Vantage revisions.. 06/07

[Kurgen]

What were the changes made to the 07 cars, apart from the interior seen in these pics. Can see seat stitching, plus centre armrest.

Cheers
Rob


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[whoami]

The second picture is of an 08 model.

[Kurgen]

whoami said:

The second picture is of an 08 model.

says 07 on advert.. http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/508554.htm


Just wondering, if it's worth having an 07 over an 06.. other than just because one is a year younger?

[Grinning]

Contrast stitching is just an option. However, the seats themselves changed dramatically pre-07. Now roomier across the shoulders, perhaps to cater for the increasing size of occupants. Now rounded side squabs. Better (for me) support but it's all a matter of personal ergonomics. Jump from one seat to another and the difference is easy to spot. Less easy if there is days/hours between seatings.

Could be wrong but ... my 07 has got Bluetooth integration but I do not think earlier models had this available as an option.

The Satnav in the 07 is pounds better than in the 06 ... sorry - that was just a fantasy moment - it's pants in 07,08 and the 4.7 won't be much better but I haven't got in one of those yet.

Other than incorporating the fixes (gearbox, belt/pullies, shims to quieten squeaky brakes) from previous MY cars I am not aware that there were any substantive mechanical changes twixt 06 and 07.

No doubt others more eagle-eyed than myself will spot other differences like the MY by WhoamI. Yes, I did notice the 06 was manual and the 08 Sportshift.

[Grant3]

There is a difference between year of registration & Model Year.

MY tend to run from July-June-ish(Aug-July)each year , the second interior is an 07 registered car but an 08MY!

Edited by Grant3 on Monday 28th July 14:05

[MADT350]

From what i understand all V8V after september 2006 were '2007' spec cars, as for the changes i will look around in some documents i have at home....