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JohnG123

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657 posts

148 months

Tuesday 12th August
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Anyone know this car or dealt with the dealer .
Thank you

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2025071043...

Auto810graphy

1,608 posts

110 months

Wednesday 13th August
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I dont know the car but have previously sold to them on a trade basis.

I would advise you get the following in writing.

Number of keys, number of previous keepers, has it been a rental vehicle (they had an ex rental a Ferrari a few weeks back) and most important get a detailed copy of the service history before going any further.

JohnG123

Original Poster:

657 posts

148 months

Wednesday 13th August
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Thank you, did check the google reviews and they are very mixed shall we say.

JohnG123

Original Poster:

657 posts

148 months

Wednesday 13th August
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Thank you, did check the google reviews and they are very mixed shall we say.

raceboy

13,532 posts

298 months

Wednesday 13th August
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My Dad bought his F-Type from them many years ago, they were in a slightly different location then, just round the corner and a lot more 'rough and ready'.
He's not had any problems but they do very much give the impression they never want to see you again after they have sold the car, we are very local to the place, but never had to go back, never been to the new 'showroom' it used to be a tights factory. wink

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

It does seem a bit like treating the sale like a private one, which frankly I wouldn't want to do at that price point, unless the car was a unicorn or you can do a full independent check, obviously they do seem to have lots of great reviews, as always it's only when something goes wrong do you find out how good someone's customer service is. scratchchin

alscar

6,994 posts

231 months

Wednesday 13th August
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Might be worth having a read through the “discounted thread” on the Lotus Emira thread.
Obviously usually 2 sides to every story though.

JohnG123

Original Poster:

657 posts

148 months

Wednesday 13th August
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Thanks for all the comments. The car is such a rare colour. But hey ho.
However I need to let my head overrule my heat I thin. Will probably go main dealer and Aston Martin warranty route.

JohnG123

Original Poster:

657 posts

148 months

Wednesday 13th August
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Thanks for all the comments. The car is such a rare colour. But hey ho.
However I need to let my head overrule my heat I thin. Will probably go main dealer and Aston Martin warranty route.

BiggaJ

1,065 posts

57 months

Wednesday 13th August
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Hyper red ... lovely colour up close and clean.

My car is the same colour. Looking at that car for it's age and mileage it seems a little strong on price. I was able to get mine with 11,000 miles from AM Nottingham in February at a few grand less than this cars sticker price. Plus I got 12 months Timeless Warranty as part of the deal and few small sweeteners that I had asked for on the day of collection.

JohnG123

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657 posts

148 months

Wednesday 13th August
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Yes it’s a lovely colour thanks for the reply. Enjoy, the search continues still up in the air on a Vantage or a California T with the Handling pack ?

dibblecorse

7,167 posts

210 months

Thursday 14th August
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Hyper Red cars come through fairly regularly, I discounted this seller after seeing reports of how they operate, especially as they are asking full AM money without the protection that comes with it.

Good luck with the search, AM London have a stunning metallic blue one in, saw it last week when I popped in but I want a roadster.

JohnG123

Original Poster:

657 posts

148 months

Thursday 14th August
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Thank you,

JohnG123

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JohnG123

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657 posts

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Sunday 17th August
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dibblecorse

7,167 posts

210 months

Sunday 17th August
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Don't know either car but that interior on the first link will be a hard sell later on, its very marmite, I looked at a roadster with the same and the red is very very red.

The second one is a safer bet but I find that blue very dull, will have the Timeless warranty as well.

JohnG123

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657 posts

148 months

Sunday 17th August
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Thank you. Maybe some more options will appear on the Aston and autotrader sites this week .

Auto810graphy

1,608 posts

110 months

Sunday 17th August
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JohnG123 said:
Imported with retro fit front end. I am sure someone with more knowledge will be along but the front just does not look right to me.

dibblecorse

7,167 posts

210 months

Sunday 17th August
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Auto810graphy said:
Imported with retro fit front end. I am sure someone with more knowledge will be along but the front just does not look right to me.
imported from where? Ad states front end has had an upgrade, bitsa cars have never been for me.

dibblecorse

7,167 posts

210 months

Sunday 17th August
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JohnG123 said:
Thank you. Maybe some more options will appear on the Aston and autotrader sites this week .
What's your budget/criteria ?

JohnG123

Original Poster:

657 posts

148 months

Sunday 17th August
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Hi
Budget without a trade in up to circa £80k. Ideally from a main Aston Dealer with a warranty.
Did like the look of the blue one at Aston Martin London but their reviews are not good on autotrader.
Colour not sure and am still working through the options. I assume all the models from 2018 onwards have the AMG engine and all years make the same exhaust noise and are the same BHP.
Noticed the 2025 models are really expensive compared to a 2024 I assume that’s due to the interior upgrade.
Ideally I would like Apple car play, sports exhaust if they do one, keyless entry, premium sound system, two tone leather interior.
Less than 25K miles with full Aston Service history. Seems to be lots of packs that could be added.
I am still learning and reading and watching reviews on the internet.
Thanks for all the comments.