V12 soft top questions
Discussion
I am in the process of deciding on my next car, I am part of the way decided that a 997 Turbo soft top would suit nicely after trying one but wonder about an Aston Martin v12 soft top.
There seems to be a model change in 2009 is the 'facelift' car of that period better in any way to the previous model.
I have also seen a Lemans version although this is only available as a coupe I wondered if it was desirable or just a model that had a few bits stuck on it and not of any note over a standard car.
My budget could stretch to £65K.
There seems to be a model change in 2009 is the 'facelift' car of that period better in any way to the previous model.
I have also seen a Lemans version although this is only available as a coupe I wondered if it was desirable or just a model that had a few bits stuck on it and not of any note over a standard car.
My budget could stretch to £65K.
Thanks for the replies, it looks like I need to do a bit more research as to model types. I was looking at DB9 Volante's which are rather long wheelbase just realised they seemed a bit longer than other models.
So my question should be about DB 9's around model changes around 2005-2009. I still quite like the idea of the LeMans model though despite being a coupe.
So my question should be about DB 9's around model changes around 2005-2009. I still quite like the idea of the LeMans model though despite being a coupe.
silverspeed said:
BIRMA said:
Thanks for the replies, it looks like I need to do a bit more research as to model types. I was looking at DB9 Volante's which are rather long wheelbase just realised they seemed a bit longer than other models.
So my question should be about DB 9's around model changes around 2005-2009. I still quite like the idea of the LeMans model though despite being a coupe.
The LM was only built as a Coupe in 2008 - originally 124 planned only 69 actually built. Last of the original interior cars . Romans had one for sale early part of last year at £65k IIRC. Don't see many for sale. Love mine and can't imagine it not being in the garage however it was launched at the time of 2009 MY with new interiors, improved performance and gearbox revisions . Enjoy doing the research . So my question should be about DB 9's around model changes around 2005-2009. I still quite like the idea of the LeMans model though despite being a coupe.
I think the car I saw recently that I quite liked was a V12 Vantage as it had vents on the bonnet and wide rear arches so a budget revision may be required.
Thanks again, bit more research and a visit to an Aston Martin dealership will be required. The reason I will probably settle on a V12 is that my last car which I have just sold only did 1200 miles between MOT's so the extra fuel consumption is not an issue. I have recently tried a 2009 997 Turbo and it is fast although again upping my budget brings me into Gen2 PDK cars what is the general opinion about the semi-auto paddle shift box on the Aston Martin?
Big Ry said:
BIRMA said:
Right I've booked a visit to HWM they have a rather nice green V8S Vantage as I still have the test drive in the 911 fresh in my mind. I can have a good look around the various cars they have for sale and make up my mind
If that's a V8S Roaster that you're talking about, keep in mind that it was a press car so had every journo under the sun ripping the arse out of it. Tom Hartley tried to shift it for a couple of months and couldn't, and now it's at HWM.http://goo.gl/afBYtQ
Not saying it's not a good car or anything like that, but just be aware of what you're looking at......
As for the ASM vs PDK thing, they are VERY different beasts. PDK is a dual clutch setup, ASM is an automated manual. You still need to drive the ASM exactly like a manual, but you change gear with the paddles instead of a clutch and gearstick. Don't assume you can pop the ASM into D and smoothly trundle along. It will of course work, but you'll get neck ache pretty quickly.
If you want a smooth auto then a DB9 is your only option (based on your budget).
I went from a Vantage Roadster to a 997.2 S PDK, and then back to a Vantage in the space 10 months. The Porsche whilst technically superb just didn't give me any emotion at all....dare I say it but it was boring.
Edited by Big Ry on Monday 30th March 12:43
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