Vantages on ATrader
Discussion
Good grief, last time I looked at Vantages on Autotrader, probably back in the summer, there were about 30 odd cars sub 35k.... Today, (I know some are repeat promoted listings on each page) there are 79 cars at/sub 35k..... Seems a massive increase even given we're in the depths of winter...... What's going on 
bogie said:
Wonder how those for sale correlates with new Vantage sales in the UK ? i.e. if the new Vantage has prompted some upgrades....
It is possible, but that would be quite a big step for some of us.
If referring to OP's point, ( 'Today, there are 79 cars at/sub 35k' ), then that would therefore mean a trade in at probably below £30k, plus £110,000 for a PX to a new Vantage with some options.
Lord.Vader said:
Prices are down across the board, all marks.
This, I’ve been looking at swapping my R8 for a Vantage lately, but had tradein offers 15-35% below what I paid for it which was a private sale at the tail end of summer. Even accounting for dealer margin, which I don’t begrudge, and season, it’s too much to stomach so I’ll hold onto it right now. Many other sellers are doing the same and dealer’s I speak to say it’s a particularly rocky time lately. I have been watching db9 gt, vanquish, and vantage v12 prices for several months and they have all recently started falling. I think it was around 3 months ago that everything seemed to shift 10-15% lower overnight, and a couple of weeks ago most stuff dropped again. An identical car to mine that is for sale is down several thousand since the summer, and a lot more than I had expected against what I originally paid. Hey ho, its only money, cant take it with you.
I think it’s fair to say confidence in the economy is somewhat lacking at the moment in light of Brexit and politics in general. Stock market is way off highs, £ is at rock bottom and unless Brexit is reversed with a large majority in another vote I can’t see much changing given that we may end up with both Brexit and Corbyn.
I have been keeping a close eye on some Italian prices to add alongside and have been watching them stall also. Frankly, everything seems to be slowly in decline, from house prices to high end cars.
At the lower end Aston market (where mine sits), who gives a s
t? The worst that happens is a few grand loss and frankly its the only prestige, quick and usable car that is being sold at that price point (R8 perhaps also). Mine is worth what its worth and the cheaper it becomes, the better it is for the fact there is no way I will part with it for the price of a decent holiday. Justification points if you like.
At the lower end Aston market (where mine sits), who gives a s
t? The worst that happens is a few grand loss and frankly its the only prestige, quick and usable car that is being sold at that price point (R8 perhaps also). Mine is worth what its worth and the cheaper it becomes, the better it is for the fact there is no way I will part with it for the price of a decent holiday. Justification points if you like. 
Im looking at buying between now and March ,and the way this brexit is going will the pound go even lower?
Two trains of thought,
Go old and look for one with a new clutch and upgrade the rest myself
Or as expensive as i can afford without going into debt and have the upgraded toys already there.
I might be able to get a newer version of what my ceiling was,
The DB 9 new shape lovely , but scares the st out of me having ceramic brakes and the replacement cost especially if im looking at keeping it long term ,
Or back to a Vantage S.
I just have to hold my nerve.
I've not even asked flag officer home command her thoughts
Two trains of thought,
Go old and look for one with a new clutch and upgrade the rest myself
Or as expensive as i can afford without going into debt and have the upgraded toys already there.
I might be able to get a newer version of what my ceiling was,
The DB 9 new shape lovely , but scares the s
t out of me having ceramic brakes and the replacement cost especially if im looking at keeping it long term , Or back to a Vantage S.
I just have to hold my nerve.
I've not even asked flag officer home command her thoughts
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