V8 Vantage in Evo magazine

[Ralph Hosier]

Evenin’ all,
How many of you have a V8 Vantage (current version)?
I would be very interested to hear your experiences, as I am currently writing a buyers guide for Evo magazine, so its an opportunity to tell the world (well, the world of Evo readers anyway) how wonderful, or otherwise, owning one of these cars can be.
Also, we are looking for an early example to photograph some time next week, anyone want their car to be famous? The shoot will probably be in a studio in Leighton Buzzard, so I suppose it suits people in north London or Bedfordshire best. Any takers?
Anyway, all comments on the V8 V are very welcome.

Cheers Chaps
Ralph Hosier

[rick-dms-]

hi Ralph i have helped with a few reviews in magazines so if you need any tech info, running costs etc let me know,

[Ralph Hosier]

Ah, yes, splendid. I guess you are the chap to talk to about servicing costs, and what sort of things usually go wrong?

Cheers
Ralph

[rick-dms-]

no problem either drop me an email with what you would like and how much info alternatively you can give ma a call, my contact details are in my profile.

[anothertoy]

Ralph

I have an 07 and am in Dunstable, is this early enough for you ?

[Murph7355]

07 in Richmond (Surrey) here. Black.

Happy to help on my run costs, impressions etc if you need to too.

[Ralph Hosier]

Thanks chaps, emails sent.

Cheers
Ralph

[ThePusher]

Happy to help as well. In the U.S., bought one of the first 06 Vantages that arrived and have 20K miles on it.

[D16RR_Rich]

'07 Slate blue in Hampshire.

Happy to help with running cost, ownership eperience etc.

[Akers]

Early 06 owner here, had it from new. Anything you would like to know, feel free to mail me.

Nick

[providence1]

I have an 06 coupe in Tungsten Grey with nearly 27K miles on it. Used as an everyday car. Happy to help. Live in Surrey, owned since new.

[Ralph Hosier]

Thanks again, emails sent.

Cheers
Ralph

[Pugsey]

Ralph. Mine was pretty much the first customer car to be delivered and I ran it in EVO as a long termer - so I guess a bit of research on that will provide you with some pics and running info plus a fair old bit of history on the problems suffered by very early cars.

[bogie]

Jan 06 daily driver here 36K on the clock

drop me a mail and Im happy to share experiences

[22ppk22]

March 07, Coupe, Sportshift Version, 10k. Berkshire

[MADT350]

2007 V8 Vantage - 6.5K Tungsten Silver - Red Leather
Very happy with the Aston ownership and running costs, had the odd thing replaced under warranty but no problems with getting it sorted.

[Ralph Hosier]

Well thanks again, I now have a remarkable ammount of info to digest, thanks to those who replyed to my emails and to everyone who chipped in on this forum. Aston Martin owners certainly seem to be a friendly bunch!
The upshot of all this seems to be that although there have been some problems, generally they get sorted out efficiently and any niggles are outweighed by the joy of ownership. Its interesting to see how many cars are used as daily drivers and how they seem to respond well to regular use, unlike many other 'prestige' marques!
I belive the article is due to emerge in the issue after next, I will let you know if this changes and I look forward to your dissection of my conclusions!

Once again thanks very much.

Cheers
Ralph

Edited by Ralph Hosier on Thursday 14th May 22:54

[Murph7355]

To be fair, all prestige marques do better being used IMO.

Also, if the earlier cars have been serviced properly, it's likely there will be none of the common issues in evidence any more as they'll all have been sorted...

One bit I missed in my mail too...the engines seem to free up a lot with use

[Ralph Hosier]

Just a quick note to let you know that the article is out now, once again thanks for all your input, it was very refreshing to find a British car that is so reliable, capable and well loved.

Cheers.