997 GTS to V12 Vantage - Talk me out of it

[c4sman]

n12maser said:

'My next step is to look for something that focuses on sporty-ish luxury, character and image'

Ferrari California? I bet the ride is much more dynamic than Astons. Would be a natural step up from your previous Maserati.

If money allows, it’s a good one on the list, together with the scaglietti and 599

Edited by c4sman on Saturday 21st September 17:17

[c4sman]

Cheib said:

Might not be that long before a 599 is in the price bracket. Silverstone have got a Ferrari auction today...this 599 failed to sell (like a lot of other lots)...high bid was £82k. Never driven one but a common comment is they’re massive! Have to say I love the look of them and that colour combo with the carbon seats is stunning.

Really love the 599 and that ones a beaut. They are absolutely huge having sat in a few, but now I’m keeping the 911, huge may we’ll be the way to go!

[c4sman]

You’re probably right, the breakthrough is the Porsche is staying for good unless I go bankrupt!

Anything I buy next must be incremental and therefore doesn’t need to hit the impossible sweet spot I hoped the Aston would. I would now accept something big and heavy so it contrasts the 911 rather than competes with it.

599 is out of budget reach for now BTW!