V12S roadster - more than man maths required

[JONAHHELE]

I must be getting too sensible. In many ways the best Aston to suit me, but I just can't help holding off at 150 k by the time all is said and done for a car that is soon to be replaced. At that price point other options come to the fore.
Anyone else hesitating or is it just me?

[V8 Animal]

That's why I bought a DBSV just too much and I feel the DBS better value.

[IanV12VR]

JONAHHELE said:

I must be getting too sensible. In many ways the best Aston to suit me, but I just can't help holding off at 150 k by the time all is said and done for a car that is soon to be replaced. At that price point other options come to the fore.
Anyone else hesitating or is it just me?

Or would you be buying what is probably one of the last V12 Astons - or even V12's - to be built. An iconic car for the future?

But - if you are only thinking of buying it to keep for a couple of years - then wait for the new generations of V8 turbos to emerge.

[silverspeed]

IanV12VR said:

JONAHHELE said:

I must be getting too sensible. In many ways the best Aston to suit me, but I just can't help holding off at 150 k by the time all is said and done for a car that is soon to be replaced. At that price point other options come to the fore.
Anyone else hesitating or is it just me?

Or would you be buying what is probably one of the last V12 Astons - or even V12's - to be built. An iconic car for the future?

But - if you are only thinking of buying it to keep for a couple of years - then wait for the new generations of V8 turbos to emerge.

The new Vantage will be better in every way just like each of the current model is better than the previous. Buy the V12V with your heart but if your head is in control wait a bit unless you want to keep the car for circa 10+ years and it you may just find it to be a shrewd financial purchase. Time will tell .

[mikey k]

I gave up trying to make the man maths work on a V12
If a nice manual roadster from the 101 came up I'd probably try again but not on a V12S

[paddy328]

I think the late model v12 cars will hold their money in years to come, as when everything gets a smaller engine and forced induction, many people will want to go for a big shouty v12 still.

[jonby]

There is nothing sensible about the V12 Roadsters - trying to justify them logically is never going to work

They are hugely inefficient on fuel, they are probably no cheaper to insure/service/replace tyres/etc than a Ferrari or mclaren, you can buy an audi for one quarter the price that has better traction off the line and in many real world circumstances is as fast or faster, the infotainment isn't on the same level as the competition.......I could go on

But who on earth ever tries to seriously, rationally justify any car purchase that is properly into 6 figures ? Well we all do it, but deep down we surely all know it's nonsense ?

They are a purchase made with the heart and I for one have never regretted buying mine

I liken it to being single and going on dates whilst looking for your partner - you can have all the lists in the world about what you might look for in an ideal woman (or man), be they physical characteristics like height, hair colour or weight, financial, intelligence, career, whatever but ultimately, you fall in love with the one that tugs at your heart strings - if they happen to fulfil all the criteria on your list, that's just an added bonus

[Brakke]

jonby said:

There is nothing sensible about the V12 Roadsters - trying to justify them logically is never going to work

They are hugely inefficient on fuel, they are probably no cheaper to insure/service/replace tyres/etc than a Ferrari or mclaren, you can buy an audi for one quarter the price that has better traction off the line and in many real world circumstances is as fast or faster, the infotainment isn't on the same level as the competition.......I could go on

But who on earth ever tries to seriously, rationally justify any car purchase that is properly into 6 figures ? Well we all do it, but deep down we surely all know it's nonsense ?

They are a purchase made with the heart and I for one have never regretted buying mine

I liken it to being single and going on dates whilst looking for your partner - you can have all the lists in the world about what you might look for in an ideal woman (or man), be they physical characteristics like height, hair colour or weight, financial, intelligence, career, whatever but ultimately, you fall in love with the one that tugs at your heart strings - if they happen to fulfil all the criteria on your list, that's just an added bonus

OW shut up....you had me at tugs already.

[JACK6284]

Part of being able to use man maths is the option to vary the parameters. You need to clear logic from your mind.

I was going to wait for three months before buying my V12 Vantage and intended to spend less than I did. I bought a superb car with almost every extra available for that model. During that time I have had a real blast with my car and the feel good factor and silly grin that I have enjoyed has no place in any man maths calculation!

I didn't buy new but went for something just over a year old with the remaining period of factory warranty. This saved me around £50k on the original price and made me feel very happy.

Life is too short and must be enjoyed whenever possible.

[SFO]

mikey k said:

If a nice manual roadster from the 101 came up I'd probably try again but not on a V12S

the nicest recent one was the one owner, low mileage (952), ceramic grey with light weight seats at AM Edinburgh for £135k. I was so so tempted

[Manwhoneverwas]

SFO said:

the nicest recent one was the one owner, low mileage (952), ceramic grey with light weight seats at AM Edinburgh for £135k. I was so so tempted

I was in AM Edinburgh when that car was in the showroom and it was truly stunning, the sales guys did not know it even existed in Scotland

[mikey k]

Yep saw that one
Nearly drove up to have a look
Looked at a more local Morning Frost one, great colour but a dog of a car
By the time that had all come out in the wash the Scottish one had gone
Regretting not acting sooner on the Orange one at Grange as well

[silverspeed]

Did the Morning Frost car sell - can't find it for sale anywhere? Was this the one that came back from South Africa 007/110?

[SFO]

mikey k said:

Regretting not acting sooner on the Orange one at Grange as well

that was lovely too, and it had lightweight seats IIRC

[AMDBSNick]

jonby said:

but ultimately, you fall in love with the one that tugs at your heart strings

Does a decent rack count?

[L0TT0]

AMDBSNick said:

Does a decent rack count?