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Today, the 13th, marks 5 years since I took delivery of my then-new MY09 V8 Vantage (Coupe, Sports Pack, manual 'box). It was the realization of a dream, and it's been a wonderful 5 years. I still get a thrill every time I drive it, and even every time I look at it. I've driven all the latest "competition," and nothing has made me want to make a change. It has been superbly reliable (only the AM radio band died several years ago, under the original warranty). Also, today would have been the last day of the expensive extended warranty -- which I did not buy. Total cost of repairs during the two years out of warranty: $0.00. Wonderful car to own and drive.
Nice to hear, im 7 years and 70k miles in with mine and wouldnt change it for anything else except a newer Roadster, preferably V12 ...Im saving up for that 
Its been a great car, very reasonable and nothing significant in terms of unscheduled maintenance....still on the original clutch too ...it might even last until I can afford that V12
Its been a great car, very reasonable and nothing significant in terms of unscheduled maintenance....still on the original clutch too ...it might even last until I can afford that V12
Great to hear some positives, as we often focus on the less desirable features on here. I'm just over 3 years and still loving the experience. The car has had very few minor issues and has got better with age, shall we say. Congrats Speedraser, and thanks for opening up a feel good thread - don't get too many of these. 
Edited by Bincenzo on Friday 14th November 16:16
Speedraser said:
Today, the 13th, marks 5 years since I took delivery of my then-new MY09 V8 Vantage (Coupe, Sports Pack, manual 'box). It was the realization of a dream, and it's been a wonderful 5 years. I still get a thrill every time I drive it, and even every time I look at it. I've driven all the latest "competition," and nothing has made me want to make a change. It has been superbly reliable (only the AM radio band died several years ago, under the original warranty). Also, today would have been the last day of the expensive extended warranty -- which I did not buy. Total cost of repairs during the two years out of warranty: $0.00. Wonderful car to own and drive.
Happy Birthday (yesterday) to your Vantage, Mr. Speedraser.
Mine will also celebrates it's fifth birthday, next month.
Late 2008 appears to have been a good build period, because so far, nothing has gone wrong with mine either. Here is a picture taken at Gaydon.
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