Trying to do a deal on this...
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http://www.sytner.co.uk/search/aston-martin-vantag...
This will be my first Aston, it looks well specced to me - is there anything obvious missing?
I have'nt driven so I'll be taking a leap of faith buying over the phone...
Are the clutches heavy? I'd be coming from an S4 Cab, recently driven a 997 C4S also..
Hopefully will be tying the deal up today!
This will be my first Aston, it looks well specced to me - is there anything obvious missing?
I have'nt driven so I'll be taking a leap of faith buying over the phone...
Are the clutches heavy? I'd be coming from an S4 Cab, recently driven a 997 C4S also..
Hopefully will be tying the deal up today!
Can't comment on the car, but be careful with the dealer. At the risk of breaking PH rules, I've dealt with them recently and been horrified at their service. I agreed to buy a RR without seeing it, but thought that with 3000 miles on the clock how wrong can you go? Answer. VERY wrong. It turned up and was chipped, various panels had scratches, and even some cuts in the leather. Needless to say the deal got called off and I ended up buying new from elsewhere, but the dealership were pretty incompetent - and didn't really seem too bothered - throughout.
This car may well be different, presume they've taken it in PX so the owner is likely careful given his choice in car and spec....but make sure any deal you do is subject to seeing it.
This car may well be different, presume they've taken it in PX so the owner is likely careful given his choice in car and spec....but make sure any deal you do is subject to seeing it.
Leondrums said:
...is there anything obvious missing?...
Are the clutches heavy? I'd be coming from an S4 Cab, recently driven a 997 C4S also.....
Premium audio not mentioned but not necessarily essential.Are the clutches heavy? I'd be coming from an S4 Cab, recently driven a 997 C4S also.....
All options possible have been detailed on here previously. This one looks well spec'd if not "fully loaded" as Americans say.
Clutch isn't heavy IMO, but then I prefer meaty controls. My other half drives mine with no problem and she's a petite 5'4" (however does have a wicked right hook and can kick like a donkey!).
As the others have said, I wouldn't even consider dealing on these cars without seeing the car first. They're not that rare, and this isn't so bargain basement that it constitutes a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Thanks, they have so far agreed 46.5k with an AM Service and warranty. I am trying to purchase at 44k.
No premium sound system but does have;
phone (fixed and bluetooth)
Sat Nav
Heated Seats
Fold Mirrors
HD Lights (are they all?)
Parking Sensors
Cruise
Heated Screen
Bright Grille
Silver Stiching...
2 previous owners..
Is 44k a realistic target price?
The other one for consideration was this;
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/ASTO...
No premium sound system but does have;
phone (fixed and bluetooth)
Sat Nav
Heated Seats
Fold Mirrors
HD Lights (are they all?)
Parking Sensors
Cruise
Heated Screen
Bright Grille
Silver Stiching...
2 previous owners..
Is 44k a realistic target price?
The other one for consideration was this;
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/ASTO...
Leondrums said:
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phone (fixed and bluetooth)...
HD Lights (are they all?)
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Is 44k a realistic target price?
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I doubt the phone is fixed AND bluetooth unless the BT one is aftermarket. It may well be as not sure BT was even an option on an 06...phone (fixed and bluetooth)...
HD Lights (are they all?)
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Is 44k a realistic target price?
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IIRC HID lights were an option (I think through to 08 or 09 model years). But I've never seen a car without them. I guess Aston needed to do something to keep the basic list price "down" to 86k Same thing goes with the 19" 7 spoke wheels (have seen 1 or 2 with the std wheels, but literally 1 or 2).
44k realistic? Possibly, but the only real way you'll know is if the dealer bites. Take a look on Autotrader and the PH classifieds and look for some similar cars, what they're priced at and talk to the people selling to see what they'll deal at
Do NOT do any deal without looking at a number of cars. Take your time. There are plenty for sale (again, check PH and Autotrader). One person's "excellent condition" might not be equal to another's. And whilst having warranty if great for the mechanical bits, it will not cover the cosmetics that could make or break your enjoyment of the car.
Also, don't get too hung up on mileage. If the car's been serviced properly, it shouldn't be an issue. And a higher mileage car might be more likely to have had all the little niggles sorted;)
Thanks Murph,
I have always been over particular with my cars - they have to be like new - no stone chips, scratched wheels, scuffed leather etc. They need to be 'as new'. I agree - dealers say A1 condition and there opinion is poles apart from mine.
They have said 44k without the service or warranty (and 2 new tyres) but theres no point IMO taking a car and then having to service etc immediately...
I dont plan to part with any money until I have seen and tested the car..
No response from them yesterday (when they said they would call) so I think I have a 'stand off' at 46.5k..
Looking like the search continues..
I have always been over particular with my cars - they have to be like new - no stone chips, scratched wheels, scuffed leather etc. They need to be 'as new'. I agree - dealers say A1 condition and there opinion is poles apart from mine.
