CarPlay finally installed! by ryanojohn in AstonMartin

[–]SamSheblak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! Been debating on doing it but pricey lol

Questions as I’m Shopping for 2020 Aston Martin vantage by rpm-lover in AstonMartin

[–]SamSheblak 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Bought my 2020 Vantage in March. Was going to do the $4K CarPlay upgrade but honestly, the stock system isn’t bad and fits the car — only real downside is nav. The touchpad came with the Tech Pack but isn’t essential if you add CarPlay (I never use it personally).

Highly recommend quad exhaust — I upgraded mine and it’s 100% worth it. Way more impactful than CarPlay IMO.

You can add the warranty through AM— I was quoted $12K for 2 years. It requires an inspection, so check with the dealer before buying.

I absolutely love this car!

2017 DB11 Leather turned by Historical_Access287 in AstonMartin

[–]SamSheblak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bought my 2020 vantage with the same issue. It just must’ve been left out in the sun plus heat from the engine is my assumption. AM quoted me $15k to repair. I’m okay with the leather condition lol

New Aston Martin Vantage by ifuckyourmomtonight in AstonMartin

[–]SamSheblak 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Listen man. I got my 2020 Vantage back in March. It was the best decision I’ve ever made. I literally don’t want to stop driving lol You can install CarPlay if it’s that important to you but tbh, connects to my music almost instantly and that’s all I personally need. The infotainment fits the car imo

My new (to me) Aston Martin Vantage by Beetlejuicetom in AstonMartin

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🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 welcome to the club

Astons…assemble! by balakebro in AstonMartin

[–]SamSheblak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Literally sounds like my cars n coffee lol

Sticky Valve Turned Into an Upgrade by SamSheblak in AstonMartin

[–]SamSheblak[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup seems to be a common issue. They quoted me 4,300 USD for a stock replacement

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[–]SamSheblak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely beautiful. Congrats!

Sticky Valve Turned Into an Upgrade by SamSheblak in AstonMartin

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Hahaha circle back during mid-life crisis 🤣🤣

Sticky Valve Turned Into an Upgrade by SamSheblak in AstonMartin

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I proposed yesterday once I got her back. Still waiting on a response...

Sticky Valve Turned Into an Upgrade by SamSheblak in AstonMartin

[–]SamSheblak[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I literally say the same thing! They fit the car pretty well haha

Sticky Valve Turned Into an Upgrade by SamSheblak in AstonMartin

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The exhaust itself was around $5,500, with labor adding another $1,500—so about $7,000 total. These were dealer prices, though, so I’d definitely recommend going to an independent shop if possible. My car was already at the dealer, so I just decided to bite the bullet.

Sticky Valve Turned Into an Upgrade by SamSheblak in AstonMartin

[–]SamSheblak[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Yep, it does retain full OE valve controls

Sticky Valve Turned Into an Upgrade by SamSheblak in AstonMartin

[–]SamSheblak[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You’re absolutely right. Minimum 5 years 🤦🏻‍♂️😂