Because looking for a new car is part of the fun....

[Elrao]

If you £40k to buy a V8V, what car would you buy and why would you pick it?

[Jockman]

Elrao said:

If you £40k to buy a V8V, what car would you buy...

A V8V.

Elrao said:

...and why would you pick it?

Because I only had £40k.

[bogie]

you mean which V8V in the classifieds under £40k would be buy ?

[Elrao]

bogie said:

you mean which V8V in the classifieds under £40k would be buy ?

Yup, that was the intended meaning! I have a £40k ish budget and want a V8V. There are quite a few on the classifieds here (and other websites) for that sort of money. I know there are one or two I have my eye on, but nothing yet quite ticks all the boxes at the right price.

As £40k can get you a car from a private/Indy/dealer, with options of no/3rd party/AM warranty over a range if mileages. It also breaks you into early MY07 cars, or a low mile 55 or 06 which may be in the £245/yr tax bracket...then there are the colour combination and options!!

I would just like to hear from owners/other enthusiasts about where they would put their money if buying a V8V and, more importantly, why. Hoping to get a bit of insight as to whether people think warranty is important and at what cost, views on colours/options and also the MY07.

[George H]

This one: http://pistonheads.com/sales/2891092.htm

[George H]

Quinny said:

I thought he said he wanted a sporty version....

Sorry, I was just under the impression he didn't want a girl's car

[Elrao]

George H said:

This one: http://pistonheads.com/sales/2891092.htm

Quinny said:

I thought he said he wanted a sporty version....

Thanks for replying, but yes - after the V8 Vantage only, my dad wants to buy a DB9 which says enough about it for me!

[yeti]

So if your dad changed his mind and wanted a Vantage, you'd then rule that out?

DB9 is bigger and better. And cleverer, and more comfortable around women. A manual sports pack DB9 is a hell of a machine...

General rule for 'Vantaging' is buy on condition, mileage is irrelevant (within reason) if service history is perfect. Buy the latest car you can and only the Aston warranty is worth having, partly because of the stringent checks to get the warranty put on in the first place. £40k will get you a cracker.

Please buy something other than *yawn* grey/silver with *zzz* black leather

[Highrisedrifter]

yeti said:

Please buy something other than *yawn* grey/silver with *zzz* black leather

Yeti speaks the truth, although the vast majority of Vantages for sale can be found in one of the shades of grey/silver, meaning you have more choice within these colour options. Of course, when most people think of a colour for an Aston, they consider the archetypal Aston colour of grey (I blame Q).

The link below is a pretty comprehensive gallery of colours.

http://picasaweb.google.com/116862365977477158683/...

[A12DY B]

id try and find a later one say 2007 as they come with slightly more spec, (however cant see any on PH for sub 40k)

with warranty
with FSH

then try and get a decent mileage

http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/3171847.htm
http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/3194744.htm
http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/3211213.htm

there is a few

[brakedwell]

yeti said:

Please buy something other than *yawn* grey/silver with *zzz* black leather

It's a matter of personal choice, but I much prefer grey/silver to Black or White

[Highrisedrifter]

Quinny said:

Highrisedrifter said:

(I blame Q).

The link below is a pretty comprehensive gallery of colours.

http://picasaweb.google.com/116862365977477158683/...

Nothing to do with me mate....... I hate silver grey colours....

They always look to me, as though they're sitting there in primer, waiting for the colour coat to be applied

Bad attempt on my behalf to blame Q from Goldfinger for introducing us to the grey Aston DB5 causing a generation of kids growing up to assume that an Aston needs to be in this colour.

Into adulthood, the only silver/grey I like is Tungsten, the others leave me cold.

[Highrisedrifter]

Quinny said:

I knew, what you were saying mate... just yankin your chain

Why I oughta...!

Please, no whoosh parrot!

[George H]

Could probably get this for £40k - http://pistonheads.com/sales/3209976.htm

Much nicer colour than the dreary grey/silver/black ones.

[Mako V12V]

George H said:

Could probably get this for £40k - http://pistonheads.com/sales/3209976.htm

Much nicer colour than the dreary grey/silver/black ones.

I agree, that looks spot on and should be had at £40k with some haggling!

[Jockman]

Mako V12V said:

I agree, that looks spot on and should be had at £40k with some haggling!

Nice car, bit like Zag

[peterr96]

George H said:

Could probably get this for £40k - http://pistonheads.com/sales/3209976.htm

Much nicer colour than the dreary grey/silver/black ones.

We very nearly bought a Toro V8V but went special Blue instead. To quoet another "Cracking looking and much nicer colour than the dreary grey/silver/black ones."

[brakedwell]

Highrisedrifter said:

Bad attempt on my behalf to blame Q from Goldfinger for introducing us to the grey Aston DB5 causing a generation of kids growing up to assume that an Aston needs to be in this colour.

Into adulthood, the only silver/grey I like is Tungsten, the others leave me cold.

What colour is your AM?

[Mike Scott]

Elrao said:

If you £40k to buy a V8V, what car would you buy and why would you pick it?

Hi Rob,

you still not go one? You need to get something sorted ASAP if you are going to enjoy it before the winter arrives.

I have taken mine off PH for the moment as I am thinking of selling via Stratstone Aston Martin foe ease however you are interested then drop me a PM and I will send across my mobile number so we can discuss.

Rgds

Mike

[yeti]

brakedwell said:

yeti said:

Please buy something other than *yawn* grey/silver with *zzz* black leather

It's a matter of personal choice, but I much prefer grey/silver to Black or White

Indeed it is a matter of personal choice. But much as I dislike red Ferarris due to overexposure, I feel the same way about grey Vantages, a good 9/10 of the Astons I see on the roads are silver/grey and then almost all of them have a black interior. Problem is it suits the car so well

That Toro car is simply lovely. Historically a red Aston has been hard to shift, but that colour is stunning and should age well too.