Hey guys,

I have the Aston fever again and have a couple of 2009's in my crosshairs. Question is: if I see the car fitted with the 5 spoke wheels does that mean that it came with the Sport Pack upgrade($3785) or could be that the previous owner had them installed. Dealers have no clue or they don't want to divulge the info... so maybe I can get some info from you fellas.

Thanks,

Lev

 

I would think it's most likely a sports pack car, but there's no guarantee. However any Aston dealer can tell you what factory options were installed if you provide them the serial number. It's a fairly easy computer report. That's the only way to know for sure, absent the factory window sticker

 

Thanks BB, I will just do that and see. By the way, any of you had the clutch inspected by an AM dealer before purchase? What is the cost involved with the procedure?

 

Also the dealer describes the 5 spoke as 19"... aren't the "real" sport wheels 20"?

 

I think on the Vantage it was still 19", the DB9/S was 20", but don't quote me...

 

Vantage and DB9 Sport Pack wheels (the first generation split 5 spoke variety) were 19 inch for both cars. DBS has always been 20 inch.

 

Mine are 19" and are part of the 2007 "sportpack" option package which included the titanium lug nuts and suspension mode and open baffle control.

 

All this is explained in Grant's book. I suggest you buy/read it if you are seriously looking to buy. It will answer all this and much more.