My dear chap,
Congratulations on fulfilling your dream of owning an Aston.
Here are a few points to consider before pulling the trigger:
1. Slow down. Join the AMOC (Aston Martin Owners Club). Attend some events, talk to owners of the particular model that you are after.
I went to my first event years ago, and ended up driving a DB4 and a DB5!
Most owners are low key, and will give you real, honest advice. You never know, you may end up buying a car from a fellow club member, or get a lead on one that has yet to be on the secondhand market. Those are the best to get- a 1 owner car.
2. (A Biggie) No matter who you purchase the car from, or where, have the car inspected by a reputable tech. They find things that even honest owners do not know about. I have gone on countless inspections here in CA, only to see some pretty amazing, and potentially disastrous potential problems uncovered.
3. Have the car serviced by someone who knows your particular model. That chap who "works on Astons" may not have the factory equipment for the newer models, and there are diagnostics that some indy shops may not have. However, I have seen a local AM dealer who does horrid, sloppy work, and I wouldn't bring my GF's Toyota to that service department!
4. PM me, and I would love to chat further via phone.
If you are in the USA, I know most of the Aston folks, and may be of service.
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Congratulations on fulfilling your dream of owning an Aston.
Here are a few points to consider before pulling the trigger:
1. Slow down. Join the AMOC (Aston Martin Owners Club). Attend some events, talk to owners of the particular model that you are after.
I went to my first event years ago, and ended up driving a DB4 and a DB5!
Most owners are low key, and will give you real, honest advice. You never know, you may end up buying a car from a fellow club member, or get a lead on one that has yet to be on the secondhand market. Those are the best to get- a 1 owner car.
2. (A Biggie) No matter who you purchase the car from, or where, have the car inspected by a reputable tech. They find things that even honest owners do not know about. I have gone on countless inspections here in CA, only to see some pretty amazing, and potentially disastrous potential problems uncovered.
3. Have the car serviced by someone who knows your particular model. That chap who "works on Astons" may not have the factory equipment for the newer models, and there are diagnostics that some indy shops may not have. However, I have seen a local AM dealer who does horrid, sloppy work, and I wouldn't bring my GF's Toyota to that service department!
4. PM me, and I would love to chat further via phone.
If you are in the USA, I know most of the Aston folks, and may be of service.
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Tom