2008 Aston Martin DB9 Coupe Review: Facts, Figures, and the V12 Flagship

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In this video, we dive into the world of the original Aston Martin DB9 which is a bargain and fun starter Porsche. Let's "Get Nerdy" with Kennan and explore the "Facts and Figures" of this Aston Martin DB9.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
00:38 CARS & BIDS!!!
01:12 The History of the Aston Martin DB9
03:16 Lightweight Efforts
03:49 Powertrain
05:14 Interior Design
06:00 Transmission Options
07:03 Driving the DB9
12:59 Final Thoughts
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@mackross 11 ай бұрын

Kennen this new format is great. I love the history and background on these cars. Looking forward to more!

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

More to come!

@sgttomas 11 ай бұрын

This is actually more of what I like in a car channel. Doug hit some kind of weird niche I didn’t know I was in to….and has been endlessly imitated but never duplicated. I just like these new developments.

@julianevans9548 11 ай бұрын

But in what world does the DB9 weight '25% less than the DB7'? @@carsandbids

@julianevans9548 11 ай бұрын

Kennan has really found his own voice. These reviews are excellent.

@talon262 11 ай бұрын

Kennan's starting to get more comfortable on camera and it shows; I'm starting to cotton to *his* style. It's not as animated as Doug's, but that's OK. In any case, I love that the first few example shots of a DB7 they show are of Hoovie's DB7 that he had :)

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

That was purely an accident, or genius, you will never know. :)

@arodavenue 11 ай бұрын

enough with these kind of comments already. Enjoy the videos.

@Charlie-Charlot 11 ай бұрын

Keenan is to Cars and Bids what James May was to Top gear. More technical and calm than the other two but still having his own personality. Doug would be Clarkson and Alanis Hammond.

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

Wow, What a compliment!

@ocelot7999 11 ай бұрын

This is the best way to put it 😂

@LuerLocked 11 ай бұрын

Now for the three to make a road trip series

@RedLP5000S 11 ай бұрын

How about just letting them be their own people instead of comparing them to people twice their age?

@hamillx23 11 ай бұрын

@@RedLP5000S different generational talent, they are all to be treasured in their own respect

@Peter-MH 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful car! This will never look dated or out of style. Definitely a classic.

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

Definitely!

@budja1501 11 ай бұрын

For aftermarket rims, those are INCREDIBLY well chosen. I can't recall how many times I see wheels on a supercar that don't belong. this set does, combined with the stance and this owner has managed to actually modify the look of their aston while emphasizing its beautiful design.

@MuitoDaora 11 ай бұрын

But those tinted tail lights 🤢🤮

@budja1501 11 ай бұрын

@@MuitoDaora for my taste, if they were just a shade lighter…….

@christopherkraft1327 11 ай бұрын

I was hesitant at first & I said so but now I think Kennan is really coming into his own!!! 👍👍

@turtleonmeth1560 11 ай бұрын

Need for speed most wanted when I was a kid is why to this day I think Aston are still one of the most beautiful styled cars

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

Agreed!

@MQZ17 11 ай бұрын

One of the most beautiful cars of all time, sounds great, inside doesnt look dated, its a modern classic

@scottkinnebrew7924 11 ай бұрын

Kennan, the improvement in your delivery between this and your early videos is impressive! Good job. I really enjoyed this deep dive. Especially because I'd like to own one in the near future. Thanks!

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

Hope this helped sway your buying decision. This one is for sale....

@scottkinnebrew7924 11 ай бұрын

@@carsandbids Unfortunately, not yet. But it stokes the fires!

@OllieHicks-Sandri 9 ай бұрын

My family has had 2 of these in the last 3 years because one of our family friends wrapped our first one around a tree. This is a very interesting video because although I’ve done plenty of research I learnt so much about the car. Thanks man

@Martin-kc1xj 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful design, simple yet refined, and truly timeless... I can't help but think it's what the model S is trying to look like.

@charlesmcbride6751 11 ай бұрын

I've always wanted a DB9 also, beautiful car

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

Well....it is for sale..... :)

@GS-sm3jo 11 ай бұрын

I'm totally geeking out on all the technical data in Kennan's videos. I love it! Beautiful machine! 👍🏻🇺🇸

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

Right on!

