1998 Aston Martin DB7 review from UK and Ireland
"A car for the roller owner going through a mid-life crisis"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
This is not a car that you would expect to go wrong, but as with all hand built cars, the fit and finish is less than perfect, but it all adds to what is a great car.
The seat belts do not return very quickly, and considering its age and mileage, this is not very good.
General comments?
I really, really would advise anyone thinking of buying this car to go to a dealer. You may pay more, but if anything goes wrong you WILL have to take it back to a dealer, and talking to other owners, dealers do not like cars that have not been supplied by them. MUST have a full Aston service history.
On balance the 3.2 V6 is not going to break any land speed records, but has more than enough power.
Be afraid of a service, they charged me £25 to take the wheels off!
The fuel tank is FAR too small.
I HATE the fact that parts of this car come from a Ford something or other.
I suppose it handles better than the roller, but I never really driven it hard.
I've driven newer models and can report that the V12 engine makes mine look like a Mini -the power is truly amazing, and the noise does not betray any 'Ford' origins.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.2 V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 7000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 14000 miles |
| Previous car | Rolls Royce Silver Spur |
| Date of Entry | 21st July, 2001 |