V12V time to sell?

[Dewi 2]

PMKeates said:

Dewi 2 said:

I now have changed to 2 year servicing on my V8V (a low use keeper).

1. Aston Martin buy engines from Mercedes-Benz, so presumably they consider MB know what they are doing.
2. For my daily driver, the Mercedes-Benz dashboard indicates when a service is required. It has been every two years.

Quod Erat Demonstrandum.

That would be a reliable method if it were the developers and engineers of the engine who dictated service intervals for maximum performance and life of the part. Unfortunately, other people get involved and that leads to things such as stretched service intervals and 'sealed-for-life'. It's rare this is exposed as most engines are developed and utilised in-house. However, I think a good example of it is the now ubiquitous ZF 6HP and 8HP transmissions that make their way in to a huge array of cars across multiple brands. These are almost always offered 'sealed-for-life'. However, speak to ZF and they do indeed state a service interval. It could be the engineer of the MB engine would recommend more frequent servicing for optimal performance.

Very interesting insight PMK.
As consumers, we never know what happens behind the scenes, so just tend to believe what we are told.

It did surprise me that the dashboard indicator has always triggered 2 year intervals (perhaps due to below average annual mileages).
Less money for the MB workshops though. I think more recent M-Bs, have to have every 12 months services.
Mine is now 20 years old and close to 100,000 miles, so the 2 year service intervals have worked so far. Still feels, looks and drives exactly the same, as when new.

Will find out eventually whether doing the same for my V8V is wise. Less than 1,000 miles last year (no trip under 25 miles). This year might be even less unfortunately, under the present circumstances.

If you have any further comments (about 2 year) PMK, I would welcome them.

[lime1]

Exitleft said:

By the way the seats are fantastic and more comfortable than you'd expect, even after a full day crossing Europe. Also got the vote of the other half who has strong opinions on seats.

Another vote for lightweight seats from me. Previous V8V and DBS had sports seats and now V12V with lightweight seats. I doubt you’d be disappointed with either TBH but I do prefer the lightweight ones. Look great and feel great to sit in. As said already very comfortable over longer distances.

[Mako V12V]

lime1 said:

Another vote for lightweight seats from me. Previous V8V and DBS had sports seats and now V12V with lightweight seats. I doubt you’d be disappointed with either TBH but I do prefer the lightweight ones. Look great and feel great to sit in. As said already very comfortable over longer distances.

Hey, how’s my car doing? Hope you’re looking after the beast...of course you are! Have you made any decisions on the wrapping, what’s staying/going?

[cayman-black]

I see there is another nice Mako car for sale.

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...

[CSK1]

Nice car. It's got the lightweight carbon bucket seats and B&O too!

[Calculator]

That mako car is lovely, the sort of spec you could keep a lifetime

[Big Ry]

Calculator said:

That mako car is lovely, the sort of spec you could keep a lifetime

Add to basket

[ds666]

The mako car has been for sale since at least jan . Don’t understand why that didn’t sell straight away

[joinery80]

Too expensive

[cornershop]

joinery80 said:

Too expensive

Oi, you can’t say that!

I paid the same for mine in Feb, with 2 POs, premium audio, lightweight seats and 20k, albeit from HWM

[joinery80]

Sorry corners hop lol.
There are two on pistonheads at much less money one with higher spec and until they sell this will hang around

[ds666]

Did you keep yours ?
I hope so .

[Mako V12V]

It look fab in that colour.....I should get me one of those

Given the mileage, some could see it as a little pricey. Ultimately as is the norm, it all depends on condition and provenance!

[cornershop]

joinery80 said:

Sorry corners hop lol.
There are two on pistonheads at much less money one with higher spec and until they sell this will hang around

Worry not, i was jesting - you make a fair point.

Timing is everything.

[joinery80]

ds666 said:

Did you keep yours ?
I hope so .

Yes going to keep until market picks up and less v12s on the market really fancy a 570s macca 🤔🤔🤔

[AMVSVNick]

joinery80 said:

Yes going to keep until market picks up and less v12s on the market really fancy a 570s macca ??????

THJ is about to launch one at £80k 2800 miles!!!!

[JohnG1]

Calculator said:

That mako car is lovely, the sort of spec you could keep a lifetime

What a good idea !

[cayman-black]

AMVSVNick said:

THJ is about to launch one at £80k 2800 miles!!!!

Really? good inside info there Nick.

[Buster73]

AMVSVNick said:

THJ is about to launch one at £80k 2800 miles!!!!

Saw that on Instagram, not aware of the spec yet but sounds vfm.

[Calculator]

Looks a nice car and going to make the rest of the market look expensive.