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That said, is the V12 Vantage the ultimate Aston Martin experience?
03 February 2025 11:35
There is no doubt that the V12 Vantage is special. I think the 'ultimate' Aston Martin experience is more about the whole package, the style, the luxury, the heritage. In that sense, something like the DB9 or even the new DBX707 would be more representative of the brand.
That said, is the V12 Vantage the ultimate Aston Martin experience?
03 February 2025 11:35
Sure, it’s the ultimate for enthusiasts and collectors. But realistically most Aston buyers are buying the image and lifestyle as much as the performance. A V8 Vantage or DB11 is probably more their thing.
That said, is the V12 Vantage the ultimate Aston Martin experience?
03 February 2025 11:35
I have driven both the V8 and the V12 extensively and the V12 is the one that really gets under your skin. It's not just about the power, it's a character of the car. In a way, it's special and hard to quantify.
That said, is the V12 Vantage the ultimate Aston Martin experience?
03 February 2025 11:35
The V12 Vantage is just incredible but the most Aston experience you can have is more about the journey not the speed. Any day I would take a DB11 for a cross country road trip.
That said, is the V12 Vantage the ultimate Aston Martin experience?
03 February 2025 11:35
Manual all the way! Rowing your own gears in a V12 Aston is nothing like it. They are a dying breed and really add to the driving experience. And it will probably be worth more in the long term.
That said, is the V12 Vantage the ultimate Aston Martin experience?
03 February 2025 11:35
I have driven both, and the auto is the way to go. The V12 has so much torque that you don’t really need to shift very often. It lets you enjoy the driving experience, not perfect shifts.
That said, is the V12 Vantage the ultimate Aston Martin experience?
03 February 2025 11:35
The answer depends on how you use the car. Manual for sure for track days or weekend blasts. The auto is much more livable, but if it's a daily driver or you spend a lot of time in traffic.
That said, is the V12 Vantage the ultimate Aston Martin experience?
03 February 2025 11:35
The auto is faster and more efficient, but the manual is cool. With a car this powerful, I want to concentrate on steering and braking, not shifting. Leave the lighter, less powerful sports car manuals.
That said, is the V12 Vantage the ultimate Aston Martin experience?
03 February 2025 11:35
I'm torn on this one. I think the romantic in me would go manual, but the pragmatist says auto. Perhaps the perfect garage has one of each.
That said, is the V12 Vantage the ultimate Aston Martin experience?
03 February 2025 11:35
Manual, no question. It’s not about lap times or 0 60 sprints. There is the link to the car and the joy of a perfect heel-toe downshift. These cars are all about that.
That said, is the V12 Vantage the ultimate Aston Martin experience?
03 February 2025 11:35
No way is the V12 overrated! It is the absolute expression of what the Vantage can be. The V8 is great, but the V12 is on a different planet. The premium alone is worth that sound.
That said, is the V12 Vantage the ultimate Aston Martin experience?
03 February 2025 11:35
I believe the V12 is a bit overhyped. It handles better because there is less weight up front, it is more than fast enough for the road and is way cheaper to run. It’s the better choice for most people.
That said, is the V12 Vantage the ultimate Aston Martin experience?
03 February 2025 11:35
I’ve owned both and they are two different animals. No one can deny that the V12 is special, but the V8 is more usable on a day to day basis. That depends on what you want.
That said, is the V12 Vantage the ultimate Aston Martin experience?
03 February 2025 11:35
I love the V12, but I think it is a bit overrated. But the V8 hits a sweet spot of performance, handling and cost that makes it the better choice for most buyers. The V12 is more of a collector’s item.
That said, is the V12 Vantage the ultimate Aston Martin experience?
03 February 2025 11:35
Overrated? No chance. This one is a modern classic in the making. In 20 years, it's the type of car people will look back and wish they'd purchased when they were able.
That said, is the V12 Vantage the ultimate Aston Martin experience?
03 February 2025 11:35
I would say both are great for different reasons. The V8 is the sports car, the V12 is the grand tourer. Neither is overrated; one excels in this area and the other in that area.
That said, is the V12 Vantage the ultimate Aston Martin experience?
03 February 2025 11:35
The V12 may be overrated in terms of outright performance, but it’s not overrated in terms of experience. The car is special and makes you feel special when you drive it. That's worth something.
That said, is the V12 Vantage the ultimate Aston Martin experience?
03 February 2025 11:35
The GT12 has to be my choice. Aston made the closest thing to a road legal race car it has ever produced. It's the V12 Vantage turned up to 11: the aero package, weight reduction, power bump.
That said, is the V12 Vantage the ultimate Aston Martin experience?
03 February 2025 11:35
I like the V12 Vantage S. It was a good balance between performance and usability. It was also available with a manual, and I love that.
That said, is the V12 Vantage the ultimate Aston Martin experience?
03 February 2025 11:35
This is the one to have, the final edition V12 Vantage. It’s the culmination of all of the years Aston learned and will likely be the most collectible in the long run.
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