Where To Buy An N400 Roadster?

[PK1990]

Hi all.

I've set my heart on one of these, however after months of searching have still come up with zero.

Any suggestions [eg Broker, etc] appreciated.

Also any thoughts on what I might pay.

Thanks in advance for any thoughts.


Paul

[Adam2S]

Why not just buy an early 4.7 Roadster? There are lots more about and they are about the same price as fo some strange reason the N400 still commands a premium in price... In a way the N400 was really just a trial run for the 4.7 production.

Edited by Adam2S on Wednesday 15th September 10:03

[Knights of Aston]

Try one of the bigger Aston dealers (one with more than one franchise)as they can check through their group stock and may even have a customer who wants to part with one. Won't cost you anything to ask.

[steve_amv8]

Adam2S said:

Why not just buy an early 4.7 Roadster? There are lots more about and they are about the same price as fo some strange reason the N400 still commands a premium in price... In a way the N400 was really just a trial run for the 4.7 production.

Edited by Adam2S on Wednesday 15th September 10:03

It had nothing to do with the 4.7. The N400 was a limited edition car fitted with sports pack and engine tuning enhancements, built as a celebration and addressing many of the power and handling moans often made with regard to the original 4.3s.

N400s command a premium simply because they are rare. 240 coupes and 240 roadsters were planned ... they actual built significantly less....

Edited by steve_amv8 on Wednesday 15th September 19:52

[Adam2S]

Yes I know the N400 is rare and it should logically be worth more than a 4.3 but there isnt anything on a N400 that isnt on a 4.7 (indeed the 4.7 has many other improvements as well). The N400 should be cheaper than any 4.7 but sometimes they seem comparable on price.

IMHO a 4.7 is a much better purchase...

[silverspeed]

steve_amv8 said:

Adam2S said:

Why not just buy an early 4.7 Roadster? There are lots more about and they are about the same price as fo some strange reason the N400 still commands a premium in price... In a way the N400 was really just a trial run for the 4.7 production.

Edited by Adam2S on Wednesday 15th September 10:03

It had nothing to do with the 4.7. The N400 was a limited edition car fitted with sports pack and engine tuning enhancements, built as a celebration and addressing many of the power and handling moans often made with regard to the original 4.3s.

N400s command a premium simply because they are rare. 240 coupes and 240 roadsters were planned ... they actual built significantly less....

Edited by steve_amv8 on Wednesday 15th September 19:52

And much rarer in some colours than others!

[steve_amv8]

silverspeed said:

steve_amv8 said:

Adam2S said:

Why not just buy an early 4.7 Roadster? There are lots more about and they are about the same price as fo some strange reason the N400 still commands a premium in price... In a way the N400 was really just a trial run for the 4.7 production.

Edited by Adam2S on Wednesday 15th September 10:03

It had nothing to do with the 4.7. The N400 was a limited edition car fitted with sports pack and engine tuning enhancements, built as a celebration and addressing many of the power and handling moans often made with regard to the original 4.3s.

N400s command a premium simply because they are rare. 240 coupes and 240 roadsters were planned ... they actual built significantly less....

Edited by steve_amv8 on Wednesday 15th September 19:52

And much rarer in some colours than others!

Indeed!

[steve_amv8]

What colour are you looking for?

Just went through the AM official pre-owned site and there are only two cars (neither roadsters) for sale world-wide - one in UK for £75k and one in Australia for 225k AUD! None on Autotrader. Very short supply it seems ...

Edited by steve_amv8 on Wednesday 15th September 23:29

[PK1990]

Thanks for replies.

4.7 would push my budget as I'm fussy on options, whereas N400 has pretty much everything. Plus I like clear rear lenses

Colour would ideally be Lightning Silver [swore I'd never buy another silver car but then saw a DBS in this at Sevenoaks that was simply stunning]. Black would do also. Orange a bit too bold for me.

There's a silver Coupe in Classifieds / Autotrader for £65k

I was in Australia last week considering a job offer. Price of cars is incredible! However most people work around this via 'novated lease', which basically gives a tax break of approx 45%. Still doesn't compensate for the fact that if you wanted an SL63, it would be listed at approx $400k

[mikey k]

Adam2S said:

Why not just buy an early 4.7 Roadster? There are lots more about and they are about the same price as fo some strange reason the N400 still commands a premium in price... In a way the N400 was really just a trial run for the 4.7 production.

Edited by Adam2S on Wednesday 15th September 10:03

I was in the same bought and bought a 4.7 sport pack for N400 money.
It has the same suspension and alloys with all the benefits of the 4.7 model year changes.

[polar8]

steve_amv8 said:

Adam2S said:

Why not just buy an early 4.7 Roadster? There are lots more about and they are about the same price as fo some strange reason the N400 still commands a premium in price... In a way the N400 was really just a trial run for the 4.7 production.

Edited by Adam2S on Wednesday 15th September 10:03

It had nothing to do with the 4.7. The N400 was a limited edition car fitted with sports pack and engine tuning enhancements, built as a celebration and addressing many of the power and handling moans often made with regard to the original 4.3s.

