Vanquish help please

[Zanderman]

Hi All,

On my never ending quest for my new car (I am looking at just about everything in this price bracket!) I have come across the V12 Vanquish. I am looking at a 2014 ish model but dont really know anything about the model other than they are beautiful and sound amazing.

I am looking for any thoughts from owners of the model, what are they like to live with, anything good/bad or indifferent I should know. Anything I should look out for in looking for one etc etc.

Also I noticed that at some point the power went up and the 0-60 time went down a fair bit (from 4.1 to 3.6). What was it that made this change?

Thanks!!

[M5MarkM]

The biggest change in 2014 was from a 6 speed box to the 8 speed box, makes a big difference and you should aim for 8 speed if you can - big step up in price but worth it. Not really sure what to tell you with what to look for, not many options to add as it is a flag ship model so comes heavily specced no matter which one you buy. There are lots of choices with colours and trim but find the one you like is my advice. I think the only important thing to look for is the 6 speed or 8 speed....

[IanV12VR]

The eight speed is the far better car - if within your budget.

To know more about the Vanquish get Grants Definitive Guide to Gaydon Cars - see sticky on page 1

Good luck with your search.

[Blackfeather]

I own a 2015 V Volante (8 speed). It's my 5th Aston and is an absolute joy.

The handling is superb, the noise is epic, and it is quick.

I use it as my daily driver - I've tried to use a sensible car and keep it for special occasions and weekends, but every morning I go out and just choose the Vanquish.

[Zanderman]

OK so looks like the 8 speed is the way to go.

Anyone have a view on the Vanquish Vs the DB11? Seems like a 2015 Vanquish and a new Vanquish arent that far apart price wise and the DB11 is obviously a much newer platform.

[P.Griffin]

Zanderman said:

OK so looks like the 8 speed is the way to go.

Anyone have a view on the Vanquish Vs the DB11? Seems like a 2015 Vanquish and a new Vanquish arent that far apart price wise and the DB11 is obviously a much newer platform.

Last month's Vantage mag had a Vanquish V DB11 head to head.

Spring 2017

http://astonmagazine.co.uk/back-issues/

Edited by P.Griffin on Monday 20th March 08:26

Edited by P.Griffin on Monday 20th March 08:31

[M5MarkM]

Zanderman said:

OK so looks like the 8 speed is the way to go.

Anyone have a view on the Vanquish Vs the DB11? Seems like a 2015 Vanquish and a new Vanquish arent that far apart price wise and the DB11 is obviously a much newer platform.

You’re really going to open up a can of worms with that question.... some people would suggest that the DB11 isn’t a true Aston and that turbos are hateful things.... I’m one of those so would always pick a Vanquish over a DB11. I;m sure others on here could give a more balanced opinion though! Having driven both they are totally different, I’ve had the Vanquish now the Vanquish S and tried out a DB11 before getting the S. It just didn;t do it for me, yay it does a couple more MPG but the sound and power delivery are just not Aston Martin. Reality is we could all spend a lot less money and get something faster but that’s not what an Aston is about and I just didn’t get the same emotion delivered back to me from a DB11 that I got from the Vanquish. That being said if the car is to be your DD have to admit the Mercedes computer system is far superior than that in the Vanquish....

You can probably get some stonking deals on a new stock Vanquish due to the Vanquish S being out, I know there is a new one in HR Owen in Reading ready to go! Get in quick before 1st April and the £2k road tax hike though!

[hashluck]

Nij did a great write up here:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=161...

My thoughts are in the opening post here:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Edited by hashluck on Monday 20th March 13:03

[Upperworks]

It's pissing it down today here. Horrible weather. Not a chance I've take my V12V out in it. Definitely a Range Rover day, exactly the kind of day I got it for.

So, obviously I brought the Vanquish to work. Just got back from popping out to Sainsbury's.

Loved thrashing it up to the Cotswolds on the weekend too.

Fantastic cars, go get one!

HTH.

[hashluck]

Upperworks said:

It's pissing it down today here. Horrible weather. Not a chance I've take my V12V out in it. Definitely a Range Rover day, exactly the kind of day I got it for.

So, obviously I brought the Vanquish to work. Just got back from popping out to Sainsbury's.

Loved thrashing it up to the Cotswolds on the weekend too.

Fantastic cars, go get one!

HTH.

Yes, they make a great DD

[Zanderman]

Thanks for the response!! I like your thought process, a little like the process I am going through myself! Your car looks stunning as well!

Cans see anything from Nij on the first link though?

hashluck said:

Nij did a great write up here:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=165...

My thoughts are in the opening post here:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[hashluck]

Sorry here is the correct link for Nij

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=161...

Bear in mind this was against the 6-speed Vanquish not the 8-speed

Edited by hashluck on Monday 20th March 13:25