hi, looking at a '11 vantage S v8; has 30K miles… was used as a daily driver… what are some things that i need to be concerned about ?

any thing i should look for that's particular to the 4.7L v8 ? leaking seals ? etc….
first time trying to own an AMV8..

any inputs appreciated…

james R

 

So long as it has a full service history it should be fine. My V8 had 33k on the clock when I sold it and my current V12 has 30k, both cars were/are solid at that mileage

 

That's a very early S
Same things to look for on any 4.7 (paint defects, rear brakes, clutch etc)
Only thing I would add is get them to drop the ASM2 gearbox oil and show you there are no metal particles in it.

 

I just purchased the same car. Had the dealer do a current service, and replace brakes. Wonderful car, you will love it.

 

I bought my 09 with 31,000 miles - no problems at all since except some wear on the seat bolsters (I'm redoing the seats with new leather, quilting and extra padding - $3,600). If your has sports exhaust even better - mine did not and with the CAT's relocated from 08 I don't get the sound which is frustrating and costly to correct. I now have 41,000 miles and the car still looks showroom new and drives like new.

 

The S came out the factory with the sports exhaust on it

 

I drove my 11 V8S daily and had Zero issues with it.. did all service ahead of time and took care of it