@MunworthCrowell 11 ай бұрын

that wood trim on the doors is among the most stunning i've ever seen in a modern car

@ShoelessJP 11 ай бұрын

We're starting to see some more personality and comfortability from Kennan behind the camera, and it makes me happy to see. Love the vids, keep it up folks.

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

More to come!

@dcs0113 11 ай бұрын

great review! I concur, I've had mine for years now (2014 DB9.2) and am smitten every time I see or drive her. Well done!

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! 👍

@johnlowe2218 11 ай бұрын

Love the video! Awesome to see a fast, fun exotic car that’s still not horrendous to own and still can put a huge smile on your face. Thanks Kennan!

@newbiedebater 11 ай бұрын

I remember what you guys were talking about in an episode of "Cookies on the Carrera GT" with the fear of maintenance - but man what a gorgeous car.

@soloyoujo 11 ай бұрын

The DBS is my favorite Aston ever and one of my dream cars, but the DB9 is so so beautiful too and it will always be. Timeless design.

@jhref 11 ай бұрын

Kennan: I'm sick of my unreliable Ferrari! Also Kennan: time for an Aston!

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

He is a glutton for punishment.

@colinslaboden 11 ай бұрын

Incredible video! Thanks Kenan

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@InterstateRaziTV 11 ай бұрын

Great Video Ken!

@XantroyX 11 ай бұрын

It had been 60 seconds since it was posted before you wrote that. Stop being a sycophant.

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@infadelakainf 11 ай бұрын

I love how the speedometer and the tachometer go opposite directions.

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

Almost watch-like in appearance.

@LawrenceMarkFearon 11 ай бұрын

Well done Kennen! This is an exquisite example from the era. You're really on a roll after the 456GT, SLS and now this.

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

We try to get him into cool cars.

@Mathew-vlogs 11 ай бұрын

It’s nice to be early to a video. By the way, Aston Martin has always been my dream car. 😍😍😍😍

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

Good choice!

@deanisplemoni 11 ай бұрын

Still one of the cleanest car designs ever.

@aimanbryan1424 11 ай бұрын

Woaw Doug is a very good teacher as well it seems. 😮

@markcarter9476 10 ай бұрын

I bought my DB9 3 years ago now, and although it took a little while for me to bond with the car, it is now a firm favourite. Beautiful to look at, a super smooth V12 engine, lovely cabin and great value in the current market. Don't let the DB9 become one of those cars you wish you had purchased before the price rocketed (just as you knew it would) in value.

@carsandbids 10 ай бұрын

They seem like an AMAZING road trip car.

@ivanvasilev9417 11 ай бұрын

I am interested to hear Kennan’s opinion on Fisker. Keep up the great work!

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

If we see a Fisker get submitted in SoCal we would love to film with one.

@Zach_A 11 ай бұрын

Wow that color is beautiful.

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

I love it!

@sevenscorpions7 11 ай бұрын

love this format doing vids by yourself . hope u get one of these beautiful db9s. keep up the gr8 work

@scottg2946 11 ай бұрын

Kennan, they're getting better and better, and the Aston here is a GREAT subject!

@starrdogchamp1 11 ай бұрын

I see the format is a bit different. You drive more in the car than doug. I like that. The aston martin is my dream car. Buy it!!!!

@CochiTravels 11 ай бұрын

This format is amazing. Also, really happy to see Kennan back reviewing cars! Great job

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@kellingtonlink956 11 ай бұрын

Great review. Stunning motorcar! Your authentic automotive passion is very clear and apparent. Keep up the great work. Cheers.

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

@kellingtonlink956 11 ай бұрын

You are most welcome.

@blaketindle4703 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful car! Love Aston Martins! Kennan is getting really good at these reviews!

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@mandelleli 11 ай бұрын

Kennen! It's so great seeing you gain more confidence in front of the camera! You are doing great! 👍👌🙏

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@felipecampos5855 11 ай бұрын

this car is so slick. It has that 007 vibe

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

Super elegant.

@zukacs 11 ай бұрын

can anyone tell me about reability of this car?

