ryn004

A friend is thinking of buying an Aston Martin Vanquish. Are there any versions he should not consider? And would the V8 Vantage be an alternative option?
Your opinions please.

Timwinner

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Have a look at the front damper lower mounting brackets, some of them had insufficient welds and needed a recall.
Some of them misfire, it was a software glitch in the ignition, can be a costly repair if its out of warranty.
Thats about it, they are pretty good cars as far as I know. Its one of those cars that the services needs to be tip top, but apart from that just check the normal things you would check on a car.
Its not scientific but... check the tyres, if they all match and are good tyres I tend to find the car is better looked after then if its running on odd tyres or budget brands.

finchyboy

The engine is pretty much bullet proof i used to machine the heads and block's at cosworth.

ALi-B

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Take a careful look at the bodywork if you look at them.

I know of a number that have been in a dealer's own refinishing centre to rectify various defects.

Really the cars should be rectified by Works Service (with the exception of stone chips and wear and tear defects etc.); but some dealers opt not to.

crofty

My brother has just bought a V8 Vantage convertible, less than two years old for almost half what it cost the original owner, great car and the noise

Just remove fuse 22 to open the exhaust valves permantly and gain that sound track through the whole rev range

ryn004

Interesting trick. Good to know

ScooByer Trade

What about one of these beauties BRAMLEY - THE BEST EXPERIENCE : V8 Vantage Le Mans Edition V600 .