I want an Aston

[mmmmdonuts]

I am leaving the Uk to travel the world for a year shortly, and when I get back I will have the joy of searching for a new car.

I have always said that one day I will get an Aston, probably when I'm in my 50s and the kids have left home (I'm currently 27 with no kids!).

I was just wondering:
1) what is the cheapest I could get an Aston for, that doesn't need a lot of restoration work? I have seen some tidy looking V8s for under £15k.

2) What would the running costs be like? I know mpg won't be good, but not that bothered about that. What about servicing? Will it cost a fortune?

3) Insurance. Anyone got any idea what sort of price I would be looking at for a limited mileage policy? Are there any Aston specialist insurers that will be a lot cheaper than 'normal' insurers?

4) How reliable is an old Aston?

I was thinking of getting a Chimeara, but my cousin's experience of the reliability/service costs etc (on top of the £1500+ to insure it) has put me off slightly.

I'm guessing that provided you keep a car like a V8 in good running order, it isn't going to depreciate much.

And before anyone asks, I did watch dream machines last night, and will be phoning up.

Thanks,

Stuart

>>> Edited by mmmmdonuts on Thursday 20th March 11:19