Is the 1990's Aston Martin Virage going to get any cheaper?
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When I saw them at £20k I thought they couldn't get any cheaper, turns out I was wrong. I can see them becoming like the Bentley 8 - £3k for tatty dogs. I've heard they are hellishly expensive to run, but without the "prestige" to justify the running costs. That said aside from you and me, does anyone else want one?? 
dme123 said:
When I saw them at £20k I thought they couldn't get any cheaper, turns out I was wrong. I can see them becoming like the Bentley 8 - £3k for tatty dogs. I've heard they are hellishly expensive to run, but without the "prestige" to justify the running costs. That said aside from you and me, does anyone else want one??
Judging by the lack of response on this thread looks like its you and me.I can't help but think the classic dealers might catch a cold on some stock.
when I first got into Astons, they were new and the factory tours I went on they were being built so I have a huge soft spot for them. I still think they are great looking, and a lovely place to sit
But they were under-developed when new, so got a rough ride by the press and public who, by then can expect better. The 90s recession didnt help, with many cars doing low mileages. And astons of any age never like sitting there doing little miles, so they start to go wrong
Plus the electrics arent great, but they still hve high running costs as they are a hand built Aston, with all the benefits (and disadvantages) this brings.
I dont like saying it, but they probably will get cheaper as more people just want oto get rid. They will be bought by those who will learn that you cannot do things on the cheap with these cars, so cant afford the work they will need
I'd still love one, but I'm a bit weird like that. A much better car is the V8 Coupe from the late 90s- think of it as a Vantage without the two blowers. Their prices reflect this
But they were under-developed when new, so got a rough ride by the press and public who, by then can expect better. The 90s recession didnt help, with many cars doing low mileages. And astons of any age never like sitting there doing little miles, so they start to go wrong
Plus the electrics arent great, but they still hve high running costs as they are a hand built Aston, with all the benefits (and disadvantages) this brings.
I dont like saying it, but they probably will get cheaper as more people just want oto get rid. They will be bought by those who will learn that you cannot do things on the cheap with these cars, so cant afford the work they will need
I'd still love one, but I'm a bit weird like that. A much better car is the V8 Coupe from the late 90s- think of it as a Vantage without the two blowers. Their prices reflect this
Prices are just going to go down and down. It's by far the least appealing Aston by a big margin. It hasn't the iconic status of the V8s that preceded it or the appeal of the Ford financed cars that came afterwards. They may appear to be a steal at £20k but the owners will get a shock when they realise that it costs the same again to get the car in top condition and a fortune to maintain and run it. These cars really are dinosaurs. I predict you'll soon start seeing them for much less than £20k but in need of serious TLC or with shoddy backstreet repairs.
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I agree with Williamp's opinion that they look lovely, and they are nice places to be.
I don't actually think they'll get much lower, although as with every car, there will be the dogs that do. Having said that, it will be some time before they rise much. I think they have the reputation of being the bargain basement Aston Martin now, just as the Bill Towns DBS did five to ten years ago. That will change as they get rarer, and as fashions change though.
I don't actually think they'll get much lower, although as with every car, there will be the dogs that do. Having said that, it will be some time before they rise much. I think they have the reputation of being the bargain basement Aston Martin now, just as the Bill Towns DBS did five to ten years ago. That will change as they get rarer, and as fashions change though.
Doofus said:
I agree with Williamp's opinion that they look lovely, and they are nice places to be.
I don't actually think they'll get much lower, although as with every car, there will be the dogs that do. Having said that, it will be some time before they rise much. I think they have the reputation of being the bargain basement Aston Martin now, just as the Bill Towns DBS did five to ten years ago. That will change as they get rarer, and as fashions change though.
Indeed. RM auctions last week sold a DBS fitted with the DBS V8 engineand a non-original spoiler for £61k. As a mongreal, would have been worth less then £10k a while back...I don't actually think they'll get much lower, although as with every car, there will be the dogs that do. Having said that, it will be some time before they rise much. I think they have the reputation of being the bargain basement Aston Martin now, just as the Bill Towns DBS did five to ten years ago. That will change as they get rarer, and as fashions change though.
...never underestimate the appeal of the Aston badge. A manual Virage, which has been used ***could*** be a good buy long-term
I do remember reading a road test of the Volante at the time that said under hard acceleration the rear suspension would foul some part of the chassis or bodywork. Always a sign of a well developed car.
I have heard tell that some of the engineering on the later Vantage style cars is similarly awful. Very pretty though.
I have heard tell that some of the engineering on the later Vantage style cars is similarly awful. Very pretty though.
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