V8 Vantage

[tvrbod]

Hi all
looking to buy a V8 Vantage, been looking at a few and after for a bit of help.
Seen two i like first a 2007 4.3 with 30,000 miles full A/M history from a A/M dealer. The second a 2009 4.7 with 58,000 miles again full history and main dealer.
Thanks Steve

[bogie]

Well if you can afford the newer 4.7 go for that. They take the miles well.

The best advice is to spend £20 on Grants book, everything is in there

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Definitive-Guide-Gaydon-As...

[burntout]

tvrbod said:

Hi all
looking to buy a V8 Vantage, been looking at a few and after for a bit of help.
Seen two i like first a 2007 4.3 with 30,000 miles full A/M history from a A/M dealer. The second a 2009 4.7 with 58,000 miles again full history and main dealer.
Thanks Steve

TBH You would have to be one hell of a driver to appreciate the difference between the 4.3 and the 4.7... I doubt that there are many people on here who could take the 4.3 and drive it to its full capabilities... me included...

I would never be put off by mileage... These have bullet proof engines. Main thing is to have a full vehicle inspection and make sure that the one you select has been looked after properly.. And main dealer stamps will not necessarily guarantee this...

I recently saw a service book for a V8V with a KwikFit stamp in it... LOL

Don't rush your purchase..... Good luck...

[divetheworld]

burntout said:

TBH You would have to be one hell of a driver to appreciate the difference between the 4.3 and the 4.7...

I must be one hell of a driver because I can appreciate the considerable difference!
I may not be able to milk a 4.3 to the point that I "need" a 4.7 but I sure can tell its a different machine in so many ways.
Having owned both, would I get a low miles 4.3 or a high miles 4.7?
Dunno. The head says 4.3 because low miles means low depreciation. The heart says 4.7 coz its lush!

[W1111AM]

Or.... Buy a 4.3 and turn it into a 4.7 fire breathing dragon

[V8V Pete]

W1111AM said:

Or.... Buy a 4.3 and turn it into a 4.7 fire breathing dragon

Which is fine if it's a keeper but not so if it is intended as a time limited step on the way to even greater things. If the latter, you will find the modified car harder to sell and not get the money back that you have spent. On the other hand, you can end up with something superior to a standard 4.3 or 4.7 if done well hence William's comment. For me the decision was easy, I wanted an early 4.7 as a keeper. That plan was working absolutely fine until I test drove a V12…….

[DAVIDOXE]

I test drove a couple of 4.3s before buying a 4.7 and i found a considerable difference between them.
Much more torque at low revs and dont forget how much more economical the larger engine is.

[tvrbod]

tvrbod said:

Hi all
looking to buy a V8 Vantage, been looking at a few and after for a bit of help.
Seen two i like first a 2007 4.3 with 30,000 miles full A/M history from a A/M dealer. The second a 2009 4.7 with 58,000 miles again full history and main dealer.
Thanks Steve

Made my mind up going for the 4.7

[divetheworld]

tvrbod said:

Made my mind up going for the 4.7

Good choice, you will not regret it. don't forget, pictures as soon as the happy day arrives.

[tvrbod]

Picked it up today
Steve

[tonyhall38]

Congratulations......enjoy.....

[CHRW]

Congrats.....enjoy

[focusman53]

Nice one Steve. I hope you are as pleased with yours as I am with mine. What a fantastic exhaust note. Don't forget that when the volume goes up, the fuel gauge goes down. But as an ex Tuscan owner like me, we don't care about the carbon footprint eh...
Dave.

[V8 Animal]

This forum is getting rather full of ex TVR owners

[IanV12VR]

Well done and fabulous colour. Congratulations.