Prodrive option thoughts

[geresey]

I've been thinking about getting into an Aston vantage for AA while now. Any thoughts on pros and cons of one with prodrive engine and exhaust upgrades, versus standard? When it comes to resale are they harder to sell than factory spec models? There's not many come up round here and it looks nice so tempted, despite it not being an AM dealer car
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...

[8Speed]

Prodrive enhancements are a bonus & this looks like a nice car.
The only thing that doesn't appeal to me (but seems popular with most others) is that it's grey - I much prefer more interesting colours.

[macdeb]

I'm not aware of a 'pro-drive' engine, so I think it would be, airbox/exhaust mods' and an ECU map of some sort. looks nice colour IMO, indeed nice car. My only concern would be why it's had the mods', who did them and when were they done in the cars life?

[dopsonj]

I have a Prodrive tweaked car, supplied to me by Chichester back in early 2017,

The Prodrive upgrades can be found here:

https://astonmartins.com/car/v8-vantage-prodrive/

The "engine" upgrades is a tweaked ECU along with 200-cell sports cats - You also have a button on the steering column to adjust the valves in the exhaust.

[Jon39]

macdeb said:

My only concern would be why it's had the mods', who did them and when were they done in the cars life?

I am fairly sure the Prodrive power enhancements were given an official nod. Remember at the time, the owner of Prodrive was also Chairman of AML. The details of the modifications (it was possibly referred to as a specific model) should be on the internet. When the 4.7 was introduced, the demand for extra power was answered.

Edited by Jon39 on Monday 24th December 15:49

[geresey]

dopsonj said:

I have a Prodrive tweaked car, supplied to me by Chichester back in early 2017,

The Prodrive upgrades can be found here:

https://astonmartins.com/car/v8-vantage-prodrive/

The "engine" upgrades is a tweaked ECU along with 200-cell sports cats - You also have a button on the steering column to adjust the valves in the exhaust.

That was another question actually... Is insurance increased as its a modded" car?

[dopsonj]

geresey said:

That was another question actually... Is insurance increased as its a modded" car?

I have made my insurance aware but I'm not paying a premium as I said that the options were fitted at factory (which in a lot of instances they were), as such it's the same as a normal V8V.

The exhaust is louder (given the 200-cel cats) and you'll comfortably hit 105db with the valves open (something to consider if you're planning any track days).

Mine lacks the optional suspension package which I've now located someone with kits left that I may well purchase in due course.

[petop]

geresey said:

I've been thinking about getting into an Aston vantage for AA while now. Any thoughts on pros and cons of one with prodrive engine and exhaust upgrades, versus standard? When it comes to resale are they harder to sell than factory spec models? There's not many come up round here and it looks nice so tempted, despite it not being an AM dealer car
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...

That garage is about 2mins away from me. They have a few Astons for sale every now and then and actually they fitted my 200cel Cats. Aside from the fact they are not official dealership i would not be too worried about buying a car from them.

[geresey]

Thanks all for the replies so far, vary helpful!!