[{"id": 14959759, "authorName": "V8_Vantage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v8_vantage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a fantastic color. My black \u201909 drop top is jealous", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1720721922, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14959971, "authorName": "Himilou (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/himilou/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi All. Some of the finer details that I don't think got pointed out in the official listing. Car comes with 2 sets of OEM keys and remotes. This car has a VelocityAP twin plate clutch and lightened flywheel installed. A VelocityAP Xflow pipe was installed at the same time. The car comes with VelocityAP decats ( not currently installed ) as well as a VelocityAP tuner with 3 tunes. Factory, Performance tune with OEM cats, and performance tune with the decats installed. Both the performance tunes raise the idle slightly for the light weight flywheel. \r\nI have the take off factory clutch and flywheel, and X pipe and they are included with the car if desired. \r\nRedpants oil change improvement kit, high output interior LEDs, and stubby antenna are also installed. \r\nThis car is a blast to drive and I planned on keeping it for a long time when I purchased it but along the way I have changed careers to commercial pilot and I anticipate having to relocate quite a bit for the couple of years so its better to part with that let it sit. Good luck with bidding !!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1720722641, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14960059, "authorName": "Himilou (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/himilou/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I should also add that the car has the factory tire sensor monitor installed and its in working order. \r\nA Dennison audio unit is also installed allowing control of an IPOD from the center console controls, as well as audio track input from a USB stick \\ device or a 3.5 mm jack ( this is what I use from my android phone )", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1720723026, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14960131, "authorName": "Himilou (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/himilou/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The original obsidian center console is also included.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1720723225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14960174, "authorName": "bhoffma1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bhoffma1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720723322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14960190, "authorName": "Sierra6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sierra6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So nice to see one that's not black, silver, or grey.\r\nGorgeous !!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1720723364, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14961929, "authorName": "Shcopper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shcopper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller can you show invoices for rear main seal replacement, o2se sensors, and clutch slave work? Also any invoices for parts? Thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720729268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14962359, "authorName": "carlitob92", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carlitob92/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by carlitob92", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720732363, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14962404, "authorName": "johnduty2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnduty2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very tasteful upgrades, as I have done similar on my 07 V8V! Can't beat the driving experience and \"eyeball\" for the money. GLWS!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1720732748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14962505, "authorName": "Motorbrother", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motorbrother/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful color. Sorry if this may have been answered already but is it legally registered into the US and ready to transfer to a US buyer? Also never seen a rear main done on a 4.3. Typically not a problem unless the (re)clutch install was done improperly. Best of luck with the sale!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720733625, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14962534, "authorName": "Himilou (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/himilou/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here are photos of the work for the clutch etc. Doing the rear main seal seemed prudent with the clutch out since its an easy job when the clutch is removed so I had that done at the same time.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720733868, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14962562, "authorName": "Himilou (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/himilou/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car has be legally re imported into the US and has a valid Washington State Title. I have all the paperwork for the import and it is available with the import if desired. The odometer is still in Km ( required change for import into Canada ) An Aston dealer can do a software update to convert the odometer back to Miles. Note that the Speedometer is configureable for either Kph or Mph by putting the key into position 2 and clicking the button on the end of the turn signal ( or wiper ?? ) arm. Its currrently set to Mph.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720734144, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14962608, "authorName": "Himilou (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/himilou/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "screenshots of VelocityAP invoice for clutch and flywheel, perf tune and tuner, xpipe, and decats.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720734704, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14962624, "authorName": "Himilou (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/himilou/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "#Shcopper done.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720734793, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14962652, "authorName": "Himilou (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/himilou/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "factory keys", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720735031, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14962661, "authorName": "Motorbrother", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motorbrother/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by Motorbrother", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720735147, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14964103, "authorName": "Docraceraz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/docraceraz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Salivating", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720753326, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14964472, "authorName": "BiffNotZeem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/biffnotzeem/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by BiffNotZeem", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720768034, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14964478, "authorName": "BiffNotZeem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/biffnotzeem/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will this car be at the ABFM on Sat?