First Time Buyer, Advice Needed - AMV8

[alphonso]

2) there's a battery power down switch in the boot on the right hand side, that should keep you going for a few weeks although the car should be ok for 3 weeks anyway.

Best of luck with the purchase!!

[GPM3D]

alxce said:

I have some progress to report which raises a couple of minor questions. I have a holding deposit on one that fits my spec and will be making a 400+ mile round trip to view it on Tuesday. I am quietly confident it is going to meet my expectations.

1) It has the 400bhp power upgrade, while I have found some level of technical description of this I can't find any numbers on how this affects the performance. Anyone point me in the right direction ?

2) The way the timing of my purchase is working out means that I would be taking delivery a few days before disappearing on holiday for three weeks. It does not have the battery conditioner but will be locked away in my garage and I could leave it unarmed in terms of the alarm so it does not drain it. What's the chances of the battery being flat when I return if I leave it armed/unarmed ?

3) The AM Approved Used programme, I am assuming this works the same as any other like M-B, BMW, Porsche in that I will get the same level of support and service from my local dealer in the one year warranty period even though I didn't buy it from them ?

4) I play a lot of golf and can get the clubs in the passenger side, does anyone know if it's possible to get a collapsed golf cart of the Powakaddy/Motacaddy battery powered variety in the rear hatch area ? Not a deal-breaker but just wondering.


Thanks in advance for any help with this, it's getting exciting now and I didn't sleep very well last night as Tuesday suddenly seems a long way off.

I had the AM power upgrade fitted to mine last year, and combined with the Quick Silver exhaust made a fantastic difference. The engine is re-mapped and replacement inlet manifold - visual difference is the plenum chamber is black. If you take a look on the AM website, the mods are listed in the works service upgrade.

I regularly have left mine not driven for a couple of weeks , but never an issue on starting.

I'm pretty sure the AM warranty will be cover you across the complete (international) dealer network.

Don't play golf - but the boot is pretty good!

I've just upgraded to a 2010 model - I wonder if it's my old car?
Graham

Edited by GPM3D on Saturday 29th May 19:29

[alxce]

GPM3D said:

alxce said:

I have some progress to report which raises a couple of minor questions. I have a holding deposit on one that fits my spec and will be making a 400+ mile round trip to view it on Tuesday. I am quietly confident it is going to meet my expectations.

1) It has the 400bhp power upgrade, while I have found some level of technical description of this I can't find any numbers on how this affects the performance. Anyone point me in the right direction ?

2) The way the timing of my purchase is working out means that I would be taking delivery a few days before disappearing on holiday for three weeks. It does not have the battery conditioner but will be locked away in my garage and I could leave it unarmed in terms of the alarm so it does not drain it. What's the chances of the battery being flat when I return if I leave it armed/unarmed ?

3) The AM Approved Used programme, I am assuming this works the same as any other like M-B, BMW, Porsche in that I will get the same level of support and service from my local dealer in the one year warranty period even though I didn't buy it from them ?

4) I play a lot of golf and can get the clubs in the passenger side, does anyone know if it's possible to get a collapsed golf cart of the Powakaddy/Motacaddy battery powered variety in the rear hatch area ? Not a deal-breaker but just wondering.


Thanks in advance for any help with this, it's getting exciting now and I didn't sleep very well last night as Tuesday suddenly seems a long way off.

I had the AM power upgrade fitted to mine last year, and combined with the Quick Silver exhaust made a fantastic difference. The engine is re-mapped and replacement inlet manifold - visual difference is the plenum chamber is black. If you take a look on the AM website, the mods are listed in the works service upgrade.

I regularly have left mine not driven for a couple of weeks , but never an issue on starting.

I'm pretty sure the AM warranty will be cover you across the complete (international) dealer network.

Don't play golf - but the boot is pretty good!

I've just upgraded to a 2010 model - I wonder if it's my old car?
Graham

Edited by GPM3D on Saturday 29th May 19:29

Hi Graham, yes it is ! Thanks for the responses and YHM.

[alxce]

Well despite the horrendous weather on both legs of the journey the trip was definitely worthwhile because I sealed the deal and take delivery next week. Here's the latest and immaculate (with much respect due to the previous owner) P&J, a Sept 07 V8 Sportshift complete with 400bhp upgrade and just under 6k miles. More pics to come when I get it home and in some decent light.


My youngest son made the trip with me and a huge vote of thanks is due to Sam at Stratstone Wilmslow for taking care of us
Can anyone give me a clue when this grin might wear off, my face hurts

[Neil1300R]

Enjoy!

Looks fantastic.

Re the grin - if its hurting now, best to avoid any tunnels!

[GPM3D]

Hi Alan
I don't know - these people who buy lovely cars and only do 6K miles
And the grin does not wear off - It just gets broader! I hope you have as much enjoyment with the car as I've had.
I'm just waiting for my '10 model to arrive to give my facial muscles a work out
Graham

[alxce]

Thanks Graham, what have you been waxing it with ? It looks so good I should try and continue with the same products.

Edited by alxce on Wednesday 2nd June 13:12

[GPM3D]

I use Swisswax - I gave it the full treatment about 18 months ago, and then liberal applications of wax coatings every couple of months.
The wheels have been off a few times cleaned the inner rims waxed for good measure!
Sad - I know!
Graham

[mikey k]

Glad to see the car you emailed me about met your expectations
I was going to offer to come with as I'm local
But it looks like you landed on your feet

[alxce]

Hi Mike, would have been something of a wasted visit as there was very little to see other than admiring the condition of it. I take delivery next Thursday and at the moment that seems a long way off.
Thanks for all the advice along the way and the same to all the other folks on this forum, very helpful.

[alxce]

The new baby was delivered by Stratstone Wilmslow this morning, just taken my first solo flight...awesome! I am over the moon and when I get it cleaned up (it did 200 miles getting here with some rain along the way) I will post some decent pics.

I have to say that Stratstone have been very good, big thumbs up for Sam & Phil.

[mikey k]

Good to hear
Look forward to the pictures
Mine is still with Grange Exeter
It's killing me!