Vanquish advice please?!
Discussion
Hi all,
Long time since I visited this forum. I owned a DB9 between 2009 - 2011 but swapped it for a Range Rover when I got a dog!!
Anyway, fast forward to now and I currently have a 2013 Bentley GTC V8 which is a fantastic car but I am getting itchy feet to rejoin the Aston fold. Have always loved the Vanquish and am seriously considering one - total budget is around £150k.
To any owners out there can you tell me any pros and cons -
I live in Central London but will mainly use the car on motorways and country roads. A bit concerned about the practicality of the huge front diffuser both in Town and on country roads.
Is there a new model planned in the next few years after the introduction of the DB11?
Any help appreciated.
Cheers!
Long time since I visited this forum. I owned a DB9 between 2009 - 2011 but swapped it for a Range Rover when I got a dog!!
Anyway, fast forward to now and I currently have a 2013 Bentley GTC V8 which is a fantastic car but I am getting itchy feet to rejoin the Aston fold. Have always loved the Vanquish and am seriously considering one - total budget is around £150k.
To any owners out there can you tell me any pros and cons -
I live in Central London but will mainly use the car on motorways and country roads. A bit concerned about the practicality of the huge front diffuser both in Town and on country roads.
Is there a new model planned in the next few years after the introduction of the DB11?
Any help appreciated.
Cheers!
Regarding your concerns, well you'll just have to get out there and drive one 
Personally I'd not entertain the <8 speed Vanquish, the 8 speed should be within your budget. There is meant to be a Vanquish S coming out which I imagine will be the end of the second gen, that said Aston love flogging a model to death so there could be a 007 edition, ultimate, you name it.
Personally I'd not entertain the <8 speed Vanquish, the 8 speed should be within your budget. There is meant to be a Vanquish S coming out which I imagine will be the end of the second gen, that said Aston love flogging a model to death so there could be a 007 edition, ultimate, you name it.
Edited by dbs2000 on Monday 25th July 16:59
bunnyman, whereabouts do you live in central London? I'm in King's Cross. Come down and I'll take you for a drive... 
Having acquired a Vanquish myself a couple of weeks ago and having owned a Bentley Continental GT in the past I can tell you the Vanquish is far more enjoyable to drive, it looks better, sounds better, handles better, feels lighter and has a better image.
Yet it can still be smooth (I'd say 80% of the comfort of the Bentley) by choosing the appropriate suspension and power modes.
Having acquired a Vanquish myself a couple of weeks ago and having owned a Bentley Continental GT in the past I can tell you the Vanquish is far more enjoyable to drive, it looks better, sounds better, handles better, feels lighter and has a better image.
Yet it can still be smooth (I'd say 80% of the comfort of the Bentley) by choosing the appropriate suspension and power modes.
Nijius Maximus said:
bunnyman, whereabouts do you live in central London? I'm in King's Cross. Come down and I'll take you for a drive...
Having acquired a Vanquish myself a couple of weeks ago and having owned a Bentley Continental GT in the past I can tell you the Vanquish is far more enjoyable to drive, it looks better, sounds better, handles better, feels lighter and has a better image.
Yet it can still be smooth (I'd say 80% of the comfort of the Bentley) by choosing the appropriate suspension and power modes.
Thanks for your offer, very good of you.Having acquired a Vanquish myself a couple of weeks ago and having owned a Bentley Continental GT in the past I can tell you the Vanquish is far more enjoyable to drive, it looks better, sounds better, handles better, feels lighter and has a better image.
Yet it can still be smooth (I'd say 80% of the comfort of the Bentley) by choosing the appropriate suspension and power modes.
I am going abroad for the next few weeks but will PM you on my return.
cayman-black said:
J12KJR said:
Twice at least
Do you mean changed both? lol. Nijius come on tell us more about your thoughts on the Vanquish. I keep looking at that black beauty they have at Brentwood.
Guys I'm currently over 2,000 words into my Vanquish vs McLaren vs V12V review. Believe me it will be worth the wait.
All I can tell you is that everyone's who driven my Vanquish has wanted to buy one...
As for the DB11 I've already told my dealer I'll be trading my Vanquish for a used DB11 next year. Too long a wait otherwise to buy new... Hehe.
All I can tell you is that everyone's who driven my Vanquish has wanted to buy one...
As for the DB11 I've already told my dealer I'll be trading my Vanquish for a used DB11 next year. Too long a wait otherwise to buy new... Hehe.
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