DB7 Vantage as daily drive (2de car)
Discussion
GT TVR said:
Would it be wise to run a DB7 Vantage as a daily drive (2nd car), about 6000-7000 miles per year? Or is it too unreliable for that? Would it be expensive to run?
Can it "live" outside?
Also, I've heard tall drivers won't fit in it (I'm 6 ft 10)?
thanx!
1. Could do - I did for a few years;Can it "live" outside?
Also, I've heard tall drivers won't fit in it (I'm 6 ft 10)?
thanx!
2. No, they're fine, no more unreliable than many others;
3. It's an Aston Martin, so assume yes and add a bit;
4. Mine did at one stage - caused the radiator to need replacement;
5. 6'10" is a foot taller than me and my head brushed against the roof, but try it and see.
f328nvl said:
GT TVR said:
Would it be wise to run a DB7 Vantage as a daily drive (2nd car), about 6000-7000 miles per year? Or is it too unreliable for that? Would it be expensive to run?
Can it "live" outside?
Also, I've heard tall drivers won't fit in it (I'm 6 ft 10)?
thanx!
1. Could do - I did for a few years;Can it "live" outside?
Also, I've heard tall drivers won't fit in it (I'm 6 ft 10)?
thanx!
2. No, they're fine, no more unreliable than many others;
3. It's an Aston Martin, so assume yes and add a bit;
4. Mine did at one stage - caused the radiator to need replacement;
5. 6'10" is a foot taller than me and my head brushed against the roof, but try it and see.
I can confirm all the above. I run a 2000V 7 Vantage, it lives outside and I'm doing 6000 to 7000 miles a year. Aggresive attention to minor faults and regular fettling seem to keep it running just fine.
6'10" though? mmm, not so sure. Drivers seat has no rise and fall due to positioning of computer equipment under that seat, just movement front to back and lumber support. Not hopeful for you, but try it.
GT TVR said:
I'm 185 cm so that's about 6 ft 10, isn't it?
I fit well in the TVR Tuscan but I hear the DB7's are quite cramped.
So the Volante has more head room?
thanx guys
your a midget compared to a guy who is 6' 10" .....save your euros up and buy a DB9.....much more reliable than a DB7 for everyday useI fit well in the TVR Tuscan but I hear the DB7's are quite cramped.
So the Volante has more head room?
thanx guys
Edited by GT TVR on Monday 7th June 10:08
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