Is an Aston Martin DB7 a good investment?

Is an Aston Martin DB7 a good investment?

When you put it all together and weigh up the differences between models and eras, it’s safe to say that investing in Aston Martin DB7s offers something for everyone. Put simply, it’s a very good car which has reached the bottom of its value range and is now beginning to edge up in terms of price.

How much is a Aston Martin DB7 Vantage?

Q: What is the average sale price of a Aston Martin DB7 Vantage? A: The average price of a Aston Martin DB7 Vantage is $36,158.

How reliable is the Aston Martin DB7?

Early examples of the Aston Martin DB7 Volante had a few reliability issues, but many had been ironed out when the V12 was launched. Known problems include rapid tyre wear due to poor suspension set-up, cracked exhaust manifolds and warped brake discs, while the air-con has a habit of needing expensive repairs.

What does DB7 mean?

DB stands for David Brown, the English businessman who bought Aston Martin in 1947 and Lagonda in 1948. Brown sold the company in 1972, the same year the DBS ended production, but when Aston staged its 1990s comeback under Ford’s stewardship, it revived Brown’s initials for the DB7.

Is a DB7 any good?

With 420bhp on tap, the 6.0-litre V12 engine produces phenomenal acceleration – right up to 184mph – and sounds amazing when pressed hard. The car is wonderfully relaxed at real-world speeds, however. In fact, that’s where the DB7 is at its best; it drives more like a grand tourer than a sports car.

Is the DB7 a classic car?

Jag-based ‘new DB4’ is more than just a rehashed XJ-S and 25 years after its launch, the lovely looking DB7 is a classic Aston Martin in its own right. It’s 25 years since Aston Martin launched its ‘new DB4’, the DB7, to help save the famous company (again) aided and abetted by Ford and Jaguar.

How much does a DB7 cost?

Q: What is the average sale price of a DB7? A: The average price of a DB7 is $73,639. Have another FAQ about the Aston Martin DB7?

What is the top speed of an Aston Martin DB7?

Overview

Model	Years	Top speed
DB7 I6 Volante	1996–1999	249 km/h (155 mph)
DB7 V12 Vantage	1999–2003	296 km/h (184 mph) (manual) 266 km/h (165 mph) (automatic; limited)
DB7 V12 Vantage Volante	1999–2003	266 km/h (165 mph) (limited)
DB7 V12 Vantage GT	2002–2003	296 km/h (184 mph)

How many Aston Martin DB7 are left?

	2021	2018
ASTON MARTIN DB7 VANTAGE	160	169
ASTON MARTIN DB7 VANTAGE AUTO	411	391
ASTON MARTIN DB7 VANTAGE VOLANTE	81	78
ASTON MARTIN DB7 VANTAGE VOLANTE AUTO	338	330

How fast is an Aston Martin DB7?

185 mph
It has a top speed of 185 mph (298 km/h) and a 0–60 mph (97 km/h) acceleration time of 4.9 seconds.

Is a DB7 a Jaguar?

The DB7 is unmistakably an Aston Martin, but the Jaguar lineage is plain for nearly anyone to see. While the DB7 is arguably more famous for being the first car to house Aston’s famous V12, its original engine, a supercharged straight-six, also has some Jaguar blood.

What engine is in a DB7?

Aston Martin DB7
Powertrain
Engine	3.2 L AJ6 supercharged I6 5.9 L V12
Transmission	4-speed GM 4L80-E automatic (I6) 5-speed Getrag 290 manual (I6) 5-speed ZF 5HP30 automatic (V12) 6-speed Tremec T-56 manual (V12)
Dimensions