There is a 2007 Vantage for sale by a non authorized dealer in Northern Cal. 25K miles, new clutch and brakes.

He is asking $64K. What is a fair price to purchase this car?

 

Seems within range but I'd push for $1-$2k below

 

+1 to that. What option packages? How's the condition of the car? I'm assuming a clean CarFax ...

 

The car is on eBay, grey with red interior. asking $63,888.

Does the clutch lasting 23K miles seem normal ?

 

It is really impossible to say what is normal for the clutch life. I have heard of many that lasted under 10k, and some have 30/40k+. I have 28k on my clutch.

It comes down to the driver.

 

i would pay only $60k with mileage that high...

 

I looked at that car this morning, then went home and Googled the VIN (SCFBB03B87GC05586). One disturbing hit was this page:

http://www.salvage-cars-for-sale.inf...07-NzUyOTI1Njc

Edit - I guess you are looking at VIN SCFBB03BX7GC04858 being sold at an undisclosed location in Fremont. I haven't looked at that one yet, but a month ago it was on the East coast with truly outlandish wheels.

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/ctd/2638896209.html

Jeff

 

Wonder who would put those wheels onto a Vantage.

In the craigslist listing there is a picture of the trunk with 2 huge speakers. Is that an aftermarket stereo?

 

i always try to stay away from purchasing vehicles that have been heavily modified..especially to the engine as you don't know if there's been any damaged done to the vehicle.

btw, those wheels look completely ridiculous...

 

Oh! I remember this car (with the after market subs in the trunk) coming through Manheim a few weeks ago when I was looking to buy. It had a very low rating (?2.8 or something) and was in awful condition (at least one cracked panel, loads of scratches and nicks in the paint).

If I recall correctly it was listed in the CarFax as having been leased and it just screamed "Drug Dealer" to me.

Wholesale it was rated in the low 50's I think. If you are thinking about buying it, make damn sure u get a good inspection (and a way better price than this).

 

It sounds like the car your looking at might have some issues, definitely get it checked out and inspected before you consider buying. I would suggest you take your time and search for the right car within your budget.

I began researching the V8V about a year and a half ago, and then joined this forum to learn as much as I could before making a purchase. After a year long, nation wide search on my PC, I found a 2007 V8V at an Aston Martin dealership in Atlanta. My car had just been turned in on a lease, and was in the mid-teens in mileage. It's a Titanium colored coupe, 6-Speed, black leather interior. Prior to buying the car, the dealer arranged for me to speak with the original owner, who gave the car a big thumbs up. He said he didn't have any issues or problems, and kept the car garaged and serviced regularly, as the dealerships service records indicated.

While nothing is ever a 100%, I wanted to be as sure as possible that I was getting a good soild car. I purchased a 2-year extended Aston Martin warranty for a little peace of mind, and because the car had to go through a thorough inspection before it was issued. Again, I would suggest taking your time and finding the right car. You might pay a little more for a good conditioned car, but it well worth it in the long run.

 

Hah! I wonder if it'd be weird if you bought a used Aston and took it to the local Police Station to have them use their drug sniffing dogs on it. It'd be pretty crappy getting pulled over and THEN finding out the doors are stuffed with coke. Try explaining that!

 

As a price reference for you, I bought a used 2008 6-speed coupe with 5500 miles in amazing condition for $80,000. (Tungsten with gray/sahara interior)

 

Lol, have you ever seen the Top Gear episodes where they go out to find the cheapest luxury cars they can find and then have a team of forensic experts go over them? If I recall correctly, in one of themJeremy was crowing about the used AMG Merc he came up with for under 10k pounds and then the forensic team found traces of 'herbal material', a white powder they refused to specify the identity of and the passenger seat smeared with traces of um 'lady juice'.

Now that's a car with a history! Jeremy wasn't so pleased with his purchase after that.

 

wow. he should've fitted even LARGER and more CONVEX (as opposed to concave) wheels. That would've been true baller.