V8 Vantage Ownership
Discussion
After many years of Porsche ownership and PH membership I am looking to add a V8 Vantage to the garage.
Question: Any comments on this?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...
Thanks.
Martyn
Question: Any comments on this?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...
Thanks.
Martyn
It's a nice example with good mileage and a good price. Spec is excellent and after an independent inspection/call to the servicing garage you might be on to a winner.
It's a private sale so there will be no dealer support and no mention of length of warranty.
I've had manual and sportshift. I much prefer Sportshift but you have to be mechanically sympathetic to get the best from it. It's marmite, drive one with vigour in sportmode. Use the paddles, not "D" and decide for yourself.
The sportshift allows me to drive like I have more talent than I actually possess!
It's a private sale so there will be no dealer support and no mention of length of warranty.
I've had manual and sportshift. I much prefer Sportshift but you have to be mechanically sympathetic to get the best from it. It's marmite, drive one with vigour in sportmode. Use the paddles, not "D" and decide for yourself.
The sportshift allows me to drive like I have more talent than I actually possess!
Edited by divetheworld on Friday 15th May 08:06
Looks pretty good and an unmolested example . I'd certainly talk to the dealer who service it for their thoughts and maybe ask for an inspection although it's implied it has the Aston warranty therefore any warrantable work should have been done. None warranty will largely be consumables so tyres, brakes and clutch etc.. Clutch wear on an ASM can be found out by a dealer I believe.
I thought cars around that age had the option of a sports pack - sports suspension and different alloys. That car looks like it has the alloys but no mention of the suspension or pack. I wouldn't really worry either way as different people prefer different suspensions but the sports pack used to carry a small premium at least it did when I was looking. I'd guess that car has it anyway but drive it and see if you like it.
There are a couple of common cosmetic changes that can be done, side skirts, rear difussor and glass switches. The car has none of them. Again. It's not an issue as such, all can be retro fitted, but if you're comparing cars you might prefer these bits and it might explain price differences to a small extent.
I thought cars around that age had the option of a sports pack - sports suspension and different alloys. That car looks like it has the alloys but no mention of the suspension or pack. I wouldn't really worry either way as different people prefer different suspensions but the sports pack used to carry a small premium at least it did when I was looking. I'd guess that car has it anyway but drive it and see if you like it.
There are a couple of common cosmetic changes that can be done, side skirts, rear difussor and glass switches. The car has none of them. Again. It's not an issue as such, all can be retro fitted, but if you're comparing cars you might prefer these bits and it might explain price differences to a small extent.
divetheworld said:
It's a nice example with good mileage and a good price. Spec is excellent and after an independent inspection/call to the servicing garage you might be on to a winner.
It's a private sale so there will be no dealer support and no mention of length of warranty.
I've had manual and sportshift. I much prefer Sportshift but you have to be mechanically sympathetic to get the best from it. It's marmite, drive one with vigour in sport normal mode (V1 4.7's have comfort & normal modes, avoid comfort!) . Use the paddles, not "D" and decide for yourself.
The sportshift allows me to drive like I have more talent than I actually possess!
It's a private sale so there will be no dealer support and no mention of length of warranty.
I've had manual and sportshift. I much prefer Sportshift but you have to be mechanically sympathetic to get the best from it. It's marmite, drive one with vigour in sport normal mode (V1 4.7's have comfort & normal modes, avoid comfort!) . Use the paddles, not "D" and decide for yourself.
The sportshift allows me to drive like I have more talent than I actually possess!
I went looking for an early manual 4.7 when I bought my first one.
They are rare as ASM1 came out the year before and many early 4.7's were speced with it. I drove an ASM1 car and got on well with it using the tips above. I bought it and learned to avoid "creep mode" and do lots of clutch learns.
That's an early and very clean 4.7
Providing it inspects OK I'd buy it!
mikey k said:
I went looking for an early manual 4.7 when I bought my first one.
They are rare as ASM1 came out the year before and many early 4.7's were speced with it. I drove an ASM1 car and got on well with it using the tips above. I bought it and learned to avoid "creep mode" and do lots of clutch learns.
That's an early and very clean 4.7
Providing it inspects OK I'd buy it!
petop said:
I have a very very early 4.7 manual. Apart from the fact its Sportshift, as others have said it looks a good'un. But drive a Sportshift like a manual and you will get the best out of it.
Very good advice. Ignore the 'D' button. Also think it looks a very well cared for car!Jonsv8 said:
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There are a couple of common cosmetic changes that can be done, side skirts, rear difussor and glass switches. The car has none of them. Again. It's not an issue as such, all can be retro fitted, but if you're comparing cars you might prefer these bits and it might explain price differences to a small extent.
Not an "issue" at all -- they look best IMO without those changes. These are wonderful cars.There are a couple of common cosmetic changes that can be done, side skirts, rear difussor and glass switches. The car has none of them. Again. It's not an issue as such, all can be retro fitted, but if you're comparing cars you might prefer these bits and it might explain price differences to a small extent.
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Didn't mean it as such, I know a lot prefer the classic lines. Same with the suspension. It's just the body work changes are easier to do than you might think if you wanted to make them
Speedraser said:
Jonsv8 said:
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There are a couple of common cosmetic changes that can be done, side skirts, rear difussor and glass switches. The car has none of them. Again. It's not an issue as such, all can be retro fitted, but if you're comparing cars you might prefer these bits and it might explain price differences to a small extent.
Not an "issue" at all -- they look best IMO without those changes. These are wonderful cars.There are a couple of common cosmetic changes that can be done, side skirts, rear difussor and glass switches. The car has none of them. Again. It's not an issue as such, all can be retro fitted, but if you're comparing cars you might prefer these bits and it might explain price differences to a small extent.
Jonsv8 said:
Didn't mean it as such, I know a lot prefer the classic lines.
I do like the original classic lines, but quite understand why any long running model needs to be refreshed.
One of the MY 2012.25 design changes did surprise me though. The wonderful original very smooth curve of the tailgate lip was changed, to form a higher lip. Consequently that particular beautiful curved line was lost.
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