@VanishPenguin 11 ай бұрын

Those wheels bring it up to the new age a little

@DrJack144 11 ай бұрын

Great job, Kennan. I trust Doug that you’ll be a valuable addition to his channel(s), and this was a really good review & also came at some stuff from different angles than Doug which is fun

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@nicholasstocker8864 11 ай бұрын

In my humble opinion, I think the Aston Martin DB9 is the most beautiful car of the 21st century…so far.

@V12motorsports 11 ай бұрын

I think you made a mistake on the DB7 being based off of the XK8 it shares a lot with the XJ-S even the convertible top has the same operation

@LiqdPT 8 ай бұрын

I'm pretty sure the first gen XK8 still had a lot of XJS in it.

@maxhenry1977 11 ай бұрын

Buy it Kennen. You know you want it and you know you can afford it 👍

@RayfesM 11 ай бұрын

beautiful car except the front grill that came from the cat walk flooring in the ford factory where they welded 2 duratec V6's together. changing the heads and cylinder liners isn't exactly a major transformation

@anonimushbosh 11 ай бұрын

10:15 that's the wrong way round. An auto suits city & stop start driving whereas continent crushing lends itself to manuals because you want the drama off the beaten paths and on long high speed main roads the gearbox makes no difference bc you'll barely even need one at all.

@NA0533 11 ай бұрын

DB9 or Maserati Granturismo with Ferrari V8? Which one would be more reliable I wonder.....

@Xyzex 11 ай бұрын

Gallardo at the back. 👁️👄👁️

@computiNATEor 11 ай бұрын

Kenzoil, loved this video. Good job 👏🏻

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@NOrlando952 4 ай бұрын

I could be mistaken. And it doesn’t matter. However I was under the impression that the real reason why it wasn’t the DB8 was Aston didn’t want people to mistake it as a 8 cylinder car as it never was, it was always the N.A. 6.0 (5.9) V12. And yeah it’s based on ford v6 blah blah blah.

@ericcarabetta1161 11 ай бұрын

I know you're trying to sell this Aston, but I couldn't stop staring at the Viper up on that rack. 😍🤤

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

Once we get a Viper submitted in SoCal we will do a video. Promise.

@ericcarabetta1161 11 ай бұрын

@@carsandbids 🥰

@MrMeech76 11 ай бұрын

I always considered getting a DB9 or Vantage. Even though it doesn't have the same prestige as an AM I went with a 2014 Jag XKR. Very similar look inside and out as the AM... but more power and not the same cost to maintain... I know I know.. its a Jag so its still expensive to maintain and has its own rep for reliability.. but the AM is much more to maintain and even less reliable. My car had 510hp and modestly computer tuned it with SC pulley upgrade to 650hp. Its a blast to drive.

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

Can't go wrong with either one.

@MrMeech76 11 ай бұрын

@carsandbids most definitely. In my opinion that body style is one of the most beautiful cars ever made. Those lines are timeless... I definitely prefer the headlights and tailights of the AM over the Jag... those were perfection for those body lines

@TheBukoland 11 ай бұрын

Really cool video! It would be really nice to have metric numbers on the bottom of the screen.

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

Sorry!!!

@ericmin832 11 ай бұрын

I love Kennan’s technical explanations, wish he got even more in-depth!

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion! We can get MORE NERDY!

@devinmcgee5130 11 ай бұрын

10/10

@alsa4real 11 ай бұрын

Anybody remember Jeremy Clarkson's segment on the v12 Vantage? Hits hard.

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

Will have to rewatch it.

@MatthewCallier 11 ай бұрын

Does it feel a little odd having the "drive" button furthest from the driver?

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

you probably would get used to it if you owned the car.

@alexalexis7461 11 ай бұрын

Please bring back Doug, he always mentions weight in kg and torque in nm, this guy thinks this channel doesn't have international viewers

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

Sorry!!! We missed it in the edit. We know you exist!

@denim_joey 11 ай бұрын

Yeah Kennan!

@tonyhaynes9080 8 ай бұрын

If you think that the DB9 is gorgeous, then have a proper look at the V8 Vantage. It is perfection from which ever angle you look at it from.

