AMR availability?
Discussion
Aston Martin officially has 140 dealers worldwide and 20 in the UK
Each dealer is getting 1 slot for a V12 AMR and 2x for V8 (V8 not available in the Middle East). No idea how that works out numbers-wise
My understanding is that the UK V12 slots are all gone (and there's a waiting list), but V8 slots are still available. But that situation could change. Orders can be cancelled, overseas territories might not take their allocations so some might come back to the UK
So how about a thread whereby if anyone hears of a V12 slot coming up for grabs (and doesn't want it for themselves) - could post on here in case anyone else is after one?
Each dealer is getting 1 slot for a V12 AMR and 2x for V8 (V8 not available in the Middle East). No idea how that works out numbers-wise
My understanding is that the UK V12 slots are all gone (and there's a waiting list), but V8 slots are still available. But that situation could change. Orders can be cancelled, overseas territories might not take their allocations so some might come back to the UK
So how about a thread whereby if anyone hears of a V12 slot coming up for grabs (and doesn't want it for themselves) - could post on here in case anyone else is after one?
I'm sure this happened too with GT8s, the UK ended up with half a dozen more than I think was originally anticipated.
So I won't be surprised if Works or Stratstone get 2 (albeit Stratstone tell me they took several deposits)
Might also be worth checking the slightly obscurer dealerships (Jersey)?
So I won't be surprised if Works or Stratstone get 2 (albeit Stratstone tell me they took several deposits)
Might also be worth checking the slightly obscurer dealerships (Jersey)?
Not sure how many dealerships are in North America, but don't forget neither the V8 nor V12 will be available in NA, which may bring it closer to 1x V12 AMR per dealership.
My dealer definitely has sold two V12 AMRs but not sure if they nicked allocation from other branches of their group. My guess is that UK will get more like 30-35 V12s.
The V8 also won't go to the Middle East (the V12 will) so UK may get an even higher proportion of V8s.
My dealer told me they received 3 more enquiries with deposits ready to go on Monday after the official Le Mans announcement (and victory!)
My dealer definitely has sold two V12 AMRs but not sure if they nicked allocation from other branches of their group. My guess is that UK will get more like 30-35 V12s.
The V8 also won't go to the Middle East (the V12 will) so UK may get an even higher proportion of V8s.
My dealer told me they received 3 more enquiries with deposits ready to go on Monday after the official Le Mans announcement (and victory!)
Gents, dilemma. I have a slot for a V12AMR. Being constrained by garage space and not really wanting to finance, it would probably mean selling my DBS manual (Quantum B+O 2+2). I know the AMR will be a much better drive but will it have the kudos of the DBS? So swap or not?
Edited by P.Griffin on Friday 23 June 13:03
P.Griffin said:
Gents, dilemma. I have a slot for a V12AMR. Being constrained by garage space and not really wanting to finance, it would probably mean selling my DBS manual (Quantum B+O 2+2). I know the AMR will be a much better drive but will it have the cache of the DBS? So swap or not?
Excluding the garage bit, welcome to my world, hence I had to walk away. Would have loved both but not even the best man maths could help.
AMDBSVNick said:
P.Griffin said:
Gents, dilemma. I have a slot for a V12AMR. Being constrained by garage space and not really wanting to finance, it would probably mean selling my DBS manual (Quantum B+O 2+2). I know the AMR will be a much better drive but will it have the cache of the DBS? So swap or not?
Excluding the garage bit, welcome to my world, hence I had to walk away. Would have loved both but not even the best man maths could help.
P.Griffin said:
Gents, dilemma. I have a slot for a V12AMR. Being constrained by garage space and not really wanting to finance, it would probably mean selling my DBS manual (Quantum B+O 2+2). I know the AMR will be a much better drive but will it have the kudos of the DBS? So swap or not?
Hmmm, tough one. DBS will always be a flagship model, Bond car (yes, it matters to some) and a gorgeous thing to behold. Being a manual obviously adds to the desirability.Edited by P.Griffin on Friday 23 June 13:03
Would a solution to be to get some short term finance and then at least buy some time? It would be a shame to give up your slot and then, when the cars get delivered, wish you hadn't.
