Help for a new, soon-to-be owner - Which one would you get??
#46
07-29-2014, 07:42 AM
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Thanks for the responses guys! That makes a lot of sense.
I'll post an update on how this all finishes out after I have spoken with the dealer about the repair.
I'll post an update on how this all finishes out after I have spoken with the dealer about the repair.
#47
07-29-2014, 07:50 AM
Just FYI, that whole area near the top of the picture that looks a little bit like crocodile skin is due to shrinkage. Compare that to the smooth looking leather directly below it.
#48
07-29-2014, 07:55 AM
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Karl - great observation. Is this something that typically can be resolved with re-stretching or do you think the panel will need to be replaced? It seems like when people have posted about dash shrinkage, some have re-glued the piece, while dealers have recommended replacing the piece.
Also, is something like this typically covered under the Aston Factory Warranty?
Also, is something like this typically covered under the Aston Factory Warranty?
#49
07-29-2014, 08:28 AM
Hi All,
I have been lurking around this board for some time now, soaking up all of the wonderful knowledge the members have to share. I have finally decided to pull the trigger on my dream car and could not be more excited!
I've narrowed my options down to two vehicles and I would love to get the opinions of members here on which one they think is the better buy. Both cars are out of state for me and will need to be shipped. I will get a PPI on either one (maybe both).
Vehicle #1: 2009 V8V Roadster, SS, Dark Silver/Grey Ext, Black Int., ~5K miles, 2 owners (1st owner 2011-2014, 2nd owner 1 month in 2014). Warranty expired 1/2014. Has complete service records. ~$80K
Vehicle #2: 2012 V8V Roadster, SS, Dark Silver/Grey Ext, Sand Int., ~5K miles, 2 owners (1st owner 2012-2014, 2nd owner a few months in 2014), warranty until late 2015. Digging up service records. ~$100K
The 2009 has a bit of a unique situation in that it currently has aftermarket wheels and a wrap on it. Original wheels will be put back on and the wrap will be removed. The only issue is that I cannot inspect the paint until it is removed. The wrap has only been on a month and I have seen pics from before the wrap and they look good for what that is worth. The 2012 is being sold by an Aston dealer for whatever that is worth (potential for an additional year of CPO warranty?).
I am leaning towards the 2009, but I'm having a hard time letting go of the '12 upgrades and warranty.
So what do you guys think? Is the 2012, with all of its included upgrades and 1 year of warranty worth the additional 20K? In 5 years time, which do you think will have the lower delta in purchase to resale? Do you think the 2009 will have significantly higher costs in maintenance over the next 5 years?
As I said earlier, this is my dream car. My funds are not unlimited and I hope to enjoy the ownership experience without taking a complete bath in the process.
Any and all comments welcome!
I have been lurking around this board for some time now, soaking up all of the wonderful knowledge the members have to share. I have finally decided to pull the trigger on my dream car and could not be more excited!
I've narrowed my options down to two vehicles and I would love to get the opinions of members here on which one they think is the better buy. Both cars are out of state for me and will need to be shipped. I will get a PPI on either one (maybe both).
Vehicle #1: 2009 V8V Roadster, SS, Dark Silver/Grey Ext, Black Int., ~5K miles, 2 owners (1st owner 2011-2014, 2nd owner 1 month in 2014). Warranty expired 1/2014. Has complete service records. ~$80K
Vehicle #2: 2012 V8V Roadster, SS, Dark Silver/Grey Ext, Sand Int., ~5K miles, 2 owners (1st owner 2012-2014, 2nd owner a few months in 2014), warranty until late 2015. Digging up service records. ~$100K
The 2009 has a bit of a unique situation in that it currently has aftermarket wheels and a wrap on it. Original wheels will be put back on and the wrap will be removed. The only issue is that I cannot inspect the paint until it is removed. The wrap has only been on a month and I have seen pics from before the wrap and they look good for what that is worth. The 2012 is being sold by an Aston dealer for whatever that is worth (potential for an additional year of CPO warranty?).
I am leaning towards the 2009, but I'm having a hard time letting go of the '12 upgrades and warranty.
So what do you guys think? Is the 2012, with all of its included upgrades and 1 year of warranty worth the additional 20K? In 5 years time, which do you think will have the lower delta in purchase to resale? Do you think the 2009 will have significantly higher costs in maintenance over the next 5 years?
As I said earlier, this is my dream car. My funds are not unlimited and I hope to enjoy the ownership experience without taking a complete bath in the process.
Any and all comments welcome!
This says it all.....2012 or bust!!!
#52
08-07-2014, 08:26 AM
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Atlanta, GA
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Hey everyone - quick update on everything that has happened since my last post.
I talked with the dealer and the panel issue is definitely leather shrinkage. This is completely covered under warranty repairs. I am going to have this taken care of when I receive the car here as it was going to take 6 weeks to get the part from AM.
Which brings me to my next update - the sale is done! The car was picked up yesterday by the shipper and is on its way to ATL as we speak. Other than that shrinkage issue, the PPI came in perfect and by all accounts this is an extremely clean car. I can hardly wait for it to arrive.
Once it gets here, I will post some pics.
Thanks to everyone for all the help with this purchase!
I talked with the dealer and the panel issue is definitely leather shrinkage. This is completely covered under warranty repairs. I am going to have this taken care of when I receive the car here as it was going to take 6 weeks to get the part from AM.
Which brings me to my next update - the sale is done! The car was picked up yesterday by the shipper and is on its way to ATL as we speak. Other than that shrinkage issue, the PPI came in perfect and by all accounts this is an extremely clean car. I can hardly wait for it to arrive.
Once it gets here, I will post some pics.
Thanks to everyone for all the help with this purchase!
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08-07-2014, 09:01 AM
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#55
08-07-2014, 09:30 AM
Which brings me to my next update - the sale is done! The car was picked up yesterday by the shipper and is on its way to ATL as we speak. Other than that shrinkage issue, the PPI came in perfect and by all accounts this is an extremely clean car. I can hardly wait for it to arrive.
Once it gets here, I will post some pics.
Thanks to everyone for all the help with this purchase!
Once it gets here, I will post some pics.
Thanks to everyone for all the help with this purchase!
#56
08-08-2014, 03:26 AM
Hey everyone - quick update on everything that has happened since my last post.
I talked with the dealer and the panel issue is definitely leather shrinkage. This is completely covered under warranty repairs. I am going to have this taken care of when I receive the car here as it was going to take 6 weeks to get the part from AM.
Which brings me to my next update - the sale is done! The car was picked up yesterday by the shipper and is on its way to ATL as we speak. Other than that shrinkage issue, the PPI came in perfect and by all accounts this is an extremely clean car. I can hardly wait for it to arrive.
Once it gets here, I will post some pics.
Thanks to everyone for all the help with this purchase!
I talked with the dealer and the panel issue is definitely leather shrinkage. This is completely covered under warranty repairs. I am going to have this taken care of when I receive the car here as it was going to take 6 weeks to get the part from AM.
Which brings me to my next update - the sale is done! The car was picked up yesterday by the shipper and is on its way to ATL as we speak. Other than that shrinkage issue, the PPI came in perfect and by all accounts this is an extremely clean car. I can hardly wait for it to arrive.
Once it gets here, I will post some pics.
Thanks to everyone for all the help with this purchase!
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