the side of the road was when I had a puncture. I must of had 10 people beep, wave rude gestures etc. It really made their day, despite being fueled by jealousy.
Well I've still got a TVR and sold a 911 to get my DB7. TVR is still the most fun to drive on a nice day. Mine is an early pre airbag i6 with 60,000 miles on the clock. There are some pretty scary bills in the service history, but so far I have been lucky. With the help of the guys on www.amoc.org potentially expensive issues have been resolved very easily. It is a completely different drive from the 911, there is such a sense of occasion - it is so special. If you are worried about the costs buy one with a decent factory warranty, at least there will be no surprises. If you are very brave, buy one privately with no warranty like I did!
the Aston is a great car the styling is gorgeous, they have a great sense of occaision and they are just as usable as a 911 day to day too. check this one out -www.pistonheads.com/sales/122165.htm this is my uncles old car, it was fantastic while he owned it, plus its Ryan giggs' old DB7 too!
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