This is a link to all of my Aston Martin videos: bit.ly/3gWPLLC Other car reviews I have done: Porsche Cayenne Turbo: bit.ly/3vYmDIb Lexus GS350: bit.ly/3wZWHNH

I will say as an Aston owner myself, you can cut down a lot on the badge tax, but it takes FAR more work than the average car to research and cross reference parts. The price ends up being worth it, but yes it takes a lot of time and patience. For example, my Aston's dashboard pen was broken when I bought it. As a pen guy, I wanted it to work just because. Well, the Aston version of that pen is $110+. But through a lot of research, it's just a laser engraved Lamy Pico. So I bought a standard chrome Pico for $30, took the laser engraved piece off the broken pen, put it on the new pen, and viola! I now have a functional dashboard pen. Just had to be creative.

@jesdadotcom

5 ай бұрын

What is a dashboard pen?

@GAsh0012

21 күн бұрын

​@@jesdadotcomliterally just that... A pen for you to sign fat checks

I also had a 2005 DB9 for 5 years and used it as a daily driver. Put 46,000 miles on it. Very reliable for me. Only big expense was putting in new plugs and coils. Had to go to dealer for this, $4000. Was a big job since entire intake manifold comes off. Other wise I did most of my routine maintenance. Wish I had not sold it.

@DIYDanCars

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! They really are great cars! My Aston was a heck of lot more reliable than any of my German cars. One day I will get a 14'+ Vanquish to replace my DB9.

I put a good number of miles on a db7 V12 convertible (Vantage Volante) 6-speed manual. What an incredible car.

@DIYDanCars

Ай бұрын

It sure is! I miss my DB9 dearly.

Hey Dan. Great video !! So glad to hear you really enjoy your Aston! It’s reliable because it was designed to be. I’m sure by now you have read a few of his articles on the development of the v12 but if not I can send them to you! Great video and beautiful car !

@DIYDanCars

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, John! I really miss my DB9 and hope to get another Aston in the future. No, I have not read those articles about the development of the V12. Please send them to diydancars@gmail.com. Thanks!

I wanted to buy an Aston at 30 year olds also 10 years ago lol winded up buying a few Bentleys over the years. Still love the Aston Martin brand and planning to buying one soon. Great informative video.

I bought a 2015 Rapide S last year...No regrets and not planning to sell anytime soon or ever!

@itzjdub282

2 ай бұрын

Any issues?

@armenway

Ай бұрын

9mo update please?

@sidelnie

Ай бұрын

@@armenway doing great! Engine temperature sensor failed and some creaking coming from somewhere in the front…other than that no issues driving it hard for 6k miles in almost 2 years. The sound is amazing especially in tunnels and I love cruising around in low gears. It’s heavy and interior rear space is limited but for the right circumstances it’s an absolute gem!

Great thing about U.K. is lots of independent specialists at great prices

Just purchased a db9. Wanted a vanquish. But they’re selling for 3-4x as much. Will definitely have one in the near future

I have the same color DB9 but with a charcoal interior. Wish it was blue like yours was. Mine is an '09 which has significant improvements over the earlier cars. My nav screen is pretty useless as there is not any current nav info you can upload. I use Waze anyway. Great car; such a sleeper visually and performance wise.

Awesome review!

@DIYDanCars

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!

Exellent video Dan...do you ever regret selling it ?!

Bought one on impulse monday.. pretty excited for the car. I got it cheaper than both of my C6's.

@DIYDanCars

Жыл бұрын

Congrats! They're very fun cars!

Thanks Dan that 👍 was beautiful

Nice looking ride. I’d heard the 2005-06 had oil issues-as in starvation issues. Glad your turned out well.

@DIYDanCars

2 жыл бұрын

My dealer contact told me that owners with oil starvation issues were because they ran the car low on oil. Aston Martin later issued a revised dipstick which added an additional 1 quart to the sump to help alleviate the problem for owners who don't check their oil level. I think you would be surprised by the amount of people who spend $200k+ on a car and then skimp on maintenance.

Nice video ! Got the same car but 2006 model - never had issue with gearbox collant lines or Lynn 950W Audi amplifier…main issues for me are with the AC and the leather trims who are stretching… but mechanically… those car are bullet proof.

@DIYDanCars

3 жыл бұрын

How long have you owned it? I wonder if the transmission cooler lines and amplifier have already been replaced? Most of these issues happened very early in the car's life. Besides those small hiccups, my DB9 was great!

@fabienfaure2634

3 жыл бұрын

@@DIYDanCars I’ve owned the car for 3 years . I am sur that amplifier has never been changed. The cooler lines may have been fixed before though…

Hello Dan, I am thinking as you on my 30th birthday to get DB9, but I want to use it as daily driver. What milage you got and do you know if there are any rust issues ? Because I plan use car in winter too.

Hey bro ...great review but I have to respectfully disagree on 1 point .... dealer service on these cars Is yes, a bit more expensive, but, with these cars, for me, it's not about that but about proper 100%care, plus, a dealer service history keeps the value up for eventual resale....btw, I have the 2014 db9.2 and am smitten by her.....cheers

Its settled, the Rapide S is on my bucket list

@DIYDanCars

2 ай бұрын

I think you will be very happy!

