Lake Forrest is probably a great place, but I would not have the PPI done by the selling dealer

 

How does it work? Have them send it to Napleton to do the PPI?
they will charge for shipping and everything. Never done this before from another state

 

If you are really concerned about the car negotiate in a one year full extended warranty.

Henry

 

I bought a used 2009 Vantage almost three years ago. The warrantee ran out last year, I have no repairs other than annual service and replacing brake pads with Portafield pads ( for less brake dust) since owning the car. I have put 10k miles on it.

 

Well said, Henry.

 

Keep a close watch on the Rear Brake Pads, they seem to wear faster than the front and at 23,000 miles you may be close to replacing them.

 

Just adding my 2cents..

I have an 06 Vantage I bought with 13k miles. I got it pretty cheap almost 3 years ago now because it had an accident (First owner backed into a tree). I had all service paperwork including detailed accident history.

I also own a 05 mini cooper which I acquired with the same amount of miles in 2008.

No warranties on either

So far total costs that would have been covered by warranty
Mini: at least 9000
Aston: 0.

I think the motor for my GPS is about to go but that is it in 3 years of owning the car. I have AM of New England do the service every year, and they keep an eye on things. I am very glad I never went with a extended warranty - but thats just me. I think if the car you are looking at as a good pedigree as mine did, you should be OK. I know ive saved at least 15k on warranties for it so far, so even if something expensive breaks, I should still be ahead of the game.