what's the future for DB9 values?

[3200gt]

Pretty much as the title really.
I have a DB9 and I am pondering what the future holds for these value wise?

[george h]

With the Virage coming out I can't exactly see them going up.

I reckon they will probably bottom out at about £40k.

[yeti]

I have seen some seriously rough high milers that get rented out or driven for trackday gifts. Also a few more Cat C/D repaired cars appearing.

I think a rough DB9 coupe TT might be £30k, the high end of DB7 Vantage values. Hopefully a nice, well looked after coupe should stick at £40k or so over the next couple of years, at least until a real successor (DB11?) comes out. Add £5-10k to that for a Volante?

Fingers crossed for a £60k DBS manual Volante at some point!!

[Shmee]

yeti said:

Fingers crossed for a £60k DBS manual Volante at some point!!

I would certainly be fearing that's a fair while away!

[Jockman]

Shmee said:

I would certainly be fearing that's a fair while away!

You'll never know.

You're leaving us.

And to think we devoted an entire thread to you.

[Shmee]

Jockman said:

You'll never know.

You're leaving us.

And to think we devoted an entire thread to you.

[3200gt]

If they were Italian I would have a better feel for them but having "acquired" mine I'm now pondering selling and putting the money into something else. The only Aston that has real appeal to me is a Vanquish S but all the current range of raging bulls appeal.

Where DB9's too high volume to become worth keeping/appreciating assets? and if they are what timescale are we talking?

[Jockman]

Why not just enjoy the car

However you look at it, it is the best looking GT on the market (IMO) and it does not need to be a loud colour or have a noisy exhaust to turn heads, unlike other high end cars.

And in a couple of years time it will be a nice deposit on a DBS or a V12V

[manek]

Having just sold my i6 DB7 for £19.5k, and with the V12 DB7 fetching not much more than £25-30k, I'd say the DB9 -- its successor -- has got some way to go...

[michael gould]

manek said:

Having just sold my i6 DB7 for £19.5k, and with the V12 DB7 fetching not much more than £25-30k, I'd say the DB9 -- its successor -- has got some way to go...

Not true......both the i6 and the v12 DB7 are expensive to maintain and mechanically not in the same league as the DB9......I speak from experience having owned all 3.

Very early 9,s will bottom out at high 30,s but later models will hold there value IMHO

[3200gt]

Jockman said:

Why not just enjoy the car

It just doesn't do it for me. Pretty yes, involving no. Originally I did think I would sell the 3200gt and keep the DB9 but the Maser is so much an involving drive than the DB9 I think I've changed my mind. Although both are "GT" cars the 3200 is so much more a sports car.
I'm sure I would prefer to do a 1000 mile across europe trip in the Aston than the 3200 from a long haul cruiser point of view but my "nice" car driving is limited to sunny weekend use only so its never going to happen.

[Jockman]

michael gould said:

Very early 9,s will bottom out at high 30,s but later models will hold there value IMHO

You will not find a more honest and accurate appraisal than this.

The Masers I've been seeing lately are VERY good looking cars and I would certainly have one alongside the DB9 if I could afford it.

By the sounds of it 3200gt you are no longer enjoying the AM, and this may be the subtext to your thread.

In which case, sell it. You will remain a top bloke regardless

[3200gt]

Jockman said:

By the sounds of it 3200gt you are no longer enjoying the AM,

Its fair to say I have never enjoyed it in the same way as the 3200. I have owned the 3200 for 10 years and despite all the stories of woe you hear about them, mine has been faultless. It would almost seem like a betrayal to sell it now.

Whatever I decide to do, before long I hope to be able to leave all you DB9 owners a little gift. But you'll have to wait to find out what, so don't ask now.

[hartley]

Get the DB9 manual - it's much more involving to drive

[3200gt]

A proper manual, maybe. Mines got floppy piddles.

[michael gould]

I have also owned a 3200GT and a 4200 GT Spyder and they were great cars but not very reliable.......4200 is much cheaper to keep.....the engine chain driven dry sump were as the 3200 is belt driven twin turbo.....belts need changing every 3 years at 2k a change.......always loved those boomerang rear lights on the 3200GT

[3200gt]

Belts do need changing every 3 years, but even at main stealer prices they are only £500 plus parts. Chains are approx £2k by a main stealer but every 64k miles. Independents will do chains with the engine in for about £1200 now.
Mine has never let me down and I have had no major issues with it at all. Mind you it has been pampered all its life, heated, dehumidified storage etc.

Anyway before we get moved to the FML&B forum.
Whats the long term (5 - 10yrs) DB9 value movement? up or still down?

Edited by 3200gt on Thursday 5th May 07:37

[michael gould]

DB9 will go down long term

[CliveM]

Values are already at £37K - which I guess translates to a sale price of approx £35K? Seems very good value unless the servicing costs are horrific?

[Murph7355]

3200gt said:

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Where DB9's too high volume to become worth keeping/appreciating assets? and if they are what timescale are we talking?

IMO pretty much all sportscars fall into this category now. Also, as they are significantly more reliable, and are riddled with idiot-aids, the chances are that more of them will survive into old age too.

What I think will happen with all cars like this is that the gap between a poor one, and the best will widen. I can easily see scruffy DB9s being sub-30k. Similarly aged ones, but in tip top condition will likely fetch 20k more.