Aston Martin DB7 - Should you buy this Hand-built British Icon?

The Aston Martin DB7 is a stunningly pretty car. But is that all? How are they 30 years on, and should you buy one?

Car on review: 1997 Aston Martin DB7 Supercharged Straight 6 Manual. Also available as the V12 Vantage.

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[JJonCars]

Thanks for watching! Is the DB7 the prettiest car ever? What gets your vote?

[neilmarshment]

I remember these first on the road, it was the prettiest car on the road in my opinion. Great review.

[uknihilist]

So am I the first owner to comment? Had my 1996 chiltern Green series 1 for 10 years. To answer your question- yes, randoms come up and ask me about it. I only cover about 300 miles a year but had comments in petrol stations, supermarket car parks and thumbs up from the street.

[johnsvariety]

I was in my mid-twenties when it was introduced and was immediately in love with design. I’ve only seen 2 on the road.

[neilmckay]

Clarkson said it cornered like it was nailed to the road. Park it next to a modern Mazda 3 and you'll see how small the DB7 is. An i6 is on my bucket list of 3 cars still to own.

[malcstag]

I love my Vantage Volante, a dream car to ride, and easy to keep in good order. Huge nut and bolts to work on, basic early modules, & basic crossover parts with workshop manuals reprinted for peanuts. . I can't see a downside, I've had her for 4 months and its awesome. DB9 onwards seem too complex., main dealer territory.

[jeremyshaw]

I've got one of these, I love it and it gives some people a smile too. Which is great! It's pretty basic engineering under the skin, some of it dating back to the 60s! If you have some experience working on cars you'll be fine with an i6. If not, you'd better have deep pockets. Like any machine it must be used. Leave it in the garage and you will have problems when you tootle to the pub one a year! Happy motoring!

[Oli_Hudson]

I see this car is listed for sale on auto trader! (£17, 950, if you're interested!)

[scottpeterMA]

It certainly is (one of the) prettyist cars ever made. I remember seeing it in the Mayfair showroom window in '94, and thinking at last Aston were making a really good looking car again, after the atrocious V8 bodykitted later cars, V8 Zagato and the awful 'Virage'

[oggie]

I have to say i lusted after a DB7 for ages, love the looks but the more i found out about them and the more Aston people i spoke to i got scared of what lies beneath. Rust! They are renowned for it.
I had a drive in a DB9 and was absolutely smitten & you only need to worry about the rear subframe rotting & the driving experience is another level!
I took the plunge and went for an onyx black DB9 coupe & i love it! Great video by the way!👍👏👏👏♥️

[Stratoszero]

Lovely colour the gold! Needs a tan interior to match it though.

[petrolhead]

All the luxe barges are cheap to buy but dearer to maintain. Beats a regular motor

[RobertWoolley-we]

Previous tester slated this particular car for handling and cut short the drive. Guess owner has spent a lot of £ on rebushing the suspension since

[aaronaigner]

Very pretty car. You are correct a better color would be preferable. Great wheels, fits the car perfect.

[Sha-Ayo]

Been thinking of buying a used F Type v8 or Aston DB9. 2009-2011....which one would you go for?

[dutchhondarebel]

I love these cars but I dread the hidden costs. They're about the same price as an early S550 Mustang here, which are really cheap on maintenance.

[adebrade]

Not Keane on the colour pardon the pun

[laskos]

The other Jay on cars also had an Aston Martin today
PS: Bartek? So team #Polish

[leonardosimm]

Gorgeous car. Would love one, will wait for the lottery numbers to come in before I take a punt...

[lennyvalentinoSchiaretti_lvs]

I wouldn't say prettiest car ever made. Its sister, the Jaguar XK8, looks already way better!