What to look out for on a 09 (facelift) v8 vantage

[sl1234]

I'm looking at purchasing a 09 (facelift) v8 vantage with about 40k miles on the clock, to use as my daily driver, currently have a boxster, will use it for pretty light mileage c. 6000 p.a mostly in London.

What are the model specific issues I should check for when reviewing the car ?

[nickv8]

Can't recommend this book enough:
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

There have been so many changes over these vehicle's long lives, it needs a whole book to convey.

Good luck!

[james-witton]

If it's mainly city driving I would consider avoiding the manual.
Shock. Horror. Wait for vitriolic counter comments.

[Herbs]

james-witton said:

If it's mainly city driving I would consider avoiding the manual.
Shock. Horror. Wait for vitriolic counter comments.

Haha,

Ironically enough i would have said avoid the sportshift for city driving (and yes i have owned both) although each to their own so recommend test driving both back to back.

[Gday2]

I concur with the previous post, but also have a look at the mirror arms for corrosion.
If it takes more then 5 - 10 minutes driving until the temperature gauge is at 9 o'clock position the thermostat is dead (AM price for renew 400 - 500)