Input on '05-'07 Vanquish S clutch life
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Input on '05-'07 Vanquish S clutch life
Is the clutch life and associated gearbox (and components & hydraulic systems) the same, marginally improved or much improved over the '03-'04 model with its well-known issues? For example, would an '07 S with 40k miles pose the same concerns as the previous gen with the same mileage? I'm considering an early S and am having difficulty finding specific input.
Not interested in generations newer than the first gen "S". Any first-hand, real-world experience is much appreciated.
Thanks.
Not interested in generations newer than the first gen "S". Any first-hand, real-world experience is much appreciated.
Thanks.
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Much improved but…
If the early Vanq has had the magnet sensor and H plate kit installed, it is the same as an S. So the S is definitely better than a non S, but the same as a mag sensor kit equipped non S. A lot of the early Vanqs have had the kit installed, thereby fixing the major issues affecting their use/reliability.
If the early Vanq has had the magnet sensor and H plate kit installed, it is the same as an S. So the S is definitely better than a non S, but the same as a mag sensor kit equipped non S. A lot of the early Vanqs have had the kit installed, thereby fixing the major issues affecting their use/reliability.
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Much improved but…
If the early Vanq has had the magnet sensor and H plate kit installed, it is the same as an S. So the S is definitely better than a non S, but the same as a mag sensor kit equipped non S. A lot of the early Vanqs have had the kit installed, thereby fixing the major issues affecting their use/reliability.
If the early Vanq has had the magnet sensor and H plate kit installed, it is the same as an S. So the S is definitely better than a non S, but the same as a mag sensor kit equipped non S. A lot of the early Vanqs have had the kit installed, thereby fixing the major issues affecting their use/reliability.
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The magnetic sensor is generally associated with the S, but I've been told that a small number of the earliest S models did not leave the factory with the magnetic sensor. You may want to ask on the AMOC.org or AstonOwners.com forums -- they should able to tell you what S VINs had (or didn't) the magnetic sensors from the factory. Or they may tell you I'm wrong...
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The magnetic sensor is generally associated with the S, but I've been told that a small number of the earliest S models did not leave the factory with the magnetic sensor. You may want to ask on the AMOC.org or AstonOwners.com forums -- they should able to tell you what S VINs had (or didn't) the magnetic sensors from the factory. Or they may tell you I'm wrong...
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