This 30k V8 Vantage

[bigricho]

Hi Guys,

Has anyone got any opinions of this Vantage, which is right slap bang at the bottom of the market. 60k Miles, 'Full Service History'. Stay away? Will it be impossible to sell on? Or with a PPI could it be a bit of a bargain?

I'm eager to hear people opinions.

http://www.uniqueprestige.co.uk/used-cars/aston-ma...

Rich.

[michael gould]

how long is a piece of string

If its had one owner from new.....just been serviced and had a new clutch and brake pads and discs all round and the servicing garage tells you its in mint condition then yes its a bargain.

For 35k you can probably buy the car I have just described.

So go and do your homework but at 30k the dealer probably bought it for 25K

Good luck

[Jockman]

Again, there is no definitive answer to your question other than to follow a few threads on other drivers' experiences.

Aston 'expect' their engines to last for 150k so that car is not necessarily high mileage. I note the advert implies that Aston Dealers have not undertaken all servicing, if that is important to you.

If you do purchase, stick 1 pound on the credit card

[George H]

Jockman said:

If you do purchase, stick 1 pound on the credit card

Why do that?

[v8woollie]

George H said:

Why do that?

So you are covered by the credit card company if the car turns out to be a lemon and either not as described or not fit for purpose - i.e. you have been conned. If an establishment takes a credit card then the card company is liable if that estahblishment is not above board as it is the card company that allows the establishment to accept the card.

I think it may not have been a serious piece of advice as I doubt the card company would accept that liabilty.

Purchase protection - under Section 75 of the 1974 Consumer Credit Act card issuers and retailers take joint responsibility for faulty purchases, If you pay for something with a credit card, valued between £100 and £30,000, that turns out to be faulty or which you do not receive because the company goes bust, you can claim a refund from the card provider.

Edited by v8woollie on Friday 7th September 13:00

[Jockman]

George H said:

Why do that?

Just that wee bit of added protection

[George H]

v8woollie said:

So you are covered by the credit card company if the car turns out to be a lemon and either not as described or not fit for purpose - i.e. you have been conned. If an establishment takes a credit card then the card company is liable if that estahblishment is not above board as it is the card company that allows the establishment to accept the card.

I think it may not have been a serious piece of advice as I doubt the card company would accept that liabilty.

Would they do that with just £1 on the credit card though?

[Jockman]

v8woollie said:

...I think it may not have been a serious piece of advice as I doubt the card company would accept that liabilty.

You would be surprised mon ami

[Steve Richards]

Subject to the chassis and bodywork being Ok and you had another £20k to spend......buy it at £30k and then spend another say £20k? with Bamford Rose. What a car you would have for for £50k

[Guycord]

Having had 3 Vantages over the last 4 years, I have come to regard them as more-or-less bullet proof.

Any issues (i've had one - the external temp sensor) have been relatively minor and if there is a decent FSH showing everything done as it should be then I think these cars are a bargain.

The car looks very clean and for less than 30 grand, I would consider this as not a bad punt for your money.


NB: no afiliation to this vehicle whatsoever, caveat emptor etc....

[v8woollie]

George H said:

Would they do that with just £1 on the credit card though?

They wouldn't - hence why I don't think it was a serious bit of advice. If you put the whole £30K on the card then they would be liable but using it for £1 of the purchase is obviously an attempt to cover yourself.

[Jockman]

George H said:

Would they do that with just £1 on the credit card though?

Yes, that is all that is required

[v8woollie]

Jockman said:

You would be surprised mon ami

I would be happy to be surpised. If they would accept the liability then this is sagely advice worthy of note

[Steve Richards]

v8woollie said:

So you are covered by the credit card company if the car turns out to be a lemon and either not as described or not fit for purpose - i.e. you have been conned. If an establishment takes a credit card then the card company is liable if that estahblishment is not above board as it is the card company that allows the establishment to accept the card.

I think it may not have been a serious piece of advice as I doubt the card company would accept that liabilty.

Purchase protection - under Section 75 of the 1974 Consumer Credit Act card issuers and retailers take joint responsibility for faulty purchases, If you pay for something with a credit card, valued between £100 and £30,000, that turns out to be faulty or which you do not receive because the company goes bust, you can claim a refund from the card provider.

Edited by v8woollie on Friday 7th September 13:00

Would the credit card company just give you back the one pound only?

[yeti]

Looks alright, but for a few thousand more you can have one with far less miles. However, if £30k is the top end of your budget, then this looks a pretty nice car. Miles wouldn't bother me, but they do for many. One owner is a good thing, history should be easy to ascertain.

Location wise - I would ask Chiltern Aston to have a look at it for you.

Biggest question is who did the service history. Independant or backstreet garage?

You also need to know the clutch history. If that is on it's original clutch (it might be) then you know you have a big bill coming. Check brake discs and tyres too, the other usual high cost items.

[George H]

Jockman said:

Yes, that is all that is required

Judging by Woolie's quote of the Credit Card Act above, it reads to me as it needs to be at least £100. Also, you would need to get the car for £29,999 to bring it below £30k

[George H]

yeti said:

You also need to know the clutch history. If that is on it's original clutch (it might be) then you know you have a big bill coming. Check brake discs and tyres too, the other usual high cost items.

And the paint for bubbling.

[Jockman]

v8woollie said:

They wouldn't - hence why I don't think it was a serious bit of advice. If you put the whole £30K on the card then they would be liable but using it for £1 of the purchase is obviously an attempt to cover yourself.

Woollie - you have correctly quoted the regulations then started arguing against them straight away

TBH I have never done the 1 pound route (sorry, still on a Spanish keyboard) but I have done a nominal 100 pounds on a similar type of purchase to secure cover.

Not many people I know with 30k credit limit I'm afraid but then again I do live oop Norf

[George H]

Jockman said:

...but then again I do live oop Norf

No you don't, you're South of Manchester

[Jockman]

George H said:

Judging by Woolie's quote of the Credit Card Act above, it reads to me as it needs to be at least £100. Also, you would need to get the car for £29,999 to bring it below £30k

Woollie has quoted correctly.

The fact that you have chosen to misread it Georgeous is your choice