bravest of the brave - how lucky/brave do you feel

[DodgyGeezer]

I was having a quick scootch around, as one does, where I was looking at 'what can I afford'... this, probably inevitably, moved on to 'man-maths' and through into let's just see what's stupidly expensive and needs balls of steel.

Without further ado then - bravery or stupidity needed?

cat-D

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202311174...





https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202310263...

[sherman]

Steering wheel is not straight in the pics.
Wheels are.

[ChocolateFrog]

The Vantage is in a precarious position in the market.

Cheap enough to be tempting but expensive enough that you can't just bin it when it throws you a high 4 figure bill.

[MustangGT]

The seats of the Aston also look more worn than a 65k miles car should look.

Bargepole springs to mind.

Edited to add: The two adverts are very dissimilar to the tune of more than £140k?

[Shnozz]

That Aston looks expensive - unless vantages have risen dramatically you used to be able to get one with this sort of mileage in decent condition for mid £20’s let alone £28k.

I sold mine with a few issues for £21.5k if I remember rightly. The vet hadn’t enjoyed being sat idle during a big chunk of covid, infotainment system wasn’t firing up at all and had a battery drain within a few days despite a new battery. I had spent £2k with phoenix on the mechanicals to recommission it and a further £500 at another specialist before I realised I didn’t really have the time to commit to chasing faults down nor a desire to keep pouring good money after bad and cut my losses. Shame really as I’d had it 5 or so years and it had been largely faultless before it was laid up.

[fooman]

At a glance the blue Aston looks great but the interior is tired and the wrap is probably hiding something, plus 9 owners!

[DodgyGeezer]

MustangGT said:

The seats of the Aston also look more worn than a 65k miles car should look.

Bargepole springs to mind.

Edited to add: The two adverts are very dissimilar to the tune of more than £140k?

oh yes - this isn't me looking for me, just looking for borage potential and things you should run a mile from. A little fun. Can you find something more potentially financially scary....

[Shnozz]

I can’t help but think the market for anyone who has a £170k budget but would buy a cat recorded car is very, very, very small.

[ZX10R NIN]

DodgyGeezer said:

I was having a quick scootch around, as one does, where I was looking at 'what can I afford'... this, probably inevitably, moved on to 'man-maths' and through into let's just see what's stupidly expensive and needs balls of steel.

Without further ado then - bravery or stupidity needed?

cat-D

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202311174...





https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202310263...

Man maths wise these two 4.3 Aston's make more sense:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202310092...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202311254...

Ypu'll also have between 5-8k for maintenance over the next 4-5 years.

[Russ_16v]

I know of a lovely grey early 4.3 that could be had for 27k. Although I've owned plenty of cat cars it's inevitable there needs to be a price differential for labelled examples

[Robertb]

fooman said:

At a glance the blue Aston looks great but the interior is tired and the wrap is probably hiding something, plus 9 owners!

Looks pricey for a private sale, with a wrap and the sport shift box.

If I ever get an Aston, I want one which has been cherished like a baby, with a service file like War and Peace.

[Andy665]

Just sold our Immaculate 4.7 Sportshift / Sportpack for £30k

Full Aston history, 37k miles Lightning Silver, upgraded leather, forged alloys etc etc

Makes the above look expensive

[raceboy]

That Vantage is 10k too much, currently toying with moving my 40 thousand mile, manual, garage queen 2006 V8V on, and I'd be over the moon with a valuation of £28k
I'm yet to find a replacement but I'm expecting to be kicked in the teeth on a part/ex.

[Shnozz]

raceboy said:

That Vantage is 10k too much, currently toying with moving my 40 thousand mile, manual, garage queen 2006 V8V on, and I'd be over the moon with a valuation of £28k
I'm yet to find a replacement but I'm expecting to be kicked in the teeth on a part/ex.

Agreed mate.

So what’s on the replacement shortlist? It’s a tough act to follow, particularly if you are keeping at a similar price point.

[CLK-GTR]

I'd love to know how you get a brand new Ferrari Roma in Category N. An accident not bad enough to cause structural damage, but bad enough to make repairing a 200k car unfeasible.

[jfdi]

CLK-GTR said:

I'd love to know how you get a brand new Ferrari Roma in Category N. An accident not bad enough to cause structural damage, but bad enough to make repairing a 200k car unfeasible.

Probably the potential costs for similar spec hire car whilst waiting for an out of stock part with no estimated availability.

[raceboy]

Shnozz said:

So what’s on the replacement shortlist? It’s a tough act to follow, particularly if you are keeping at a similar price point.

Budget has creeped up a little....the newer shape V8 Vantage is probably the favourite, but outside runners include 911 991 GTS, or V12 Vantage.
It's been SORN since October, when I tax in next week and have a drive I might change my mind, but considering the state of the roads Hammond's DB9 from the latest Grand tour looks a better option.