I was looking at a Maserati GTS when the dealer took in an 06 DB9 with 5k miles on trade. The car looks as new p, not a mark in it. It has all the original as delivered items including the cover, tender and an umbrella. It's black with some type of pearl essence in it and beige interior.

I can get the car for 73k with a fresh service. My brother was telling me that they are known to have electrical problems but I thought I'd ask folks here what I could expect and if the price is any good? One owner, maintained, no paintwork, 5k miles.

 

Is it made by the Brits? Electrical problems is standard equipment on all things British. Ask a Range Rover owner. Just sayin.

 

Electrical problems on modern day Astons are no more common than on any other brand. This myth is perpetuated by many on the Internet (many of whom have never even owned an Aston in the first place) for an issue that hasn't existed for almost a decade. Besides, in this day of global cars where any brand builds cars anywhere in the world, trying to pin electrical problems on a car simply because the company is British, is just plain silly.

 

Yep all the reading and forum crawling, electrical issues don't seem to be a major deal on AMs.
Chris

 

The 06 has the old dash, soft suspension and Linn radio. Not good things. It is not a sports car if that's what you are after. 77K sounds high as I know of one that just sold for $65 from the original owner. Drive it and see what you think.

 

Is the 07 better with respect to the suspension and sound system

 

British Electrics got a bad reputation because of Lucas--Often referred to as "Lucas Prince of Darkness"--and the famous Lucas 3 Position switch "Dim, Flicker, Off". Rumor had it the reasons Brits drink warm Beer is because their refrigerators were made by Lucas.

 

Yes. Yes. We've all heard the jokes like: "Lucas, Inventor of the Intermittent Windshield Wiper". But, that was literally decades ago. Time to let go...

 

That's funny.

 

zer0t,

check out Grant Neal's guide to buying AM. He has a good overview of what to look out for.

 

Look here "Before buying your first Aston Martin" : http://en.aston-martin-club.com/arti...ton-martin-182

Here you'll find what you can expect.

 

5k miles, personally I would like to see a car more driven than parked. Any chance to talk with the 1st owner? If I was looking, and it had the all options i wanted - I would consider it! Good luck in your search.

 

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