Which one of these Astons should I buy?

[interstellar]

I want another toy, I sold my Cayman GTS 4.0 a few months ago and am after another weekend car to enjoy.

The longer plan is a McLaren or Ferrari in 4 years when I retire but in the meantime I am after something else lower value.

I nearly bought a 5.0 V8 F type this week but am now looking at Astons as well. Needs to be a cab and an auto and want as new as possible.

Up to 30k and have found these.

Lots to be aware of I know but what s best to go for ?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202508185...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202510127...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202608245...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202608295...

[LTP]

As the happy owner of a 2015 4.7 V8V SSII Coupe I'd have to initially say "none of them", at least not yet.

The reason for this is your requirement that the car is an "auto" - none of these cars has an automatic gearbox; what they have is a robotised manual.

So my suggestion to you (if you haven't already and I'm way off the mark) is to go and get a decent drive in any 4.3 SSI to make sure that the car will meet your basic requirements. At this stage it doesn't matter if it's a Coupe or a Roadster - what you need to assess is whether the powertrain meets your expectations in an enjoyable weekend car.

There's a ton of information on PH into how to drive a SportShift (most of which will say never to drive it as an auto) so I won't repeat that here unless requested

edited to add
I haven't looked at all of the adverts in detail, but I had a quick scan and the details I saw were mostly unhelpful and I think wrong - three of the cars claimed to be on 18" wheels; as far as I know the Vantage has always sat on 19". With a car of that age you'll need to buy on actual condition and service history, not on the words in a (very poor) advert

Edited by LTP on Sunday 13th September 08:49

[cliffords]

I think you should buy the Jag .
The Aston's look dated to me , similar to the XK Jag before the F type.
I have an XK Jag myself.

I don't think any of the AM cars here look special, some are quite old and I think overrated.

Terrible adverts too , a couple of them , with no details.

[Jon39]

I was going to choose the 2009 car on your list.
Although first registered on 8th April 2009, that car must have been sitting around for about 1 year, waiting for a buyer.

The situation was;
Summer 2008 - Production of the 4.3 engine model ended.
September 2009 - Deliveries of the 4.7 model began.

The economic crisis at that time resulted in cancelled orders and redundancies at the factory.
The last new 4.3s were slow to sell.

Your selection is so close to the 4.7 model, so that is what I would look for.
There were a huge number of worthwhile improvements.

[interstellar]

You’re right in that I haven’t drive the gearbox. I had a DCT M4 but understand this is a single clutch but slower.

Don’t think it’s a deal breaker as I want a non manual as my GTS I just sold was manual.

I will look at the 4.7’s and will continue to look at the 5.0 F types too.

[Simpo Two]

LTP said:

The reason for this is your requirement that the car is an "auto" - none of these cars has an automatic gearbox; what they have is a robotised manual.

Well, I only looked closely at the first one but it has a button marked 'D' and in my book that's an auto. As in - you don't have to change gears yourself, the car does it. What goes on between that and the gearbox doesn't bother me too much

I think they OP should go and test drive one that's reasonably close and make his mind up from there.

LTP said:

With a car of that age you'll need to buy on actual condition and service history, not on the words in a (very poor) advert

Very much so.

Edited by Simpo Two on Sunday 13th September 09:57

[alscar]

I think LTP’s advice is pretty spot on and to which I would add.
Only buying one for a few years pending a more expensive purchase could also be both a false economy and more importantly then put you off the brand if you buy poorly.
If it has to be one of the 4 then personally I would probably opt for the first one given its average annual mileage , the colour ( very subjective ) and the potential for at least a degree of warranty potential.
However in reality none of them.
I’d personally start with looking at the later 4.7 and firstly decide on that box.
If it must be an automated manual then I’d rethink my strategy and maybe go for a V12S which with SS3 gives you a better experience all round - still awful in pure auto mode though.
If you drive one you will buy it which is the the usual caveated warning.

[Greathey]

Last one if they accept 20k and budget 5k for a new clutch and a full service

I'm sure the 3rd one has some issues with the odometer but I may confuse it with another

The 2nd is way too shabby

I personally think all of them are overpriced

[Greathey]

Stay with the 4.3 there are many stories about 4.7 rod bearing issues, serious ones

[XMark]

Coming on here and asking for advise is a mistake imo, go drive a few and buy the best one you can afford.

[CountyLines]

Get the F-Type. The supercharged V8. I've got the same engine in an F-Pace SVR and it's an epic engine.