They have said 44k without the service or warranty (and 2 new tyres) but theres no point IMO taking a car and then having to service etc immediately...
I dont plan to part with any money until I have seen and tested the car..
No response from them yesterday (when they said they would call) so I think I have a 'stand off' at 46.5k..
Looking like the search continues..
Murph7355 said:
Leondrums said:
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phone (fixed and bluetooth)...
HD Lights (are they all?)
...
Is 44k a realistic target price?
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I doubt the phone is fixed AND bluetooth unless the BT one is aftermarket. It may well be as not sure BT was even an option on an 06...phone (fixed and bluetooth)...
HD Lights (are they all?)
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Is 44k a realistic target price?
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If the BT display is separate as opposed to appearing on the radio LCD, it is aftermarket (probably Parrot). Outwardly, there are would be no evidence of BT for the factory unit.
Murph7355 said:
IIRC HID lights were an option (I think through to 08 or 09 model years). But I've never seen a car without them. I guess Aston needed to do something to keep the basic list price "down" to 86k Same thing goes with the 19" 7 spoke wheels (have seen 1 or 2 with the std wheels, but literally 1 or 2).
Indeed. When I spec'd my MY06 car at Gaydon back in 2005, the list of optional vs standard changed daily and even the dealers didn't know! For example, the full leather interior was an option not standard, which was half leather/half fabric. You couldn't actually order the "standard" though so leather was a compulsory option! Likewise, no one in their right mind bought 18" rims.One thing to ask them is whether the car already has Tracker fitted. At the time, AM offered this as an option (replaced a couple of years ago by a completely different, integrated, setup called AM Tracking.
Most dealers don't know so you may have to get them to check directly with Tracker. You'll need to pay to register it though as the membership is not transferable.
Leondrums said:
Thanks Murph,
I have always been over particular with my cars - they have to be like new - no stone chips, scratched wheels, scuffed leather etc. They need to be 'as new'. I agree - dealers say A1 condition and there opinion is poles apart from mine.
They have said 44k without the service or warranty (and 2 new tyres) but theres no point IMO taking a car and then having to service etc immediately...
I dont plan to part with any money until I have seen and tested the car..
No response from them yesterday (when they said they would call) so I think I have a 'stand off' at 46.5k..
Looking like the search continues..
No response? Can't say I'm shocked, they're hopeless. Be interested to see what happens from here. If I were you in this market I'd decide if 44k is the right number, if you think it is then stick to it, if they don't bite someone else will. I have always been over particular with my cars - they have to be like new - no stone chips, scratched wheels, scuffed leather etc. They need to be 'as new'. I agree - dealers say A1 condition and there opinion is poles apart from mine.
They have said 44k without the service or warranty (and 2 new tyres) but theres no point IMO taking a car and then having to service etc immediately...
I dont plan to part with any money until I have seen and tested the car..
No response from them yesterday (when they said they would call) so I think I have a 'stand off' at 46.5k..
Looking like the search continues..
Murph7355 said:
steve_amv8 said:
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If the BT display is separate as opposed to appearing on the radio LCD, it is aftermarket (probably Parrot). Outwardly, there are would be no evidence of BT for the factory unit...
Mine's an 07 with factory bluetooth and I get nothing on the radio's LCD...If the BT display is separate as opposed to appearing on the radio LCD, it is aftermarket (probably Parrot). Outwardly, there are would be no evidence of BT for the factory unit...
My point was that if the car has one of the extra "bolt on" displays, it isn't the factory fit!
Hi,
My MY06 (late 06 spec) has the bluetooth phone option as well as the standard. It does NOT display on the Sound system though, just about pairs up with our phones - HTC and Nokia N95 but cannot link up on the contacts list, yo have to manually add them in via the phone control system.
Looks the same spec as my car, without the Premium Sound System. If you get to view it, its easy to tell if its got Premium Sound - turn on the radio and the first thing it will display is Premium Sound System
My MY06 (late 06 spec) has the bluetooth phone option as well as the standard. It does NOT display on the Sound system though, just about pairs up with our phones - HTC and Nokia N95 but cannot link up on the contacts list, yo have to manually add them in via the phone control system.
Looks the same spec as my car, without the Premium Sound System. If you get to view it, its easy to tell if its got Premium Sound - turn on the radio and the first thing it will display is Premium Sound System
Grant3 said:
Murph7355 said:
Mine's an 07 with factory bluetooth and I get nothing on the radio's LCD...
Are you sure you don't get a small phone icon/bluetooth logo bottom right of the stereo screen once they are paired? Mine does.Zod said:
Grant3 said:
Murph7355 said:
Mine's an 07 with factory bluetooth and I get nothing on the radio's LCD...
Are you sure you don't get a small phone icon/bluetooth logo bottom right of the stereo screen once they are paired? Mine does.Gassing Station | Aston Martin | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff