Will the DB11 V8 hold its value better than the V12?

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Luxury car ownership involves a lot of depreciation and the Aston Martin DB11 is no different. Since the V8 model is less expensive at the beginning, it may have a different depreciation curve than the V12 model. Maintenance costs, fuel efficiency and market demand factor into how well these cars retain their value over time. There are arguments to be made that the V8’s lower entry price and potentially lower running costs could make it more attractive in the used market, but the V12’s exclusivity and traditional Aston Martin character could help it retain value better over the long term.

@charan-sin · Accepted Answer

There is less that can go wrong with the V8, so it is probably more reliable. Fewer cylinders, fewer potential issues.

@deepak-kum · Answer

The engine is not the only thing. The suspension tuning or other tweaks could be different on the V8 model, which could affect long term reliability.

@kuldeep-te · Answer

I’ve heard the V8 is easier and cheaper to service, and therefore might end up with better long term reliability if the owners keep up with maintenance.

@harish-kum · Answer

The AMG V8 is a trust worthy engine any day. It is used in so many cars that by now any issues should be ironed out.

@saket-jha · Answer

Though the V8 might be more reliable now, 10 years down the line, parts availability could be an issue, as this is not an Aston specific engine.

@awadhesh-n · Answer

Aston’s own engine, the V12, is something they have inside and out. It could lead to more long term support and reliability.

@sakshi-gup · Answer

These cars are relative reliability. All are hand built and so individual build quality varies regardless of engine choice.

@agha-saqui · Answer

The reliability of the engine has more to do with maintenance than the engine type. Having a well cared for V12 is as reliable as a neglected V8.

@shantanu-s · Answer

I wouldn’t say it’s more reliable, it’s just different issues. The V12 may have engine quirks, but the V8 can have electronic gremlins from the Mercedes parts.

@pallavi-sa · Answer

The V8 has been rock solid from my experience. The DB11 chassis seems to suit the AMG engine, which is well proven.

@manish-sah · Answer

That V12 will be the collector’s item in 20 years. The V8 is great, but it’s not special in the big picture.

@vibhu-goel · Answer

All else being equal, the V8 would have the edge because it can appeal to a greater number of buyers. Better value retention could be the case with more demand.

@deepak-kum · Answer

Neither value holds particularly well, but at least the V8 is cheap to maintain. That counts for something in the used market.

@rishi-seth · Answer

The V12 has the most long term value. V8s will be around for a while yet, but it is the last of its kind.

@shashank-s · Answer

The engine is not the only thing. Astons, for instance, have huge resale value dependent on spec and color. The V8 could easily outperform a boring V12.

@reena-yada · Answer

Based on what I’ve seen, they depreciate about the same. As with engine size, Aston Martin depreciation is brutal.

@shiba-ansa · Answer

I believe it is a matter of market. In Europe, the V8 could prevail because of fuel prices, but in the US, king could still be the V12.

@manish-sah · Answer

The V8 seems to hold its value a little better in my experience. It is more appealing on the used market because of lower running costs.

Will the DB11 V8 hold its value better than the V12?

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