I noticed 2009 v8 vantage models were the last ones to offer the sports pack 5 spoke rims. The 2010 models + have the v spoke or the diamond turned ones. Did they get rid of the traditional 5 spoke rims after 2009?

 

They did and replaced them with these

 

I thought that that the 5 spoke sport pack wheel remained available as an option later than 09?

 

It was available for 2010 too! My 2010 V8 Vantage has the sport pack 5 spoke wheels.

 

It changed on the model year not the registration date

 

thats a beautiful license plate frame!!

 

That went before it was driven off the forecourt
Just a shame we have to have a front plate.

 

I hate the front plate! I just removed it a few months ago and the holes are just sad!

 

Although New Jersey requires a front plate, I've been lucky as I haven't been stopped for not sporting one. Mikey K is from the UK which has an overall larger front plate than ones here in the US… but they are way cool as they are from the UK! The plate mounting does serve a purpose as it protects the front of the car… however, in my opinion, destroys the lines at the same time.

 

If you are looking for a set of the "traditional" Sports Pack, a set was just listed on Ebay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-19-Asto...b2d881&vxp=mtr

 

To me these wheels are the best looking wheels AM offered. This is an incredible value. ****** them up!

 

I think its different over there where some states don't have a front plate, and maybe new cars don't have a plate? So there might be legitimate reasons for a car in New Jersey not having one.

Over here in the UK the only reason for a car having no front plate is because it fell off or you took it off. In either case you're breaking the law, so there isn't a hope of getting away with it for more than a day or two

 

Hey there AXARunner, I'm in town (I'll keep it simply but I recognize the location of the photo in which your car appears).

My Vantage V8S is on order, and I'm wondering who handles your maintenance/service? I'll service at the dealer during the warranty years, and I'm assuming you're doing the same.

The obvious choice would have been Ray Catena in New Brunswick, but they no longer sell Astons. A little help via PM would be greatly appreciated.

 

Miller Motor Cars... Do you live in Glen Ridge?