V8V 6Speed Reliability
#16
12-18-2018, 09:18 AM
I have a 2010.5 manual, which now has 30k miles on it, bought with 24k 2 years ago about, I recently drove it nearly 2000 miles across the country with no issues and have been daily driving it about 10 miles a day, before I moved here I would pretty much only drive it on weekends and it was fine with that too. I got my car with a new clutch though so I'm sure that helped. Only thing I have had to do on it was replace the thermostat (engine was staying too cool), which was a $15 part but the dealer charged me a couple hundred to install lol
#17
12-18-2018, 09:18 AM
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: WI
Age: 41
Posts: 24
Rep Power: 0 
I live in SE WI and have Al at GT Motorsports do all the maintenance on my '07 DB9. I supply parts/fluids, he charges labor. I just had an oil change, coolant flush and diff oil swap done for $237 + parts cost (oil, filter, Motul coolant, Motul LSD diff oil).
He mostly works on Ferraris/Lambos/Alfas (I.e. Italian), but has experience w/ AM as well. Does a great job and might be in the market soon for his own V8V.
Good luck!
He mostly works on Ferraris/Lambos/Alfas (I.e. Italian), but has experience w/ AM as well. Does a great job and might be in the market soon for his own V8V.
Good luck!
GT Motorsports is in Pewaukee, just west of Hwy 16 on Capitol Dr. Should be less than a 30 min drive from Ixonia. http://www.gt-motorsports.net/
#18
12-18-2018, 09:19 AM
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: WI
Age: 41
Posts: 24
Rep Power: 0 I have a 2010.5 manual, which now has 30k miles on it, bought with 24k 2 years ago about, I recently drove it nearly 2000 miles across the country with no issues and have been daily driving it about 10 miles a day, before I moved here I would pretty much only drive it on weekends and it was fine with that too. I got my car with a new clutch though so I'm sure that helped. Only thing I have had to do on it was replace the thermostat (engine was staying too cool), which was a $15 part but the dealer charged me a couple hundred to install lol
#19
01-03-2019, 11:57 AM
'09 V8V I purchased less than 2 years ago with 10K miles, now with almost 16K and I'm very pleased. I found a great indie tech who has the computers and knowledge to work on it and has been great to deal with. Biggest unplanned non-service type issue so far was replacing the convertible top module which I purchased from Scuderia and my tech installed for $100.00
I love the car
I love the car
#20
01-05-2019, 08:05 AM
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: WI
Age: 41
Posts: 24
Rep Power: 0 
'09 V8V I purchased less than 2 years ago with 10K miles, now with almost 16K and I'm very pleased. I found a great indie tech who has the computers and knowledge to work on it and has been great to deal with. Biggest unplanned non-service type issue so far was replacing the convertible top module which I purchased from Scuderia and my tech installed for $100.00
I love the car
I love the car
#21
01-05-2019, 11:36 AM
We have 2007 6 speed with 37,xxx on it. Have owned it for 2 years. Have done all routine maintenance myself- engine oil, gear box, brake fluid flush, replaced brake pads with Porterfield RS-4 pads (much less dust and good performance). Replace all interior lights with LEDs.
When I first got it had to replace the thermostat ( ran too cold) and hood and door struts.
Some have had issues with clutch wearing at this mileage but ours is still going strong. I think being a manual helps. When it does, will replace with the V12 version and lighter flywheel.
As others have said, Rich (Redpants.lol) has lots of great DIY videos and is good source for parts.
Kevin
When I first got it had to replace the thermostat ( ran too cold) and hood and door struts.
Some have had issues with clutch wearing at this mileage but ours is still going strong. I think being a manual helps. When it does, will replace with the V12 version and lighter flywheel.
As others have said, Rich (Redpants.lol) has lots of great DIY videos and is good source for parts.
Kevin
#22
01-05-2019, 12:23 PM
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: WI
Age: 41
Posts: 24
Rep Power: 0 We have 2007 6 speed with 37,xxx on it. Have owned it for 2 years. Have done all routine maintenance myself- engine oil, gear box, brake fluid flush, replaced brake pads with Porterfield RS-4 pads (much less dust and good performance). Replace all interior lights with LEDs.
