RE: Aston Martin Vantage AMR | Driven
Discussion
I did over 20k miles in my V12V roadster and I've done over 10k miles in my AMR V12VS roadster, the first obviously having the 6 speed manual and my current car having the dogleg 7 speed box
Most of the miles have been on European tours, including many Alpine passes, driving the car pretty hard so I'd like to think I'm just about as qualified as anyone to comment
There is no question the dogleg box needs much more time to get used to it and if you were going to do 1 or 2k miles per year in it, it may be difficult to ever get totally to grips with it
There's also no question it's that much more niche a product so will be marmite to an extent
But I love the box, I very rarely now miss a change and I love the interaction
The main thing is it totally suits the character of the car
I have my doubts it is as well suited to the new vantage, but as I've only driven that with the slushbox, I'm obviously reserving judgement
Most of the miles have been on European tours, including many Alpine passes, driving the car pretty hard so I'd like to think I'm just about as qualified as anyone to comment
There is no question the dogleg box needs much more time to get used to it and if you were going to do 1 or 2k miles per year in it, it may be difficult to ever get totally to grips with it
There's also no question it's that much more niche a product so will be marmite to an extent
But I love the box, I very rarely now miss a change and I love the interaction
The main thing is it totally suits the character of the car
I have my doubts it is as well suited to the new vantage, but as I've only driven that with the slushbox, I'm obviously reserving judgement
Well, they're only intending to make 200 of the AMR manuals and 59 of those will be the Vantage 59 spec cars, so it isn't going to be the most prolific version of the car.
I guess if the manual sells in enough numbers then the "regular" Vantage will eventually be offered with three pedals.
I guess if the manual sells in enough numbers then the "regular" Vantage will eventually be offered with three pedals.
Cold said:
Well, they're only intending to make 200 of the AMR manuals and 59 of those will be the Vantage 59 spec cars, so it isn't going to be the most prolific version of the car.
I guess if the manual sells in enough numbers then the "regular" Vantage will eventually be offered with three pedals.
Manual is a available on the standard car from next yearI guess if the manual sells in enough numbers then the "regular" Vantage will eventually be offered with three pedals.
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