Another new V8 Vantage owner
#1
10-06-2018, 02:26 PM
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Oxnard, CA
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Another new V8 Vantage owner
After owning several Jaguar and Lotus cars over the years, I finally succumbed to the lure of Aston Martin. I decided to search for a low mileage (under 15K miles) V8 Vantage S. My only other requirement was color (Cobalt Blue). I finally found one in Florida and had it shipped to Southern California last month. I wish I could have driven it home (like others on this forum) but I didn’t have the time. I realize that this car isn’t as unique an Aston as others but it’s special to me. I even like the SSII shifter. Anyways, I’m looking forward to contributing to this forum.
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10-06-2018, 10:37 PM
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Oxnard, CA
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Rep Power: 0 Here’s a photo of the car near Channel Islands Harbor. Sorry it took so long to post but I’m having issues resizing photos on my iPhone https://www.6speedonline.com/ed2d76a...2-ec6ed7f3d930
Last edited by GT3 Chuck; 10-06-2018 at 11:40 PM.
#7
10-07-2018, 06:49 AM
Congratulations and welcome. This is a great forum with a lot of helpful information. I’m on my third Aston. You are really going to enjoy your new toy.
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10-07-2018, 10:29 AM
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#11
10-07-2018, 12:16 PM
Congratulations and welcome. That’s a cool color. I almost bought a colbalt blue when I was looking but the service history wasn’t right for me. What color is the interior...pics?
#12
10-07-2018, 01:44 PM
Nice car. Stick around and we'll get you sorted on your personalization. For starters, might I suggest you go to Redpants and take a look at the replacement reflectors that are available. So far, with the front markers, you've got three different colors going on there. Rich can get you sorted.
#13
10-07-2018, 02:14 PM
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Oxnard, CA
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Rep Power: 0 I’ve already replaced the front markers with black led’s and would like to get matching (black) side repeater lights but Redpants is out of stock on its custom lights. I replaced the car’s battery (since it wasn’t holding a consistent charge) with a small Braille battery and mount from Redpants. Rich is providing a great service to Aston owners.
#14
10-07-2018, 02:20 PM
I’ve already replaced the front markers with black led’s and would like to get matching (black) side repeater lights but Redpants is out of stock on its custom lights. I replaced the car’s battery (since it wasn’t holding a consistent charge) with a small Braille battery and mount from Redpants. Rich is providing a great service to Aston owners.
#15
10-07-2018, 02:24 PM
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Oxnard, CA
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Rep Power: 0 Over the last few weeks, I was only able to find a small number of Cobalt blue Vantages for sale. I’ve seen a few Cobalt Blue examples with Tan or Truffle interiors but none for sale at this time. All of the rest have black obsidian interiors (like mine).
