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Hello ALL. 
Newbie alert
I am a member of several car clubs and now sadly, another one
. I have been cruising this forum for a short while, as I have an itch that needs scratching, namely getting a GTR.
Having seen one locally (Aston Martin) and had the test drive today, I have questions that I'm hoping can be easily answered. So here goes;
Car is MY10. Chassis VIN checks out with "12" in it. Dealer has just serviced and ordered two new front tyres. The Service history runs to 6 month servicing. I briefly spoke to Iain Litchfield this morning ref this type of wear and he stated that they run quite a camber. However the AM dealer will not budge from the 3 month warranty on offer, as there has been alot of interest in it. I cannot link yet as insufficient posts but it's on Pistonheads at Stratstone Aston Martin (Hagley).
Questions;
1. Car was very jerky on setting off both with me as an inexperienced driver to this car and the salesman who must drive similar Astons daily. Once moving no issues. Is this what I've been hearing about software upgrade to the transmission? Bellhousing has been replaced but please see hear an extract from his recent email to me
"The bell housing was replaced October 2012 together with a new flywheel 'this is part of the same procedure'
A Clutch learn can be carried out to improve the initial pull off in first gear £36.00 + vat
You can purchase new software which improves this 100% £300.00 + vat
If you do have the new software then it is imperitive that protection kit is fitted this strengthens all of the internal components this is £510 inc vat and fitting"
Does that ^^^^ make any sense? Then goes onto write "Also the new latest bell housing is makes more noise than previous".
2. I will take it to Litchfield, prior to the warranty expiring to put a new one warranty on. Would this be the preferred option for others?
3. The car is immaculate, but there was an irratating noise from over my right shoulder, when driving. Normal? They said they would investigate.
So, I will have to stump up road tax, and warranty later.
I'm hoping to do the deal tomorrow, so any advice appreciated.
Apologises the a long first post
Newbie alert
I am a member of several car clubs and now sadly, another one
Having seen one locally (Aston Martin) and had the test drive today, I have questions that I'm hoping can be easily answered. So here goes;
Car is MY10. Chassis VIN checks out with "12" in it. Dealer has just serviced and ordered two new front tyres. The Service history runs to 6 month servicing. I briefly spoke to Iain Litchfield this morning ref this type of wear and he stated that they run quite a camber. However the AM dealer will not budge from the 3 month warranty on offer, as there has been alot of interest in it. I cannot link yet as insufficient posts but it's on Pistonheads at Stratstone Aston Martin (Hagley).
Questions;
1. Car was very jerky on setting off both with me as an inexperienced driver to this car and the salesman who must drive similar Astons daily. Once moving no issues. Is this what I've been hearing about software upgrade to the transmission? Bellhousing has been replaced but please see hear an extract from his recent email to me
"The bell housing was replaced October 2012 together with a new flywheel 'this is part of the same procedure'
A Clutch learn can be carried out to improve the initial pull off in first gear £36.00 + vat
You can purchase new software which improves this 100% £300.00 + vat
If you do have the new software then it is imperitive that protection kit is fitted this strengthens all of the internal components this is £510 inc vat and fitting"
Does that ^^^^ make any sense? Then goes onto write "Also the new latest bell housing is makes more noise than previous".
2. I will take it to Litchfield, prior to the warranty expiring to put a new one warranty on. Would this be the preferred option for others?
3. The car is immaculate, but there was an irratating noise from over my right shoulder, when driving. Normal? They said they would investigate.
So, I will have to stump up road tax, and warranty later.
I'm hoping to do the deal tomorrow, so any advice appreciated.
Apologises the a long first post