V8 Vantage reliability
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190,000 KM and running like a dream ...............
Yes its true our V8 has done 190,000 km and still runs like new, as far as we know the engine, transmission, drive chain and most other major components are all original, its had a fair amount of servicing sure, but you would never know its quite literally been around the world when you drive it.
Yes its true our V8 has done 190,000 km and still runs like new, as far as we know the engine, transmission, drive chain and most other major components are all original, its had a fair amount of servicing sure, but you would never know its quite literally been around the world when you drive it.
I've had quite a lot of problems with my two Vantages. The original one went back to the dealer 6 or 7 times. The main problem i had is the engine briefly cutting out and my being thrown forward on the seatbelt. This happened about 12 times on my first Vantage in all sorts of conditions. To be fair to the dealer and to Aston they put a lot of time and effort into sorting it - including loaning me a car. That had the same problem on two occasions. The car had numerous other problems including electric windows failing, sound system failing, gearbox problems, a leaky boot, air mass flow sensor issues and other bits and bobs. Eventually, they gave me another car on a very good p/ex basis as I threatened to take it back to Aston and to set fire to it in front of their offices!! The new car has also had the same cutting out problem on three occasions. Aston sent a chap up with a data-logger but it has yet to crap-out with the data logger fitted to it. Other than that it's a pretty good car.... If anybody else has come across this problem then pelase let me know as I (and Aston) are anxious to find out what the problem is.
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