Repo DB9...

Darragh29

Anyone know who owns owned this???

http://www.herald.ie/national-news/bank-seizes-euro250k-bond-car-1656097.html

crocro

It used to belong to Breifne O'Brien, who built one of the irish pyramids.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/ireland/article5375606.ece?token=null&offset=0&page=1

McSpud

Darragh29 wrote: »

Anyone know who owns owned this???

Someone who does not have 250k cash but a bank was willing to give a personal loan for not far off that. If less than 150k left on the loan the person could have auctioned & pocketed the difference?

Darragh29

http://www.merlincarauctions.ie/finance_catalogue.php?page=1&dir=DESC&action=searchresults&vehiclesaddes=all&id=10&sort=makeandmodel&id_listing=386653&action=viewCarDetails

I think I know who owned it but I'm wondering does anyone know for sure...

junkyard

I doubt they'll get 150k for it in the current economic climate.

Darragh29

junkyard wrote: »

I doubt they'll get 150k for it in the current economic climate.

I can't get my head around how anyone can spend this kind of money on a car.

qz

I know it's not cheap, but it's hardly "one of the most expensive cars in the world" is it?

qz

Darragh29 wrote: »

I can't get my head around how anyone can spend this kind of money on a car.

Your heart isn't in it.

Darragh29

crocro wrote: »

It used to belong to Breifne O'Brien, who built one of the irish pyramids.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/ireland/article5375606.ece?token=null&offset=0&page=1

Are you sure this used to be his or are you just suggesting that??? There can't be that many of these in the country... Was this same car not for sale at a private auction at the K Club recently???

Hotwheels

That will be one to watch to see what it sells for

Darragh29

Hotwheels wrote: »

That will be one to watch to see what it sells for

Prob sweet FA...

bazz26

Darragh29 wrote: »

I can't get my head around how anyone can spend this kind of money on a car.

They didn't, they spent the bank's money on it.

Seriously though, in 21st century Ireland there were lots of people who spent and lived outside of their means. They lived a life they couldn't afford, lending institutions encouraged it and ignored the repucutions down the line.

The sad thing is that whatever final price they manage to get for that DB9 you can bet the tax payer will probably end up footing the bill for the bank's loss on it in the form of another Government bail out.

junkyard

Darragh29 wrote: »

I can't get my head around how anyone can spend this kind of money on a car.

You mustn't be a true car fan so, I can and have.

patrickc

how come theres an nct on it 07 and all?

Darragh29

junkyard wrote: »

You mustn't be a true car fan so, I can and have.

Was it really your money!?!?!?!

junkyard

Darragh29 wrote: »

Was it really your money!?!?!?!

No, I found in in the woods with a load of white powder.:D

bazz26

patrickc wrote: »

how come theres an nct on it 07 and all?

I cannot see any NCT disc on the windscreen so probably just a typo on their website.

SV

Darragh29 wrote: »

I can't get my head around how anyone can spend this kind of money on a car.

Ah come on!
It's a bloody Aston Martin!

Darragh29

patrickc wrote: »

how come theres an nct on it 07 and all?

They don't make em like they used do! :D:D

bazz26

Bloody Fords...

Darragh29

ClioV6 wrote: »

Ah come on!
It's a bloody Aston Martin!

I wouldn't care if it was one of these and came with a lifetime supply of free fuel, I wouldn't spend that money on it!

Guy:Incognito

Darragh29 wrote: »

http://www.merlincarauctions.ie/finance_catalogue.php?page=1&dir=DESC&action=searchresults&vehiclesaddes=all&id=10&sort=makeandmodel&id_listing=386653&action=viewCarDetails

I think I know who owned it but I'm wondering does anyone know for sure...

mmmmmmmmm, need smore external photos.

Was going to bid, but the tax is out so screw that.:)

sharkman

Merlyn is a busy man with his repos ! Nice R32 there also . He now has the contract for all the finance houses and its only going to get busier .

Bandara

I have a cunning plan Gentlemen.

A plan so cunning that it is more cunning than a cunning fox who's just been appointed Professor of Cunning at the Faculity of Cunning at Oxford University.

I propose that we rounds us up a posse of Boards homeboys, each stumping up the princely sum of €410.96, together this fellowship of fine fellows bid, and yes indeed, purchase thia Aston Martin that we speak off.

We then each, but once a year, have this fine punani magnet for but for a single day each.

Imagine the riding of white heeled hussies we shall all do on such a momentous day!

What say ye fine men, are you with me ?






(I bagsies going first and I promise to wipe the seats afterwards, car can be collected after I'm finished outside Krystal nightclub).

:P

h3000

patrickc wrote: »

how come theres an nct on it 07 and all?

I say it means the first NCT is due March 2011 (car will be 4 years old).

L-M

h3000 wrote: »

I say it means the first NCT is due March 2011 (car will be 4 years old).

Lol, or maybe it's a taxi:pac:

mumblin deaf ro

I was going to put in a bid, but once I read about the rear lamp lenses falling off I felt I would stick with my Focus

http://ww.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/index.htm?md=832

Bandara

mumblin deaf ro wrote: »

I was going to put in a bid, but once I read about the rear lamp lenses falling off I felt I would stick with my Focus

http://ww.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/index.htm?md=832

*sigh

they just don't make handmade cars like they used to...