@emanuelhrenka4899 5 ай бұрын

Wdym? All Aston Martins look the same

@tomaszzalewski8135 11 ай бұрын

Great video, I love your take both on history and some important technical quirks of this vehicle (like the engine). But if you want to drive an automatic car from now on, do not put it in neutral at traffic lighs or other short stops, it's bad for the transmission. Just keep it in D or 1 st and keep your foot on the brake.

@bikes7777 11 ай бұрын

Grille looks just like my old 2013 Fusion.

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

Ford was on to something?

@LiqdPT 8 ай бұрын

Ford owned Aston and copied the Aston styling. The DB9 came out in 2005.

@NickintheStates 11 ай бұрын

Kennen has found his groove. This is great!

@LinenGoldfish 11 ай бұрын

Love that Kennan is leading the car history format on the channel!

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@Cardioid2035 11 ай бұрын

Supercars should have never been allowed to use automatic transmissions. Paddle shifting or otherwise…

@MrSlash00r 11 ай бұрын

The engine just looks enormous .. if that thing ever had to come out you'd have to hire a building crane.

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

They really squeezed those duratecs in there. ;)

@uuuu-or3wf 9 ай бұрын

👍

@Problem-mattic 11 ай бұрын

Exterior will never age

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

Timeless

@cowsauce9099 10 ай бұрын

I'm surprised you like the auto. I detest autos even in bumper to bumper traffic. The manual is a big selling point for me on these. Also, is it not a 7 speed?

@LiqdPT 8 ай бұрын

Pretty sure it's a 6 speed. Aston didn't introduce the 7 speed on the Vantage (my frame of reference) until the S in 2010, and then only in the paddle shift cars. I think you had to go a few years later to find the dogleg 7 speed with an actual shifter.

@Vince1986 11 ай бұрын

Love u Kennan

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

Kennan loves you too Vinny

@quintongooden593 11 ай бұрын

The man, the myth, the legend. Kennan!

@rainspiremusic5511 11 ай бұрын

this or a gt4rs? which would kennan own 🧐

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

Can we do both?

@snakeeyes9246 11 ай бұрын

They're very different cars. I personally would take the Cayman and wait for the new DB12 to arrive.

@CrazyChemistPL 11 ай бұрын

Second best looking car ever made. Just barely behind the V8/V12 Vantage of the same era.

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

They are all pretty special.

@andrewst12 11 ай бұрын

are you at Matt Farah's place?

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

He is, the new South Bay location.

@joeyn3590 11 ай бұрын

This guy could sell me dirt at 20 bucks a pound an id buy it. Captivating review as always

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

How much is a banana? Ten dollars?

@joeyn3590 11 ай бұрын

@@carsandbids I'll take it for 12

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

13.50

@user-dz9hh4yh1x 11 ай бұрын

E63 BMW M6 with manual transmission PLEASE 🙏

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

We will try

@butchdeadlift7551 11 ай бұрын

But what's its Kennan Score™?

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

Lots of people want the Kenzoil score, maybe we do one....

@someone............. 11 ай бұрын

I thought they named it DB9 because they afraid that their customer would think that the DB8 name as a "mere" V8 model 😂

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

Those marketing people have all kinds of strange naming reasons.

@LiqdPT 8 ай бұрын

This is the reason I've heard as well.

@andrewbryl4879 11 ай бұрын

I have a dumb question. If the engine isn’t actually (2) Ford V6’s smashed together, then why does everyone say that it is?

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

Top Gear probably made some joke in 2008 and it stuck.

@andrewbryl4879 11 ай бұрын

@@carsandbids in theory it made “sense” but I never had anyone actually confirm that it wasn’t true so thank you!

@LiqdPT 8 ай бұрын

@@carsandbidsthat was exactly it. When Clarkson says something, it persists even if not exactly true.

@Eggsplanepls 11 ай бұрын

Kevins reviews are quite good.

@AudioVisual82 11 ай бұрын

metric system subtitles would be highly appreciated

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

Sorry! We will in the future. Missed them on this one.

@AudioVisual82 11 ай бұрын

@@carsandbids Thank you very much for your responsiveness.

