Looking for a V8 vantage

Looking for a V8 vantage

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darreni

Original Poster:

3,949 posts

276 months

Tuesday 15th November 2011
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After a good test drive on saturday, I've decided that a V8 is for me (though sadly not the one I test drove).

If anyne is thinking of getting rid, or knows of a nice 2007 on car in any of the silvers/greys with black leather, id be interested to hear.
Exhaust/ sill/ light upgrades no problem.

Warranty, for me, is a must.

robgt

2,586 posts

168 months

Tuesday 15th November 2011
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Not sure what your budget is but our fabulous 2011 V8V is for sale at Broughtons in Cheltenham. Ask to speak to Rachel who is without doubt the most efficient sales person I have ever met.

The only reason that I traded it in was that I lusted after the V8S.

That truly perfect car has had everything thrown at it from a build point of view. Monster spec plus carbon bits and pieces.

I wish you luck in your search.

slab777

5 posts

174 months

Tuesday 15th November 2011
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Hi,

We have at least 6 or 7 cars that you might be interested in - Stratstone London, please see our website http://www.stratstone.com . Obviously all dealer factilities including part exchange etc. Delivery anywhere in the world and of course my undivided attention to your choice of vehicle. Please drop me an e-mail with your requirements and I will see what we can do - nigel.be@stratstone.com


Gatso

227 posts

245 months

Tuesday 15th November 2011
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Jockman

17,988 posts

166 months

Tuesday 15th November 2011
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darreni said:
...I've decided that a V8 is for me.............
Great choice Darreni - good entry level to the AM fold, just ahead of the cygnet.

Loads of info on here from clever people and a brief search will give you a lot of hints - I shall loop you in if required.

The only tip us DB9ers would bestow, would be to choose a colour best suited to your favourite tracksuit biggrin

Neil1300R

5,498 posts

184 months

Wednesday 16th November 2011
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Picture of Jockman, just after getting out of his DB9



getmecoat

Jockman

17,988 posts

166 months

Wednesday 16th November 2011
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rofl

I'll get you back Neil wink

krisdelta

4,597 posts

207 months

Wednesday 16th November 2011
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Neil1300R said:
Picture of Jockman, just after getting out of his DB9



getmecoat
5 years ago, before swerving dangerously off topic...... And never recovering. wink

Neil1300R

5,498 posts

184 months

Wednesday 16th November 2011
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Jockman said:
rofl

I'll get you back Neil wink
Can't get this mental image of Jockman (Blakey) out of my head now


darreni

Original Poster:

3,949 posts

276 months

Wednesday 16th November 2011
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Gatso said:
Looks nice, any warranty?

darreni

Original Poster:

3,949 posts

276 months

Wednesday 16th November 2011
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Jockman said:
Great choice Darreni - good entry level to the AM fold, just ahead of the cygnet.

Loads of info on here from clever people and a brief search will give you a lot of hints - I shall loop you in if required.

The only tip us DB9ers would bestow, would be to choose a colour best suited to your favourite tracksuit biggrin
Thanks, I need something to use as a daily smoker, I'll be keeping the CSL for thrills.

Gatso

227 posts

245 months

Wednesday 16th November 2011
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darreni said:
Looks nice, any warranty?
Hi mate, no didn't bother, had no grief from her last 2 years, mixed feelings about warranty.

Stratstone recently offered me a free 100 point check with a view to take warranty, decided to keep the cash in my pocket.

Jockman

17,988 posts

166 months

Wednesday 16th November 2011
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krisdelta said:
5 years ago, before swerving dangerously off topic...... And never recovering. wink
Wooooo.

Looks like I've ruffled a couple of shellsuits smile

krisdelta

4,597 posts

207 months

Wednesday 16th November 2011
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Jockman said:
krisdelta said:
5 years ago, before swerving dangerously off topic...... And never recovering. wink
Wooooo.

Looks like I've ruffled a couple of shellsuits smile
Shell suit? Nah, onto brushed velour now old bean wink

mikey k

13,014 posts

222 months

Wednesday 16th November 2011
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Neil1300R said:
Picture of Jockman, just after getting out of his DB9



getmecoat
Having met said pipe smoker that is spookily accurate wink

Jockman

17,988 posts

166 months

Wednesday 16th November 2011
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V8V Drivers of the world unite....




Mr K is 2nd row, 2nd from left wink


mikey k

13,014 posts

222 months

Thursday 17th November 2011
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No that's Quinny wink
I'm front row 2nd from right laugh

damianv8

44 posts

185 months

Thursday 17th November 2011
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please go for an old V8 Vantage
i have had one for 5 years & get enourmas pleasure
every time i drive it, so does everyone else on & off the road it seams!
it does drink petrol but i use it almost every day & the more you use it the
better it gets.
you can buy a good one for £35-£45k
people respect you & do not think you are just another`flash git` in an Aston.
you will spend less in maintenance in the old V* than a new one....i promise you.
please consider it....be different!

Jockman

17,988 posts

166 months

Thursday 17th November 2011
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damianv8 said:
please go for an old V8 Vantage
i have had one for 5 years & get enourmas pleasure
every time i drive it, so does everyone else on & off the road it seams!
it does drink petrol but i use it almost every day & the more you use it the
better it gets.
you can buy a good one for £35-£45k
people respect you & do not think you are just another`flash git` in an Aston.
you will spend less in maintenance in the old V* than a new one....i promise you.
please consider it....be different!
+1

When the banter stops it really is an amazing car smile

George H

14,713 posts

170 months

Thursday 17th November 2011
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damianv8 said:
please go for an old V8 Vantage
i have had one for 5 years & get enourmas pleasure
every time i drive it, so does everyone else on & off the road it seams!
it does drink petrol but i use it almost every day & the more you use it the
better it gets.
you can buy a good one for £35-£45k
people respect you & do not think you are just another`flash git` in an Aston.
you will spend less in maintenance in the old V* than a new one....i promise you.
please consider it....be different!
I don't think you can get an old V8 Vantage for £35-45k. Looking through the classifieds they seem to start at £85k and go well into the 100s. You can get a standard V8 for less

http://pistonheads.com/sales/2827149.htm

I would also hazard a guess that running costs on the older model would be more 99.9% of the time compared to the current V8V.