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720768830, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14964801, "authorName": "Sonderwunsch_Flachbau", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonderwunsch_flachbau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful AM Vantage. Couple of questions:\r\nThe photos you provided were quite detailed....great work. On the driver's side door and rear quarter panel, are those scratches or smudges? If scratches, do you have an idea of how much to correct?\r\nOn the work orders, there was mention of \"Check Engine\" warning....what is the story on that and has it been corrected?\r\nThanks and GLWS.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720786433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14965259, "authorName": "Heaters", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heaters/", "bidAmount": 7600, "content": "$7,600 bid placed by Heaters", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720792258, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14965328, "authorName": "bmw_steve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmw_steve/", "bidAmount": 10007, "content": "$10,007 bid placed by bmw_steve", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720793137, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14966651, "authorName": "BiffNotZeem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/biffnotzeem/", "bidAmount": 11007, "content": "$11,007 bid placed by BiffNotZeem", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720803370, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14968166, "authorName": "Himilou (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/himilou/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sonderwunch As far as the warning light goes, The plastic band clamp which holds the intake duct to the intake manifold was not providing good clamping force and the duct would not seal correctly triggering the warning light and diagnostic codes indicating the O2 level was incorrect. I hunted down and a thin stainless band clamp ( a conventional clamp is too wide ) and that issue is corrected. The clamp was on order when the car went in for the clutch which is why I told the service facility not to worry about it. \nNot sure about the scratch smudge? The car was just detailed, I'll investigate an post back but I don't recall any major scratches in the paint.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720808768, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14968206, "authorName": "Himilou (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/himilou/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BiffNotZeem, What is ABFM?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720808867, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14969381, "authorName": "Sonderwunsch_Flachbau", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonderwunsch_flachbau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Himilou, thanks for your prompt reply. The photo in question is 28/138 and the more I look at it, the more it looks like a reflection of something yellow in the background. Glad you were able to resolve the warning light issue.\r\nThanks.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720813379, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14969597, "authorName": "Sonderwunsch_Flachbau", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonderwunsch_flachbau/", "bidAmount": 12007, "content": "$12,007 bid placed by Sonderwunsch_Flachbau", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720814081, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14970236, "authorName": "BiffNotZeem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/biffnotzeem/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Himilou \"ABFM\" is the Western Washington All-British Field Meet, the big annual Seattle-area British car show. (There is also a ABFM in Portland in Sept.) It is held at St. Edward State Park in Kenmore tomorrow (Sat). I saw your ad on CL and was hoping this car would show up in the For Sale area there.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720816563, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14970262, "authorName": "BiffNotZeem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/biffnotzeem/", "bidAmount": 13007, "content": "$13,007 bid placed by BiffNotZeem", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720816781, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14971144, "authorName": "Himilou (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/himilou/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BiffNotZeem I saw that on the facebook group for NW owners. Registration was closed so I could not register for the event. I might drive out there to visit though.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720825504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14971426, "authorName": "Himilou (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/himilou/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sonderwunsch Flatchbau I think you are correct but here are two door only closeups from the gas station. There is protective film at the lower part of the fender wells BTW.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720829344, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14971728, "authorName": "Sonderwunsch_Flachbau", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonderwunsch_flachbau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the followup", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720832482, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14971729, "authorName": "BiffNotZeem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/biffnotzeem/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Himilou There is Day of Show registration. I will be showing my S1 Elise, so if you bring the car, it would be nice if you come by the Lotus club tent and let me know the car is there so I can check it out.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720832496, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14971993, "authorName": "Sonderwunsch_Flachbau", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonderwunsch_flachbau/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by Sonderwunsch_Flachbau", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720835542, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14972297, "authorName": "markskmarksk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markskmarksk/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by markskmarksk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720839947, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14972478, "authorName": "BiffNotZeem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/biffnotzeem/", "bidAmount": 22500, "content": "$22,500 bid placed by BiffNotZeem", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720844746, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14973374, "authorName": "Heaters", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heaters/", "bidAmount": 22750, "content": "$22,750 bid placed by Heaters", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720878335, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14974228, "authorName": "Sonderwunsch_Flachbau", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonderwunsch_flachbau/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by Sonderwunsch_Flachbau", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720887133, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14974351, "authorName": "Sonderwunsch_Flachbau", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonderwunsch_flachbau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Himilou are you still using the vehicle for personal use or have you garaged it during the auction period?