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So your gf has a 911 Turbo, a Range Rover, and a DB9 and replacing a clutch is such a big deal? How much is an aston clutch, like $20,000?
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![]() It's the fast that the clutch is 15-20k and something that she babies so she shouldn't be responsible to replace it when it was obviously not her neglect that caused the failure...
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![]() ![]() My ex was quite wealthy and bought high-end cars. Well, not DB9 high-end but a brand new Lexus SC430 just for those 'summer days' as an example. ![]() She had a couple issues with cars and we always found that the high-end dealerships treated you completely different. She went through a set of brake pads on the Lexus in 10k miles (don't ask) and they were replaced for free, just because she's a good customer. She ran over something and it ruined the wheel & tire. They gave her a new wheel (free) with the purchase of a new tire at a good price. I'm surprised your lady is having this issue. |
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Maybe since there are only 2 they figure she has no other options so they can treat her as they please...
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I tried to google 'DB9 clutch' to see if there is any issue of the DB9 clutch but didn't find anything.
You really have to find out the real cause that lead to burning the clutch. BUT, it will cost you more money since if you bring it to another dealer or mechanic, they will have to open up the transmission and you will have to pay them and you are risking end up getting nothing but just a burnt clutch. Again, good luck. I agree with you at one thing though, is to stick with your principle, even you can afford spending $200k+ on a supercar, it doesn't mean you could be ripped off by the dealership. You can, try KillerBee370's method, get a lawyer, I believe she can afford a very good one. |
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And he only has a $40000 Datsun.
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I will find out the price but with labour etc.. I think they said it's 12-16,000 for a new clutch.
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How on earth can a clutch cost 12-16k? That's more than the cost of a twin turbo kit and a set of coilovers for the z. Even with labor costs, there's no way a clutch will cost that much. Maybe it's gold plated or lined with precious gems or something ![]() Well, if all else fails, you can tell her to trade in that p.o.s. aston for a 2012 nissan 370z. 44000 km on my car, including a ton of spirited drives and over a dozen track days, and the clutch is still as good as new ![]()
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I've never noticed her riding the clutch at all when I'm with her. This is her second Aston DB9 and her third Supercar and she's never had any clutch issues so I would guess she's pretty solid at driving standard. One day the car was fine, the next all we could smell was clutch and the shifts where slipping and it was blown. It was very strange... Sorry about the price, I spoke with the dealership since, and they estimate it between 8-9000$
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