I’m a bit of a purest and would’ve kept the original wheels and got them restored to original condition, the interior of an Aston as you stated is a thing of wonder as it feels solid and with the combination of metal and sweet leather…beautiful car and great informative video 👍

@DIYDanCars

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It was a fantastic car and I miss it dearly. One day I will have a 2014+ Vanquish that I have been lusting after.

@paulstuart487

3 жыл бұрын

@@DIYDanCars I’m in no doubt you’ll get that Vanguish. Did you ever get that Porsche or are you Aston hooked?

@DIYDanCars

3 жыл бұрын

@@paulstuart487 The ship has sailed on my dream 930 and unfortunately I was left at the dock. I refuse to pay those ridiculous prices on 930s right now. The 930 is cool, but for that kind of money I can get a GT3 or Vanquish.

Hi Dan, great video. How come you sold it? Was it cuz you were tired of it or you were looking for something different ?

@DIYDanCars

Жыл бұрын

I wanted to try something different. I will have a Vanquish eventually. :)

What year and model is the , Ford, Volvo,bmw .mix ??

Theres loads of aftermarket support and has been for well over a decade

Magique!

To be fair, the DB9 is better looking than any Porsche 911 ever made

HI, I think you did the oil change yourself, your SB9 was a dry sump was it easy to change oil, thank you

@DIYDanCars

2 ай бұрын

DB9 is a wet sump system.

@danarami6378

2 ай бұрын

I thought it was dry sump, thank you, great car too bad you had to let it go.

Did you consider having the rotors turned instead of replacing them?

@DIYDanCars

2 жыл бұрын

I called several shops near me about turning the rotors, but every shop was reluctant to do it because the rotors were cross drilled.

@graycav56

2 жыл бұрын

@@DIYDanCars Hmm. Sounds like some folks were just scared. I’ve heard of them being resurfaced as with others, but the technique is key. If you still have the old ones maybe keep checking.

A clean example of 930 turbo now is nearly 200k😢

@DIYDanCars

3 ай бұрын

At 200k I would be a seller for sure. That's stupid!

@hansgalaxy888

3 ай бұрын

exactly @@DIYDanCars

Have you ever had it side by side by a DBS? Is there any differences?

@DIYDanCars

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. There are a lot of differences. The DB9 and DBS are built on the same platform, but the body work between the two is much different.

@DIYDanCars

3 жыл бұрын

Here's a good video on the differences. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hq6h27GNYc7JlsY.html

@sjoroverpirat

3 жыл бұрын

@@DIYDanCars thank you very much!

if you own a car like aston ------------- aston club forums give good advice on buying services repairs parts --- and if you cant afford main dealers some good specialist independents ----- /// neighbour had the big one ---- when in sports the engine tone is like nothing else ....... sundays he would sit in the car and read a newspaper --- on his big driveway said he liked the atmosphere even though he didnt go anywhere .... /// its oddly discreet in british racing green or silver elegant and rare ---- //// p mc cartney after success with the band had one in st johns wood and fitted a multitrack recorder in the car -- said the acoustics were so good he could drive and sing pieces from songs he was working on .... // later re-recorded obviously --- but various elements and songs were written as he was driving to relax across the english countryside ..... ----- i drive porsche but if unlimited budget an aston or mclaren maybe ....

@DIYDanCars

Ай бұрын

My Aston Martin has been more reliable than any modern Porsche that I have owned.

Bmw and Porsche plastic!? What are Audi and Mercedes then? Bmw and Porsche have the best quality interiour for past 10 years. Having said that I need or want DB9 or Conti GT just cause they are cool and cheap. Hope I get the right one and good luck to you in your future experience.

Nice to see stereotypes being exposed...had three Aston’s and in 60.000 miles only two faults

Can I pm you ? I had a few questions. Thanks!

@DIYDanCars

Жыл бұрын

Just post them here. Others might be interested in the questions you have.

@RetroRod-im6tl

Жыл бұрын

I'm looking at a 2005 db9 v12. Auto. 57k miles. Going to inspect it in person tomorrow . Anything I need to look out for ? Thanks!

@DIYDanCars

Жыл бұрын

@@RetroRod-im6tl I would inspect the transmission cooler lines thoroughly. Also, if there is any knocking in the engine I would run away.

@RetroRod-im6tl

Жыл бұрын

@DIYDanCars ok. You have any suggestions on sources for aftermarket parts? Or a company that could repair dash pieces?

@DIYDanCars

Жыл бұрын

@@RetroRod-im6tl Sorry, I don't. I sold the car years ago (about 8 years ago) and don't know who a good aftermarket part supplier would be. When I owned my DB9, the only aftermarket parts available were brake pads and everything else had to be purchased at the dealer. Best of luck! These are great cars!

Practice saying Aston Martin.Not Aston Martun.

@DIYDanCars

2 жыл бұрын

Nah, I don't think I will. I like triggering keyboard elitists.

@Matt_from_Florida

Жыл бұрын

@@DIYDanCars *Jaguar & Porsche* vehicles will be very satisfying to own then!

@guitarwi3rdo

Жыл бұрын

You're asking too much from a Midwesterner

You shit the brick on that purchase....

@DIYDanCars

3 жыл бұрын

How so? I sold the car for $3k more than what I paid for it (including what I put it into it) after owning it for 4 years.

@alterrihenri110

2 жыл бұрын

@@DIYDanCars sounds smart to me