N400s command a premium simply because they are rare. 240 coupes and 240 roadsters were planned ... they actual built significantly less....

Edited by steve_amv8 on Wednesday 15th September 19:52

.... is the marketing spiel. It's an end of model 'special' to boost sales of a car which is about to be replaced - Aston have become just like Porsche in this respect (see carbon black, n400, n420).

[steve_amv8]

polar8 said:

steve_amv8 said:

Adam2S said:

Why not just buy an early 4.7 Roadster? There are lots more about and they are about the same price as fo some strange reason the N400 still commands a premium in price... In a way the N400 was really just a trial run for the 4.7 production.

Edited by Adam2S on Wednesday 15th September 10:03

It had nothing to do with the 4.7. The N400 was a limited edition car fitted with sports pack and engine tuning enhancements, built as a celebration and addressing many of the power and handling moans often made with regard to the original 4.3s.

N400s command a premium simply because they are rare. 240 coupes and 240 roadsters were planned ... they actual built significantly less....

Edited by steve_amv8 on Wednesday 15th September 19:52

.... is the marketing spiel. It's an end of model 'special' to boost sales of a car which is about to be replaced - Aston have become just like Porsche in this respect (see carbon black, n400, n420).

Out of interest, which of those cars have you driven ... ?

[f328nvl]

http://www.clinkardcars.co.uk/car/119/Aston+MArtin...

I ahve nothing to do with it, but as you asked...

[mikey k]

f328nvl said:

http://www.clinkardcars.co.uk/car/119/Aston+MArtin...

I ahve nothing to do with it, but as you asked...

Thats not a full N400 it is a 4.3 with the factory power upgrade.
It's stock suspension.

[Grant3]

My advice is get an early 4.7 with full options, you may pay a tad more but you'll also get more come re-sale, don't forget it not only has the much "gruntier" engine but also the new centre consul design, improved hard disc nav ...... & a good number of other improvements that are well worth having!

[mikey k]

Grant3 said:

My advice is get an early 4.7 with full options, you may pay a tad more but you'll also get more come re-sale, don't forget it not only has the much "gruntier" engine but also the new centre consul design, improved hard disc nav ...... & a good number of other improvements that are well worth having!

Totally agree I spent a few months looking for an N400 roadster
In the end I got a good deal on a 4.7 roadster with sports pack (same power and suspension as N400)
I much prefer the console and interior changes from the 4.3

[PK1990]

4.7 sounds attractive, although as previous, this would be a budget stretch. I've previously steered clear of any cars less than 2 years old due to potential depreciation % hit. 20% impact on a £30k car is palatable; but not so easy on an £80+k car [for me anyway!].

Any further details on interior mods appreciated - these had escaped my research.

I also understood 4.7 didn't sound as good as 4.3 / N400?

4.7 owners please note this is the opinion of my research only! I was hopeful Aston noise would be as good as my Chim 500 from a few years back!

[Grant3]

Engine, transmission, interior, suspension & option improvements were applied for the 09MY by far the biggest changes since launch! Frankly it's a no brainer for a few extra k, the 4.7 is only quieter on light throttle openings, & that gives you more options IMO (& I have owned a 4.3 & 4.7), give it some throttle & it's just as loud as the 4.3, my 4.7 was loud enough to wake the dead once I gave it some welly!!!
By the way I saw a super early 4.7 Roadster while browsing around TOP555, it's not on the web yet but coming soon I believe... best of luck.

[PK1990]

Thanks for info Grant.

I'll look out for car mentioned - if its the right colour, sports pack, N400 styling, and with a decent set of options, it may have my name on it!

I can't believe how few N400 Roadsters have been available for sale - to my reckoning 2 in last 6 months - 1 private with Autotrader, 1 with Lambo Sevenoaks - both black, both £5 below £70k. Both sold before I got to them. Perhaps earlier post stating actual production levels being much lower than quoted 240 is accurate!

[:J:]

polar8 said:

steve_amv8 said:

Adam2S said:

Why not just buy an early 4.7 Roadster? There are lots more about and they are about the same price as fo some strange reason the N400 still commands a premium in price... In a way the N400 was really just a trial run for the 4.7 production.

Edited by Adam2S on Wednesday 15th September 10:03

It had nothing to do with the 4.7. The N400 was a limited edition car fitted with sports pack and engine tuning enhancements, built as a celebration and addressing many of the power and handling moans often made with regard to the original 4.3s.

N400s command a premium simply because they are rare. 240 coupes and 240 roadsters were planned ... they actual built significantly less....

Edited by steve_amv8 on Wednesday 15th September 19:52

.... is the marketing spiel. It's an end of model 'special' to boost sales of a car which is about to be replaced - Aston have become just like Porsche in this respect (see carbon black, n400, n420).

N400 was built to coincide with the V8's first Nurburgring outing IIRC ?
N420 (2010) I don't think is an 'end of line' car, unless you know of a V8 replacement coming soon ?
Carbon Black is V12/DBS (2010), again, unless you know of a replacement for them, they are not 'end of model' cars either ?

Hey, maybe I am wrong, I usually am