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Have got an M2 on order, but been offered a 2013 V8 Vantage by a mate which im very tempted by.
Is there anything I need to know before taking the (very brave!) plunge?
Car has 44k on the clock and is a manual.
Has full AM history and has a been ceramic coated.
Has 5 months AM warranty on it still - can this be extended?
Is there anything I need to know before taking the (very brave!) plunge?
Car has 44k on the clock and is a manual.
Has full AM history and has a been ceramic coated.
Has 5 months AM warranty on it still - can this be extended?
Ursicles said:
Have got an M2 on order, but been offered a 2013 V8 Vantage by a mate which im very tempted by.
Is there anything I need to know before taking the (very brave!) plunge?
Is this a new M2 then? If so there is nothing brave about getting the Aston at all. They're reliable cars, servicing isn't that much more than an M car, and while a 2013 car isn't old enough to have bottomed out depreciation will be very reasonable.Is there anything I need to know before taking the (very brave!) plunge?
Factor in depreciation and you can pretty much guarantee the Aston will much, much cheaper to own. So it's not brave, it's the financially wise decision.
That sounds like a great deal! Bought mine last year, a MY11 with 15 k km on the clock 1 year AM full coverage. Have been driving 10k over the last 14 months and no issues what so ever, rock solid. The sound of an old-style V8, the drive, the feel and the brilliant design... unique package that makes driving it feel like a special occasion every time again... .
The Vantage is a treat to yourself and very much the emotional choice for a car that provides an experience that will disappear fast given where cars are going, M2 is a great car and the rational efficiency choice. The latter will be plentifull available going forward in some shape or form.. Go Vantage!
The Vantage is a treat to yourself and very much the emotional choice for a car that provides an experience that will disappear fast given where cars are going, M2 is a great car and the rational efficiency choice. The latter will be plentifull available going forward in some shape or form.. Go Vantage!
That's a bloody good point.... the M2 will def be more plentiful going forward!
Like your thinking on that.
Love affair with aston started about 10 yrs ago …. crossed at a zebra crossing... aston let me cross - then he pulled away at a reasonable speed, and the noise was like 'I must own one'.
Like your thinking on that.
Love affair with aston started about 10 yrs ago …. crossed at a zebra crossing... aston let me cross - then he pulled away at a reasonable speed, and the noise was like 'I must own one'.
Ursicles said:
Clutch hasn't been changed as far as he is aware.
How long do they last - and how much are they should the worst happen!
About 45k How long do they last - and how much are they should the worst happen!
It depends on the previous owner(s). Anything from 20k- 85k (Bogie IIRC)
Clutch is anything between £2.5k - 3.5k depending on type of clutch replacement and where - main dealer vs independent. Most of the cost is labour as torque tube etc needs removing as gearbox is at the rear.
The clutch in my first Jan 2006 Vantage lasted 8 years, over 75k miles then traded it in at 83k miles
Then I bought a Dec 2012 Roadster with 32k miles on it, had a clutch at 30k miles so figured I dont need one for a long time ......
Clutch went couple of years ago at 52k miles ...well it was the release bearing failed rather than worn out clutch ....£3500 bill at main dealer.
So you can never be sure
...if its on original clutch at 40k miles thats a good sign, but likely you are going to be the owner that gets to replace it in next few years......
Then I bought a Dec 2012 Roadster with 32k miles on it, had a clutch at 30k miles so figured I dont need one for a long time ......
Clutch went couple of years ago at 52k miles ...well it was the release bearing failed rather than worn out clutch ....£3500 bill at main dealer.
So you can never be sure
...if its on original clutch at 40k miles thats a good sign, but likely you are going to be the owner that gets to replace it in next few years......Ursicles said:
I think my issue is I usually spend months researching - but this has come up out of the blue, so very much a steep learning curve!
If your friend has looked after the car well, then the price seems very fair for 2013 Vantage.
You should not lose too much either, because a good 2006 Vantage still cost in the region of £30,000.
My own is a 2009. Has only needed a clutch. Nothing else unexpected and condition still as new. They are beautiful cars to own.
You will have to get used to being let out of side turnings. Aston Martins are well regarded by many motorists.
One of my cars is an E30 BMW, but I have no interest in buying any of the current range. There are just so many BMWs now on the roads.
Edited by Dewi 2 on Wednesday 14th August 17:14
Ursicles said:
That's a bloody good point.... the M2 will def be more plentiful going forward!
Like your thinking on that.
Love affair with aston started about 10 yrs ago …. crossed at a zebra crossing... aston let me cross - then he pulled away at a reasonable speed, and the noise was like 'I must own one'.
Same here. Aston of some sort pulled past me whilst I was walking recently and it sounded glorious Like your thinking on that.
Love affair with aston started about 10 yrs ago …. crossed at a zebra crossing... aston let me cross - then he pulled away at a reasonable speed, and the noise was like 'I must own one'.
Ursicles said:
Yep called Aston and they said warranty extension is £1500 - warranty on my ols M3 was £1200 for a far lesser car!
Issue I currently have is that I have an M2 on order … always liked the M2, but this is a bloody Aston!!
Orders can be cancelled, no?Issue I currently have is that I have an M2 on order … always liked the M2, but this is a bloody Aston!!
Hell, while I might be an one-eyed Aston owner, if I was offered a straight swap for my 2007 Vantage and a new M2, there`s no way I`d be parting company with the Aston! A glorious car, beautiful to look at, hilarious to listen to, and great fun to drive, an all round special machine as has already been touched on, and if you can scratch that itch, by all means scratch away!
Look, I doubt you will get anybody on the Aston forum saying "Are you mad!! Buy that M2 and dismiss these illogical thoughts!"
Re: Clutch... There is an outfit in Halford known as Bamford Rose, AM specialists that tickle up your Aston at not outrageous prices. If you need a clutch, they can replace the standard part with a twin-plate unit AND lightweight flywheel for similar to what you`ll pay for the standard job at an AM dealership, and the twin plate has twice the life. Win win.
Looking out of my window, seeing an Aston there might well lead to drool on the windowsill - and neighbours wondering what the hell im doing!! But totally get your point, the M2 is a nice car, looks good, goes well - but its a jumped up 2 series, no matter how you sell it.
Had an M3, and it was a fast 3 series coupe - and had zero emotion about it.
Had an M3, and it was a fast 3 series coupe - and had zero emotion about it.
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