Aston Martin Used Purchase help needed

[pdc41]

Hi

I am both new to this forum and the possibility of becoming a Aston Martin owner.

I have my eye on a V8 Vanatge late 2008 plate with very low millage less than 6k.

My question is what is the real cost of owning this and/or should I go with soemthing with more miles and therefore cheaper

I can work out the payments, but what should I expect for depreciation. I estimaet only 4-5k per year plus its garaged

Other costs I have not thought off

ease of sale etc

Its a big purchase for me so want to go in with eyes open


Thanks for any advice

[pdc41]

thanks all

its sportshift, not my preffered but live in london so can see the plus side

its the depreciation that worries me the most, what could I realisticaly expect in the next two years

[pdc41]

now you all have me worried...

"double depreciation"...and "only buy private"

well is from a dealer, but got him down a bit, but I can not seem to get a clear price on them from the net, the spreads seem to be +/- 5-7k

so the details

dec08 plate
5.5k miles
coupe
usual extras 19", sat nav etc
metrolite grey

my millage will be low, its a second car so 5k per year

will probably keep it for 2-3 years before school fees kick in, its my only window of owning one for the next 20 years

[pdc41]

Agree the auto is terrible, but did not find the paddles too bad but does explain why they did not want me to try a manual



So all in all not sure it's now the one for me, thanks for the help all

And I have ordered the book

[pdc41]

So I can expect depreciation between 3k to 15k per year
thats really helpful

Thanks

[pdc41]

I think given all the posts I reconsider and aim for manual

With more mileage

Thanks all for advice

[pdc41]

So perhaps my question should have been...how much for the following

2008 dec
Metorlite coupe
5k miles
Sat nav
19inch 7spoke wheels
Sportsshift
Dark grey leather
Imacuate honest

[pdc41]

All

Thanks once again for the help and advice

What I can not now get my head around is what is a "good deal".

The price spreads on age and millage seem large, with no common denominator

So I see £42-52sk for this age car, and it seems millage is the only real difference (give or take some colour specs)

This is also trade, as little private on the market

Parkers etc also seem to offer a little help

Anyway, I think the take the time is the best advice - thks once again to all