The search for an AMV8 begins...
Discussion
Over the last month or two I've been looking desperately for a new car (every few days I've had my heart set on a different model, from 911 Turbo's, to M6's, SL55 AMG's, F360's and GT-R's, amongst others!!)
Today I've decided once and for all that a V8 Vantage is definitley the way forward, and I won't be changing my mind this time. Looking for a 4.3 with SportShift and as many extras as possible, FAMSH, and relatively low mileage (warranty would be nice too!)
Couple of quick questions:
1) How, other than it being stated, would I know if a car has the Sport pack/power upgrade? Not 100% sure there is such a thing, so apologies if I'm talking nonsense!
2) Prices are all well above £50k - has anyone recently bought one from a dealer, if so how flexible did you find them at the moment?
3) Would a car such as the one shown in the link below be frowned upon in AM circles due to the aftermarket wheels? (thinking resale more than anything else) http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1643122.htm
4) Anything in particular I should be aware of when buying one - common problems? Options that are an absolute must?
Cheers,
Dav
Today I've decided once and for all that a V8 Vantage is definitley the way forward, and I won't be changing my mind this time. Looking for a 4.3 with SportShift and as many extras as possible, FAMSH, and relatively low mileage (warranty would be nice too!)
Couple of quick questions:
1) How, other than it being stated, would I know if a car has the Sport pack/power upgrade? Not 100% sure there is such a thing, so apologies if I'm talking nonsense!
2) Prices are all well above £50k - has anyone recently bought one from a dealer, if so how flexible did you find them at the moment?
3) Would a car such as the one shown in the link below be frowned upon in AM circles due to the aftermarket wheels? (thinking resale more than anything else) http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1643122.htm
4) Anything in particular I should be aware of when buying one - common problems? Options that are an absolute must?
Cheers,
Dav
Murph7355 said:
Those wheels are frickin hideous! I'd be concerned what additional stresses they may have placed on other parts of the car, how much the tyres would be to replace and getting strip searched and the car turned inside out every time I passed a border checkpoint.
Still, there could be a few k of coke left secreted in the boot that would at least go some way to paying for some standard wheels to be put back on!
Seriously - wheels can always be changed. But unless you really love these ones, just keep looking. There are plenty of cars out there to preclude needing to look at ones that have been messed with.
Ha ha! Point taken regarding the wheels (they looked ok on my iPhone, but just had a proper look now on my computer ...oops!)Still, there could be a few k of coke left secreted in the boot that would at least go some way to paying for some standard wheels to be put back on!
Seriously - wheels can always be changed. But unless you really love these ones, just keep looking. There are plenty of cars out there to preclude needing to look at ones that have been messed with.
Hardly any of the cars I've seen advertised mention the Sports Pack, so I think I just need to delve a little deeper.
Quite excited now!! :-)
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