Help & advice - AMV8 (4.3)
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Evening all,
A very long term lurker here, having done research etc I'm now looking for actual owners experiences of owning an early 4.3 AMV8. I'm well aware many consider these underpowered but what I'm looking for is advise on what to look out for specwise (so far thinking cruise, 19's, HID's??), colour etc. This is likely to be a short term ownership proposition 1 yr so would prefer not to lose my shirt on one, though as I'm likely to buy from a dealer I recognise it won't come cheap.
All input appreciated - cheers
A very long term lurker here, having done research etc I'm now looking for actual owners experiences of owning an early 4.3 AMV8. I'm well aware many consider these underpowered but what I'm looking for is advise on what to look out for specwise (so far thinking cruise, 19's, HID's??), colour etc. This is likely to be a short term ownership proposition 1 yr so would prefer not to lose my shirt on one, though as I'm likely to buy from a dealer I recognise it won't come cheap.
All input appreciated - cheers
What's your budget? Both cash up front and your expected depreciation over one year.
19" are pretty much mandatory, I don't think many with 18" are out there.
Cruise - personal preference - no biggie
700W stereo - well worth having
Satnav - it's f-ing useless but other folks want it.
HIDs - I've never seen one without.
Check chassis number - first one thousand have better quality engine components than the rest.
Colours - you've said one year so stick to the silvers and greys.
One year trade will end up costing quite a bit.
Best of luck.
If you find a titanium silver V8 license AF06 --- then PM me with the rest of the registration. She was my first AM...
Happy hunting and happy driving :-)
19" are pretty much mandatory, I don't think many with 18" are out there.
Cruise - personal preference - no biggie
700W stereo - well worth having
Satnav - it's f-ing useless but other folks want it.
HIDs - I've never seen one without.
Check chassis number - first one thousand have better quality engine components than the rest.
Colours - you've said one year so stick to the silvers and greys.
One year trade will end up costing quite a bit.
Best of luck.
If you find a titanium silver V8 license AF06 --- then PM me with the rest of the registration. She was my first AM...
Happy hunting and happy driving :-)
Best bet is to find one that had the AM power upgrade done to it with an exhaust. Former because it transforms the power much closer to to the 4.7 and the latter makes the car sound amazing. I have found that you do not really get your money back on them resale, so if you are patient you could find one around.
The car I bought also had the sport pack purchashed by the previous owner.
Good luck.
The car I bought also had the sport pack purchashed by the previous owner.
Good luck.
Box-ticking execise, eh?
Buy grey with black leather like everyone else as they're what are wanted. Put simply the cheaper you get, the less you'll lose to depreciation if that's what you care about. I'd go Aston main dealer with warranty or private and bank the cash saved for (unlikely) problems, skip indie dealers all together. That's my exerience. If you're the sort, paying money for a pre-purchase inspection would be the ideal.
FSH, with a recent service, low number of owners (seems important for some reason) and make sure it doesn't need a clutch, brake dics/pads or tyres. You *should* get a year's trouble fee motoring and not lose your shirt if you buy now and sell in the spring after next. Better to keep it 15 months than 12, though you'll be stuck with the service then...
Spec... they're all very similar.
Buy grey with black leather like everyone else as they're what are wanted. Put simply the cheaper you get, the less you'll lose to depreciation if that's what you care about. I'd go Aston main dealer with warranty or private and bank the cash saved for (unlikely) problems, skip indie dealers all together. That's my exerience. If you're the sort, paying money for a pre-purchase inspection would be the ideal.
FSH, with a recent service, low number of owners (seems important for some reason) and make sure it doesn't need a clutch, brake dics/pads or tyres. You *should* get a year's trouble fee motoring and not lose your shirt if you buy now and sell in the spring after next. Better to keep it 15 months than 12, though you'll be stuck with the service then...
Spec... they're all very similar.
You'll need, both for yourself and resale value:
Grey / Silver / Black exterior
Black interior, preferably with coarse silver stitching, as it gives definition to the interior as well as contrast. Tailors grey roof lining (stops the interior being dark). No two tone interiors if you want to sell it on after a year, as they are very marmite
Sat Nav - although you will probably struggle to find one without.
rear parking sensors - a b
h to reverse park without
HID lights - can't remember actually seeing one without
19" wheels
Premium Stereo
Memory seats (wish I had)
Tyre pressure sensors
Cruise control
Bluetooth integration
Low number of previous owners
Full service history - either main dealer or recognised Indy such as DMS i.e. receipts not just a stamped book
AM Warranty - as its transferable to another owner
Options if you can get them:-
AM Performance upgrade
Sports pack wheels / suspension.