DublinWriter

Hammertime wrote: »

they just don't make handmade cars like they used to...

A friend of a friend in London sold his software company to Seagate in the mid 90's and the first thing he did was go out and buy a *new* DB9.

In the first week one of the wing-mirrors and both wipers fell off, the car constantly stalled and cut-out.

In short, it was what they used to call in British Automotive circles, a 'Friday-afternoon' car.

He got a full refund from Aston after about 4 weeks of motoring misery and then proceeded to buy a fully-loaded 7-series BMW.

Guy:Incognito

DublinWriter wrote: »

A friend of a friend in London sold his software company to Seagate in the mid 90's and the first thing he did was go out and buy a *new* DB9.
.

DB7 surely?:)

Bandara

Stekelly wrote: »

DB7 surely?:)

+1

the DB9 was only released in 2004

LoveDucati2

Its a great scam.

Buy a €300k Aston through a reg company, pay 1 installment, then default on the loan, keep the car abroad. After 1 year let it be seized then buy it back at auction for less than half price,

I can't see this car selling for more than 100k.

Bargain

jimogr

Did it go under the hammer today?

LoveDucati2

jimogr wrote: »

Did it go under the hammer today?

Anyone know what it went for

McSpud

LoveDucati2 wrote: »

Anyone know what it went for

Still listed on web site. Maybe they don't removed until deal completed?

Click

bf

According to the Irish Times last weekend its due to be auctioned this Saturday

blackbird98

hasn't gone through the auction yet, I reckon it wont be sold. bet it could be bought for 75k.

saw it 2 days after been brought in, condensation inside both headlamp covers was unbelievable for a car of this class!!

Darragh29

Does anyone know for sure who owned this previously?

Our man in Havana

patrickc wrote: »

how come theres an nct on it 07 and all?

Used as a taxi?

Geoff845

I heard it went for a very very low price recently, maybe i'm wrong but i heard from a pretty reliable source?

LoveDucati2

Bond-007 wrote: »

Used as a taxi?

A michael O Leary taxi...

sk8board

Geoff845 wrote: »

I heard it went for a very very low price recently, maybe i'm wrong but i heard from a pretty reliable source?

yep, all I know is that it didn't meet the reserve, last Saturday week I'd say it was; theres a thread here somewhere re merlins on-line auction where it gets a mention; I was watching on-line and the AM was on the list, but couldn't stay watching till it came through because of all that having a life going on.
I reckon it only appeared in the Herald when they couldn't shift it to try get the bidding going.

MadsL

A friend of a friend in London sold his software company to Seagate in the mid 90's and the first thing he did was go out and buy a *new* DB9.

In the first week one of the wing-mirrors and both wipers fell off, the car constantly stalled and cut-out.

In short, it was what they used to call in British Automotive circles, a 'Friday-afternoon' car.

He got a full refund from Aston after about 4 weeks of motoring misery and then proceeded to buy a fully-loaded 7-series BMW.

Friend of mine (not a friend of a friend - I've actually been driven in his car) bought his second Aston (he sold the other one) in 2005. Brand new Vanquish. In 4 months it was back in the dealers 7 times for various warranty & other problems. After actually getting to drive the car a grand total of 9(!) days in the first 4 months, he lobbed the keys on the dealers desk and said write me cheque I've had enough.

Mind you he did buy a Porsche after that (shame it was a Cayenne) and yes, he is gay

JohnCleary

Aparantly (going on what I was told today) this car belonged to a Galway Property Developer who passed away last week. He owed money so obviously his assets are to be sold off

Not naming the person out of respect to the family

Voodoomelon

I'd say the reserve on something like this is at least €150,000, no way would they let it go for €75,000.

NewApproach

JohnCleary wrote: »

Aparantly (going on what I was told today) this car belonged to a Galway Property Developer who passed away last week. He owed money so obviously his assets are to be sold off

Not naming the person out of respect to the family

Unlikely, it would be very quick to have the car already in the auction house (and been there for a week or so) if the man died last week. Usually these things take a month at least.

Robbo

NewApproach wrote: »

Unlikely, it would be very quick to have the car already in the auction house (and been there for a week or so) if the man died last week. Usually these things take a month at least.

His cars (including a Bentley, I believe) were lifted a few weeks ago, before he passed.

Gumbo

patrickc wrote: »

how come theres an nct on it 07 and all?

because merlin have a bracket for when the NCT expires, rather than leave it empty, they fill in when it is due, essentially giving you the first month of registration.

2007 DB9 Due NCT in 2011
2008 R32 Due NCT in 2012

both cars from merlin auctions.

Fey!

JohnCleary wrote: »

Aparantly (going on what I was told today) this car belonged to a Galway Property Developer who passed away last week. He owed money so obviously his assets are to be sold off

Not naming the person out of respect to the family

I'm pretty sure that that isn't his one.

Our man in Havana

Voodoomelon wrote: »

I'd say the reserve on something like this is at least €150,000, no way would they let it go for €75,000.

If you have ever been to Merlins, when a car is knocked down a phone call is made to the bank to see if they will accept the bid. If not the car goes back into the auction. Just because your winning bid is €75k there is a good chance the bank will refuse your winning bid.

MichealD

I think you'll find that the repossesion of the DB7 is not unrelated to the attached news item.

http://www.examiner.ie/story/business/idcwidqlgb/rss2/