VANTAGE N400
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Deano84

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812 posts

223 months

Saturday 26th September 2015
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Does anyone own a Vantage N400 here?

If so, could you please tell me if there is much difference when compared the standard 4.3 V8?

Tempted by one but not really sure if its worth paying the difference and whether it would be harder to move on than for argument sake, a normal vantage V8 (which i love).

Cheers.
Dean

justin220

5,754 posts

235 months

Saturday 26th September 2015
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I swapped my 4.7 for an N420 yesterday, and its definitely better IMO. I'll do a quick write up when I've done some more miles.

Lots of subtle improvements but all add up.

mikey k

13,074 posts

247 months

Saturday 26th September 2015
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Justin the N420 is a 4.7 with the Sports Pack and a few options as standard
Its very different to an N400 which is the 4.3 with sports pack, high flowair boxes and ECU tune

Dean the N400 is a nice package and will hold value better than an 4.3 or 4.7
They have been creeping up in value recently

Deano84

Original Poster:

812 posts

223 months

Saturday 26th September 2015
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Thank you, I am going to see one tomorrow, hope it's not a wasted journey.

mikey k

13,074 posts

247 months

Saturday 26th September 2015
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Make sure it is an N400, the easy give away is the "n'ring" logo on the arm rest

StephenP

1,918 posts

241 months

Sunday 27th September 2015
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I've owned both a 2006 4.3 and an N400 and the latter felt very different - firmer and more responsive. Lovely car and I wish I still had mine! smile

Only came in three colours, all meant to be unique to the N400 and named after corners on the Nurburgring. Limited to 240 coupes and 240 roadsters, although they didn't build them all. Mine was Karussell Orange which is extremely rare.

Easiest way to spot a real one (apart from the colour) is to check for the N400 limited edition number plaque on the driver's door sill, which will say 'nnn of 240', as well as the small green 'Ring logo on the bootlid, adjacent to the Vantage badge. Worth noting that the stitched 'Ring logo could be deleted from the options so a car without one could still be genuine.

justin220

5,754 posts

235 months

Sunday 27th September 2015
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mikey k said:
Justin the N420 is a 4.7 with the Sports Pack and a few options as standard
Its very different to an N400 which is the 4.3 with sports pack, high flowair boxes and ECU tune

Dean the N400 is a nice package and will hold value better than an 4.3 or 4.7
They have been creeping up in value recently
My mistake smile

cayman-black

13,268 posts

247 months

Sunday 27th September 2015
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Good to see some on here really know there Astons, and some just havent got a clue!(only joking Justin)

Deano84

Original Poster:

812 posts

223 months

Sunday 27th September 2015
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justin220 said:
I swapped my 4.7 for an N420 yesterday, and its definitely better IMO. I'll do a quick write up when I've done some more miles.

Lots of subtle improvements but all add up.
Congratulations on the purchase looks an incredible car.

Grant3

3,710 posts

286 months

Monday 28th September 2015
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The N400 is a great car, pretty much the pick of the 4.3's, with the Powerkit and Sports Suspension as standard plus a HUGE standard spec' and special edition exterior (side skirts, clear rear lenses, etc) and interior touches (including Microspin upper console and the suspect map on the centre arm rest/cubby box!)....... BUT.... they tend to be priced at the same (or more than) early 09MY 4.7's and put simply the 4.7 is the better car, so the N400 makes best sense when it is priced a decent amount below 09MY cars... smile

mikey k

13,074 posts

247 months

Monday 28th September 2015
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Grant3 said:
The N400 is a great car, pretty much the pick of the 4.3's, with the Powerkit and Sports Suspension as standard plus a HUGE standard spec' and special edition exterior (side skirts, clear rear lenses, etc) and interior touches (including Microspin upper console and the suspect map on the centre arm rest/cubby box!)....... BUT.... they tend to be priced at the same (or more than) early 09MY 4.7's and put simply the 4.7 is the better car, so the N400 makes best sense when it is priced a decent amount below 09MY cars... smile
Totally agree
I ended up buying an early 4.7 with sport pack instead of an N400 for my first Aston
That said the N400 values have stayed firmer than early 4.7's (actually gone up recently)

Deano84

Original Poster:

812 posts

223 months

Monday 28th September 2015
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I've got the car, I absolutely love it, how do I put a picture on here?

Deano84

Original Poster:

812 posts

223 months

Monday 28th September 2015
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Deano84 said:
I've got the car, I absolutely love it, how do I put a picture on here?

Phil74891

1,086 posts

164 months

Monday 28th September 2015
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Deano84 said:
I've got the car, I absolutely love it, how do I put a picture on here?
Open an account with www.photobucket.com (free) then upload your pictures to there. Then in the 'Share this picture' section, click on the IMG link to copy it, then paste it on here.

That's how I do it. There may be other ways?


Edited by Phil74891 on Monday 28th September 20:44

V8V Pete

2,536 posts

157 months

Monday 28th September 2015
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Deano84 said:
Deano84 said:
I've got the car, I absolutely love it, how do I put a picture on here?
Congratulations! Looks to be in beautiful condition. Still love the Sportspack wheels. Enjoy.

mikey k

13,074 posts

247 months

Monday 28th September 2015
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Nice
Bergwerk black

Deano84

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812 posts

223 months

Monday 28th September 2015
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V8V Pete said:
Congratulations! Looks to be in beautiful condition. Still love the Sportspack wheels. Enjoy.
Yes its very clean and the history is fantastic, thank you very much indeed.

Grant3

3,710 posts

286 months

Monday 28th September 2015
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Deano84 said:
Fabulous Deano, as mentioned the N400 is the best of the 4.3's with virtually every option known to A.M. , hope you got the right deal, but money aside I'm sure you will enjoy the rare black beast smile

thetern

3 posts

126 months

Friday 6th May 2016
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She is a beauty

I picked up my N400 last June, number 215



She is a feb 09 plate going in for her 20,000 mile service in 4 weeks...

My first foray into Aston's but I have loved every second of it thus far!! Tempted to keep her as I feel the dealership sold her a tad cheaply ;-)

northernmedia

1,988 posts

169 months

Friday 6th May 2016
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Gorgeous.
Lose that number plate plinth though! wink

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=994...