Only gone and bought a Vantage!

[macdeb]

Been lurking around for some time looking at the ad' section every day and after selling my TVR I have bought a V8 Vantage. The sale of the TVR was a difficult decision for me as it was a very special car (573hp/610lb) but I have now realised a dream.
It's a late 09 4.7 with a top specification in Tempest Blue (sort of a metallic slate) and black interior with only 6,800 miles from new with the 'Timeless' warranty. It looks and feels like a brand new car! To say I'm pleased is an understatement
I just have to give a special mention to 'Charles Hurst' Aston Martin in Belfast and in particular Harry Tregenna who looked after us from the pick up at the airport to the delivery of the car to me in UK. The service has been excellent and made the whole buying process an enjoyable experience. Harry even kept me updated when he was at home after the birth of his son!
Top Marks for Charles Hurst and thank you Harry

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As requested, love the colour.

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Cheers guys, I just have to keep sitting in it!

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ChilliWhizz said:

Well done Mac, be good to see you on the 3rd

Hopefully mate.

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macdeb said:

ChilliWhizz said:

Well done Mac, be good to see you on the 3rd

Hopefully mate.

Thanks guys
Chilli, seems I wont be able to make it unless I come in my van, as all roads are not as smooth as we hope for. I'll be in touch and update

Edited by macdeb on Thursday 24th August 20:59

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Some dream this turned out to be, there was me thinking I've no worries dealing with 'Aston Martin'. How wrong was I? You couldn't make this up, may start another thread. I've other thoughts on original post.

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Engine noise that shouldn't be there. AM roadside assistance should be renamed 'roadside hindrance'. Appalling service, truly unbelievable.
Cars going back to dealers. I'll update.

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Proper pissed off.

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LOL, thanks but no loan car available it seems. My argument is that it should not have passed a 'Timeless' inspection.

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Y'know, I'm beginning to lose faith. Not sure I want it now

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Thanks Callum but the magic's gone. Disappointment doesn't even register. May start another thread, 'why did I buy a Vantage'? I love the car (for the two days I drove it) but that's a heart thing and now my brain is kicking in and the more I look at the facts the more they don't add up and I'm proper phucked off!

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Well, quick update. Richard in service at Charles Hurst is doing his best for me liasing with AM and trying to sort the car for me and updating as we go. The service from him has been reassuring and gives me back the hope of attaining my dream car.

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After much pissin about it seems things may be moving. I'll update with Hero's and Zero's.

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AMDBSVNick said:

Mac you have your dream car.

You have simply suffered a small hiccup and when you have her back all will be well.

Cheers mate, but small hiccup it is not as I can't realistically see me getting car back before sometime in November. I bought it early August and drove it three times.

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Sorry guys, just trying to keep post alive whilst keeping my powder dry as it were until I see the end result. The experience thus far has not been what I'd expected and at times I really wish I hadn't bothered. I'd pushed my budget as far as I could for the newest, low mileage car and went for this one. A couple of times I really wanted to say keep the bloody thing and give me my hard earned back. I only got to drive it for couple of days! The representatives from 'Timeless' have been asking for more information and time's ticked on with me having no car ( I was told no replacement Aston Martin was available for me to use). A resolution may at last be in sight but I want to see it first and I have a few important unanswered questions that I will insist be answered.
I'm still without the car that I handed over my cash for. I've tried to be as patient as I can be it's been tough and it now looks as if a new engine will be fitted.
Thanks for interest and advice guys and I will keep you posted.

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Cheers, but I paid cash for the car, many years of saving and selling my TVR. So, as it stands they have my money and my car. (though it can't be driven) the engine has only just been ordered and looking at mid-October delivery for it so not next week. We had planned to go away in the car 9th to 17th September when I bought it, but that didn't happen.

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Cheers, I didn't even get that paperwork of which I've been asking for,,,,,,,. It's not like I went to GT Auto's at the end of the road.

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James Alexander said:

This is really quite shocking.

I'm quite cynical of the 'Timeless' programme - I've come to the conclusion that apart from the obvious consumables which might need changing, they simply put 'trade in' cars back on the forecourt and rely on the AM warranty for anything might go wrong within the first year. Its not good for business surely, and damaging to the Marque from a buyers perspective.

The standard of used cars I went to view at Aston Martin main dealers were really quite poor, one DB9 even had the Sat Nav button broken off, and coffee stains over the leather, a ticking V12 engine, and huge gaps in the service history !!!!

When Jaguar are selling an almost brand new car for the same money as an 8 year old Aston, it kind of puts it into perspective. AM are so concerned with selling new vehicles with all the finance packages attached, they really don't seem interested in the used car sales at all, which in its own way, takes away from the pre-owned buyers overall experience. It certainly nearly put me off buying one.

I'd ask for my money back and look for your dream elsewhere.....just my two pennies worth !

James, I too am beginning to wonder on all your points.

[macdeb]

Guys, some good news yesterday (makes a change) Engine is due next week so should be getting car back a lot sooner, at least I now get to run it in properly

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Thanks, I hope so as I was literally one inch away from telling them to keep it. Now my thoughts are on the clutch as engines out