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720888084, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14976924, "authorName": "BiffNotZeem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/biffnotzeem/", "bidAmount": 25750, "content": "$25,750 bid placed by BiffNotZeem", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720897926, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14977733, "authorName": "Himilou (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/himilou/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sonderwunsch Flachbau I will probably drive it over to the ABFM today but other than that it patiently awaits its new owner :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720901961, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14979101, "authorName": "Himilou (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/himilou/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Attention Bidders. While I was out and planning to drive to the ABFM meet today the Garmin GPS unit appears to have given up the ghost. It was a Drive 60 unit fit into the Aston case for the factory GPS. Bidders should anticipate a cost of about $200 ( $120 for the unit, and ~$80 for labor to swap another one it ) to replace. The wiring is already there but the unit does not seem to function anymore. Sorry for any inconvenience.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720921321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14979106, "authorName": "Himilou (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/himilou/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Spirited acceleration video, which was the best I could do with the mind blowing bad traffic today.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720921404, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14980004, "authorName": "Sonderwunsch_Flachbau", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonderwunsch_flachbau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Himilou, thanks for the heads-up on the GPS......see what happens when you take the car out during an auction? lol\nThe acceleration video much appreciated. I do have a question on the dual disc clutch setup: I have read in the Porsche 930 forums, of which I belong, the dual disc setup does offer some longevity to clutch life and grab in high horsepower setups, but clutch effort does seem to increase with some loss of feel in engagement. What has been your observation?\nAlso, could you do a cold start engine startup video from the rear of the car? You've done a lot of work so far, and I promise this is my last request. Promise. \ud83d\ude0a", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720962807, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14980080, "authorName": "Heaters", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heaters/", "bidAmount": 26000, "content": "$26,000 bid placed by Heaters", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720963962, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14987747, "authorName": "Himilou (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/himilou/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sonderwunsch_Flachbau As far as the clutch goes the standard V8V clutch is, IMHO, so over sprung its a little rediculous. The factory Aston clutch has the heaviest peddle I've ever used including old transit buses with manual dry plates. Its so strong that when I got back into my little manual import after a weekend of driving I thought the import clutch had died because it had so little resistance. The twin plate brings the clutch back to a more reasonable level of required force than the stock clutch. I dont really have an issue with the feel of engagement with the twin plate, it seems smooth and consistent to me from release to full engagement. \r\nI'll post a cold start video later today. \r\nCheers,", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721064161, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14990308, "authorName": "BiffNotZeem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/biffnotzeem/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sonderwunsch_Flachbau \"see what happens when you take the car out during an auction?' As someone who has experienced it first-hand, I can assure you it is far better to find something like that and disclose it at this point rather than after the auction closes. I sold a car here and deliberately did not drive it to avoid putting additional miles on it. After the new owner took delivery of the car, in the first half mile of driving it, a part failed and he was left stranded. If I had been driving the car, I would have caught the issue and corrected it before the sale. Instead, despite making offers to make things right and describing exactly what likely failed to his mechanic, I was made the target of accusation and innuendo when he discussed the car on a podcast (a risk of selling a car to someone well known).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721072978, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14991177, "authorName": "Sonderwunsch_Flachbau", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonderwunsch_flachbau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BiffNotZeem, first off, the \"see what happens....\" was a joke. Evidently, you did not see the 'lol' at the end of my comment. I get your point and understand where you are coming from, but let's keep one thing in mind. As a possible buyers, all we have to go by is the data provided by the seller. Pics and technical data are a snapshot in time that we hope will not change over the course of the auction. No insult intended, just trying to get the clearest picture, both literally and figuratively, of the vehicle from afar.\r\nI think @Himilou 's presentation has a couple of things going for him in this auction. One, his experience with BaT has been so positive that he not only bought the current car on BaT, but he is also selling the very same vehicle on BaT. Myself, as a first time possible buyer to BaT, that means something to me. Secondly, @Himilou has been very forthcoming and open addressing questions. The photos taken are really good and appear to represent the vehicle very well. All positives, as you can see.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721075767, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14992123, "authorName": "BiffNotZeem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/biffnotzeem/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sonderwunsch_Flachbau Cool. What I have found in my experience here is that it is hard to make jokes. I am still here and about to up my bid again, so obviously I think positively of this car and its presentation. Since the car is local to me, I also have what the seller is saying in an ad on CL and I could make arrangements to inspect it (which I probably should have done over the weekend instead of hoping for a serendipitous meet-up at the ABFM).\r\n\r\nBut if I were again selling the kind of car that one would sell here, the big lesson that I learned from last time is to use it so I know its current condition better.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721079140, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14992126, "authorName": "BiffNotZeem", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/biffnotzeem/", "bidAmount": 26500, "content": "$26,500 bid placed by BiffNotZeem", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721079149, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14994053, "authorName": "Himilou (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/himilou/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721104030, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14994700, "authorName": "Sonderwunsch_Flachbau", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonderwunsch_flachbau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Himilou, thank you for the cold start video. Regarding the VelocityAP tune.....the current MAP now running in the vehicle is it tuned for 91 or 93 octane, any ethanol blends or is it not sensitive to octane/blends?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721134799, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14994824, "authorName": "Heaters", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heaters/", "bidAmount": 26750, "content": "$26,750 bid placed by Heaters", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721136286, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14996428, "authorName": "Himilou (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/himilou/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sonderwunsch_Flachbau I only run premium so I don't know if its sensitive or not to octane. Seems fine with the standard \"may contain up tp 10% ethanol\" fuel that is common around here.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721149097, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14998028, "authorName": "Sonderwunsch_Flachbau", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonderwunsch_flachbau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Himilou, thanks for the reply.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721153785, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15000572, "authorName": "Sonderwunsch_Flachbau", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonderwunsch_flachbau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Himilou, if the winning bidder chooses to drive the Aston Martin from your location to the Midwest, would you have any concerns for such a trip?\r\nIs there anything that should be addressed before going on such a trip?\r\nThanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721161815, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15000832, "authorName": "Himilou (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/himilou/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sonderwunsch_Flachbau I would drive it to the midwest with no worries. When I purchased the car I drove it back from upstate New York and it was a blast. \r\nYour only concern will be speed traps. Be sure to download Waze prior to departure!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721162691, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15000880, "authorName": "Himilou (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/himilou/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sonderwunsch_Flachbau I should add that with the included parts, car cover etc there is not a lot of room left. Pack lightly. Also If you want the takeoff Xpipe Im not sure that will fit behind the seat and might need to ride as the passenger.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721162879, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15001081, "authorName": "Sonderwunsch_Flachbau", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonderwunsch_flachbau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Himilou, all good info. Thanks. Are you referring to the original exhaust pipes in pic 126/140? If I do win, big if, could you check that out if that will fit anywhere in the car? Thanks again. Cheers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721163664, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15001296, "authorName": "SeaTacTom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seatactom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I ve seen this car... it is a beauty. The mileage should not deter you. These engines were built to go 200k.\r\nAston Martin, like other manufacturers, recognizes that most people don't know how to drive a manual so they are making more \"automatic \" than manuals.\r\nAs this has 3 pedals it is becoming more rare.\r\nThe winner is getting a great car.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721164343, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15001363, "authorName": "SeaTacTom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seatactom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Forgot to add... GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721164560, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15002673, "authorName": "Himilou (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/himilou/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SeaTacTom Was that at Redmond Town Center exotic? ( just curious )", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721173561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15002855, "authorName": "agopsill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/agopsill/", "bidAmount": 35599, "content": "$35,599 bid placed by agopsill", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721175404, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15003683, "authorName": "Himilou (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/himilou/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sonderwunsch_Flachbau The old xpipe will fit in the passenger seat for sure. It may fit on the small shelf behind the seats but Im not sure and I don't really want to try and wiggle it in there while the car is for sale.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721185893, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15003694, "authorName": "Sonderwunsch_Flachbau", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonderwunsch_flachbau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Himilou, \ud83d\udc4dThanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721186076, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006475, "authorName": "SeaTacTom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seatactom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Himilou yes I saw your car at RTC. I'd not seen it before at any AMOC events so was surprised.. it was unique amongst all the Aston Martins. My 2007 is the white coupe.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721236100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006712, "authorName": "SeaTacTom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seatactom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sonderwunsch Flachbau if you are local you SHOULD go look at the car.\r\nDisclaimer- I do not know the seller. Yes, we both live in the Seattle area and both own 2007 Vantage 4.3 6 speed cars. My \"endorsement\" is based on seeing the car and knowing my car.\r\nThese cars are fun, reliable, and seriously underpriced.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721236900, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15006844, "authorName": "SeaTacTom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seatactom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OPPS!\r\nMy last comment to sonder-etc was actually intended for @BiffNotZeem. Sorry if that confused anyone.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721237293, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15012415, "authorName": "SqueekerSD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/squeekersd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you know whether the exhaust system modifications and engine management system will affect the car\u2019s ability to meet California emissions standards?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721262350, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15012578, "authorName": "Himilou (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/himilou/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SqueekerSD this car comes with both the cats, and the Velocity AP de cat pipes. Currently the cats are installed so it should be able to pass CA emmissions, or worst case scenario, you re flash the stock tune, do emissions, and then flash back to the performance tune. The flashing tool from Velocity AP is included and I have 3 tunes saved on the tool, stock, perf with factory cats, and perf with the velocity AP decats. Also if you are unfamiliar the flashing process only takes about 5 minutes, just connect to the diagnostic port, turn the car on, follow prompts on the tool, turn car off and then done.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721264048, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15013650, "authorName": "Sonderwunsch_Flachbau", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonderwunsch_flachbau/", "bidAmount": 35850, "content": "$35,850 bid placed by Sonderwunsch_Flachbau", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721291582, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15016811, "authorName": "agopsill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/agopsill/", "bidAmount": 36100, "content": "$36,100 bid placed by agopsill", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721324755, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15016825, "authorName": "Sonderwunsch_Flachbau", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonderwunsch_flachbau/", "bidAmount": 36350, "content": "$36,350 bid placed by Sonderwunsch_Flachbau", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721324780, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15018106, "authorName": "Himilou (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/himilou/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No bids ending in 007?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721329204, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15018171, "authorName": "Sonderwunsch_Flachbau", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonderwunsch_flachbau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 7/18/24 for $36,350 to Sonderwunsch_Flachbau", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721329440, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15018182, "authorName": "upinthetrees", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/upinthetrees/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great buy. Nice Aston.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721329460, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15018242, "authorName": "DonPanMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donpanman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats. Enjoy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721329624, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15018329, "authorName": "Speedraser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedraser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sonderwunsch_Flachbau Congratulations! These are special cars. They\u2019re incredibly underrated and the value for money is absurd. Enjoy it!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721329890, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15018342, "authorName": "westcoastcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/westcoastcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Speedraser can yo comment on this price and the 1 that did not sell the other day for $80k.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721329925, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15018432, "authorName": "Speedraser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedraser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@westcoastcars You don\u2019t want to discuss the coming Olympics anymore???", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721330245, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15018456, "authorName": "Sonderwunsch_Flachbau", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonderwunsch_flachbau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks to you all for your input! Much appreciated.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721330364, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15018480, "authorName": "westcoastcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/westcoastcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Speedraser. I am still trying to buy an AM Over 6 months now and at the same time my Elite is going on the block soon. Will the Olympics effect the bidding and will more bidders be looking at them then the cars on bat?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721330423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15018518, "authorName": "westcoastcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/westcoastcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Speedraser $80k RNM 2006- 6 speed manual, 20k miles DB9 V12?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721330552, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15019062, "authorName": "johnduty2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnduty2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW great deal!! With the clutch job, exhaust, and other tasteful upgrades already done, nothing to do but drive and enjoy!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721332310, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15019255, "authorName": "SeaTacTom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seatactom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At that price...stolen!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721332822, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15019750, "authorName": "slotcarone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slotcarone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Could be the BET Steal Of The Day!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721334412, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15020221, "authorName": "Speedraser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedraser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@westcoastcars In all seriousness, I have no idea whether the Olympics will impact the auctions. The auction results always vary with who happens to show up during the seven days and, most importantly, who happens to be there during the last few minutes. \n\nAbout this car, it seems ridiculously cheap to me. As you know, I think these cars are massively undervalued, but the market is the market. Certainly, the overall market is down at the moment, and there are some bargains to be found. This certainly appears to be a screaming bargain, imo, as it seems to be in very good condition and, of course, has a manual gearbox. It\u2019s an unusual color, which can help or hurt. If two people really want the rare color and are bidding, you can get a big number. On the other hand, it probably appeals to a smaller number of people than the more common blacks, grays, or silvers.\n\nAbout the recent manual DB9, they are extremely rare. Under 5% of DB9s have manual gearboxes, so they really are their own market apart from other DB9s. Some have brought pretty big money lately, and that looked like a very nice car.\n\nThe market really is all over the place recently, so it\u2019s extremely hard to accurately predict put a value on any given listing. Also, there are still a whole lot of private sales happening, which usually take longer, but a patient seller may hold out for a higher price. Of course, private sale results are not publicized. I don\u2019t know exactly what you\u2019re looking for, but I would say that if you are looking for something fairly specific, and the right car comes up, you probably should be willing to pay up somewhat for it. Conversely, if you are not looking for something specific, such as year, model, colors, options, etc., you should be ready to pounce when a bargain, like this one, comes along.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721335959, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15020488, "authorName": "westcoastcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/westcoastcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Speedraser. It hit all the boxes except RED. So I passed. Blue one coming soon but a 6 speed auto. Will be on top of it in 6 days Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721336849, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15020680, "authorName": "Speedraser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedraser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@westcoastcars Cheers and good luck!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721337590, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15023622, "authorName": "Sonderwunsch_Flachbau", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonderwunsch_flachbau/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Speedraser, thanks! I'm looking forward to the drive from Washington back to the Midwest.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721395760, "type": "comment"}]