It's a punt, yes, but whilst there's a lot 'opinions' on this thread as whether an AMR will be an appreciating asset or not, I can't see the value tanking the minute you drive it off the forecourt. And it would *appear* there's a bit of pent-up demand, so if you spec it right, there's a good chance you could off-load it at negligible cost to you.
Money's cheap right now, after all
(sorry Nick, I know that's not helping)
AdamV8V said:
Not sure how many dealerships are in North America, but don't forget neither the V8 nor V12 will be available in NA, which may bring it closer to 1x V12 AMR per dealership.
My dealer definitely has sold two V12 AMRs but not sure if they nicked allocation from other branches of their group. My guess is that UK will get more like 30-35 V12s.
The V8 also won't go to the Middle East (the V12 will) so UK may get an even higher proportion of V8s.
My dealer told me they received 3 more enquiries with deposits ready to go on Monday after the official Le Mans announcement (and victory!)
My dealer definitely sold two V12 AMR's as well....My dealer definitely has sold two V12 AMRs but not sure if they nicked allocation from other branches of their group. My guess is that UK will get more like 30-35 V12s.
The V8 also won't go to the Middle East (the V12 will) so UK may get an even higher proportion of V8s.
My dealer told me they received 3 more enquiries with deposits ready to go on Monday after the official Le Mans announcement (and victory!)
AdamV8V said:
Hmmm, tough one. DBS will always be a flagship model, Bond car (yes, it matters to some) and a gorgeous thing to behold. Being a manual obviously adds to the desirability.
Would a solution to be to get some short term finance and then at least buy some time? It would be a shame to give up your slot and then, when the cars get delivered, wish you hadn't.
It's a punt, yes, but whilst there's a lot 'opinions' on this thread as whether an AMR will be an appreciating asset or not, I can't see the value tanking the minute you drive it off the forecourt. And it would *appear* there's a bit of pent-up demand, so if you spec it right, there's a good chance you could off-load it at negligible cost to you.
Money's cheap right now, after all
(sorry Nick, I know that's not helping)
Evening matey,Would a solution to be to get some short term finance and then at least buy some time? It would be a shame to give up your slot and then, when the cars get delivered, wish you hadn't.
It's a punt, yes, but whilst there's a lot 'opinions' on this thread as whether an AMR will be an appreciating asset or not, I can't see the value tanking the minute you drive it off the forecourt. And it would *appear* there's a bit of pent-up demand, so if you spec it right, there's a good chance you could off-load it at negligible cost to you.
Money's cheap right now, after all
(sorry Nick, I know that's not helping)
Having just completed 800 miles the majority of which were on awesome French roads I can officially confirm I'm over it. I'm clearly an old fart, a GT man.
The truth is when out hooning I barely used 3 of my 6 available cogs. Ask Marcel or Tony. The torque we all have in out V12's is simply immense and 3rd/4th pretty much had every eventuality covered out in the countryside. In the real (I'm not that skilled) world my DBSVM does everything I need it to.
That said the car you guys are currently specing is yet another amazing Aston and I shall watch all of your journeys with interest knowing that I will get to meet a few of the cars.
Nick
AMDBSVNick said:
Evening matey,
Having just completed 800 miles the majority of which were on awesome French roads I can officially confirm I'm over it. I'm clearly an old fart, a GT man.
The truth is when out hooning I barely used 3 of my 6 available cogs. Ask Marcel or Tony. The torque we all have in out V12's is simply immense and 3rd/4th pretty much had every eventuality covered out in the countryside. In the real (I'm not that skilled) world my DBSVM does everything I need it to.
That said the car you guys are currently specing is yet another amazing Aston and I shall watch all of your journeys with interest knowing that I will get to meet a few of the cars.
Nick
Having just completed 800 miles the majority of which were on awesome French roads I can officially confirm I'm over it. I'm clearly an old fart, a GT man.
The truth is when out hooning I barely used 3 of my 6 available cogs. Ask Marcel or Tony. The torque we all have in out V12's is simply immense and 3rd/4th pretty much had every eventuality covered out in the countryside. In the real (I'm not that skilled) world my DBSVM does everything I need it to.
That said the car you guys are currently specing is yet another amazing Aston and I shall watch all of your journeys with interest knowing that I will get to meet a few of the cars.
Nick
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