Trying to do a deal on this...

[Leondrums]

http://www.sytner.co.uk/search/aston-martin-vantag...

This will be my first Aston, it looks well specced to me - is there anything obvious missing?

I have'nt driven so I'll be taking a leap of faith buying over the phone...

Are the clutches heavy? I'd be coming from an S4 Cab, recently driven a 997 C4S also..

Hopefully will be tying the deal up today!

[Leondrums]

Absolutely - the idea was to agree price and run down to Surrey today or Monday.. Thanks for the warning.

Edited by Leondrums on Saturday 8th August 12:42

[Leondrums]

Thanks, they have so far agreed 46.5k with an AM Service and warranty. I am trying to purchase at 44k.

No premium sound system but does have;

phone (fixed and bluetooth)
Sat Nav
Heated Seats
Fold Mirrors
HD Lights (are they all?)
Parking Sensors
Cruise
Heated Screen
Bright Grille
Silver Stiching...

2 previous owners..

Is 44k a realistic target price?

The other one for consideration was this;

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/ASTO...

[Leondrums]

Thanks Murph,

I have always been over particular with my cars - they have to be like new - no stone chips, scratched wheels, scuffed leather etc. They need to be 'as new'. I agree - dealers say A1 condition and there opinion is poles apart from mine.

They have said 44k without the service or warranty (and 2 new tyres) but theres no point IMO taking a car and then having to service etc immediately...

I dont plan to part with any money until I have seen and tested the car..

No response from them yesterday (when they said they would call) so I think I have a 'stand off' at 46.5k..

Looking like the search continues..

[Leondrums]

CatalystV8V said:

I've had a similar experience... don't even put down a 'deposit' until you've seen it..

With the same dealer??

[Leondrums]

http://www.exchangeandmart.co.uk/asp/index.asp?adi...

Would this mileage put you off? I know the mileage is'nt that high but a lot of the seem to have 15k ish. I tend to sell my cars after a year so am concerned it may put some people off. I do approx 4-6k a year..

[Leondrums]

Thanks Spiral - It's heartbreaking having no car (sold mine a few weeks ago) and having cash burning in my pocket....I'm sure the right one will come along soon enough..

[Leondrums]

Not come back to me...they left it on Friday with 'your a typical finance guy wanting to do a deal.....if you can come up with another 2.5k give me a bell'...

I left it with no, 44k is all I'm willing to pay, call me if it can be done'..

Moved on from them, it's proving difficult to get more than 1k off of anything at the moment..

[Leondrums]

Agreed, but I had to test what movement these cars have before I plunged in...

A grand does'nt make a huge difference, making sure I dont pay more than I have to does...