Where to find a V8 Vantage
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Hi All,
I'm now searching in earnest for an early V8 Vantage. Are there any obvious places I should be looking apart from:
PistonHeads For Sale
Autotrader
Aston Martin Approved Used
McGurk
Went to Aston Martin Reading today to look at one car that looked good, just my luck that they had taken a deposit on the car not 20 minutes before my arrival, might have been sales tactics but there was no attempt to sell me the car or any offer to have a look at it.
I'm now searching in earnest for an early V8 Vantage. Are there any obvious places I should be looking apart from:
PistonHeads For Sale
Autotrader
Aston Martin Approved Used
McGurk
Went to Aston Martin Reading today to look at one car that looked good, just my luck that they had taken a deposit on the car not 20 minutes before my arrival, might have been sales tactics but there was no attempt to sell me the car or any offer to have a look at it.
johns355 said:
Post up what you’re looking for, model/colour/mileage etc.. and obviously budget! Narrows it down a bit! John
Good plan.
There are many Vantage owner here (some on the Roll Call, take a look), and a ready buyer occasionally persuades an owner to sell a beauty.
Good luck with your search. Taking your time can be worthwhile, in finding exactly what you want.
Edited by Jon39 on Sunday 2nd September 10:40
Any thoughts on this car:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
It looks good, couple of things that stick out, it seems very well priced for a 4.7 not sure if it is 'too cheap'. It also has the carbon seats which I know are desirable but not sure how they would fare on a long journey to Le Mans or elsewhere in Europe.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
It looks good, couple of things that stick out, it seems very well priced for a 4.7 not sure if it is 'too cheap'. It also has the carbon seats which I know are desirable but not sure how they would fare on a long journey to Le Mans or elsewhere in Europe.
Sirius said:
Any thoughts on this car:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
It looks good, couple of things that stick out, it seems very well priced for a 4.7 not sure if it is 'too cheap'. It also has the carbon seats which I know are desirable but not sure how they would fare on a long journey to Le Mans or elsewhere in Europe.
That is a very rare/high spec "standard" Vantage with Lightweight seats, B&O stereo and forged alloys (maybe not original but definitely AML wheels and who cares anyway I've got V12V wheels on my V8S). KX plate so likely to have been a factory car which will explain the high spec. but I wouldn't let that put you off 8 years and 45K miles down the line. Price looks good too. Having owned Vantages with both standard and carbon lightweight seats, I would only ever buy a car with lightweights now and personally, find them more comfortable in all situations, including long journeys. Try them and see for yourself.https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
It looks good, couple of things that stick out, it seems very well priced for a 4.7 not sure if it is 'too cheap'. It also has the carbon seats which I know are desirable but not sure how they would fare on a long journey to Le Mans or elsewhere in Europe.
As for if it's "too cheap" and hiding some problems then I would go for an inspection by a good Indy (not an AML dealer) before purchase. If the vendor doesn't want this to happen then maybe you have your answer.
Let us know when you've bought it. Looks like a great car
Worth looking at Dorset Sports Cars, they have sold many nice V8 Vantages over the last few years. They seem to specialise in low mileage early cars. Currently got a Sapphire Blue (met) with 22000 miles on the clock at £37000. Otherwise keep looking on Ebay, Autotrader and Pistonheads, that's how I found my 27000 miler at £36000. Also it is worth checking the Aston Martin Timeless website. You can often find one at an AM dealer with AM warranty at a sensible price. I did a lot of research before buying, check the bodywork carefully, especially the doors and round the door handles, check for clutch wear as this can be a very expensive repair and they are very prone to wear on low mileage examples. Look also down the side of the car for pebble rash (paint chips) the plastic protector on the rear wheel arch does not protect the full area prone to damage. I too had favoured colours, but ended up buying the best example I could find, even though it was in a colour I didn't really want (Silver) Sat Nav, although not a great system (Volvo XC90) is worth having for future resale value, and I do enjoy having the factory upgrade 7000 series radio / cd which is a great sound system. When I was looking, I was surprised at how many poor low mileage examples were out there in the market. Finally, if you can find a 2005/6 55 Plate car, or an 06 registered before 26th March 2006 you will enjoy much cheaper road tax. (about a £220 a year saving)
Sirius said:
I’m looking for a 56-07 V8 in black or Meteorite with less than 50k Miles. Manual and a Coupe. My budget is up to 40k.
Thanks.
Mine will be advertised soon and falls very much into your requirements...albeit it’s in Tungsten but it is 2007 spec. Thanks.
Edited by Sirius on Saturday 1st September 18:37
IanV12VSRs said:
murphyaj said:
Sirius said:
With our weather, for me it has to be a coupe!
Were you in England this summer?!
I take the train to work there is less opportunity for top down driving. I have had an open top car before, its each to their own but I really want a coupe.
V8V Pete said:
Sirius said:
Let us know when you've bought it. Looks like a great car Gassing Station | Aston Martin | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff