For u DIY'ers out there all this work is only bout $2,600-$2,800 worth of parts then add ur choice of a brand's clutch kit cost to that and ur good to go! Long story short DIY will save u $10k. Thats 10 Grand with the requirement of NO Aston Specific tools.... unless u have a Sportshift car then add bout 1-2 hrs labor cost from a local Aston dealer using the AMDS tool to reset ur TCU and ur ECM's misfire data an ur 👌 P.S. If ur worried bout having ur car be dealer book stamped.... Jus go to the dealership after uve done the work, say when u have ur tcu n ecm reset(sportshift clutch replacement requirement) and have ur car reset an then "checked over" for any needed services. Once they see its already all up to date. They'll stamp u for the checkup an ur 👌 all the same, but w/ a nice lil stamp in ur book now👍
People like that shouldn't own beautiful cars, such a shame, glad you had it all sorted out. I also have an aston martin v8 vantage 4.3, Roadster manual, absolutely love it
$45,000. Doing all the deferred maintenance at a top Aston shop cost me another $15,000, so I was $60K all in. Complete waste of money, I lost a fortune when I sold it, but I wasn’t happy with the car so it had to go. Glad I sold it when I did, prices have only dropped further. Astons are dirt cheap, for a reason.
@ thanks for the reply, that’s good you were able to sell it. I bet the loss is easier than having a car you don’t like every day. Good for you putting in the proper maintenance. Tons of people don’t
@ Thanks. When I own a car I make sure it is in top running condition and beautiful. The new owner got an incredible deal. Like you said, especially with Astons, people neglect all the maintenance and leave it for the next guy. Sad but true.
@@marclovescars I wish I could have gotten yours! I'm looking now and that's how I found your video. A lot seem to be sitting for long times (especially on dealer lots) or somewhat neglected in general but people want top dollar because they look nice on the outside.
@ I see, well I wish I could have sold it to you! Wishing you the best with the car search. There’s little demand for used Astons and that’s why they sit on lots. As you noted, almost all have been sitting around for a long time and have a ton of deferred maintenance, often 5 or more owners, but dealers still ask top dollar. Most dealers don’t even inspect the cars well nor do they know what to look for on an Aston. The guy who owned mine before me bought it with 5 years of deferred maintenance and bald tires, and the dealer he got it from said it was mint and needed nothing. It’s tough out there man and I wish you the best. Best advice I can give is take any Vantage you’re considering to an independent Aston mechanic, get a PPI so you know what you’re getting into. Use the repairs noted in the PPI to negotiate the price down. I’d normally recommend BringATrailer because sellers usually bring excellent cars to sell - it’s where I sold my Vantage - but, 90% of Vantages on there also just sat around and weren’t maintained at all, and have little to no service records. But, if you buy from a top seller it’s usually less dangerous than buying from some random local dealer. If you find a few Vantages you think look good, send them my way and I’ll give you my opinion.
Yeah, so that timing cover leak… that’s expensive and it will get worse, not better. Mine needs to be done and the quote is about half again what you just paid.
Yep, hence why it's the only thing I left alone on the car. I fully disclosed it to the new owner and provided a dozen undercarriage shots on as well so he knew what he was getting into. I feel for you. If I had it done my video would have been titled $20K+ in repairs,. Yikes. Most Vantage owners put if off for years, so you're not alone.
For u DIY'ers out there all this work is only bout $2,600-$2,800 worth of parts then add ur choice of a brand's clutch kit cost to that and ur good to go! Long story short DIY will save u $10k. Thats 10 Grand with the requirement of NO Aston Specific tools.... unless u have a Sportshift car then add bout 1-2 hrs labor cost from a local Aston dealer using the AMDS tool to reset ur TCU and ur ECM's misfire data an ur 👌
P.S. If ur worried bout having ur car be dealer book stamped.... Jus go to the dealership after uve done the work, say when u have ur tcu n ecm reset(sportshift clutch replacement requirement) and have ur car reset an then "checked over" for any needed services. Once they see its already all up to date. They'll stamp u for the checkup an ur 👌 all the same, but w/ a nice lil stamp in ur book now👍
Great video. I’m the owner of a 2014 Vantage S and I agree with everything you said in the video.
Thank you, appreciate the feedback! Great car BTW, the later model Vantage S is fantastic.
Great video bro, don't stop 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿
Thank you!
People like that shouldn't own beautiful cars, such a shame, glad you had it all sorted out.
I also have an aston martin v8 vantage 4.3, Roadster manual, absolutely love it
How much were you able to buy the car for?
$45,000. Doing all the deferred maintenance at a top Aston shop cost me another $15,000, so I was $60K all in. Complete waste of money, I lost a fortune when I sold it, but I wasn’t happy with the car so it had to go. Glad I sold it when I did, prices have only dropped further. Astons are dirt cheap, for a reason.
@ thanks for the reply, that’s good you were able to sell it. I bet the loss is easier than having a car you don’t like every day. Good for you putting in the proper maintenance. Tons of people don’t
@ Thanks. When I own a car I make sure it is in top running condition and beautiful. The new owner got an incredible deal. Like you said, especially with Astons, people neglect all the maintenance and leave it for the next guy. Sad but true.
@@marclovescars I wish I could have gotten yours! I'm looking now and that's how I found your video. A lot seem to be sitting for long times (especially on dealer lots) or somewhat neglected in general but people want top dollar because they look nice on the outside.
@ I see, well I wish I could have sold it to you! Wishing you the best with the car search. There’s little demand for used Astons and that’s why they sit on lots. As you noted, almost all have been sitting around for a long time and have a ton of deferred maintenance, often 5 or more owners, but dealers still ask top dollar. Most dealers don’t even inspect the cars well nor do they know what to look for on an Aston. The guy who owned mine before me bought it with 5 years of deferred maintenance and bald tires, and the dealer he got it from said it was mint and needed nothing. It’s tough out there man and I wish you the best. Best advice I can give is take any Vantage you’re considering to an independent Aston mechanic, get a PPI so you know what you’re getting into. Use the repairs noted in the PPI to negotiate the price down.
I’d normally recommend BringATrailer because sellers usually bring excellent cars to sell - it’s where I sold my Vantage - but, 90% of Vantages on there also just sat around and weren’t maintained at all, and have little to no service records. But, if you buy from a top seller it’s usually less dangerous than buying from some random local dealer.
If you find a few Vantages you think look good, send them my way and I’ll give you my opinion.
Yeah, so that timing cover leak… that’s expensive and it will get worse, not better. Mine needs to be done and the quote is about half again what you just paid.
Yep, hence why it's the only thing I left alone on the car. I fully disclosed it to the new owner and provided a dozen undercarriage shots on as well so he knew what he was getting into. I feel for you. If I had it done my video would have been titled $20K+ in repairs,. Yikes. Most Vantage owners put if off for years, so you're not alone.
This was interesting.
What a load of bla bla blab!