Looking for V8 Vantage guidance

[The Surveyor]

Good afternoon all, I'm considering a V8 Vantage to replace my TVR Tuscan and was looking for some guidance on what are the better buys in the sub £40k price bracket.

Initial searches suggest that the engines are quiet strong and high mileage shouldn't be a massive concern, however with the 2007 facelift is it better to go with a lower mileage early car, or a higher mileage later car.

Also, how long should a clutch last on the manual cars?

Thanks

Paul

[The Surveyor]

Thanks guys. So the advice appears to be 'buy on condition' rather than mileage.

I'll let you know how the search goes.

Cheers

Paul

[The Surveyor]

Cockey said:

If your daily driver is particularly boring, then a 4.3 might tick all the boxes as a second car.

My daily is a Volvo V60 with a mighty 1.6 Diesel engine so nearly everything feels quicker... I'm not looking for something as silly quick as the Tuscan but it has to feel special and nicely swift, but something much more usable than the old Maserati. So far, I think the Vantage fits the bill nicely.

Cheers for the help.

Paul

[The Surveyor]

Just a little update, deposit paid on this.....









Beautifully maintained 2007 4.3 manual, 39k miles and drives wonderfully. Going to be the longest week ever....

[The Surveyor]

Thanks guys, it's lovely isn't it. Alexanders have been great so far, nice guys to deal with and beautifully presented stock.

Edited by The Surveyor on Friday 24th July 10:16

[The Surveyor]

nw28840 said:

Nice car - but a standard 07 plate has 380 bhp and not 420 bhp (see advert).

Yes, I know. 380 is quite sufficient at the moment and it certainly drives with sufficient eagerness at the top end of the rev-range.

tonyhall38 said:

nice car...ste knobs....and you need sill plaques....

It's a while since anybody insulted my knobs, but are there different ones available, also what do you mean about 'sill plaques'? The ones on it look 'standard' but again, are there some upgrades available?

Overall the car looks mint, paintwork is great and the paint protection film has certainly kept the stone chips at bay. Only 6 days to wait....