Vantage v12S owners
Discussion
I've got a back to back drive next week with that and a vanquish,I think I may fall hopelessly for one or both ,but is the gearbox that bad on the v12s ? I never liked the box on the v8 vantage I tried a few years back ,and every test talks about how antiquated it feels ,but what is it like to live with ?
mb1 said:
To divert the question slightly and looking at some of your previous cars, if you can afford both, then go for a 12C and a Vanquish. Perfect combination in my opinion in terms or performance, style and usage.
I'm not changing at the moment , just was offered a drive in each when the cars in for a recallZod said:
I don't own a V12VS, but I have driven the car on road and track and did not change cars, because given most of my fun driving is on road, I get more enjoyment from the manual box.
Yes, ASM III is old-fashioned, but I lived happily enough with SMG II and III gearboxes on an M3, a CSL and an M5, so I'm not inherently biased against them. The double clutch boxes are better, although there is a less direct feel. The auto mode on a dual clutch box is usable. I think it must be a certainty that Aston will use dual clutch boxes in the next generation vantage. For now though, my preference would be for a V12VS with a manual box.
I hated the smg on the M6 I had,too many settings for it and none of them good imo.Yes, ASM III is old-fashioned, but I lived happily enough with SMG II and III gearboxes on an M3, a CSL and an M5, so I'm not inherently biased against them. The double clutch boxes are better, although there is a less direct feel. The auto mode on a dual clutch box is usable. I think it must be a certainty that Aston will use dual clutch boxes in the next generation vantage. For now though, my preference would be for a V12VS with a manual box.
well good news was I drove it,bad news was the vanquish demo had been sold so couldnt drive a vanquish.
Gearbox was fine ,whilst not giving the involvement of a manual it is more involving than a dual clutch ,you get a sense of satisfaction from a well executed change.
Utterly fantastic car,handling felt wonderful and tons more grip than the dbs ,traction on damp roads was not really so much of an issue.
Gearbox was fine ,whilst not giving the involvement of a manual it is more involving than a dual clutch ,you get a sense of satisfaction from a well executed change.
Utterly fantastic car,handling felt wonderful and tons more grip than the dbs ,traction on damp roads was not really so much of an issue.
AdamV12V said:
Excellent to hear - so are you buying one then? 
Whilst great ,it is not 50k better than my car which is the cost to change ,nor is it anywhere near as good looking ...the Dbs gets you going when you open the garage door ,I didn't feel that with the v12v ,so unlikely ,but never say never Gassing Station | Aston Martin | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff