Stunning: low miles 4.2 SC 2008 with autobiography spec?

http://www4.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ad...?logcode=p∑

Am i the only one who likes the sound of this...
only 5k miles
£32000
2008
The (IMO better sounding) 4.2 Supercharged engine
Unique paint finish
And that red piping looks like an autobiography (as in genuinely bespoke) option: can anyone enlighten me?

Last edited by campaj1 on 2nd Sep 2013 1:43pm. Edited 1 time in total

the paint is a bespoke, if unimaginatively named "crimson red"... looks like one to squirrel away with the claret IMO

its not a proper AB as the seats are different and there's no contrasting stitching on them..

the interior colour combo is horrible.. ... - .- -.




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Ouch re the interior

Yeah, the whole Light Ash Burl (Isn't that an AB option?) with Rhubarb and Custard is an acquired taste! IMO would work a lot better with darker piping and/or wood.

Weren't the newer style autobiography seats only added later?

campaj1 wrote:

Weren't the newer style autobiography seats only added later?

Well the "wood" can be replaced easily (although not cheaply) with a grand piano black lacquer or other set. I don't like the piping either but would probably live with that as I do like the exterior and interior (I mean the light leather, not the "wood", that should be black imho) colours. MY 2010 5.0 SC Galway green and sand interior!!
Have the Faultmate MSV2 Extreme to be tinkering with the settings etc. !!

For the money you could have bought the 5.0 SC off GAz, albeit higher miles but much more fun and a colour scheme that will not have been hard to sell on.... Discovery 4 HSE
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I'm curious as to how much more 'fun' a 5.0 is over a 4.2. I know there's a few who have said the driving experience is better, but in what way?

I'm not digging here as I'll be changing mine for a 5.0 and am genuinely interested.  Si. <This is my name.

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stan wrote:

campaj1 wrote:

Weren't the newer style autobiography seats only added later?

mine is also a 2008 and has the 'stitched seats' so it could have been at a 'change over' time ...mind you the vender also has it as a vogue se so who knows what it is....

Bellini wrote:

I'm curious as to how much more 'fun' a 5.0 is over a 4.2. I know there's a few who have said the driving experience is better, but in what way?

I'm not digging here as I'll be changing mine for a 5.0 and am genuinely interested.

AFAIK 5.0 driving experience is much more sorted and less 'roly-poly' than the 4.2, with suspension tweaks and adaptive dynamics, along with a substantial 2 sec drop in 0-60 time, but I adore the whine of the 4.2, which was engineered out for the 5.0

RRUK wrote:

For the money you could have bought the 5.0 SC off GAz, albeit higher miles but much more fun and a colour scheme that will not have been hard to sell on....

True, but I quite like the colour

The miles are crazy low though tbh

The interior isn't that well resolved, being a bit "rhubarb and custard" but more conservative wood could amend things at least.

With cars like this, the biggest issue is NOT having driven a lot. There are plenty parts on cars that don't do well with inaction. Seals are notorious for needing some lubrication and movement and corrosion can also set in where it normally doesn't get a chance to build up. Still it could be a great buy, just as long as you keep that in the back of your mind and have some spare cash to resolve the potential issues.

AC is one for example, the seals harden and start leaking so the gas escapes and sometimes the oil also gets out, destroying the AC systems in mere weeks once you start using it again. MY 2010 5.0 SC Galway green and sand interior!!
Have the Faultmate MSV2 Extreme to be tinkering with the settings etc. !!

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I suspect you could be right, plus it could just have been sat outside for the rest of the year, so even rust could be on the cards after 5 years of inactivity!

The 5.0 is simply a better car in every way. Apart from the amazing engine you are surrounded by the latest Autobiography cabin with leather & stiching and a "Latest" model feel. Plus you get the Dual Screen, Radar Cruise Control, Updated NAv & Electronics, 2010+ Body plus a whole lot more....

You would quite simply have to be daft to buy a £30k 4.2