Good luck with your search
Grey / Silver / Black exterior
Black interior, preferably with coarse silver stitching, as it gives definition to the interior as well as contrast. Tailors grey roof lining (stops the interior being dark). No two tone interiors if you want to sell it on after a year, as they are very marmite
Sat Nav - although you will probably struggle to find one without.
rear parking sensors - a b
h to reverse park withoutHID lights - can't remember actually seeing one without
19" wheels
Premium Stereo
Memory seats (wish I had)
Tyre pressure sensors
Cruise control
Bluetooth integration
Low number of previous owners
Full service history - either main dealer or recognised Indy such as DMS i.e. receipts not just a stamped book
AM Warranty - as its transferable to another owner
Options if you can get them:-
AM Performance upgrade
Sports pack wheels / suspension.
Good luck with your search
On an early one, I would suggest the retail to trade spread on an early car over a year would be £7-10k depending on options and condition, you'll mitigate @ 50% of that if you buy from a dealer and sell private.
Obvious caveat if the EU defaults and we all end up living in bin liners
Happy shopping!
Obvious caveat if the EU defaults and we all end up living in bin liners
Happy shopping!
krisdelta said:
On an early one, I would suggest the retail to trade spread on an early car over a year would be £7-10k depending on options and condition, you'll mitigate @ 50% of that if you buy from a dealer and sell private.
Obvious caveat if the EU defaults and we all end up living in bin liners
Happy shopping!
And even less if you get a good inspection and buy private, then sell private! Obvious caveat if the EU defaults and we all end up living in bin liners
Happy shopping!
Thanks for the replies chaps – appreciated. Aside from the Aston thing it fits many of my requirements – totally different to the 911, gorgeous, soundtrack to die for, naturally aspirated, front engine/rear wheel drive – but as I’ve found elsewhere it does seem rather divisive.
All additional comments gratefully accepted.
Incidentally I currently have a 993 911 if that gives you a clue as to what I'm looking for (which I love for its ‘soul’, build quality, stunning looks and noise now I have RSR’s on it).
I intend to buy from a main stealer with a budget of £40k. Prices don't seem to have really dropped much in 2-3 years, and I was hoping 40k now, sell for 35+ come resale - I've factored in Aston want 1500 for a warranty, plus 500 or so to look the car over if bought outside of the main network, therefore making a private car circa 35-36k +2k almost main dealer money, with few comebacks?
I assume from one of the comments trade would be 30-33 then, therefore the 7-10 loss in a yr? As for box ticking, yes to an extent, there's a lot of metal I'd like to experience in the next few years.
Many thanks again for your incite, as with the 993 owners real experiences are invaluable
All additional comments gratefully accepted.
Incidentally I currently have a 993 911 if that gives you a clue as to what I'm looking for (which I love for its ‘soul’, build quality, stunning looks and noise now I have RSR’s on it).
I intend to buy from a main stealer with a budget of £40k. Prices don't seem to have really dropped much in 2-3 years, and I was hoping 40k now, sell for 35+ come resale - I've factored in Aston want 1500 for a warranty, plus 500 or so to look the car over if bought outside of the main network, therefore making a private car circa 35-36k +2k almost main dealer money, with few comebacks?
I assume from one of the comments trade would be 30-33 then, therefore the 7-10 loss in a yr? As for box ticking, yes to an extent, there's a lot of metal I'd like to experience in the next few years.
Many thanks again for your incite, as with the 993 owners real experiences are invaluable
Edited by acme on Wednesday 9th November 23:38
acme said:
Thanks for the replies chaps – appreciated. Aside from the Aston thing it fits many of my requirements – totally different to the 911, gorgeous, soundtrack to die for, naturally aspirated, front engine/rear wheel drive – but as I’ve found elsewhere it does seem rather divisive.
All additional comments gratefully accepted.
