V8V stone chips
Discussion
Evening folks.
I'd like to get some opinions on a 2007 V8V i looked at today please.
In short, the car has a really good history, recent service and clutch done, Nice condition. I looked in all the usual places around the bodywork which was in good condition. Apart from the bonnet which has got more than its fair share of scratches and chips which was disappointing considering the condition of the rest of the car.
Of course its 10 years old and you would expect age related marks but am i being too picky or unrealistic. Im not sure if detailing would correct these marks, would this put you off a potential purchase?
Also, there was a slight squeal from the engine bay, one of the pulleys/bearings needs changing which to be fair the guy said he would replace. I haven't come across this whist doing the required pre purchase research, it this a common item?
Thanks.
I'd like to get some opinions on a 2007 V8V i looked at today please.
In short, the car has a really good history, recent service and clutch done, Nice condition. I looked in all the usual places around the bodywork which was in good condition. Apart from the bonnet which has got more than its fair share of scratches and chips which was disappointing considering the condition of the rest of the car.
Of course its 10 years old and you would expect age related marks but am i being too picky or unrealistic. Im not sure if detailing would correct these marks, would this put you off a potential purchase?
Also, there was a slight squeal from the engine bay, one of the pulleys/bearings needs changing which to be fair the guy said he would replace. I haven't come across this whist doing the required pre purchase research, it this a common item?
Thanks.
Startup squeal may be this:
http://www.redpants.lol/updated-fead-belt-and-pull...
Rock chips can be expensive to properly fix, since they may require an area of the car to be repainted. So that may be a problem for some buyers, especially those that expect paint to be in perfect condition and don't want to have a respray in their records.
http://www.redpants.lol/updated-fead-belt-and-pull...
Rock chips can be expensive to properly fix, since they may require an area of the car to be repainted. So that may be a problem for some buyers, especially those that expect paint to be in perfect condition and don't want to have a respray in their records.
Muffster said:
would this put you off a potential purchase?
I think the question is does it put YOU off? it is you who will have to live with it, but if the rest of the car is sound, and you've found the spec and colour that you want I personally would go with it.If the detailer cant make it good I would get it sorted by a bodyshop or a chip repairer.
Thanks folks.
I couldn't help thinking im being too fussy. Whilst checking the car out i worked form back to front as all the history & service book was in the boot. I was quite impressed until i got to the front and though 'i wasn't expecting that'
Its not drastic but just a bit disappointing and can certainly be sorted out.
Many thanks.
I couldn't help thinking im being too fussy. Whilst checking the car out i worked form back to front as all the history & service book was in the boot. I was quite impressed until i got to the front and though 'i wasn't expecting that'
Its not drastic but just a bit disappointing and can certainly be sorted out.
Many thanks.
I've just bought a 10 year old V8V and the fact the Main Dealer had just spent a small fortune on quite a bit of paint was actually a major plus for me, the car to the untrained 'spec' anorak looks like a new car and certainly didn't put me off.
If the price reflects the condition and allows a little money for a front end respray in your budget I wouldn't be put off at all, or the flip side is you can enjoy the car without worrying about your 1st chip, I'm currently dreading my first 'mark'.
If the price reflects the condition and allows a little money for a front end respray in your budget I wouldn't be put off at all, or the flip side is you can enjoy the car without worrying about your 1st chip, I'm currently dreading my first 'mark'.
Once you've sorted out the chipped paint, very seriously consider a layer of paint protection film on top. Paintshield of Peterborough gave my V8V the full fontal treatment, up to the A posts, the sills, mirror housings and rear wheel arches with a self-healing film that should mean no more stone chips.
huntsen said:
Paintshield of Peterborough gave my V8V the full fontal treatment, up to the A posts, the sills, mirror housings and rear wheel arches with a self-healing film that should mean no more stone chips.
If you don't mind me asking, what's a ballpark figure for having this type of thing done? 
raceboy said:
If you don't mind me asking, what's a ballpark figure for having this type of thing done?
I seem to remember, about £2K. http://www.paintshield.co.uk/. Give Ann Wakeford a shout on 01733 390777.You can even borrow a 300 series BMW diesel as a courtesy car!
raceboy said:
If you don't mind me asking, what's a ballpark figure for having this type of thing done?
I seem to remember, about £2K. http://www.paintshield.co.uk/. Give Ann Wakeford a shout on 01733 390777.You can even borrow a 300 series BMW diesel as a courtesy car!
i think a few stonechips are part of the cars history.
My cars bodywork is pretty much immaculate apart from a few chips on the bonnet.
Obviously you can get the bonnet resprayed, but depends on if you plan on driving it, it being a garage queen or a mix of both.
You could get it painted and then apply some paint protection film.
I'm not a fan of the protective film, but I've been told the recent stuff is really good (But i'm no expert) and there are lots of very well educated guys on here that can give you estimates for costs of paint/film protection.
Just don't let the paint put you off, there are far more potential expensive bits that aren't visible that could cost you more mechanically, than just the aesthetics.
My cars bodywork is pretty much immaculate apart from a few chips on the bonnet.
Obviously you can get the bonnet resprayed, but depends on if you plan on driving it, it being a garage queen or a mix of both.
You could get it painted and then apply some paint protection film.
I'm not a fan of the protective film, but I've been told the recent stuff is really good (But i'm no expert) and there are lots of very well educated guys on here that can give you estimates for costs of paint/film protection.
Just don't let the paint put you off, there are far more potential expensive bits that aren't visible that could cost you more mechanically, than just the aesthetics.
dlm18 said:
When checking around the car,did you have a close look at the paint around the door mirrors and the door handles as these areas are prone to paint bubbles.The mirror stalks can can also get water ingress under the black finish.
Thanks for the positive responses.And yes I had a good check of the mirrors, door handles, wipers and above the rear screen. All points as mentioned in 'the bible'
The rest of the body work was really good. Tidy interior as well.
Decision time!
Is it from an Aston main dealer or an indy ?
If it was from a MD then it wouldn't bother me too much as they have to warranty it anyway, an Indy and a third party warranty would concern me more.
Does seem odd for somebody to take a punt on an auction to shift a 1 owner Aston, classifieds would probably have yielded a better result I'd have thought. Who knows the previous owners circumstances though.
If it was from a MD then it wouldn't bother me too much as they have to warranty it anyway, an Indy and a third party warranty would concern me more.
Does seem odd for somebody to take a punt on an auction to shift a 1 owner Aston, classifieds would probably have yielded a better result I'd have thought. Who knows the previous owners circumstances though.
Sometimes people want (and can afford) the simple option - and I'm betting the auction was better than WBAC.
I don't think it would put me off too much, I'd just make sure the car was properly checked over. And to be honest, I bought mine privately - so although I checked it carefully, I guess it could have had just as many hidden issues as any auction car.
I don't think it would put me off too much, I'd just make sure the car was properly checked over. And to be honest, I bought mine privately - so although I checked it carefully, I guess it could have had just as many hidden issues as any auction car.
davek_964 said:
Sometimes people want (and can afford) the simple option - and I'm betting the auction was better than WBAC.
I don't think it would put me off too much, I'd just make sure the car was properly checked over. And to be honest, I bought mine privately - so although I checked it carefully, I guess it could have had just as many hidden issues as any auction car.
Fair point well made.I don't think it would put me off too much, I'd just make sure the car was properly checked over. And to be honest, I bought mine privately - so although I checked it carefully, I guess it could have had just as many hidden issues as any auction car.
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