WOULD YOU? 1997 Aston for $20k

[zeitgeist57]

http://www.dennydotson.com/1997-AstonMartin-DB7/Used-Convertible/Johnstown-OH/8770/3352947/Details.aspx

 

I've always remarked when you can get high-end Euro/Japanese automobiles for cheap (thanks, depreciation!), but just randomly perusing mah favrite berks on used cars, I saw this little gem. I've always been smitten with Aston's, and the '90s DB7 offers a mid-300hp boosted straight six with a stick shift combo...sadly, this one is an automatic.

 

PROS:

007-style for new Kia Optima money

bespoke luxury

Decent reliability

KOTR highway-cruiser

If you can't get tail in DAT ASTON, please drop your man card at the nearest return bawkxz.

 

CONS:

Pricey to repair

MPG LOL

Autotragic

Denny Dotson EWWWW...

Convertisexual, if you're one of those losers that doesn't like a good drop-top.

 

WOULD YOU?

 

*Yes, I am modeling this thread off of Jalopnik's NPOCP segment.

[Sledhead36]

Stop thinking so much and just do it!

[BDHG940]

*Odometer discrepancy

[Not Brian]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/Ricochet16/nope_zps38e22836.jpg

 

 

 

 

 

http://s3-media1.ak.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/hye6GkiqdEFUiC7Un8LZfw/o.jpg

[RC K9]

Would not by anything from Denny Dotson...ever.

[Aaron]

All the replies above are correct. Find a manual with same actual mileage and pay more, then yes! I think they look great.

[Mr. Jones]

Been looking at the 4.7 09+ I think v8 vantage 6mt's lately.

Not fast, not a race car but I've always loved Aston's since I was a kid.

 

Do not buy that old janky auto car.

[harmonda]

An Aston with a drop-top is missing at least its second best design feature...Dat roofline... Like this... http://www.flickr.com/images/slideshow/thirdparty_thumb.jpg Edited August 19, 2013 by harmonda
Messed up link

[Forrest Gump 9]

Buy it, drive it, enjoy it, if it blows up, LSx it.

[El Karacho1647545492]

when it blows up

 

FTFY.

 

You know that car has been passed around and abused more than a high school prom queen if it's sitting at Twatson's lot.

[evan9381]

I swear Clay said he wasn't gonna make any more of these damn threads. I think he even made a thread to announce it when he bought the bimmer.

[POS VETT]

Clay, give it up.

[Forrest Gump 9]

Seriously, if you buy this thing, drive it, blow it up, park it somewhere until you retire, then sell it you'll double your money I guaranty it .

 

But I think this one is more practical

http://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/3975045575.html

[Diamonds]

Looks like a jag. Those eat money too.

 

If you are buying it to give the impression that you "stepped up" you might not be getting there in that car in particular.

 

I also think they probably cost a lot to maintain and fix. But I cannot say for sure.

 

Given the probable cost to maintain and fix....I would take this over the Aston.

 

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=43220&endYear=2014&showcaseOwnerId=0&startYear=1981&makeCode1=MAS&firstRecord=26&searchRadius=300&maxPrice=40000&mmt=%5BMAS%5B%5D%5B%5D%5D&minPrice=12000&listingId=351385696&listingIndex=18&Log=0

[Doc1647545523]

Clay, I think all of us here agree that you are obliged to go test drive this car then come back on here and give us your review.

[Duff1647545513]

I am a fan of most Astons, but as stated above, that one looks too much like a Jaguar and the whole Denny Dotson thing would keep me away from this one

[El Karacho1647545492]

Looks like a jag. Those eat money too.

 

If you are buying it to give the impression that you "stepped up" you might not be getting there in that car in particular.

 

I also think they probably cost a lot to maintain and fix. But I cannot say for sure.

 

Given the probable cost to maintain and fix....I would take this over the Aston.

 

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=43220&endYear=2014&showcaseOwnerId=0&startYear=1981&makeCode1=MAS&firstRecord=26&searchRadius=300&maxPrice=40000&mmt=%5BMAS%5B%5D%5B%5D%5D&minPrice=12000&listingId=351385696&listingIndex=18&Log=0

 

Clay needs to drive the Aston, this Maserati, and the newest Alfa Romeo he can find and then report back to us with the Maintenance Nightmare Shootout.

[zeitgeist57]

LOL @ your responses, folks.

 

I'm not buying anything. :thumbup: Fact is, when I was backpacking across Italy after graduating from college, my buddies were eyeing the beach talent, and I was remarking at all the neat Euro-rides that we didn't have in the states. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . no homo...

 

I CAN'T STOP LOOKING

http://www.hickorywindranch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/brain-on-drugs.jpg

[KillJoy]

when I was backpacking across Italy after graduating from college, my buddies were eyeing the beach talent, and I was remarking at all the neat Euro-rides that we didn't have in the states.

 

 

...if this statement is true, it explains A LOT!

 

:lolguy:

 

KillJoy

[AngryBMW]

Denny is a crook. I would never buy a car from them.

-Marc

[Got-Boost?]

If it were me, NO!

 

If you are serious, go drive it and report back.

 

Personally, I think you'll hate it...

[Tha Kernal]

Would not by anything from Denny Dotson...ever.

 

Denny is a crook. I would never buy a car from them.

-Marc

 

Wondering why these comments are being made. Not been in the area that long but looked at a vehicle there once. Seemed like nice guys. Anyone care to elaborate?

[kirks5oh]

search function is your friend bro^^^

[harmonda]

search function is your friend bro^^^

 

I've never been able to search on this forum. No matter what the criteria I get zero results. So, cool advice bro.

[zeitgeist57]

Wondering why these comments are being made. Not been in the area that long but looked at a vehicle there once. Seemed like nice guys. Anyone care to elaborate?

 

http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85515&highlight=dotson