When I first got it had to replace the thermostat ( ran too cold) and hood and door struts.
Some have had issues with clutch wearing at this mileage but ours is still going strong. I think being a manual helps. When it does, will replace with the V12 version and lighter flywheel.
As others have said, Rich (Redpants.lol) has lots of great DIY videos and is good source for parts.
Kevin
When I first got it had to replace the thermostat ( ran too cold) and hood and door struts.
Some have had issues with clutch wearing at this mileage but ours is still going strong. I think being a manual helps. When it does, will replace with the V12 version and lighter flywheel.
As others have said, Rich (Redpants.lol) has lots of great DIY videos and is good source for parts.
Kevin
#23
01-06-2019, 02:15 AM
The years you are looking at should all have the same transmission. Annual service is lower at my local AM dealer FWIW (maybe $1200 or less). Each year may include some additional services like air filters or differential... Brake fluid and oil change are every year. Checking the oil the dry sump V8 is a little tricky. I don't mind paying a little extra going to the dealer as they'll do some inspection on the car during the annual and are good to point out anything to get ahead of it. Battery on the ECU should be replaced every year or other year; I forget. If something happened to the car due service or an AM part; I feel I get further with AM corporate than if an indy did the work. There was a thread on an oil filter imploding and it was because he had the work done at a dealer AM replaced the engine.
#24
01-06-2019, 12:02 PM
If you want to get maximum longevity from your transaxle change the oil as per AM's recommendations. And don't use gear oil with a GL-5 designation. It's formulated with an additive for high-offset hypoid gears and is not necessary for our differentials. This additive is not friendly with bronze-brass synchromesh rings and over time will cause excessive erosion and shorten their life. To avoid this use a GL-4 oil which doesn't even mention GL-5 on its label. Personally use Amsoil Manual Transmission & Transaxle Gear Lube 75W-90 and then add a 4 ounce tube of their Slip Lock Limited Slip Additive. My refusal to use GL-5 gear oil might be a little over the top but, as I see it, why use anything which may harm the transmission when it's so simple to use something which will cause no harm.
#25
01-07-2019, 09:31 AM
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: WI
Age: 41
Posts: 24
Rep Power: 0 If you want to get maximum longevity from your transaxle change the oil as per AM's recommendations. And don't use gear oil with a GL-5 designation. It's formulated with an additive for high-offset hypoid gears and is not necessary for our differentials. This additive is not friendly with bronze-brass synchromesh rings and over time will cause excessive erosion and shorten their life. To avoid this use a GL-4 oil which doesn't even mention GL-5 on its label. Personally use Amsoil Manual Transmission & Transaxle Gear Lube 75W-90 and then add a 4 ounce tube of their Slip Lock Limited Slip Additive. My refusal to use GL-5 gear oil might be a little over the top but, as I see it, why use anything which may harm the transmission when it's so simple to use something which will cause no harm.
Oil every 10k miles or every year?
I would only buy a manual. How often would you need to change trans and diff?
#26
01-07-2019, 07:33 PM
I change engine oil every 5,000 miles or 1 year which comes first. The gearbox and differential are 1 integrated transaxle unit at the rear of the car. Not sure of the schedule for a change. I did mine at 36,000. No record if it was done by prior owners. I have a 2007 6 speed. I need to check on schedule recommendation for transaxle gear oil change
Kevin
Kevin
#30
02-05-2019, 09:11 AM
I feel more comfortable having the services at the local AM dealer (Morries Aston in Minneapolis). When Chicago was the closest place, I'd ship my car there (and occasionally drive it) for it's annual service. I tend to do annual services and yes, they are around $1,500 to 2,000 for the V12S and the V8's I've owned. I learned to go through the list they have and tell them not to do unnecessary things which saves a bit. One reason I do this every year when winter is done with, is that I get a fresh look for the season, even though it's less than the 10,000 miles. My previous V8 GT (2015), they found minor oil seepage at the timing cover and transaxle - since all my Vantages were either under warranty or extended warranty, that cost was 0$. If you are looking for a v8 Vantage I'd highly recommend buying Certified Used -if anything for the fresh inspection and the year warranty, which you might be able to negotiate an extra year (I did that with my previous 2 V8's I bought.