Buying a Vantage privately

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I currently looking for a 4.3 Vantage - what are people's views on buying privately ?

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Thanks for the feedback . On another matter , is the std stereo any good and if not can it be easily upgraded ??

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Deposit paid . Wish me luck ....

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Thanks.will post pictures once I have it

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I bought privately largely because I thought ( limited view mind) that in reality there were probably only 2 dealers worth dealing with for Aston's - Aston and McGurk's . Dealer warranties always seem to have stress associated with claims . The Aston dealer I tried to visit to look at an 07 Vantage told me they don't normally deal in cars "that cheap" and whilst that may be true it was the way it was said that miffed me . Poor relative ...

I hope my car works out - it is £7k below McGurk's equivalent and if it breaks down I will park it in the garage and console myself by just looking at it !! And if it is after my dry January , I will have a nice glass of red to hand .

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The Daily Mail headline read " Dealer Principle sabotages " should I buy privately " thread ..... whilst explaining that bands and champagne receptions are expensive don't you know ....lol . (I'm only jealous really ) .

Edited by ds666 on Monday 15th January 13:33

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Isn't there a margin on the warranty too ?

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I'm just looking to buy an Aston , not pay for someone's coffee machine ...

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Simon Lane said:

I've answered every point you have raised constructively, no need for sarcastic remarks, I wouldn't do that to you and would appreciate the same courtesy?
As a result of that investment can now serve hot drinks to a coffee shop standard, much better than our old machine.

I'm not sure if you are serious
However if you re-read your posts , apart from stating it is possible to buy privately your subsequent very lengthy posts have turned into an advert for why you should buy from a dealer ( specifically you) and why a dealer's mark up is justified . They have added nothing to my question about buying privately . I understand the difference in pricing ( I commented on this earlier ) between private and dealer .

Fortunately I have had some relevant answers from other PH'ers both on this forum and pm's, who have experience of private purchases and I thank them for their help .

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