More advise needed on buying DB7

[Michael997]

I have now viewed 2 and driven 1 DB7 Vantage Volante's , both were very nice cars but the differences between them in spec is making a choice difficult.

Car 1: 22k sports exhaust, touchtronic box, larger sports wheels, drilled pedals and foot rest, park assist.

Car 2 : 10k standard auto, and none of car ones options

I know I can add some of the options to car 2 but don't really want too.

Question? is the auto box the same basic box or is the touchtronic more than just 2 extra buttons? any other advise would be welcome as I have now narrowed my search to a Vantage Volante upto £50k

[V8LM]

I believe the box is the same. Whilst not a touch on the TT2 system in the DB9, I would have a TT over the standard auto anytime (and a manual over the TT).

Car 1 "appears" the obvious choice. Sports Exhaust is a must. TT over normal as I say. Take care to ensure the wheels are proper AM wheels and not some after-market swaps; DB7s are VERY particular about what wheels they run on.

Whatever you do, get the car inspected properly (by Rikki Cann for instance) before you part with any cash.

Edited by V8LM on Thursday 1st November 19:34

[f328nvl]

I have a sports exhaust on mine (Vantage coupe) and to be honest I rather wish I hadn't - it's a bit leary, and if you want that there are other more obvious cars.

Tiptronic in DB7/DB9 is a manual over-ride of an auto gearbox, whereas Vanquish is a manual box.

I'd decide based on: Colour, condition and history the options aren't the thing that make you happy when you drive them.

my 5p worth!

jg

[AstonZagato]

Sports exhaust is not to everyone's taste but I think you must be in the minority - I loved mine!

Offer a swap and I think you'll be killed in the rush!

I have a standard Vantage exhaust in my garage if you need one.