New arrival

[cayman-black]

Very nice, I believe it was up for sale privately before going to the dealer. ( wales area)

[JS1500]

Stunning machine.
Manual?

[GingerMunky]

Yes. Perfect.

[DAVIDOXE]

cayman-black said:

Very nice, I believe it was up for sale privately before going to the dealer. ( wales area)

Coming from Stratstone Cardiff the previous owner was not replacing so may well have been up privately.

[DAVIDOXE]

JS1500 said:

Stunning machine.
Manual?

Yes manual im sure the flappy paddle ones are good but after my Maserati experiences i was looking for a manual.

[CSK1]

V12 Vantage only came with a manual gearbox. Sportshift only option (sadly) with V12 Vantage S replacement.

Congrats on the new car and agreed, ideal spec: B&O, lightweight seats... and manual gearbox. A keeper!

[AM4009]

Great looking car and great colour. Tungsten is great for not needing too much attention but I think lightning will be fantastic in the sunshine. Enjoy

[DAVIDOXE]

CSK1 said:

V12 Vantage only came with a manual gearbox. Sportshift only option (sadly) with V12 Vantage S replacement.

Congrats on the new car and agreed, ideal spec: B&O, lightweight seats... and manual gearbox. A keeper!

And only 9000 miles which is a whole other debate as to if thats a good thing.

[bentley01]

DAVIDOXE said:

And only 9000 miles which is a whole other debate as to if thats a good thing.

David I don't agree with the whole low mileage cars are trouble sentiment . Other than new cars which I have bought all my cars have been low mileage examples with no issues. Love the colour by the way which really suits the V12.

[CSK1]

Just found that your car was tested on track by EVO:
http://www.evo.co.uk/videos/trackdayvideos/247594/...

[Jon1967x]

CSK1 said:

Just found that your car was tested on track by EVO:
http://www.evo.co.uk/videos/trackdayvideos/247594/...

I'm not sure I'd have wanted to know that!!

[outofstepuk]

CSK1 said:

Just found that your car was tested on track by EVO:
http://www.evo.co.uk/videos/trackdayvideos/247594/...

I'm not sure I see the benefit of sharing that. The OP may or may not know and may or may not care.

Personally, it wouldn't bother me. Just about run in by now!

[DAVIDOXE]

Jon1967x said:

I'm not sure I'd have wanted to know that!!

No i didnt but what can you do?

[Jon1967x]

DAVIDOXE said:

Jon1967x said:

I'm not sure I'd have wanted to know that!!

No i didnt but what can you do?

Tell everyone down the pub it's you driving on a track day...

[DAVIDOXE]

Feel a bit down now was told it was a demonstrator then owned by a guy who never revved it over 2000rpm!!!
Where does ragging it round a track come in!

Edited by DAVIDOXE on Sunday 25th January 12:27

[cayman-black]

DAVIDOXE said:

Feel a bit down now was told it was a demonstrator then owned by a guy who never revved it over 2000rpm!!!
Where does ragging it round a track come in?
I am beginning to wonder if anyone at Stratstone can Lie straight in Bed !!!

Stratstones again, lying bds. Any way dont worry these cars are well looked after as quite a few posters on here know. Would not give it a second thought.

[outofstepuk]

DAVIDOXE said:

Feel a bit down now was told it was a demonstrator then owned by a guy who never revved it over 2000rpm!!!
Where does ragging it round a track come in?
I am beginning to wonder if anyone at Stratstone can Lie straight in Bed !!!

that's what I was worried about when that guy felt the need to post that. If it was driven in a spirited manner 4 years ago and has been back through the Aston network, you have nothing to worry about. Any affect would be showing by now and rectified.

Just enjoy your fantastic car.

[CSK1]

Sorry about revealing this but I thought you should know, isn't this forum about sharing information? And if this were my car the fact it has been tested on track wouldn't bother me at all. The car can take a track day or two without problem. And you probably have a warranty? Don't worry, you bought a great car. The fact it's been approved by EVO might even be a bonus!

[outofstepuk]

CSK1 said:

Sorry about revealing this but I thought you should know, isn't this forum about sharing information? And if this were my car the fact it has been tested on track wouldn't bother me at all. The car can take a track day or two without problem. And you probably have a warranty? Don't worry, you bought a great car. The fact it's been approved by EVO might even be a bonus!

Perhaps a PM might have been more appropriate?

[DAVIDOXE]

CSK1 said:

Sorry about revealing this but I thought you should know, isn't this forum about sharing information? And if this were my car the fact it has been tested on track wouldn't bother me at all. The car can take a track day or two without problem. And you probably have a warranty? Don't worry, you bought a great car. The fact it's been approved by EVO might even be a bonus!

No problem thanks for letting me know.
Have negotiated a 2 year warranty so no real concerns its just the car sales big it up bullst that gets on my tits!
Demonstrator so better spec owner who only polished it and went to church on Sundays blah blah blah!!!
When you spend this sort of dough on a car which incidentaly i have never done before you dont need doubts as to the provenance of what your buying.
Just wanted to be excited!