New owner of 07 AMV8 !!!
#1
New owner of 07 AMV8 !!!
Hello, to everybody! Today I bought a used 2007 AMV8 with 6,574 miles. After looking for this car for more than a year, I finally found one that is almost like new and (sadly) traded my 2005 Porsche 996 C4S. I have notice that most used Vantages have deterioated seats, even when they were low mileage. The ones in my car are in excellent condition and I would like to keep them that way to retain the resale value. Does anyone have bought seat covers tailored made for the AMV8 ???
Thank you all...
Thank you all...
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#4
I have only seen wear on the drivers upper side bolster and lower outer side bolster where people scratch the leather when they move the hand brake up and down. My interior is black so I just touch it up with a little black shoe polish to cover the scrape scuffs. I also know people use the Leatherique products to preserve the Aston leather. I tried the Lexol products that I have used for years on my other cars but it streaked on the Aston so I won't use that again.
Enjoy your new toy!
Enjoy your new toy!
#5
Hello, to everybody! Today I bought a used 2007 AMV8 with 6,574 miles. After looking for this car for more than a year, I finally found one that is almost like new and (sadly) traded my 2005 Porsche 996 C4S. I have notice that most used Vantages have deterioated seats, even when they were low mileage. The ones in my car are in excellent condition and I would like to keep them that way to retain the resale value. Does anyone have bought seat covers tailored made for the AMV8 ???
Thank you all...![Wink](https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Thank you all...
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I'm not aware of any seat issues, when I bought mine with about 12k miles on it, the seats were pristine. As others have said, there are a number of leather products out there with a long track record.
#7
Congrats and welcome. Life is short. Enjoy your leather seats. Your return at resale will not be that significant in relation to the condition of your seats. No seat cover will be as nice as the leather. IMHO
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#8
Cheers & welcome to the AMV8 gang... May I suggest you consider joining the Aston Martin Owners Club? As for modifications to your car at this time: Replace your OEM cats with RSC's 200 cell cats as this will unleash performance (20+hp?) that you will really feel & hear... but only really "hear" after 4000+ RPM.
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#9
Thank you all for the warm welcome!!! My new toy is Meteorite Gray with black interior and silver stitching. It came pretty well equiped: memory in both seats, bluetooth, voice recognition system, clear taillights and third brake light, rear park sensors, premium sound system, auto leveling lights, sat-nav, Calibre K-40, etc.
I'm thinking of doing the ECU reprogram. Any suggestions? K&N filters, (which I read is pretty cumbersome to do), and "probably 200 cells cat's. But first, the ECU. What discernible changes can I expect from this particular mod??? And, if I put the air-filters / cat's later, do I have to reflash the ECU again???
Also, any particular mechanical weaknesses that the car has, that I need to be aware of and pay attention to??? Thank you to all again...
I'm thinking of doing the ECU reprogram. Any suggestions? K&N filters, (which I read is pretty cumbersome to do), and "probably 200 cells cat's. But first, the ECU. What discernible changes can I expect from this particular mod??? And, if I put the air-filters / cat's later, do I have to reflash the ECU again???
Also, any particular mechanical weaknesses that the car has, that I need to be aware of and pay attention to??? Thank you to all again...
#10
As far as Leatherique goes--it's the best to keep your seats like new. You'll need the "Pristine Clean" and the "Rejuvenator". Learn all about leather care here: http://www.leatherique.com/
Also, consider putting a 3-M Clear Bra on the front and the backs of the mirrors--eliminates any stone chips and you can hardly see it when its on.
Also, consider putting a 3-M Clear Bra on the front and the backs of the mirrors--eliminates any stone chips and you can hardly see it when its on.
#11
Thank you all for the warm welcome!!! My new toy is Meteorite Gray with black interior and silver stitching. It came pretty well equiped: memory in both seats, bluetooth, voice recognition system, clear taillights and third brake light, rear park sensors, premium sound system, auto leveling lights, sat-nav, Calibre K-40, etc.
I'm thinking of doing the ECU reprogram. Any suggestions? K&N filters, (which I read is pretty cumbersome to do), and "probably 200 cells cat's. But first, the ECU. What discernible changes can I expect from this particular mod??? And, if I put the air-filters / cat's later, do I have to reflash the ECU again???
Also, any particular mechanical weaknesses that the car has, that I need to be aware of and pay attention to??? Thank you to all again...
I'm thinking of doing the ECU reprogram. Any suggestions? K&N filters, (which I read is pretty cumbersome to do), and "probably 200 cells cat's. But first, the ECU. What discernible changes can I expect from this particular mod??? And, if I put the air-filters / cat's later, do I have to reflash the ECU again???
Also, any particular mechanical weaknesses that the car has, that I need to be aware of and pay attention to??? Thank you to all again...
#12
Thank you all for the warm welcome!!! My new toy is Meteorite Gray with black interior and silver stitching. It came pretty well equiped: memory in both seats, bluetooth, voice recognition system, clear taillights and third brake light, rear park sensors, premium sound system, auto leveling lights, sat-nav, Calibre K-40, etc.
I'm thinking of doing the ECU reprogram. Any suggestions? K&N filters, (which I read is pretty cumbersome to do), and "probably 200 cells cat's. But first, the ECU. What discernible changes can I expect from this particular mod??? And, if I put the air-filters / cat's later, do I have to reflash the ECU again???
Also, any particular mechanical weaknesses that the car has, that I need to be aware of and pay attention to??? Thank you to all again...
I'm thinking of doing the ECU reprogram. Any suggestions? K&N filters, (which I read is pretty cumbersome to do), and "probably 200 cells cat's. But first, the ECU. What discernible changes can I expect from this particular mod??? And, if I put the air-filters / cat's later, do I have to reflash the ECU again???
Also, any particular mechanical weaknesses that the car has, that I need to be aware of and pay attention to??? Thank you to all again...
#13
To Ironchef1369: Thank you very much. I'm sorry, I can't reply private messages until I have 10 posts. I bought mine for $71,300 with 6474 miles. It was advertised for $76,990 at a Ferrari-Maserati dealer. Also, I just discover that it has: electric folding side mirrors and Dolby Pro Logic. Good luck selling your car!
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