@danielmolina1616 11 ай бұрын

I LOVE YOU KENNAN!

@zachd6011 11 ай бұрын

KENNZOIL

@jonsmith1914 11 ай бұрын

That's not an Aston Martin. It's just a dressed up Ford Fusion.😛 I kid I kid. This is a beautiful vehicle.

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

Wish they were at Fusion prices....

@jonsmith1914 11 ай бұрын

@@carsandbids Agreed but if they sold at Fusion prices they wouldn't be listed on C&B. haha

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

But we would have an Aston! Win some and ya lose some.

@pkplayer358 11 ай бұрын

So a modified Ford engine is no longer a Ford engine, okay

@megamastah 11 ай бұрын

One of the most beautiful cars ever, but the wheels and tinted windows and rear lights on this one are terrible.

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

Just an afternoon with a heat gun and fixed.

@TheoneandonlyJobis 11 ай бұрын

didn't subscribe to "cars and Bids" advertising account. gent bent dougy

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

Yes, the cars are for sale, is that a bad thing? Ultimately, we want to bring some interesting information to the car space and spread some joy with enthusiasts.

@frankierodriguez8661 11 ай бұрын

Excellent. Despite this car is no doubt extremely beautiful, the interior with those figured wood bars on the door inside top, the alcantara and the gorgeous leather, I never understood why they cheaped so badly for the back of the steering wheel and the controls for the windshield wipers, lights etc. that really infuriates me, take a look for example at the new Genesis models with these controls finished in something like alloy tips which look really fantastic. Anyway, if you like Aston Martin, here is a short video you might find interesting about its history and the car that was probably the swan song of their golden hand made days, the mighty Vantage V550. Thanks for the good work Kennan! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ldSDatSbvqycdYE.html

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

The V550 is great! The Issimi team does a great job at long form video as well. Very cinematic.

@frankierodriguez8661 11 ай бұрын

@@carsandbids I didn't watch many of them but i did send you this one because funny enough I just watched it and your vid of the DB9 popped out, so I thought sure Kennan already watched it but just in case I'll share. The one of their video is truly gorgeous in that dark blue colour and its twin supercharged engine rumbles like a storm. Probably very scary on a twisty mountain if you ask me.

@darinclark1853 11 ай бұрын

Great car but I can't imagine trading a 355 for one....

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

Different use cases entirely. If you found yourself going on long road trips the 355 isn't the best choice.

@grapenuts_ 11 ай бұрын

Dangit, the man is getting interesting. I really didn't need another channel to follow. Please don't upload often.

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

At full steam, we will probably only upload 3x a week. TBD.

@qpac786 11 ай бұрын

You aren't Doug. Start your own channel bc I came here for Doug.

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

Doug will be doing some more stuff on here very soon.

@qpac786 11 ай бұрын

I'm sorry if I came across as rude. We love Doug. Don't take that away from us :)@@carsandbids

@thetgwarrior 11 ай бұрын

The facts and figures? Ok 2nd rate daddy Doug :p

@ThomasFerrugia 11 ай бұрын

I owned a 2007 DB9 Volante. RUN AWAY!

@XantroyX 11 ай бұрын

I don't like the DB9. The first time I saw one, it was one of the most beautiful cars I had ever seen, but within 6 months it was just so... meh to me. I prefer the look of the DB7 so much more. Usually a car's looks grow on me and I think that they look better over time, but for some reason this one went from a 10 to a middling 5 by its second model year. It's a controversial opinion but I am just not a fan of the DB9.

@boybad01 11 ай бұрын

Maybe because of the more agressive DBS? I'm a big fan of the DBS and the looks of a standard DB9 now feels like looking at a c220 cdi while knowing about the c63 black series lol

@TheRidersChoice 11 ай бұрын

Atleast you know your opinion is wrong.

@carsandbids 11 ай бұрын

Love a healthy debate.

@XantroyX 11 ай бұрын

@boybad01 That's pretty much it, yeah. The DB9 sits in a place between 2 way cooler models. They had the basic idea, but it wasn't quite there yet. It still leaves me cold.

@XantroyX 11 ай бұрын

It took a few years to get the formula right (looks wise) with the 9 is what I am saying.