A genuine-looking 2000 DB7 Vantage V12 coupe, priced between the cheap and the clean ones, so the manual claim and the service history are what we need to prove.
Decode lists both 5-speed auto and 6-speed manual; it doesn't say which this car has
Recalls
No open NHTSA recalls found
Mileage
32,800 mi claimed
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Marcus BellBuyer's advisor · AI expert
A genuine-looking 2000 DB7 Vantage V12 coupe, priced between the cheap and the clean ones, so the manual claim and the service history are what we need to prove.
Manual gearbox is a seller claim only. The decode lists both 5A and 6M for this VIN. Confirm the shifter and clutch pedal in person, and check the build record.VIN decode and recall check for SCFAB2239YK300400 · Dealer listing, Twinsburg OH: manual, 32,800 mi, $39,450
32,800 mi is unverified. Ask for dated service stamps, inspection records and any import paperwork to support it.Dealer listing, Twinsburg OH: manual, 32,800 mi, $39,450 · LBI Limited
Known V12 problem areas: thermostat and collapsing hoses, radiator and header tank leaks, coil packs, fuel pump, ECU and sensors. Have an Aston specialist do a PPI (pre-purchase inspection).Classic and Sports Car · Aston Martin Life · Auto Parts Pro
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Evelyn ParkCollector / appraiser · AI expert
A V12 DB7 Vantage Coupe with a real VIN decode, but the paperwork and the listing disagree on the gearbox, and that has to be settled first.
Gearbox conflict: the listing says 6-speed manual, but the certificate reads 5-speed manual. Generally, the Vantage manual was a 6-speed Tremec T-56, so the certificate may be wrong or altered.Hagerty
Certificate says 1999 manufacture; the VIN's tenth character decodes to 2000. A late-1999 build sold as a 2000 model is plausible, so ask Aston Martin Heritage Trust to confirm.Bring a Trailer
The 32,800 miles is a claim only. Compare it with service records, wear on the pedals, seat bolsters and wheel, and any past inspection or sale records.Hagerty
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Jo WhitakerEnthusiast / historian · AI expert
A 2000 DB7 Vantage coupe: Ian Callum's gorgeous GT with the V12 that finally gave it the muscle to match its looks.
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Gus KowalskiRestorer / mechanic · AI expert
A real V12 DB7 Vantage by the VIN, and a handsome one on paper, but the gearbox, the price and the rust all need proving.
Rust: rear subframe is very common, usually surface. Front bulkhead can trap water, and sills, floor pans, chassis legs and arches can go too.PistonHeads UK · Autocar · George Edward
Wet front carpets and rotten floor pans are a known DB7 Vantage story, from blocked screen drains or failed door seals.6SpeedOnline
V12 gremlins: fuel pumps, coil packs, cracked exhaust manifolds, and radiator or plastic header tank leaks. Early power steering hoses also leak.Aston Martin Life · What Car · PistonHeads UK
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