With most cars you can help determine value with guides such as NADA or KBB. However, KBB doesn't list Aston Martin and NADA does not account for optional extras. Since 07 vantage prices are all over the map ranging from 60-80, how can I determine what is a reasonable price or is it a matter of "Its worth what someone is willing to pay".

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I have the same issue. I am looking a 2009 coupes. The asking price varies from high 90K to low 100's. The problem is that is the asking price not what the cars actually sells for. I am quessing that mid 90's is in the ballpark of where they are actually selling for. My problem is I need to wait unit I can pick one up for the high 80's, 90K top. I am quessing that the 2009s are depreciating at about $1,000-$1,500 per month. So I should be able to find something next year.

 

Having just sold an 08 and doing extensive research on price, I'll throw in my 2 cents. First, mileage and condition. A high mileage car with a blemish or two is going to the bottom of the price range no matter what. Then comes Options. If you have a well optioned car, you can push to the high side. If you have piano wood and the better stereo, you will get more looks. Finally, I would say over all beauty and color combo. Silver and black and Black on black are easy to come by. These cars are more prevalent and will give the buyer greater bargaining and more options. Finally, mods. Mods really don't bring back much in the way of price maybe 10-25 % of what you paid. They do however get the attention of the buyer and pushes the value to the top end. So in closing if you find a low mileage car in excellent shape with great options and mods expect to pay the higher end.

 

Jaymoney, From your experience what is the realistic price for 2009, sportshift, low miles, couple in Black/Sand. I am looking at one that that has most options, sports pack, premium stereo, etc. The dealer I visited has 3 2011s in stock and 10 2010s on the floor that they are very motivated to get rid of. Without showing an interest they we talking about 15-20K off, I am sure a larger discount would be available if you started negotiating and winter is about to hit. I still cannot justifying paying for a 2010, but it should put pressure on the 2009 prices

 

I would think that that car retailed for around 135-140. So you probably only have about a year left on the warranty. I would suggest that you pay around 105. I would ask for the extended warranty thrown in. Also, you want the sports pack. That is an important option. I wouldn't by an 09 without it.

 

Please tell me where this dealer is, as I am actively looking for an AM

 

i believe this is the dealer he is talking about:

http://www.astonmartinoftysonscorner..._sort=priceasc

 

That certainly is a bunch of cars at the wrong time of year.Thanks for the link.Trying to decide whether I want a coupe or cabrio. This car will be kept in L.A., so at least the weather is generally good all year. But the flowing lines of the coupe are so intoxicating. Thoughts on both, and reasons to consider one over the other?

 

I believe certain cars are meant as coupes, ones that come to mind XKE, 911, Vantage. these 3 lose their iconic looks as verts

 

Funny that you would choose the three above, as I have owned the XK and a 911, both coupes! I know what you mean; they just feel "right" as coupes.

I may have to pick up a BMW 1-series Cabrio. off-lease so that I can feel the wind in my hair (both of the hairs, that is) occasionally.

 

You have nothing to lose to make a low-ball offer on one of the new 10's. They are in trouble if they have that many and already 11's. Since they are new, warranty doesn't start until it's bought. You might not be able to stretch into 6-figures, so then that point is moot. You won't see much change with the calendar year and your estimate of monthly depreciation is too high as those are new car numbers. The addage of "buy the nicest one you can afford" applies or just wait longer...