Best time to buy?

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taylor172

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Thursday 18th October 2012
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ive been keeping a sneaky eye on the early AMV8 market for a while now, The original plan was to purchase april 2013 to allow me to iron out problems before LeMans.

It all stems from a drunken handshake whilst camping on houx this year, you know the type "yarr im going to buy one of those (points in the vauge direction of a vantage) and come here in it next year"

So anyway not being one to break my word, im now on the look out. Im pretty set on buying it from a dealer, buying private scares the crap out of me on something like this. Warranty is a word i very much like the sound of.

Ive noticed as we head into winter the prices do seem to be backing off a bit. although im not sure if thats because of the time of year or natural depretion sp*.
So my question is what time of year is best.

Im pretty much in the position to buy any time now but ideally march. although if the same car will cost me 2k more in march than say december then ill buy myself a christmas present.

Your feedback would be great.

taylor172

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Thursday 18th October 2012
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Thanks guys.

Been eyeing up this for a little while. was up at 40+ originally.

https://used.astonmartin.com/en-GB/Search/Details~...

Im not sure i want to be buying before winter unless its the right thing to do, as it would either have to be the daily or i would have to leave it in the garage.. which clearly wouldnt happen.


taylor172

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Thursday 18th October 2012
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Stratstone wilmslow told me they DO NOT negotiate on screen price.


taylor172

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Thursday 18th October 2012
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sukh_m said:
I just bought from wilmslow stratstone and saw this there, certainly stands out cool

I think it's over-priced at current price/miles but no harm in offering 34-35k? If you want the sales guys details let me know wink
who did you deal with, im dealing with Phil, great guy, really knows his stuff.

taylor172

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Thursday 18th October 2012
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yeah same guy, He was the one who told me that. :s

I am very serious, i have the cash burning a hole in my pocket, but for the right car at the right price. I fancy something lairy but my brain keeps telling me to stay simple. Grey with black leather. im not so sure.

taylor172

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Thursday 18th October 2012
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really i dont want to pay more than 36k,

I think ill keep watching see what comes in, phill updates me every once in a while with anything he thinks might tickle my fancy.

If the "right" car hasnt come in by feb then i think ill start looking properly

The right car being a red one. biggrin

taylor172

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Thursday 18th October 2012
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so they do negotiate... humm i dont like being lied to.

Ill just have to barter twice as hard now!

taylor172

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Thursday 18th October 2012
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im not keep on the torro red, it looks like dry blood. sorry to anyone that owns it. just looks more like a brown in anything other than direct sun light.


Ill watch, see if they reduce it any more over time. i dont have to have that car, ill not be dissapointed if they sell it if you know what i mean. I think if i see the right car ill be all over it like a sweaty rash.

taylor172

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Thursday 18th October 2012
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its a very long way from me though. I couldnt just pop down to view a car it would take weeks to find a date im free, luckly i live in wilmslow so its 2 mins to the showroom.

taylor172

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Thursday 18th October 2012
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Thanks chaps,

All useful info.

Just need to make sure i dont rush into buying it because i can, need to wait, and find one that gets me excited biggrin

taylor172

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Friday 19th October 2012
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Thanks for the advice, now i know they are flexable on price despite what they say i know i can work something out.

I think i will set my latest date at feb like you say to avaoid being caught up in the upsweep.

Im like a little kid atm getting very excited.

taylor172

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Friday 19th October 2012
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I havnt asked any more on the blue one, holding out to see if a red one comes in.

I cant see that blue one selling too soon, its a bit marmite isnt it.

my purchasing window is now december - feb.

I dont fancy the idea of running one through the full winter.

Plus, half the fun is in the waiting biggrin

taylor172

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Friday 19th October 2012
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Indeed they do.

My perfect car would be the brilliant red with black leather with the red fine stitching.

must have -

Nav
19 inch wheels
xenons with power wash

Would be nice to have -

heated seats

So if anyone comes across one. let me know biggrin

taylor172

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Friday 19th October 2012
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thats the one!!

sorry getting the names mixed up with the Audi i have - Brilliant Black.. that said there really isnt much brilliant about it.

does anyone know if its just a flat red? id imagine its got a pearl or fleck to it, I could see it on the colour wall at the dealers.

taylor172

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Friday 19th October 2012
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I was shown around one at the dealers, that was my 1st impression, just wansnt the red i was expecting, maybe it was a particularly poor example, it did however put me off as it was quite high on my list.

Perhaps i need to see a more cherished example as it was covered in swirls and fine scratches.

taylor172

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Friday 19th October 2012
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im sorry i didnt mean to cause offence.

Im just not sure its the colour for me.. but im open to being proved wrong.


taylor172

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Friday 19th October 2012
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blue one has now sold ha, and not to me, althought it has been replaced by a rather nice grey one with cherry interior

taylor172

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Sunday 21st October 2012
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i can't believe how much in the last 2 weeks even the price has dropped,

previously on the AM used car locator there was only a couple sub 40k cars. now there are loads.

taylor172

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Monday 22nd October 2012
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conflicting stories. humm

I think by the sounds of things it will be a christmas present to myself haha. not too bad even if i say so myself. Shame no one else will be getting any presents from me this year.

taylor172

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Monday 22nd October 2012
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https://used.astonmartin.com/en-GB/Search/Details~...

anyone any thoughts on this one. Im in that rough area next friday and have enquired about going to view, although im not sure on the full kestral interior