Incidentally I currently have a 993 911 if that gives you a clue as to what I'm looking for (which I love for its ‘soul’, build quality, stunning looks and noise now I have RSR’s on it).
I intend to buy from a main stealer with a budget of £40k. Prices don't seem to have really dropped much in 2-3 years, and I was hoping 40k now, sell for 35+ come resale - I've factored in Aston want 1500 for a warranty, plus 500 or so to look the car over if bought outside of the main network, therefore making a private car circa 35-36k +2k almost main dealer money, with few comebacks?
I assume from one of the comments trade would be 30-33 then, therefore the 7-10 loss in a yr? As for box ticking, yes to an extent, there's a lot of metal I'd like to experience in the next few years.
Many thanks again for your incite, as with the 993 owners real experiences are invaluable
yes 7-10k loss is realistic buying from a dealer.....better to buy privatly with a warranty then perhaps 4-7 k loss.......happy hunting All additional comments gratefully accepted.
Incidentally I currently have a 993 911 if that gives you a clue as to what I'm looking for (which I love for its ‘soul’, build quality, stunning looks and noise now I have RSR’s on it).
I intend to buy from a main stealer with a budget of £40k. Prices don't seem to have really dropped much in 2-3 years, and I was hoping 40k now, sell for 35+ come resale - I've factored in Aston want 1500 for a warranty, plus 500 or so to look the car over if bought outside of the main network, therefore making a private car circa 35-36k +2k almost main dealer money, with few comebacks?
I assume from one of the comments trade would be 30-33 then, therefore the 7-10 loss in a yr? As for box ticking, yes to an extent, there's a lot of metal I'd like to experience in the next few years.
Many thanks again for your incite, as with the 993 owners real experiences are invaluable
Edited by acme on Wednesday 9th November 23:38
IMHO for short term ownership with minimum cost
Buy in Jan/Feb from a private seller who is suffering cash flow & winter blues issues
Sell/part ex in Aug/Sept before the summer ends and prices drop.
Go with a silver/grey on black with as many options as you can get with out a premium
If you can go for a 4.7 as it will hold more value.
I think you will see early 4.3's below £30k next year and 58 plate 4.7's in the low £40's
Buy in Jan/Feb from a private seller who is suffering cash flow & winter blues issues
Sell/part ex in Aug/Sept before the summer ends and prices drop.
Go with a silver/grey on black with as many options as you can get with out a premium
If you can go for a 4.7 as it will hold more value.
I think you will see early 4.3's below £30k next year and 58 plate 4.7's in the low £40's
Hi Acme.
Currently looking at DB9's myself (but also looked at V8V's) and have found the prices from the Aston main dealers to be (to be quite frank) about the same as some specialists, and a bit cheaper than complete independant dealers and private sales. Certainly take a good look around at all there is too offer.
And I cannot express strongly enough that buying Grant's book is a must do. It'll answer most, if not all, of the questions you may have. But still post on here as well for a good all round opinion.
Currently looking at DB9's myself (but also looked at V8V's) and have found the prices from the Aston main dealers to be (to be quite frank) about the same as some specialists, and a bit cheaper than complete independant dealers and private sales. Certainly take a good look around at all there is too offer.
And I cannot express strongly enough that buying Grant's book is a must do. It'll answer most, if not all, of the questions you may have. But still post on here as well for a good all round opinion.
acme said:
Thanks for the replies chaps – appreciated. Aside from the Aston thing it fits many of my requirements – totally different to the 911, gorgeous, soundtrack to die for, naturally aspirated, front engine/rear wheel drive – but as I’ve found elsewhere it does seem rather divisive.
Incidentally I currently have a 993 911 if that gives you a clue as to what I'm looking for (which I love for its ‘soul’, build quality, stunning looks and noise now I have RSR’s on it).
I have a 993 and a V8V (a 4.7, but I've driven 4.3s), so I know exactly where you are coming from. I've had my 993 for 11 years, and love it. The Aston is everything I hoped it would be. I think you will LOVE the Aston. FWIW, a 4.3 V8V is plenty quick -- quicker than the 993, though not by a whole lot.Incidentally I currently have a 993 911 if that gives you a clue as to what I'm looking for (which I love for its ‘soul’, build quality, stunning looks and noise now I have RSR’s on it).
Edited by acme on Wednesday 9th November 23:38
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