V12S roadster - more than man maths required
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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?Anyone else hesitating or is it just me?
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.
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?Anyone else hesitating or is it just me?
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.
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
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
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.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
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.
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 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 ScotlandGassing Station | Aston Martin | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff