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06-05-2017, 02:34 PM | #1 |
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Aston Martin V12 Vantage (manual)
Hello everyone,
I was offered a beautiful Aston Martin V12 Vantage and would like to know your opinions on this car. It is a 2009 model with the manual gearbox. It is in my opinion one of the most beautiful cars in production and I would love a V12 with a manual gearbox. Of course, I would need to sell the CSL and I cannot really convince myself to do that. Kind regards, Alex
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06-05-2017, 04:20 PM | #2 |
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Love it Alex.
Only negative comment I have heard about these is the quality of the paint (of all things !) from an ex owner. But a V12 and manual....mega |
06-05-2017, 08:23 PM | #3 |
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Awesome sure to go up in value
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06-05-2017, 10:28 PM | #4 |
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I would really love it, but I cannot see myself selling the CSL...
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07-05-2017, 03:53 PM | #5 |
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Another thing is that I'm sure the CSL is a better car to drive.
Did anyone drive a V12 Vantage?
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07-05-2017, 09:44 PM | #6 |
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I have driven a V8 Vantage with the manual gearbox and I own a DB9 which has the same V12 and a manual gearbox. I drove the CSL and the DB9 both today, the CSL felt a lot more precise, edgier and has a great character to it. The AM engine really comes alive about 4000rpm and sounds amazing. I have the sportskit which gives a slightly stiffer chassis amd lower ride height and the ride is fantastic. I would jump at the chance to get a V12 Vantage, to me they are one of the best Astons out there. At least have a decent test drive in it. A V12 Vantage will weigh less and have more power than my DB9, mine is a 2007 car with 450hp. It doesn't feel as fast as the CSL, but of the road cars I have it gets closest to the throttle response of the CSL.
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