Yet another first owner

[milu]

Common as muck these new Vantage owners

Looks to be well cared for,nice paintwork,interior etc
Good spec,premium audio,Bluetooth,cruise etc


I'll need to get used to the drive...getting a clean clutch release every time is my first aim!

First query: on the motorway coming home the car got a bit rumbly at 70mph. Sort of like a drumming noise,not dissimilar to the sensation you can when a window is open on certain cars. Like driving on a concrete motorway. At 65 mph things improved.
Could be tyres/wheels I suppose
The rears are dated 2012.

Oh and the radio reception isn't great

Edited by milu on Thursday 21st March 19:52

[milu]

[bogie]

Congrats on the new car

Keep an eye/ear on the noise at speed, it could be a wheel bearing on the way out. I had 3 out of 4 go on my first Vantage and they all started with a bit of a rumble noise that you notice more at certain speeds....

[RobDown]

Congratulations!

7 years for a set of tyres is getting a bit long in the tooth. You’ll probably notice the benefit of new ones

[Quarterly]

Looks great! Love the spec.

[bignoise]

congratulations

[baldyash]

Hi,you have PM ! I'm the previous owner!

[james-witton]

Many Congratulations.
Enjoy the car - and the attention!

[Dewi 2]

Welcome Mike and congratulations on your first Aston Martin.
Looking gorgeous.

I remember the thrill of initial ownership, but there is something quite unique about Aston Martins, because I still get that same thrill, when slipping down into the driving seat seven years on.

Yes, there have been more new owners than usual on here recently.

Enjoy your car.

[milu]

Thanks all!
And the previous owner too. Nice one

[CSK1]

Congratulations. The Vantage is such a beautiful design. Timeless.

[Mr.Tremlini]

Congratulations, looking good! Gazing at your very own Vantage parked in the garage (or anywhere really) never gets old!

[Ian350]

My radio reception in my 2008 V8V becomes noticeably poorer when my cheap dashcam is connected. Could it be that?

[Squaremeal]

Make sure you upgrade to the Michelin P4S when you change the tires!

[milu]

Noted re the tyres
No dash cam or other connected. Was fancying a stubby aerial but might be a bad move if this one ain't good to start with

Random things coming to mind....how should the drivers carpet mat be secured? There are two plastic polos at the near end but nothing to attach to. Moves quite a bit.