Buying a V12 Vantage
#16
02-13-2019, 11:42 AM
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That’s crazy. Under 90k for v12vs?!? That’s so much car for the money. Lot of them hitting the market now, my local dealer picked up 5 from auction off lease return since the authorized dealers get first crack at them. Will see if this manual option I’m working on falls through, then might look aggressively for a v12vs.
#17
02-13-2019, 11:58 AM
Was looking at the car sites and there's plenty of V12 Vantages under 100k. Seems like the best sports car deal out there if you looking at that price point!
#19
02-14-2019, 10:54 AM
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Rep Power: 34 Over 2+ years, 20-30k depreciation isn’t that bad. Most cars would depreciate that much anyway, particularly in this class of performance, unless a limited edition. Ive lost that much on cars inside of 6 mos.
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02-24-2019, 12:02 PM
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#22
02-24-2019, 12:11 PM
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Saw that this morning! Going to watch the bidding - curious where it will land. With condition/mileage, can't see it going much higher than mid 80k, but I could be wrong. We'll see!
#23
02-24-2019, 12:29 PM
I’m on my 4th Aston (2nd DBS)...my 3rd was a ‘15 V12VS and absolutely loved that car. Perfectly balanced, plenty of power and torque, stunning braking. It’s amazing that a $220k car is now $100k or less. That’s my one gripe about Aston’s...they drop like rocks. So buy it right with plenty of depreciation done by previous owner(s).
Here are a few things to look and ask for during a PPI:
1. Make sure the fuel cap lid opens and closes
2. Ask if the “Emissions” message ever is a problem
3. Ask how well the door struts hold open
4. Obviously ask about the details on the paintwork, Aston paint as you know is incredible...want to make sure it is as flawless as possible.
5. If it’s a manual, ask about any scratches on the gear ****, also ask about scratches on the door sill
Best of luck!!
Here are a few things to look and ask for during a PPI:
1. Make sure the fuel cap lid opens and closes
2. Ask if the “Emissions” message ever is a problem
3. Ask how well the door struts hold open
4. Obviously ask about the details on the paintwork, Aston paint as you know is incredible...want to make sure it is as flawless as possible.
5. If it’s a manual, ask about any scratches on the gear ****, also ask about scratches on the door sill
Best of luck!!
#24
02-25-2019, 07:04 AM
Drop like a rock means don't buy brand new and you benefit. The 'used' 2017 V12S's are new, but dealers can't discount unless they make them 'used'. The drop like a rock problem also seems to be the AMG GT's of which the new Vantage is much based upon - there are 767 of them for sale right now on Cars.com - there are 197 new Vantages. Interesting.
#25
02-28-2019, 11:22 PM
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I've seen the prices for 2015 V12VSs range from the mid-80s to over 120. What do you think is a good price for a sub 10k miles clean 2015 example? I can't imagine sub 10k mile cars are trading at auctions for less than 90k. Does anyone have any data on this?
#26
03-01-2019, 03:22 PM
The red Vantage at Beverly Hills Aston Martin is a good indicator - it's now down to $96K, less than 5,000 miles with the B & O stereo. I think if you look at Car Guru and the cars been on the market a while and with the glut of lease returns now is a great time to negotiate a good V12S. Look for one that has not been tracked, damaged, or abused. The one in Florida is less than $90K but has an accident history.
#30
03-01-2019, 03:45 PM
Most of the 2017's are new but are advertised as used to discount them. I'm lucky that I have a non abused zero issues and perfect 13,100 mile V12S. However, Black Onyx with a Black interior is the last color I'd choose. You drive it then spend time cleaning it. I'd drive it a ton more if it was a color that does not get ugly just collecting road dust. Looks great if clean - not so much if not. My 2 year extended warranty is up in July, then I have an inspection, and 2 year warranty extension (about $9,500), as I won;t have the car unless it's under warranty (my issue). So do I keep a car which I'm not exactly thrilled about the color, or try to trade with about $40K difference with a 'new' used 2017, with about 2 years warranty left instead? Another option is a non-black on black 2015 slightly used (low miles) certified which is also an option. The past V8 Vantages I've had all had better colors, all had tan interiors which I'd prefer, and all lighter colors that I don't freak out getting slightly dirty.
