Aston Martin V12 Vantage (manual)

Alx · 06-05-2017, 02:34 PM

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

Yanto · 06-05-2017, 04:20 PM

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

nw99 · 06-05-2017, 08:23 PM

Awesome sure to go up in value

Alx · 06-05-2017, 10:28 PM

I would really love it, but I cannot see myself selling the CSL...

Alx · 07-05-2017, 03:53 PM

Another thing is that I'm sure the CSL is a better car to drive.

Did anyone drive a V12 Vantage?

MisterCorn · 07-05-2017, 09:44 PM

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.

MC

Alx · 07-05-2017, 10:07 PM

Thank you for your precious advice and feedback.

The DB9 is a very nice car and it's nice to have 4 seats.

As I said, I would sell the CSL if I purchased the V12 and this would be a very hard decision to make...

**alexk** · 07-05-2017, 10:23 PM

The Aston Martin is a better car than the CSL.
It does not look like a 316i with a bodykit to 99.9% of the people like the CSL does.

Alx · 07-05-2017, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexk

The Aston Martin is a better car than the CSL.
It does not look like a 316i with a bodykit to 99.9% of the people like the CSL does.

Ha ha, I don't believe you Alex. ;-)

**PeteGray** · 08-05-2017, 12:02 PM

Been in the passenger seat of one and it was brilliant. The interior felt more special than the CSL and the overall feeling I got from being around a manual V12 AM surpassed the CSL. Hard to say whether it's better, that's just personal choice.
If I could get into a V12s manual I'd make the move.

06-05-2017, 02:34 PM	#1
Alx S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 487 Casino cash: $25206	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 __________________ ///Alex

06-05-2017, 10:28 PM	#4
Alx S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 487 Casino cash: $25206	I would really love it, but I cannot see myself selling the CSL... __________________ ///Alex

07-05-2017, 03:53 PM	#5
Alx S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 487 Casino cash: $25206	Another thing is that I'm sure the CSL is a better car to drive. Did anyone drive a V12 Vantage? __________________ ///Alex

07-05-2017, 10:07 PM	#7
Alx S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 487 Casino cash: $25206	Thank you for your precious advice and feedback. The DB9 is a very nice car and it's nice to have 4 seats. As I said, I would sell the CSL if I purchased the V12 and this would be a very hard decision to make... __________________ ///Alex

07-05-2017, 10:23 PM	#8
alexk Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,785 Casino cash: $29970	The Aston Martin is a better car than the CSL. It does not look like a 316i with a bodykit to 99.9% of the people like the CSL does. __________________ www.clubcsl.com - I am a BMW Motorsport fan ! My youtube channel is here

06-05-2017, 04:20 PM	#2
Yanto CSL Register Uber-poster! Moon Lander Champion! Ragdoll Master Champion! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Docklands, London Posts: 5,931 Casino cash: $40036	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
nw99 S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South East Posts: 580 Casino cash: $12226	Awesome sure to go up in value

07-05-2017, 09:44 PM	#6
MisterCorn S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 391 Casino cash: $8663	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. MC

08-05-2017, 12:02 PM	#10
PeteGray S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 135 Casino cash: $3932	Been in the passenger seat of one and it was brilliant. The interior felt more special than the CSL and the overall feeling I got from being around a manual V12 AM surpassed the CSL. Hard to say whether it's better, that's just personal choice. If I could get into a V12s manual I'd make the move.