First Aston

[Elreg1]

Hi Guys

Just put a deposit down on my first Aston, a 2006 v8 vantage, 54k miles.

The car looks immaculate, however I have a few questions.

1 What is the best way to upgrade the stereo to incorporate hands free for my mobile and also Bluetooth for music? I've looked at the Dension 500 system, it gets positive and negative reviews.

2 The car has had 4 new tyres fitted, however they are Nankang, not NSR, what does everyone find to be the best tyre for the car, I've always used potenza's when possible for road use and a different tyre for trackdays(still unsure if I will use the car for trackdays)

Don't get the car until the 21st, seems like a lifetime away.

Thanks in advance

[Elreg1]

Thanks, the Nankang tyres appear to be brand new so they will do until I decide what to replace them with.

The Bluetooth is something I need to sort asap though

[Elreg1]

Thanks, the Nankang tyres appear to be brand new so they will do until I decide what to replace them with.

The Bluetooth is something I need to sort asap though

[Elreg1]

The tyres are brand new and fitted by the dealer(bmw) car was traded against a new m3. The car has been to aston martin for a service and health check as they are providing a 12 month warranty.
Clutch was changed 7k miles ago

[Elreg1]

5 days to go until I collect the car, will be the longest 5 days of my life.

The garage I have bought the car from(Sytner) have had the car taken to Aston Martin for a service and check before I collect the car, Aston replaced front discs and pads, apart from that it's had a clean bill of health from Aston(I've seen the checklist).

My insurance company have asked what tracker is fitted? The dealer have advised they will look into it, does anyone know if an 06 comes standard with a tracker or if it was an option? Is there any obvious visual to confirm it has the tracker fitted?

Thanks in advance

[Elreg1]

Thanks for the replies, I've asked the dealer to confirm if there's a tracker fitted, so fingers crossed there is if not I'll need to have one fitted.

[Elreg1]

Thanks for all the comments guys, current insurer would not insure the car for theft unless a tracker was fitted. Went to another company and got both cars £80 cheaper than what I'm currently paying for a 2005 sti👌🏻

Less than 48 hours to go now, still doesn't seem real that I'm getting my first Aston Martin. Bluetooth will be the first thing on the list I presume but will wait until I've had the car a few weeks

[Elreg1]

Picked up my first Aston Martin today, wow, the noise, the looks, everything is just amazing.

350 mile trip home, car was faultless, love it, few things to get sorted, drivers window there is a slight wind noise at 70mph, I'm thinking door seals?is this common?
Front headlights had no condensation on collection however when I got home there was some condensation in the corners, is this a common fault with headlights?

Again the noise, I love it.

[Elreg1]

That's me had the car a month and I love it, even with the awful Scottish weather she is still a joy to drive.

Few small niggles

1. Still have some wind noise above 60mph from drivers window, tried to reset using piston heads guide and did improve it but not fixed.

2. There is a series of lights in the passenger footwell that flash, the unit is a smarttire, all LEDs flash constantly, checked pressures at all corners and all ok. No warnings on the dash though?

3. Have a lot of noise from the steering wheel when turning at slow speeds.

4. Again at slow speeds there is a high pitched external noise every now and again when turning, haven't managed to pinpoint exactly where it's coming from as its so temperamental.

These are just small things and for a car that's 11 years old I'm probably just being anal, the car is a joy to drive and I've only had good comments from people about the car.

[Elreg1]

Kbooker thanks for the reply, unfortunately not, however my wife has this exact issue with her new car. Currently awaiting the dealer to confirm if they can rectify it as its very annoying for a brand new car to have this issue.

[Elreg1]

First major issue, near side rear led has failed, hoping it's covered by warranty, if not are the second hand units any good?

[Elreg1]

First major issue, near side rear led has failed, hoping it's covered by warranty, if not are the second hand units any good?