4.7 vantage vs 4.3 vantage

[Robbie_FRS]

Ok. So I'm still researching about buying a vantage and have recently purchased the definitive aston Martin guide. After reading, it seems the 4.7 is the choice over the 4.3. However, my issue is budget. The cheapest 4.7 on stratstone approved used is £50k which is above my budget. I love the look of the N400 but they seem to be rather over priced and more in line with the price of a 4.7 car. The guide tells you not to pay too much for them.

My question is, if it's only the earlier 4.3 that is in budget, should I look for something else? I was heart set for a long time on a C63 AMG and have just come out of an E92 M3. I don't want to be disappointed with the performance of the 4.3.

Also, I don't think I will be looking to buy privately. I want the convenience and security of dealer back up a d warranty.

Any thoughts on the 4.3 vs the 4.7 would be appreciated.

Thanks.

[Robbie_FRS]

Fair comment.

I totally understand that no one is timing me on the road and I don't treat it as a racetrack.

However, I just don't want to be disappointed with the power. Being as the M3 was rather exciting and certainly felt very powerful.

[Robbie_FRS]

mjk1 said:

I've got an 06 V8V and have seen absolutely no reason to upgrade to a newer model with the very minor reincarnations over the intervening years. I prefer the purer looks of the original without the extended sills and I also think the original 19" wheels are the nicest to have been fitted to a Vantage. They hide their age very well if looked after. I test drove a V8VS and really felt I had 90% of that car with my 06. Choosing not to spend the £60k to change was a no brainer. The other aspect to consider if money isn't of limitless supply is the fact the 06 cars have more or less reached the bottom of their depreciation curves if looked after. I bought mine 4 years ago for £38k, I'd be confident it's still worth only a few grand less.

Great reply!
I love the fact of minimal depreciation.
Without sounding personal, how is reliability with your car? I had a few issues with an 08 M3 so am nervous to go older. But an 06 vantage is right around my budget so if consensus is good the ball could start rolling.

[Robbie_FRS]

petop said:

If you have come from a M3 and "felt performance" is what you want then dont go for the 4.3. Although it will sound quick its not M3 speed. I wouldnt ignore the 4.7 though as it certainly isn't slow. I came from a 911 C4S and im not missing the speed of the 911. Prices of the 4.7's have firmed up a little and dealer wise they rarely drop below 50k. The difference is if you wait longer and manage to get a 4.7 and dont like it, you wont loose as much money, if any, compared to the same situation with the Merc.

Fair comment on the merc too. A 2011 merc will set to lose more than an early vantage.

[Robbie_FRS]

Yes I work in Bridgend. 👍 are you local?

I could wait a bit longer and save the deficit but i am becoming twitchy without a nice car and the earlier models are starting to sound like a good bang for the buck.

I just need a few owners here to tell me the 06 and 07 models are great and reliable and things could well start happening! Lol

[Robbie_FRS]

Amazing passionate replies! Thanks to every one of you.