Aston Martin db9

**Aston Martin DB9 Review**

**Model Year:** 2005

**Overall Rating:** 90 Points

- **Value for Money:** 80 Points

- **Joy of Ownership for 2 Weeks:** 94 Points

- **Joy of Ownership for 2 Years:** 82 Points

- **Cost of Ownership:** 60 Points

- **Sportiness:** 90 Points

- **Comfort:** 75 Points

- **Reliability as a Used Car:** 65 Points

- **Resale Value:** 80 Points

- **Image Value:** 98 Points

- **Charm Points:** 92 Points

**Production Years:** 2003–

**Engine:** 6.0L V12

**Peak Power:** 450 hp / 331 kW

**Maximum Torque:** 569 Nm

**Acceleration 0–100 km/h:** 4.9 s / 0–300 km/h: 61 s

**Top Speed:** 299 km/h

**Price Range:** €49,000–€79,000

**Pros:** Design, drivability, elegance, brand prestige, performance, sound (with reservations)

**Cons:** Cramped interior, plastic parts borrowed from Volvo, fuel consumption, craftsmanship, requires service outside Finland

**Alternative:** Maserati GranTurismo S

**Summary:** In 2003, at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Aston Martin unveiled a new GT-class model named the DB9, built under revised quality standards at the revamped Gaydon factory. The "DB" name comes from David Brown, a long-time owner of Aston Martin. Designed by Ian Callum and refined by his successor Henrik Fisker, the DB9 replaced the discontinued Aston Martin DB7 (also by Callum), which had been in production for a decade. The DB9 was available as both a coupe and a convertible called the Volante. Its engine is directly borrowed from the Aston Martin V12 Vanquish. The choice not to name it the DB8 was due to its V12 engine—calling it DB8 would imply it had only eight cylinders. The DB9 was seen as the financial savior of Aston Martin, which indeed became the case. Starting in 2004, production was expected to exceed a thousand units per year, comparable to competitors like the Ferrari 360 Modena and Porsche 911 Turbo. Over the years, the DB9 saw only minor changes, with the most significant facelifts occurring in 2008 and 2013. Production ended in 2016.

Even without the allure created by James Bond, the DB9 appeals to all senses with its styling, sound, and V12 engine—it's hard to resist. However, in everyday use, it is cramped, noisy, plasticky, prone to faults, whimsical, and its cabin materials wear quickly. Yet, few buyers care about these "flaws" because the DB9 is one of the most beautiful and fascinating cars in the automotive world visually, which is enough of a reason for most purchases.

**Great Purchase as a Used Car - Ideal for Summer Months**

**Condition of the Reviewed Unit on a Scale of 1-10:**

- **Technology:** 8

- **Bodywork:** 9

- **Interior:** 7

- **Service Book:** 9

- **Value for Money:** 8

**Mileage at the End of the Test:** 89,466 km

**Owned:** Once

**Test Driven:** Seven times

**Tested (3–7 days):** Once

**Service provided by 250kmh.com**