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      05-13-2017, 04:07 PM   #1
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Fun Read: 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. BMW M2

I actually considered the Aston for a hot minute. Love their products.

Problem is when sensors go back you're looking at a repair bill of $4-5,000.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/n...tin-v8-vantage
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I actually considered the Aston for a hot minute. Love their products.

Problem is when sensors go back you're looking at a repair bill of $4-5,000.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/n...tin-v8-vantage
Aston... Mercedes S class, BMW 7 series, Land Rover.. Range Rover.. Porsche.. Maserati.. Ferrari.. Pretty much all of them cars that are tremendously expensive out of warranty.

Comparing any of them to a vehicle that is under warranty borders on the absurd.
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Yep that covers it... NOOO Bueno !

Even a BM-Trouble-You out of warranty once the "check-your-wallet-light" comes on, will make must people just drop their wallet off as well as their car at the stealership for service.

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Aston... Mercedes S class, BMW 7 series, Land Rover.. Range Rover.. Porsche.. Maserati.. Ferrari.. Pretty much all of them cars that are tremendously expensive out of warranty.

Comparing any of them to a vehicle that is under warranty borders on the absurd.
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I was told by a local high-end used car dealer that a 30K service on a Ferrari can run you close to $18K.....not sure how many owners put that kind of mileage on one, but can you imagine!.....and you thought BMW stood for, "Bring My Wallet".
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I was told by a local high-end used car dealer that a 30K service on a Ferrari can run you close to $18K.....not sure how many owners put that kind of mileage on one, but can you imagine!.....and you thought BMW stood for, "Bring My Wallet".
A Ferrari needs to be serviced regardless, even if you don't put any miles on it.

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...once the "check-your-wallet-light" comes on...
Ha ha ha ha ! I LOVE that !!!!
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I was told by a local high-end used car dealer that a 30K service on a Ferrari can run you close to $18K.....not sure how many owners put that kind of mileage on one, but can you imagine!.....and you thought BMW stood for, "Bring My Wallet".

That sounds about right. Back when I was in college my local shop had a ferrrari 308 ( the magnum P.I model that's " relatively affordable " ) in the shop for months. Turned out a young guy had bought it for around 30-35k and it was a " bargain". 6 months later the clutch failed. It was about a 15k job and required removing the motor or something crazy. The owner was struggling to make the payment of course so the car sat at their shop for months.
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I was told by a local high-end used car dealer that a 30K service on a Ferrari can run you close to $18K.....not sure how many owners put that kind of mileage on one, but can you imagine!.....and you thought BMW stood for, "Bring My Wallet".

That sounds about right. Back when I was in college my local shop had a ferrrari 308 ( the magnum P.I model that's " relatively affordable " ) in the shop for months. Turned out a young guy had bought it for around 30-35k and it was a " bargain". 6 months later the clutch failed. It was about a 15k job and required removing the motor or something crazy. The owner was struggling to make the payment of course so the car sat at their shop for months.
Yeah you have to drop the motor and tranny, makes it sooo much easier. Ha. Figures an Italian would come up with such a crazy way to do it.

I just hear it now.... "We will make it impossible to do your own clutch without a full lift & drop. Yes, wonderful, so brilliant you are Tony. Thanks Mama!"
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Not much different than on a Porsche in some cases. Wonder what the hourly shop rate is at most Ferrari dealers? Would love to own one someday, but doubt it will happen. Even Dino and 308 prices have gone crazy, service aspect aside.
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Aston... Mercedes S class, BMW 7 series, Land Rover.. Range Rover.. Porsche.. Maserati.. Ferrari.. Pretty much all of them cars that are tremendously expensive out of warranty.

Comparing any of them to a vehicle that is under warranty borders on the absurd.
I would hardly call it absurd. More so shopping for a "toy" car that won't be driven much but when you want a smile, it's there.
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I was told by a local high-end used car dealer that a 30K service on a Ferrari can run you close to $18K.....not sure how many owners put that kind of mileage on one, but can you imagine!.....and you thought BMW stood for, "Bring My Wallet".
If you go to a dealer, yes. If you go to a qualified independent it can actually be half than that.

Still crazy money to spend on a 308/328/348/355/etc.

But those 308/328s are, oddly, appreciating in value from what I've seen lately.
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I actually considered the Aston for a hot minute. Love their products.

Problem is when sensors go back you're looking at a repair bill of $4-5,000.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/n...tin-v8-vantage
It's very coincidental timing you posted this. My M2 is on order but I've been second guessing myself a bit. Thinking if I'm spending this much I could go a little more and get a Vantage as I've always loved them. The other one I've looked at is a 2-3 year old F-Type but that would be the V6 which just isn't quick enough for the dollars.
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I like the Vantage. But had a difficult time finding 4.7 manual coupe around $60k. I did see one last year but it was gray on tan.
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It's very coincidental timing you posted this. My M2 is on order but I've been second guessing myself a bit. Thinking if I'm spending this much I could go a little more and get a Vantage as I've always loved them. The other one I've looked at is a 2-3 year old F-Type but that would be the V6 which just isn't quick enough for the dollars.
Same here. Was between a 911 and V8 Vantage. Reality is after driving the V12 models though the V8 isn't the same.

The F-Type is interesting but IDK, doesn't put me over the edge.
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Aston... Mercedes S class, BMW 7 series, Land Rover.. Range Rover.. Porsche.. Maserati.. Ferrari.. Pretty much all of them cars that are tremendously expensive out of warranty.

Comparing any of them to a vehicle that is under warranty borders on the absurd.
I would hardly call it absurd. More so shopping for a "toy" car that won't be driven much but when you want a smile, it's there.
Under your set of narrow parameters. Maybe.

However the proper car for comparison in that case would be a 1M

So... STILL Absurd.
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I like the Vantage. But had a difficult time finding 4.7 manual coupe around $60k. I did see one last year but it was gray on tan.
Since you've asked, here is a rare 6-MT for you. Car looks much better in person and it has a special ordered interior. If you are interested call them and ask for Gary. He is a fantastic person to work with.

http://www.hendrickporsche.com/used/...b6e1f33b9f.htm
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Nice looking rig, think it looks way better as a hard top though....and this car does deserve the V12 to be proper really, even though it may suffer else where and then wouldn't make good comparison w/m2.

This is my dream car, been in a 550 in this color and it is so beautiful in person.

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Since you've asked, here is a rare 6-MT for you. Car looks much better in person and it has a special ordered interior. If you are interested call them and ask for Gary. He is a fantastic person to work with.

http://www.hendrickporsche.com/used/...b6e1f33b9f.htm
I appreciate the recommendation, however that's a convertible and significantly more than $60k range. 09 coupes were what I was looking at.

Anyway, bought a new car last December so no high dollar purchase for me for another year and a half.
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Under your set of narrow parameters. Maybe.

However the proper car for comparison in that case would be a 1M

So... STILL Absurd.
Funny you should mention it. Shopped around for a 1M for 18 months and found a couple good cars that were reasonably priced. One guy flaked when PPI was set up — and I was going to give him all the money he was asking — and the other 1M was a Canadian car in the States.
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It can certainly be tempting to buy exclusive cars like Aston Martin, Maserati etc but in reality the total cost of ownership is tremendously higher than for the M2 even if they cost roughly the same to buy. Service, repairs and insurance is on another level.
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